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Virtual Pinball Plunger Switch Setup


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I'm in the process of completing my cab and after trying this setup with a rubber band I decided to use an extension spring which won't deteriorate and break after some time in a warm cabinet.

 

 

http://i1038.photobucket.com/albums/a462/Kaizen088/Virtual%20Pinball/20160806_131418_zpsslv0wg3a.jpg

 

 

http://i1038.photobucket.com/albums/a462/Kaizen088/Virtual%20Pinball/20160806_131422_zpsdwms6vsz.jpg

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Some games which I think use a launch button instead of a plunger release the ball as soon as you pull the plunger.

with games that use a plunger you see it pull back when the switch closes, if you only pull it back briefly and release it shhots the ball just like you have only pulled the plunger half way.

Hope that makes sense.

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If you want a 'real plunger' feel, you'll need one of these:

 

http://www.ozstick.com.au/product/real-plunger-interface/

 

or the full kit:

 

http://www.ozstick.com.au/product/virtual-pinball-encoder-kit/

 

Sorry that was more for @redferatu. Should've mentioned him/her.

 

All good, I thought about buying one but wanted to try the cheaper option first. OzStick's products are great and will more than likely use them on future builds. I haven't really played many real pinball so probably don't have the same expectations as someone who has. I just didn't want to use a launch button instead of a plunger and I've managed to get away with no extra buttons as well.

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Use a Coin Mech Microswitch instead. They use a wire on a pivot so will take a bit more of a beating that a standard lever microswitch will. You either connect them using a rubber band off the tip of the plunger rod, or wire then up as NC (normally closed) and position the wire on the tip of the plunger rod with the microswitch at full travel. Then when you draw back the plunger it UNclicks the switch which has the affect of closing the circuit.
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I thried the rubber band but wasn't happy with it and didn't want it deteriorating over time and breaking. The spring prevents the switch from copping a beating and I'm confident it will stand the test of time.
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