Various projects and exploits
So, today I installed a 5 bank drop target assembly. It’s not wired up yet, but it looks pretty good! They actually look pretty good, IMO. You can see that the targets will probably be best hit off the tip of the left flipper. The southern-most target isn’t easy to hit. It’s not […]
Read MoreWell, it’s been forever since I’ve updated this site. Things have been happening, so hopefully we can get up to speed pretty quickly. So, that’s what the playfield is currently looking like. Pretty much everything you see there works. Slingshots, Bumpers, DropTargets, flippers, ball return, shooter, flipper buttons, the works. Currently, there’s three boards that […]
Read MoreJust the other day, I ordered Stern Pinball legs from pinballlife.com. It was possibly the #1 most expensive part yet, but definitely worth it! They came, and after a day of carefully drilling holes, and getting the right bolts in place, I’ve got them on! It really is great to see a pinball machine standing on all four legs! […]
Read MoreSo, in this project I used the MCP23017 (as many of you know) it’s a great little chip that can add a lot of functionality to your Raspberry Pi. I wrote this python module for talking to the chip, and if anybody wants to use it, feel free. First, create an instance of the class, […]
Read MoreWell, EXCITING NEWS!!! I’ve finalized my graphics! We’re ready to rock this pinball machine with Rhett & Link! I’ve got vinyl prints ordered from http://darkhorseprinting.com/ If all goes well, I should have the prints sometime next week! This is for the backglass. I know I say this about everything, but I think it’s awesome. 😀 It’s […]
Read MoreHere’s a quick video demonstrating the prototype playfield in action with bumpers and one slingshot! 😛
Read MoreWe’ve got snake (Python) brains! All the solenoids in the prototype playfield can now be controlled by the raspberry pi, and my python library! 😀 That’s really exciting because it means that the entire electronics flow from software to physical motion is past the drawing board. Basically, we now have proof of concept for the […]
Read MoreThere are several elements to the pinball circuit. First, it should be noted that this circuit doesn’t bother with lights. All it’s concerned with are the main assemblies, and their controls. So, on the top left side of the figure is the logic level converter. It’s not really an IC, just a small board with […]
Read MoreLet’s get some paint on that cabinet! I used Rust-Scat, a high-gloss, polyurethane enamel paint. There it is with the first coat on. (Lighting is off because it got dark) The second coat is yet to come. There it is dried. The paint definitely needs a second coat, to help with the splotches, and the grains. The feel of […]
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