Budget Twilight zone build from scratch

[Balazs]

Today I made some new metal parts. I have used alternative dc motor to save some money.

 

[Balazs]

A little update. Some missing parts made , tz clock pimp the dial is not ready yet and My friend's son made some progress with the 3d print file for the gumball machine.

 

[Gonzo]

This is incredible, it really is.

Fair play mate.

 

[Balazs]

This is incredible, it really is.

Fair play mate.

Thanks Gonzo

 

[Dex-Jay]

Excellent. More skills than money, sounds like me!
Are you going to buy a cheap TIG welder for welding the stainless steel? I've been looking at DC one for stainless myself for much the same reason, pinball and car fabrication stuff. There's a few good ground up fabrication builds on pinside which I'm sure you've already seen. Scrape together what you can used, fabricate the rest and bite the bullet and buy what eventually you have to. Good luck with your mission!

 

[Balazs]

Excellent. More skills than money, sounds like me!
Are you going to buy a cheap TIG welder for welding the stainless steel? I've been looking at DC one for stainless myself for much the same reason, pinball and car fabrication stuff. There's a few good ground up fabrication builds on pinside which I'm sure you've already seen. Scrape together what you can used, fabricate the rest and bite the bullet and buy what eventually you have to. Good luck with your mission!

Hi
Thank you for your comment.
Im going to take the stainless steel parts to a professional welder to weld the parts togother. For the wire ramps I will try the diy spot welder .
Basically it is a challenge for me Im curious what is my limit. I bought all the parts which have reasonably priced but I will make every parts by myself what I can do.
My next project will be a totally custom machine with own theme so this building will be a good practice for the fabrication.

 

[7oxford]

Have you considered something like this to make those wire forms?
Almhs Tool Manual Mounting Mini Universal Bending Bender https://a.co/d/fi1YwRc

 

[Balazs]

A little update of my project.
I made new metal parts and Im testing the homemade eddie sensor.
One totally self made mech is ready and I refurbished a coin door.
Ive got some new parts from a shop as well.

 

[Balazs]

A little update of my project. More mech ready.
Clock nearly finish. I made some small parts as well.

 

[Balazs]

I little update
Gumball 3d printed
I made the lampboards
Apron done
Wiring the ramp

 

[Balazs]

A little progress of my project:
Clock wiring and ramp wiring are done and the cpu panel is nearly done.

 

[Dex-Jay]

Oh, building even the CPU board up from stratch too? Bonus points!

 

[Balazs]

Sound board nearly done.

 

[russdx1]

Wow, will be chopping down trees to build the cabinet next

 

[Balazs]

Wire harness of the mini playfield is done.

 

[Balazs]

I have started to make my own cabinet from plywood.

 

[Ashbo]

I have started to make my own cabinet from plywood.

Sensational mate

 

[Balazs]

Making the backbox.

 

[Balazs]

First cable harness is done.

 

[s000m]

First cable harness is done.

Oh wow nice one!

 

[Balazs]

More cables

 

[Balazs]

And more

 

[Balazs]

Here is a little update.
Switch matrix, lamp matrix cables are done and vacum formed 2 subway ramp.
And a diy playfield rotisserie from scrap metal

 

[Balazs]

Have you considered something like this to make those wire forms?
Almhs Tool Manual Mounting Mini Universal Bending Bender https://a.co/d/fi1YwRc

Sorry for the late answer, I would make my own bender from scrap metal.

 

[Balazs]

Tz cable harnesses more or less are done.

 

[Gonzo]

This project is off the chart.

Honestly Baz, I'm in awe mate

 

[Balazs]

Thanks Gonzo

 

[7oxford]

Gumball Machine

Gumball Machineu approx 12” high. Made from metal and glass. Ideal for basis of a TZ topper. Some fading to the red on top

pinparts.co.uk

In case you need one

 

[Balazs]

Gumball Machine

Gumball Machineu approx 12” high. Made from metal and glass. Ideal for basis of a TZ topper. Some fading to the red on top

pinparts.co.uk

In case you need one

Hi
Thanks but I have similar already
Best wishes
Baz