[1] Pinball v2: Flippers
I share here, how I designed and built my custom version of mechanic flipper based on solenoid. This is my starting point for the project of real wooden pinball machine v2.0.
Fischertechnik Building Blocks
Do you know Fischertechnik construction blocks? If not take a closer look on the post, small introduction into the German construction blocks world.
Debounce analog switch contacts noise
A bouncing effect of the analog switch button can be reduced to minimum by simple RC low pass filter which can be upgraded by diode to allow faster switching.
[1] Genetic Algorithms: Intro
Genetic algorithms (metaheuristics algorithms family) help us solve problems which are impossible, very hard or take too long to solve by other solutions.