DIY pinball

Homemade homemade

The first mention of a pinball game dates back to the reign of King Louis XIV of France. They made a small pool table, pins were fastened at one end. When hit with a cue ball, the ball bounced off the pins and fell into one of the pockets. This game was called a "bagatelle." Over time, the game changed, and the name of the game changed. Now pinball is both simple mechanical toys and complex pinball machines.
the author decided to make a pinball do it yourself.

Tools and materials:
- CNC milling machine;
-A screwdriver;
-Screwdriver;
- mallet;
- The collar is plastic;
- Rubber bands-60 pcs;
-Rope;
- Wooden dowels - 56 pcs;
-Washers 5 / 32-12 pcs;
- Screws 4x45-40 pcs;
- Screws 3.5x25-18 pcs;
-Wooden ball 60 mm-1 pc;
-Glass balls 30 mm-3 pcs;
- Plywood 10 mm 1000 * 500 mm;
- Plywood 15 mm 1200x800 mm

Step One: Assembly
Assembles a pinball case. Using a mallet sets the spikes into the grooves.

Sets the playing field.

Step two: elements of the playing field.
Sets the elements of the playing field.

Fastens everything with wooden dowels.

When installing parts, it uses MDF washers.

Step Three: Install Flippers
Sets the flipper (it controls the ball). The flipper is fixed with a screw with washers on both sides.

The flipper is installed on both sides of the playing field.

Installs flipper control sticks.

Step Four: Passive Bumpers
Bumpers are active (when hit in them, the ball gets acceleration) and passive.

Continues assembly. Screws the hooks into the flippers, sets the clamping strips on the control levers.

In order for the flippers to return back, they put on elastic bands on the hooks screwed into them.

Step Five: Active Bumpers
The author made active bumpers by pulling gum on wooden dowels.

Step Six: Plunger
With the help of a plunger, a ball is launched on the playing field. He puts an elastic band on the plunger to return to its original state.