Inside China's Only Pinball Machine Factory 

"I'm firmly of the belief that you should be able to repair your own machine" (1:30). ♥️ If just more people would think like that.

Ahhh, something about the bottom side of that playfield, with all of the silkscreening on it is just *beautiful* to me. Like that is clearly meant for human beings to fix and touch. I absolutely LOVE when I take things apart and see stuff like that. I always try to include little details like that in my projects.

Love seeing insides of these factories, Thank you for showing us.

"They're all made with thru hole parts", "I'm firmly of the belief that you should be able to repair your own machine". You sir, are awesome!

SO happy you stopped by Homepin, I'm really rooting for these guys - the Thunderbirds machine is not only a dream theme, but I really dig the design choices they made with the playfield. So much nutritious info - great vid, man....

This is what a lot of people misunderstand about *some* production done in China (or maybe, more that their information is outdated): Its much less about the labor costs, but so much about the supply chain. When most of the off-the-shelf, semi- and full custom parts that go into your product, is almost entirely produced on the other side of the planet, the supply chain gets incredibly expensive. For those who care, its not exactly a environmentally sound strategy either - transporting all your components in 50 go's halfway across the planet, instead of shipping only the finished product. Make no mistake about it, there is still a lot of (ab)use of cheap labor, especially for work that require little training - but its not the overwhelming factor it was years ago.

as a pinball geek and Strange Parts subscriber i'm double happy! thanks a lot Scotty!

"I am firmly of the belief that you should be able to repair your own machine'- give this man medal! Replacing surface mount components is beyond the skill and equipment of almost everyone. Well done mate! My opinion of you and your product has skyrocketed.

Hell yeah! Go the Aussies! That was a GREAT video! Sad that we cannot make and sell the machines from Australia and use local talent, but I fully understand why he is there. And totally awesome that he is keeping the pinball movement going. So interesting to see what his factory is made of and how the machines are made. Love it!

Yet another QUALITY video! I have watched every video since the first, and they are always a highlight of my week when released. Thank you again for the fantastic, original content.

This is one of my favorite episodes yet - possibly biased because Aussies but man, even in our currency that machine is incredibly good value considering the amount of effort that goes into its construction. Added to the wish list...

Next video "How i made my own pinball machine"

Ever since I was a kid, I've always wanted to build a pinball machine in my spare time, and this video is really kicking that feeling in to high gear! Thanks for the awesome factory tour!

I love Pinball Machines, this guy workshop is a dream come true. =D

Wow those machines are so neat! Lots of blinking lights. Makes me think, could you do a drone factory tour?? @DJI

No way! Mike used to be a customer of mine back in Cairns. I've been following his progress for years! So cool to see the factory and all his handwork.

Another fantastic vid as usual Scotty!

I can't get enough of your videos. Every single one is a hit. I've been an SMT machine operator for a little while now and I can say it's one of the healthiest jobs I've ever had I want electronics manufacturing to be my career for the rest of my life.

I keep being amazed about the high quality content you bring to this platform. Thank you

Fascinating stuff - thank you Scotty from Strange Parts!

Really neat stuff man, it feel like each video just gets cooler and cooler! Keep it up!

Love your content on RU-vid! Keep the videos coming, I am a huge fan of electronics 👌😊

Thanks! Nice factory tour :) love to see more of those!

great video..i wasnt expecting you'd go to this particular factory tour..such an amazing creation with so many details on the pin balls..keep posting..

Thanks Scotty, another great video!

I loved this video ! Keep videos like this coming . Thanks .

That they still make new pinball machines I think this is really great. Seeing how you make these pinball machines really fun and cool idea. Thanks for sharing this with me :D

Been waiting for this :)

Great one! More please! Great series making of stuff!

Awesome and interesting video - always loved pinball machines and the engineering that goes into all the little details!

awesome content once again!

Easily my favorite video so far. Niche market with a passionate creator. Also enjoyed your camera man's cameo!

I so much enjoyed watching this!! Thank you !!

Thanks for this amazing tour! Very cool stuff! :)

Great episode!!

love arcade videos like this. keep up the great work scott.

1:25 most beautiful thing any electronic manufacturers could ever say. Ever.

This is one of my favorite videos from your channel so far. Thank you for making cool stuff and putting on the internet Scottie!

Awesome video! Thanks!

By far one of my favorite videos you have made ✌️ keep it up and I love your sponsor I use LastPass everyday

This was awesome. Love how these pinball machines are made!

Really fun and interesting video Scotty.

Really great video!

Geez this is a treat. Strange parts AND pinball! I've loved pinball since I was a kid, my dad has always had this old 1977 Gottlieb Mustang in the shed since before I was born.

That was really awesome. I did not expect to be so stoked on a pinball video. That back and forth at 3:37 was super interesting.

I recently discovered your channel Scotty and saw a bunch of your videos (I think almost all of them) and I sub'd too. Have to say that I really enjoy your content, from the story telling perspective, even though the technicalities often go above my head and congratulations on 1 million; loved your last heartfelt 'thank you' video as well. There are parts in your video (and even in some videos before) where you're explaining the business strategies, like China is no more about getting cheap labour but about tooling and agglomeration et cetera. Would be great if you could, at your own pace, do just a normal podcast/video just explaining the business aspects of technology - I think that would be a very interesting component of how you want to 'story-tell' around technology . Would really like to hear given that you've widely traveled from the source of the parts (usually often in China) right up to the final product or HQ of a company (which is often in the Bay Area). P.S. Glad to see you came to my hometown in Calcutta for some of your Strange Parts work (the manhole cover video); would be happy to show you around, if I am in the city, if you ever decide to come this way again.

