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Where to measure slope on the playfield?

By KneeKickLou

1 year ago


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    #44 1 year ago

    I put 6 pinballs on the top glass by the speakers and let them roll down to the lockdown bar, timing them precisely. After a standard deviation calculation to ensure no outliers, I calculate the existing angle of level based on the mean roll time duration (and known distance, weight of pinballs, physics, etc.) and then adjust accordingly applying a known bias of the glass vs. playfield.

    EDIT: If using anti-glare glass, make sure the appropriate constant of friction for the specific brand is applied.

    #46 1 year ago
    Quoted from Monk:

    But what if it’s an anti glare glass?

    Simple! Apply the appropriate constant of friction for the specific brand.

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