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Maker Faire Bay Area 2008
The Visible Pinball (Electromechanical)
| Location: Robo Games |
A vintage EM pinball machine from 1975 has been housed in a clear acrylic cabinet. It is completely functional down to the coin mechanisms that initiate game play. Even the playfield itself is clear so that the user is able to view all the components in action as they play the machine. Spectators will also see the relays actuating, solenoids, stepper switches, score motor, spinners, targets, bumpers and sling-shots in action. The head is clear displaying the score reels, lights, relays and switches in motion. The original artwork is visible although translucent, so you see through it also. This exhibit amazes visitors of all ages and stimulates interest in electro-mechanics.
Web site: http://neptunebeachamusementmuseum.org/ppexpo/visiblePinball.html
Topic(s): Arts | Engineering | Science
Tags: visible+pinball pinball pinball+science
About the Maker(s)
Pacific Pinball Museum
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Pacific Pinball Museum's mission is to inspire an interest in science, art and history through pinball. Michael Schiess, a multimedia artist, runs the Lucky Ju Ju Pinball/Art Gallery in Alameda. He is currently a freelance museum technician for the Exploratorium and Chabot Space and Science Center.
http://www.ujuju.com
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