I love these factory videos.

Awesome video!

Thanks as always Scotty, u rock.

Awesome to see the factory, thanks for sharing!

Awesome content, you have an irreplaceable eye for these things Scotty! There is a very important thing that I keep repeating in comments that was well explained in this video... the myth about production happening in China only because of labor costs. This might have been enough justification 20 years ago or so, but it simply isn't anymore, and too many people cannot or will not understand this. Most recent example I remember is the rare earth minerals mine in US and how they were simply harvesting stuff and shipping it to China for processing, and how this mine is put at risk with recent trade wars. A lot of people don't seen to understand that this isn't done just because processing in China is cheaper, it's mostly because China has developed tons of technology around this process, has all the specialized labor, and the infrastructure to support it that countries like the US just cannot compete even if it had even cheaper labor in comparison to China. The mentality of a whole ton of people in western countries seems to be stuck in 80s China or something. Things have dramatically changed over these past decades, and people are not following it. Anyways, thanks for yet another fantastic video Scotty! It's been an eye opening and very fun journey so far. o/

Excellent video ! Congrats !!

Very cool, never would have guessed there was only one Pinball factory in China.

NICE! Thanks for the upload :)

Great video! Love your work 👍

Congrats on the sponsor!

Great video, Well done!👍👍👍

I learned a lot in this video. Awesome stuff.

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO SCOTTY!!! Keep them coming!! Side note- I’m planning on going to San Francisco in January and would like to visit the Anarchist Hackerspace while there. Even if it’s nothing more than to make a contribution to the effort. Keep doing what you do man!!! Until the next one!!

I love to see more of these kind of videos. Thanks and keep it up.

This video was amazing I love factory tours it's always so interesting and entertaining i love learning about the actual work being put in Plus i love pinball kek

This factory and how he works with the staff is almost exactly how me and my Father work with our Chinese Factory which is also in Dongguan!! These machines are absolutely incredible!! Would love to get to see this place myself and congratulate Mike on doing it everything RIGHT. Such a great thing to see, user serviceable parts, open to having cameras walking around, interacting with workers, and just generally breaking down those stereotypes people have about working in China. Great Video as always!

Best YT video I have watched in a long time, excellent channel..

More factory videos, please! This was very interesting!

Fantastic video! thank you

Awesome! Good content

A very, very interesting video... Both from a manufacturing standpoint as well as a Pinball standpoint! Thanks for posting! 👍

Really a fantastic video thanks for posting it

Great video!!! Thank you!

What a great video. Cheers for that.

Its amazing what goes into making a pinball machine. Excellent content. Keep up the good work

Awesome! Keep it up

This is a great video thanks soo much sooo interesting. Loved it keep up the great work Scotty

Love your videos. Keep us tech nerds entertained.

Very nice to see inside a pinball factory. Thank you for showing us!

very interesting and good film - thank you all for your effort

Just awesome! Love pinball.

Awesome! Please more Pinball stuff! Many Thanks!

This is so cool. I love this sort of content.

Another great and informative video. Keep it up :)

had a big smile watching this video.

cool video. learned a lot. keep on going.

Very cool video!

Thank you for an other great video. Keep up the great work.

Greetings from greece . an enjoyable video as always !

Thanks so much for this! I've been waiting excitedly since I heard you say "pinball factory" :-D I used to repair old-school arcade cabinets and pinball machines, and to this day wish I could personally own a few of those old Williams or Bally machines I worked on... Ooh, or the old Stern Simpsons one. so much fun. That or someday maybe the official Star Wars pinball table with the digital throttle ball-launcher instead of a plunger... Ahh dreams. One of the best parts of repairing them, though, is that you have to FULLY test out the machine afterwards before you return it to the client. :-) These new tables are SO much more complex than I would have expected! It's crazy how they've progressed. That ball-drop issue when you lift the deck? SERIOUS issue. Older Bally machines (particularly from the '70s/early '80s) were notorious for it. And if they hit the plastic? Well... I was repairing near to actual antiques, so I can't speak as far as their strength when new, but... yeah. They would crack. And there's another week delay and a $20-30 part I'd have to replace... I love that they based it off that Williams table, too. That's a solid machine. :-)

This was so amazing

Thanks for sharing another great video. wow , I would like to see more of pin ball factory

This is amazing! :D I love it

very informative, good video!

So awesome!

Good learning stuff! Never saw it this way.

Really impressive video :)!

Great video！

13:53 He's on a state of trance!

Great video

Truly amazing story 🙌🏽 incredible opportunity to see what's required to make a pinball machine

Incredible, I didn't know they were still making these. This brings back memories.

Beautiful episode. I'd be in heaven. Love pinball! More of this kind of raw manufacturing coverage would be great. They really do keep it simple and old school.. as I hope pinball stays forever.

Awesome shop!