A method for controlling the power consumption of a starting element in the form of a hydrodynamic clutch. Using a standard communication protocol such as USB, the peripheral controller is configured to communicate with one or more master gaming controllers or other slot reel peripherals via a peripheral connection. Another method uses a software program to provide the compensated dither matrix. A solution tank for supplying a flow of cleaning solution to the surface is removably mounted to one of the base portion and the handle. The symmetrical arrangement of the holes ensures that the vectors of bearing forces and of the tensile and compressive forces in the joint element added together give zero and, furthermore, the bending moments occur symmetrically in relation to the compression members.