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.
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.
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.
what about solenoid overheating if players hold the ball in the flipper upright position? if you keep pumping the same current, they will overheat and fail.
+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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
+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.
There are plans available for this build! Check them out over here:
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I've ordered mine. Plans are still downloading. I want to build a full sized table but thats for the future.
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.
So cool - I always wondered how the flippers worked! Another great video!
Thanks! It's actually a similar principle as the real machines. They are a bit more elaborate though.
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.
Emiel THIS IS INCREDIBLE! I am loving the mini series!!! Keep it up buddy!
Thanks William! I appreciate it a lot!
You are, indeed, a pinball wizard!
Awesome! The flippers work great!! Great series!
Thanks a lot! It took some trying but I'm happy with how they work.
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Nice job breh! Thanks for the video. Brilliant.
Thank you! It was cool to build it as well
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?
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.
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
cool! (I used to be a pinball addict - during my university days)
what about solenoid overheating if players hold the ball in the flipper upright position? if you keep pumping the same current, they will overheat and fail.
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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.
+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
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.
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.
That's a good idea! It is a bit noisy indeed
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.
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
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.
Buen video
what kind of solenoid did you used?
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
how old are you?
I bought your guide.. can i have some help please?😅
Send me an email with your questions
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2:31 "cuts through it like butt"
Yeah, it cuts really easy
The back of those flippers are gonna wear so badly
+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.
Solenoide. This product has discontinued.
je hebt echt een Nederlands accent lol
whaj joe shink det?