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| markc74:
Thanks Laythe, I have though a little about toys. There's space towards the back of the playfield, and the backbox has *some* space - certainly enough for wiring. If I do go for physical feedback then I was thinking about using something like Surround Sound Feedback (https://vpinball.com/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-new-ssf-surround-sound-feedback-forum-2/) using exciters but I need to look into it more |
| javeryh:
What if you recessed the top into the wall and then had the playfield "flip" down instead of up? This would protect the playfield and you could even design it so there is artwork on the bottom that is displayed when the cabinet is not in use. |
| tomton:
i really like this idea! i like pinball machines but the amount of space they take puts me off having one but this could be great solution to this problem. i'm going to follow this build and see how it turns out and maybe build my own version one day. |
| markc74:
Got started on the actually build today ;D - basically cutting the two sides for the playfield. They are quite narrow (22cm/9" at the widest point) tapering down to 12cm at the narrowest. According to my measurements that should give me a little room to manoeuvre with the playfield monitor (although not much!). The monitor I'm using is only 2cm thick at the edges so should be ok for side/front buttons Made a copy with the router / pattern bit I didn't take any pictures after that but also ran the slot cutter around the sides while I had all the tools out. Reminded me how much I hate slot cutting. Usually I do it at the end and then get stressed about it in case I screw up a nearly finished piece so thought I'd do it early this time. It went ok this time but damn - that cutter is my nemesis... |
| Buick455:
Interesting idea, cant wait to see it come together! I am in the process of building a full size vpin. I dont have the space for one but I am sure some piece of furniture can be thrown out :laugh: IDK if you have a welder, but your hinge got me thinking about nudging. If you want to be able to nudge physically (not nudge buttons) and you can anchor a steel frame to the wall extremely well maybe use a rubber isolators (ie like the end of a car shock that the bolt goes through) as a hinge. You should be able to give it some left-right nudge that way instead of a solid hinge that might rip it off the wall. https://www.daymotorsports.com/glide/uploads/catalog/p/r/pro-s500.jpg/?w=300&h=300&fit=fill |
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