Episode 607 Reboot request

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I included the episode for context. Can someone please recreate this project for horse racing like the carnival arcades instead of the STAVA Lorraine created? I would truly enjoy making this now that I am retired. Thanks

Mike

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beacon_dave 10 months ago in reply to Mikeatencio +3

I recall colporteur created a project 14 entry based on PWM locomotive motor control about 3 years ago as part of the world in motion competition and won a prize. I think it will have some similarities…
beacon_dave 11 months ago +2

You may need to start by sharing some pictures of the version of the game that you are after creating, as they vary quite a bit. Over here in my youth it was known as the 'Donkey Derby' but that I believe…
beacon_dave 11 months ago +2

If you still want to use a pinball mechanism, then perhaps look at the Ben Heck Show episode archive, as he built a number of pinball machines from scratch.
beacon_dave 11 months ago in reply to Mikeatencio +2

Well that was a quick and easy decision... You can get GPIO expanders if you run out or you can just add another microcontroller, like has been done here where 200 buttons are being used: https://www…
beacon_dave 11 months ago in reply to beacon_dave +1

I recall that some were based on linear tracks like Lorrainbow's Strava version whereas some were based on oval tracks. Size varied a lot as well from the large arcade versions like this Blackpool Pier…
michaelkellett 11 months ago in reply to Mikeatencio +1

I would have had a look but you can't see much at all without signing in an creating an account - but they want you to pay before you can access the 14 day free account. I won't pay money to a supplier…
beacon_dave 11 months ago in reply to beacon_dave +1

I recall SparkFun did a corn hole board game with a LED light strip in the hole the corn bag drops through Sketch Up SparkFun Corn Hole Lorrainbow also did a BasketBall hoop using a colour sensor …
michaelkellett 11 months ago in reply to Mikeatencio +1

No need to apologise - it's not you being a muppet ! MK
beacon_dave 11 months ago in reply to Mikeatencio +1

Mikeatencio said: 6 foot long. For 12 players then a 6' long track might be a bit on the short side. If you have 6 players either side then that only leaves 1' per player. Might be worth considering…
beacon_dave 11 months ago in reply to Mikeatencio +1

I think you are going to be around 2' shoulder width, then you need extra for the elbow movement when picking and rolling the balls. One way to maximize space may be to make it dodecagonal as that way…

Mikeatencio 10 months ago in reply to beacon_dave

My library is about to increase in size.
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beacon_dave 10 months ago in reply to Mikeatencio

I recall colporteur created a project 14 entry based on PWM locomotive motor control about 3 years ago as part of the world in motion competition and won a prize.

I think it will have some similarities with what you will be attempting, so you may want to take a look at it:

/challenges-projects/project14/theworldinmotion/b/blog/posts/pulse-width-modulation-a-speed-equalizer-6-final-post
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Mikeatencio 10 months ago in reply to beacon_dave

will do
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