Final project

Here's a sketch and description of my final project idea:

I've always enjoyed pinball games, but I want to create something a bit different—yet simple enough to complete during this course. The core concept of the game is straightforward: repeatedly shoot the ball into the correct targets. This project aligns well with a spiral development cycle, allowing me to first perfect the core functionality before adding features like lasers, smoke machines, and more. Before taking the device, I’ll leave it at the Fab Lab for a while to demonstrate what can be done there.

A "simulation" of how it should work, created in Fusion 360 during week 2:

A prototype of the score display from week 3:

A rough simulation of the embedded electronics for the score display from week 4:

A section of the 3D-printed net for the back of the playing field from week 5:

A render of the main PCB from week 6:

Testing the game mechanics during week 7:

First version of partially cnc-manufactured housing for the game during week 7:

PCB made during week 8:

Infrared optical gate for ping pong ball detection from week 9:

LED strip, OLED screen, and servo testing during Week 10: