DIY Tabletop Pinball Machine - Making solenoid powered flippers

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In this four part mini series I show how to make a tabletop pinball machine with a digital scoring system and solenoid powered flippers.
This video covers the design process and installation of the flippers and the launcher mechanism. I wanted the flippers to be powered by solenoids just like the commercial pinball machines but I didn't want to use a standard bought mechanism. That's why I designed a simplified version of the flipper mechanism for this home DIY pinball machine.
There will be build plans available for this build that show you step by step how to build a pinball machine like this, they are not ready when the video airs but they wil be soon.
Check out the link below for the build plans and for more info about the build:
www.thepracticalengineer.com/...
I know commercial pinball machines have mechanisms in place to avoid the solenoids from overheating but I have tested these solenoids and havent experienced any problems with it so far in the way I use them.
Check out the gear I use and recommend here: kit.co/ThePracticalEngineer
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@Thepracticalengineer 5 лет назад

There are plans available for this build! Check them out over here: thepracticalengineer.com/plans/tabletop-pinball-machine

@gorillaau 5 лет назад

I've ordered mine. Plans are still downloading. I want to build a full sized table but thats for the future.

@Thepracticalengineer 5 лет назад

That's awesome! Thanks! I'd love to make a full sized machine one day as well. But that's for the future. Don't forget to send me some pictures when it's done. Love to see it.

@WHCreations 5 лет назад

Emiel THIS IS INCREDIBLE! I am loving the mini series!!! Keep it up buddy!

@Thepracticalengineer 5 лет назад

Thanks William! I appreciate it a lot!

@MakeBrooklyn 5 лет назад

Awesome! The flippers work great!! Great series!

@Thepracticalengineer 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot! It took some trying but I'm happy with how they work.

@Rouverius 4 года назад

You are, indeed, a pinball wizard!

@EthanCarterDesigns 5 лет назад

So cool - I always wondered how the flippers worked! Another great video!

@Thepracticalengineer 5 лет назад

Thanks! It's actually a similar principle as the real machines. They are a bit more elaborate though.

@gorillaau 5 лет назад

The real machines have two coils.. a powerful driver coil and another coil for holding the flipper up. Requires a end of stroke switch or software to change coils. You can burn the coil if you get it wrong. On a smaller table, double coils are an overkill.

@joshhuatheg3m3ni5 5 лет назад

Nice job breh! Thanks for the video. Brilliant.

@Thepracticalengineer 4 года назад

Thank you! It was cool to build it as well

@viruzka2813 5 лет назад

Apesar de que tienes pocos likes valoramos tus videos y tus creasiones

@briendergirl6666 5 лет назад

Wow me encantan tus videos son geniales saludos desde argentina

@diegock1272 5 лет назад

Very cool your project. I'm an amateur and I'm starting my pinball and I'm doing some research. How do you wire yours solenoids?

@sellvagem Год назад

Sensacional!!

@TakamiWoodshop 5 лет назад

Coming along nicely man. Just thinking - the flipper position as it is currently would allow you to lose balls behind them (to the left/right) and the solenoid is not pushing them up to enough angle - on commercial machines usually you can trap balls with the flippers by holding the button in - to give you a bit of time to prepare for a shot.

@Thepracticalengineer 5 лет назад

Hey Rob, thanks for the feedback! In next week's video I'm doing the playing field. Then I'm also adding some lanes(?) next to the flippers

@TakamiWoodshop 5 лет назад

cool! (I used to be a pinball addict - during my university days)

@minion22112 5 лет назад

Buen video

@gorillaau 5 лет назад

Oh, I had a thought to put a small o-ring on the large cylinder of the solenoid.. it'll dampen (or remove) the metal-on-metal noise.

@Thepracticalengineer 5 лет назад

That's a good idea! It is a bit noisy indeed

@TheFrogger1108 5 лет назад

Won't your coils overheat when you're holding the ball with your flippers? Most solenoids are not intended to be on more than a few seconds.

@Thepracticalengineer 5 лет назад

+TheFrogger1108 eventually they will if you hold them long enough. But for normal playing they seem to work fine. I've tested them for 30 seconds a couple of times

@gorillaau 5 лет назад

If are concerned, you could add a microswitch to a high current relay reduce the voltage to something less "engeretic". Perhaps 8v if you are using an 12v solenoid. This project is perfect for experimentation.

@michaelkaybecker 4 года назад

What stops the solenoid from burning out if the ball os held for a while on the flipper? I’m doing a similar project and can’t figure out how to prevent this.

@Thepracticalengineer 4 года назад

Commercial machines have a two stage solenoid one for the force and one just to hold it in place to do just that. On mine I just tell people not to hold it too long and that has worked out so far. They can get fairly hot before they'll burn through

@michaelkaybecker 4 года назад

The Practical Engineer thanks for the response. I might have to do the same and just tell people not to hold it. Those 2 stage solenoids start getting pricey. Cool project thanks for sharing.

@PauloRicardo-pp4ml 5 лет назад

what kind of solenoid did you used?

@Thepracticalengineer 5 лет назад

I used this one: www.banggood.com/DC-12V-35mm-Long-Stroke-Push-Pull-Solenoid-Small-Electromagnetic-Electric-Magnet-p-1217063.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN

@gonzalo9308 5 лет назад

how old are you?

@alessandrogiuliani2915 4 года назад

I bought your guide.. can i have some help please?😅

@Thepracticalengineer 4 года назад

Send me an email with your questions

@alessandrogiuliani2915 4 года назад

@@Thepracticalengineer I wrote you an email to this email emiel@thepracticalengineer.com

@sellvagem Год назад

Solenoide. This product has discontinued.

@rodgerrodger6298 5 лет назад

2:31 "cuts through it like butt"

@Thepracticalengineer 5 лет назад

Yeah, it cuts really easy

@toyotaboyhatman 5 лет назад

The back of those flippers are gonna wear so badly

@Thepracticalengineer 5 лет назад

+joe zenkus yes that's one of the things I was afraid of as well. I've done some testing and it doesn't look so bad. If it gets worse I'll stick a tiny metal or hard plastic plate in between.