This (and other arcade machines) is the main reason I bought my Maslow. If I can get my Z-axis figured out and after some smaller test projects, I plan to start on a pinball machine. Probably 2, a virtual machine and a legit mechanical one using MPF and OOP controls.
This is a FreeCAD representation of a (more or less) standard Williams Widebody Cab. The picture below is for a virtual cab, though the mechanical one is pretty similar, just less buttons. If you’re bored, and want to fall into a rabbit hole reading about pinball machine construction see:
V0 is the built up cab shown in the picture with all the stuff for a virtual machine. V1 is more geared towards mechanical and cutting on a Maslow type CNC.
No guarantees that the gcode isn’t all screwed up or some of the holes aren’t in the wrong place as I haven’t actually made anything yet. Probably shouldn’t use it until I test it. Any comments or suggestions on the design, gcode, constructibility, etc. would be more than welcome.
Cool project, I will be tagging along. I converted a Simpson’s stand up cabinet to a M.A.M.E. machine many years ago (using keyboard emulators for button control and a CRT monitor, LOL). When I first got the Maslow, building an updated cabinet was one of my first thoughts…then I thought about Virtual Pins from back in the day and dreamed of a virtual pinball machine too. Please post updates as you move forward, I will certainly be following along.
It is great to see this thread as I also purchased the Maslow for the purpose of building arcade cabinets and would love to try a Virtual Pinball machine. It would be great to have a database of gcodes for cabinets and arcade equipment for owners to try. I have yet to get my first project completed, but hopefully with some success it would be great to try other cabinets and a pinball machine would be great. Other projects such as jukeboxes, etc. would be fun to try as well. Good luck and keep everyone updated!
Finished all the part cutting. I need to buy a couple more tools to finish (like a router table and a table saw), so it might be a couple weeks until I can make some assembly progress.
I used the last version posted above. Though, I’d recommend making your own g code. I think there are a couple errors. Like missing tabs and a little slow. Stuff like that. I’ll get the tools I need to finish pretty soon.
Great project! This is the same reason I bought my Maslow which just came in the mail today. I’ve built 5 machines now and my hobby is becoming more of a business so I thought the CNC might help me scale up production. Looking forward to see how yours turns out and if you have any suggestions please post them. If I can help with the build at all (solenoid wiring/setup, or anything else) just shoot me a message.
Nice. I’ll have to post pics. I still haven’t been able to get the last couple tools that I need to complete the wood parts. Hopefully in the next week or two. I’m ready to get the thing looking like a pinball machine and out of my way in the garage.
Those are some pretty nice sticker sets. Did you make those or order them from somewhere?
I ordered the designs through Stuzza, though he has many free samples for personal use available. Here is all of his work http://imgur.com/a/MhlPm
I had a printer I found on the vpin forums print mine as well, good quality at a very reasonable price. If you are interested I’ll share his info when you are ready.
You would need to open the files in freecad, go to the path workbench and create the gcode for ground- or WebConrtrol. Most CNC software can not load CAD so a CAD->CAM software is required. to generate the gcode.
It should be noted that the actual assembled machine pictured above is a kit that I bought about the same time that I got my Maslow. The pieces that I cut for the mechanical machine are still in a pile in my garage. I need a couple tools for them I haven’t acquired yet. I do, however, have all the hardware to assemble it once I put the final finishing touches on the wood pieces. I hope to get it done in the next month or so.
That said, I assume that the drawing files are “good enough”. I’m reluctant to publish a final gcode for the files. But, see attached, these are still a WIP. If you need a DXF, FreeCAD is free and relatively easy to use.
Good luck! Post pics if you make one. And let me know if you have feedback on what could be tweeked to make it better.
As long as you are good with a sander and a paintbrush, the rest can be hidden. LOL
