Hi Jimmy. That's sad news, but we support you and I think you've made the right call. We'll be there for you next year with love in our hearts and calluses on our fingers.
Keep slapping - err, I mean, keep flipping!
How about we avoid the latency by doing the processing locally - train an AI on how you play, then that programme can control the AI attached to the pin. The two of them would preempt your actions and play the game for you with 0 latency!
There's a low-voltage LED product called Neon Flex that may be of interest to you if you want to try the DIY approach. I get it from a guy in Auckland, but I'm sure there's a supplier closer to you.
https://ledneonflex.com/neon-products/
Oh yea! So much so that I've asked Mr Pinball to delay my order and upgrade me to the Royal Edition! I figured I'd end up adding the mods over time, so might as well get the whole lot done properly.