As part of my plan to build an Arduino controlled pinball machine I'm testing out some cheap solenoids installed on simple flipper designs I have 3D printed. This is also an Arduino project testing out how to control the solenoids, and learn how they react and what force to expect with different geometry.
As I expected the small HCNE1-0520 solenoids are very weak for flippers, even for a small 9mm steel ball. But they can probably be used for simple playfield mechanics later on.
Suggestions on pinball solenoids in the comment section below are appreciated!
More information can be found here: https://fdproj.wordpress.com/2016/10/10/diy-pinball-solenoids/
Music: BoxCat Games - Rolling
