How would I go about makin a custom computer for a homebrew pinball machine? Like I can make the playfield and all the mech like you did, but the computer would be the hardpart. I mean, I can program EEPROMs and stuff like that, but the computers in pinball machines that I have rebuilt and taken apart seem like there is a lot more to them than just an EEPROM and a solinoid control board. . .
It's fun to see someone work on building their one pin! Design (making it "flow" properly, and making it fun for more than a few plays) is certainly the most difficult part. The electronics, hardware, and build are secondary, but still very important.
One thing I might suggest -- treat the playfield as if a handgun is poised at the bottom of the playfield. Design elements so that a heavy ball shot from a powerful flipper will not shatter them on the 10th hit (i.e. sides of ramp entrances).
This is really coming together. The TV model itself looks great, I think my favorite part is how when the ball is behind the screen it looks like the pinball is "part" of the image on the tv screen. I'm impressed you can get that much done in a day. Hopefully you'll bring this up to the NW Pinball show in June!
I first watched this without audio and didn't realize the TV was laser cut, I thought it was some old novelty portable TV.. very awesome! Novel approach with the rear projection, too. Is the commodore-in-a-joystick going to figure prominently into the theme?
As Seen on Tv theme: BILLY MAYS MULTIBALL(or maximum pop bumpers). Also increases the volume.
British1500 5 months ago
1:02 there's a swastika on the tv
MeleeBacon 7 months ago
How would I go about makin a custom computer for a homebrew pinball machine? Like I can make the playfield and all the mech like you did, but the computer would be the hardpart. I mean, I can program EEPROMs and stuff like that, but the computers in pinball machines that I have rebuilt and taken apart seem like there is a lot more to them than just an EEPROM and a solinoid control board. . .
hydrolisk1792 8 months ago
now this is the coolest pinball machine i have ever seen!!!
coolapple2 8 months ago
Lots of creative things!
YYYValentine 1 year ago
Wow, that's some complicated work you're doing. Kudos to you.
NeyJerk 1 year ago
Oh wow I love that little tv! Way awesome concept.
sinistermoon 1 year ago
It's fun to see someone work on building their one pin! Design (making it "flow" properly, and making it fun for more than a few plays) is certainly the most difficult part. The electronics, hardware, and build are secondary, but still very important.
One thing I might suggest -- treat the playfield as if a handgun is poised at the bottom of the playfield. Design elements so that a heavy ball shot from a powerful flipper will not shatter them on the 10th hit (i.e. sides of ramp entrances).
catkinsx 2 years ago
haha awesome ... subbed :P
kakureru 2 years ago
The tiny tv is totally sweet.
Afrotechmods 2 years ago
That is such a cool little TV you made!
ytmachx 2 years ago
This is really coming together. The TV model itself looks great, I think my favorite part is how when the ball is behind the screen it looks like the pinball is "part" of the image on the tv screen. I'm impressed you can get that much done in a day. Hopefully you'll bring this up to the NW Pinball show in June!
analog9999 2 years ago 3
That TV looks awesome. It's a lot of fun watching this project develop.
WzDDWzDD 2 years ago 2
I first watched this without audio and didn't realize the TV was laser cut, I thought it was some old novelty portable TV.. very awesome! Novel approach with the rear projection, too. Is the commodore-in-a-joystick going to figure prominently into the theme?
bvicarious 2 years ago
i've been watching benheck work on his pinball and stumbled across your videos.
both really cool watching things progress ;)
dasbacon 2 years ago
Very promising, definitely subscribed 'cause wanna see more :)
iTuomash 2 years ago
Looking good so far !!
Very custom pinball machine.
hbcalif12 2 years ago