Re: DIY Pachinko ball counter
I wanted this community to know this is an ongoing project.
I've had a perfectly working prototype in operation since about last April, the one featured in my youtube channel (See my signature).
I had completed the paperwork necessary to obtain a provisional patent to produce units for sale on eBay and social media outlets. I've been using it ever since, and it continues to be extremely reliable and accurate. Although not a ball cleaner, it dislodges and collects loose debris off of the balls and deposits it on a vacuumable receptacle. I have most of the parts to produce more.
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The problem I ran into is marketability. I'd like to put my project into a nice quality wood case but woodworking is not my strength. The photo you see is about the best I can do, and that has been the snag which has stalled the movement of this project. Frankly, I don't have the $ which is needed to produce a completed, marketable prototype. I've begun researching the methods to obtain project backers which can fill the gap between creativity and funding. Places like Kickstarter
I've just started creating a presentation of this project for potential backers so we'll see how it goes. If this is successful I have more pachinko accessory projects and other home arcade related things in mind.
I've decided not to go with a DIY kit, but rather an inexpensive unit.
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