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This site is a web resource for those interested in making their own pinball machines, from the initial idea to a completed and working game.  Thanks to advances in home-based computer-aided design, CNC routers, laser cutters and 3D printers, it's easier than ever for the home hobbyist to construct a commercial quality machine in a garage workshop.
<h2>'''Build your own Pinball Machine'''</h2>


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Thanks to advances in home-based computer-aided design, CNC routers, laser cutters and 3D printers, it's easier than ever for the home hobbyist to work in a garage workshop, from just an idea to a fully finished, professional quality pinball machine.


Click on any of the topics below to go to that specific section.
Click on any of the topics below to go to that specific section.


<h2>'''[[Basics|The Basics]]'''</h2>
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<h2>'''[[CobraPin|CobraPin Controller]]'''</h2>
<h3>[[CobraPin#Overview|Overview]] | [[CobraPin#Wiring|Wiring]] | [[CobraPin#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]]</h3>
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<h2>'''[[OPP|Open Pinball Project]]'''</h2>
<h2>'''[[OPP|Open Pinball Project]]'''</h2>
<h3>[[OPP#Hardware|Hardware]] | [[OPP#Getting_Blank_Boards|Getting Boards]] | [[OPP#Assembly|Assembly]] | [[OPP#Firmware|Programming]]</h3>
<h3>[[OPP#Hardware|Hardware]] | [[OPP#Getting_Blank_Boards|Getting Boards]] | [[OPP#Assembly|Assembly]] | [[OPP#Firmware|Programming]]</h3>
<h3>[[OPP#Wiring_Examples|Wiring]] | [[OPP#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]]</h3>
<h3>[[OPP#Wiring_Examples|Wiring]] | [[OPP#Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]]</h3>
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<h2>'''[[P3-ROC|P3-ROC Custom Pinball Controller]]'''</h2>
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<h2>'''[[P-ROC_Main_Page|P-ROC (Pinball - Remote Operations Controller)]]'''</h2>
<h2>'''[[P-ROC_Main_Page|P-ROC (Pinball - Remote Operations Controller)]]'''</h2>
<h3>[[P-ROC_functionality|How It Works]] | [[Driver_Board_functionality|How the Driver Boards Work]]</h3>
<h3>[[P-ROC_functionality|How It Works]] | [[Driver_Board_functionality|How the Driver Boards Work]]</h3>
<h3> [[P-ROC_hardware_installation| Installation]] | [[Controlling_Coils|Controlling Coils]]</h3>
<h3> [[P-ROC_hardware_installation| Installation]] | [[Controlling_Coils|Controlling Coils]]</h3>
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<h2>'''[[Fast|FAST Pinball Hardware]]'''</h2>
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<h2>'''[[Design]]'''</h2>
<h2>'''[[Design]]'''</h2>
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<h2>'''[[Programming]]'''</h2>
<h2>'''[[Programming]]'''</h2>
<h3>[[SkeletonGame]] | [https://missionpinball.org/latest Mission Pinball Framework]</h3>
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<h2>'''[[Custom Games]]'''</h2>
<h2>'''[[Custom Games]]'''</h2>
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<h2>'''[[Vendor List]]''' | '''[[Files Section]]'''</h2>
<h2>'''[[Vendor List]]''' | '''[[Files Section]]'''</h2></center>
 
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Latest revision as of 21:37, 29 March 2026

Build your own Pinball Machine

Thanks to advances in home-based computer-aided design, CNC routers, laser cutters and 3D printers, it's easier than ever for the home hobbyist to work in a garage workshop, from just an idea to a fully finished, professional quality pinball machine.

Click on any of the topics below to go to that specific section.

The Basics


CobraPin Controller

Overview | Wiring | Troubleshooting


Open Pinball Project

Hardware | Getting Boards | Assembly | Programming

Wiring | Troubleshooting


P3-ROC Custom Pinball Controller


P-ROC (Pinball - Remote Operations Controller)

How It Works | How the Driver Boards Work

Installation | Controlling Coils


FAST Pinball Hardware


Design

Basics | Software


Construction

Tools | Materials | Whitewood | Cabinet | Electronics

Wiring | Displays | Lighting | Custom Parts


Artwork

Style | Design | Printing


Programming

SkeletonGame | Mission Pinball Framework


Custom Games


Vendor List | Files Section