Hello to all!
I have and idea for one of my pinball machines, and I'm going to need some help.
Before we get started I feel a disclaimer is required. Some things that may help you understand me:
1. I am not smart when it comes to Electronics or Electrical Stuff.
2. I will not understand alot of the technical stuff. Please talk to me in a way a child would understand.
3. I am a product of the Pennsylvania Public Education System.......
4. Odd's are that I will be drinking beer while working this project. If you have moral objections, please don't tell me. I don't care.
5. I have been shocked before. I didn't like it.
6. I don't spell too good. Sorry if that is upsetting to folks.
7. I'm bound to ask a stupid question. Sorry in advance!
8. I have common sense, and a sense of humor.
9. This project is intended to be a fun way to spend some time, not stressful.
The project idea:
I have a 1978 Bally Strikes and Spares pinball machine ( http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2406 )that I would like to add RGB LEDs around the cabinet underside and behind the backbox in-order to create a lighting effect in my gameroom.
This is a pretty simple idea, but never fail.....i have a way of over-complicating things....
I would like to be able to have a color when the machine is 'powered on', a color when i get to 'shoot again', and a color when the ball hits the 'spinning target'.
Project details and issues:
1. The source power for the LED's is no issue. A 12V power adapter plugged directly into the pinball's service receptical under the playfield.
2. The 'powered on' and 'shoot again' colors are my first problem. The lights that I would like to wire into are 6 volt bulbs. Is there something i can splice into a 6V light circuit that could 'trigger' the 12V led to turn on and off? If so can you please include a brand name or a part number in the response?
3. Along the same lines as #2 above,my second problem is the 'spinning target' color....the intended effect is to have the led rapidly turn off and on, creating a flashing effect. When the ball hits the spinning target in Strikes and Spares, a chime in the cabinet makes a tone each time the target spins....coupled with a lighting effect should be enough to make me dizzy and fall over.....
The issue with the 'spinning target' is that circuit is 48V. Again, looking for a simple way to rapidly 'trigger' the12V LED on and off in the 48V 'spinning target' circuit....
Conclusion:
First and foremost, thanks in advance for taking your time to read and reply.
I understand that I am very limited with electrical things, and smart enough to ask for help after I almost burnt down the house the last time I fooled with electricity (my wife was VERY upset).
If you need me to clarify anything, just let me know. I will try to check this page often.
Respectfully,
threex5x7
I have and idea for one of my pinball machines, and I'm going to need some help.
Before we get started I feel a disclaimer is required. Some things that may help you understand me:
1. I am not smart when it comes to Electronics or Electrical Stuff.
2. I will not understand alot of the technical stuff. Please talk to me in a way a child would understand.
3. I am a product of the Pennsylvania Public Education System.......
4. Odd's are that I will be drinking beer while working this project. If you have moral objections, please don't tell me. I don't care.
5. I have been shocked before. I didn't like it.
6. I don't spell too good. Sorry if that is upsetting to folks.
7. I'm bound to ask a stupid question. Sorry in advance!
8. I have common sense, and a sense of humor.
9. This project is intended to be a fun way to spend some time, not stressful.
The project idea:
I have a 1978 Bally Strikes and Spares pinball machine ( http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2406 )that I would like to add RGB LEDs around the cabinet underside and behind the backbox in-order to create a lighting effect in my gameroom.
This is a pretty simple idea, but never fail.....i have a way of over-complicating things....
I would like to be able to have a color when the machine is 'powered on', a color when i get to 'shoot again', and a color when the ball hits the 'spinning target'.
Project details and issues:
1. The source power for the LED's is no issue. A 12V power adapter plugged directly into the pinball's service receptical under the playfield.
2. The 'powered on' and 'shoot again' colors are my first problem. The lights that I would like to wire into are 6 volt bulbs. Is there something i can splice into a 6V light circuit that could 'trigger' the 12V led to turn on and off? If so can you please include a brand name or a part number in the response?
3. Along the same lines as #2 above,my second problem is the 'spinning target' color....the intended effect is to have the led rapidly turn off and on, creating a flashing effect. When the ball hits the spinning target in Strikes and Spares, a chime in the cabinet makes a tone each time the target spins....coupled with a lighting effect should be enough to make me dizzy and fall over.....
The issue with the 'spinning target' is that circuit is 48V. Again, looking for a simple way to rapidly 'trigger' the12V LED on and off in the 48V 'spinning target' circuit....
Conclusion:
First and foremost, thanks in advance for taking your time to read and reply.
I understand that I am very limited with electrical things, and smart enough to ask for help after I almost burnt down the house the last time I fooled with electricity (my wife was VERY upset).
If you need me to clarify anything, just let me know. I will try to check this page often.
Respectfully,
threex5x7