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For other ways of preserving the original feel of old machines, take a look at this build which incorporates all kinds of tricks within a MAME cabinet. Mice are a proven, reliable technology and the metal components of the plunger are unlikely to ever wear out, which means that at least this part of the new pinball machine is unlikely to need much maintenance over the lifespan of the cabinet itself. We really appreciate a KISS-style design like this in general. When the plunger is pulled and released, the mouse registers the position of the plunger and sends that information to the computer controlling the pinball display. Attached to the end of the plunger inside the cabinet is a cloth strap which passes underneath an old optical mouse. This pinball machine is really just a large screen driven by a computer, but the plunger is a spring-loaded one from an old analog machine. One of the important design considerations with a more modern system like this is to preserve the mechanical components that the player interacts with, in this case the plunger. For those building new pinball machines, though, one way to bypass a lot of the hassle of finding antiquated parts is to build a digital machine with an analog feel, like this machine which repurposes a computer mouse in an interesting way. There’s all kinds of intrigue to be found, from esoteric mechanical systems to classic electronics and unique artwork. Restoring pinball machines is an excellent hobby, and can even be more than that as we see businesses like bars and museums focusing on them as a main attraction.

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