Long time no update.

Glen, a local pin enthusiast has joined the project and had a lot of great input.

So while waiting for art we changed a few things. So much that we’ll need a new playfield. This led to me telling the artist he can move around inserts and shapes to whatever he wants.
Should of done that long ago because it’s looking killer now.

Attached is the new layout in solid works… not the art

Just a few subtle changes that I think will make a big difference.

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Upper shot has 3 paths

1 jump into wall ride/bounce to right ramp

2 jump onto wire forms that drop off behind upper right flipper (not pictured)

3 across rails to plunger lane for “thunder up” modes

4 let go by and feeds lower right flipper

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Yeah the wire form should drop the ball after the v8 inserts. The v8 inserts are also going to change.

It’s inserts on the drain lanes. But an up down block for the save would be awesome

We actually measured Fathom and offset the height the same amount.

There will be one way gates after the gap(like fathom)

Flipper works good. Really fun shot. Haven’t done anything with the game since my last post. Just waiting on art. Here’s some concept stuff I recently got.

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Only thing holding this thing back is art.

The artist is moving the inserts around so I don’t really want to code until that is done. Or at least insert locations are confirmed.

We are trying to simplify the code. It was way to complicated and difficult to get modes going. It’s still complex, just not so confusing.

I really really want to take this to the Chicago pinball show. I hope we can get the playfield art by then.

About to cut playfield rev b.

Waiting on welder for rev b ramps.

Waiting on art.

Whole lot of waiting.

New ramps with shims/flaps are in.

Amazing what a difference that makes.

Also went with 18gauge this time instead of 20. Much better.

Also changed the geometry on the upper left ramp so the Newton ball is easier to hit from lower right flipper.

Sent off CAD file to router and am awaiting playfield revB

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I designed the flaps in solidworks and had them made at oshcut.com

A made flaps out of .005” and .007” hardened spring steel.

Are you asking what height the sides are or how much higher the ramps go than the playfield?

L to R
3.1”, 2” and 2.5”

But they go through the back wood so that is kinda high. Have to keep flipper power high for these ramps.

Also 18 feels more solid. Balls seem to keep more speed on rebounds off the sides

It’s close, I recently got a Cnc mill(Fanuc robodrill) so my time lately has been spent on getting that ready to make parts .
Also we have decided To design and make a Cnc router for shits and gigs… so that is a big project. Mostly just waiting on art for this project. Here’s what the artist sent me recently…. Makes me want to have him redo the cabinet art… just don’t have the patience for that though.

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Not much for updates.....Still waiting on art.
Got a playfield solid model off to a local CNC router shop....And he's been flaky
(not returning texts/emails)

I guess it's a blessing because just stewing on this thing I've decided to make some changes.

I'm going to change out the mini targets that also act as ramp protectors for posts that'll be built in switches. Not sure if these exist or not.
They do in my head anyways and now in solidworks on my computer.

I'll used an off the shelf post and rubbers that already exist and make a bushing that'll go into a counterbored hole in the playfield.

the post and bushing will be the switch.

I'm in the middle of designing and building a CNC router to start making playfields myself.
(another reason I haven't done anything on MMFR for awhile)

I've thought about posting stuff from that project here, but don't want to hear a bunch armchair quarterback suggestions.

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I've just been waiting on art....Only at this point I've pretty much written it off. I guess I need to start looking for a new artist.
I was waiting for art to make my rev.2 playfield. But I just recently decided to just go ahead with Rev.2,
Sent off a solid model to a local cabinet maker and should have a playfield within a week.

Made a couple last minute changes.

The upper scoop location now goes to a subway that leads to a new lower right scoop. (see red arrows)
behind the flipper shot will lead there too.

I swapped out a post for a mini target where it was used as a protector for the upper right flipper ramp (see orange arrow)

Added a mechanical diverter at the inlanes(that drain) so it'll be 50/50 on that. (blue arrow) I think I'll do it on both side.
Beauty of it is if you drain, you also set up the next player with a save.

Changed the "Lock" and "Load" targets to a mini sling for extra fun.(green arrow)

We plan to make a ton of code and rule changes to simplify things once rev.2 is flipping.

I plan to do more posts in the future, it helps keep me motivated and pushing forward.

I'm really going to try for chicago pinball expo this year, we'll see how the build/code goes.

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Got the mini slingshot/mini upper flipper combo mech designed. Took much longer than I though it would but I got it done.

Spoke with my artist friend and he promised me the playfield art by August 1st.

I think I'm going to Fiver the GUI art.

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Machined all my custom size/shape inserts for when I finally get a new playfield. Was supposed to get it this week but Cnc router place has stopped answering emails. Maybe I’ll have to find another spot.

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