3D Printed Pachinko Parts

[Gmwd]

Max, here is the Daichi ball flap guide mabober . I printed in PETG for a member to finish off his daichi build. I've also attached the STL for anyone who may need or want one. #Savethepachinko

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[mxfaiman]

Been a while since I've had something to add to this thread.

But as promised all parts that I model and print for anyone pachinko related I will post to this site for free as well. (As long as no one is selling my files directly.)

So there are a few parts which will turn out to be multiple posts. The new parts are as described.

• I made some changes to the Nishijin B track cover slider. As the other one was really thin and giving me some issues printing.

• Monkey assembly for a Nishijin Monkey & Alligator center feature.

• Nishijin shooter spring rollers

• 1972 Nishijin Model B round rebound bumper (odd shape)

• Special playfield nail setting gauge

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So first one first. Attached are the new files for the track cover slider. Print at 100% infill with supports on and .2mm layer height.

nishijin B track cover slider.png

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Next is Nishijin Spring Roller: Print with Ninjaflex Semiflex. 40% triangle infill, 3 schells (4 top and bottom), .2mm layer height. Took about 6 min to print.

nishijin spring roller.png

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Nishijin B round rebound bumper: Print with Ninjaflex Semiflex. 40% triangle infill, 3 schells (4 top and bottom), .2mm layer height. Took about 30 min to print.

This is a very odd bumper as I have never seen a round one before with a flat side on it. Must not have been used on many machines.

round nishijin B bumper.png

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Onto Post #2.....

[Moparformances]

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Nishijin B round rebound bumper: Print with Ninjaflex Semiflex. 40% triangle infill, 3 schells (4 top and bottom), .2mm layer height. Took about 30 min to print.

This is a very odd bumper as I have never seen a round one before with a flat side on it. Must not have been used on many machines.

round nishijin B bumper.png

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i would love samples of any printed bumpers made.. (ill pay of course) im making my own home growen ones, but finding the correct size has been a problem.. trial and error.. having a finished sample to match would make things better

[mxfaiman]

i would love samples of any printed bumpers made.. (ill pay of course) im making my own home growen ones, but finding the correct size has been a problem.. trial and error.. having a finished sample to match would make things better

Send me an email of which ones you are wanting. Plus if you want to use them for mold making I can print them in hard plastic (cheaper).

[Moparformances]

Send me an email of which ones you are wanting. Plus if you want to use them for mold making I can print them in hard plastic (cheaper).

thanks

[mxfaiman]

Post 2 from previous.....

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Last for this post. Playfield nail gauge. This is an invaluable tool I devised for when replacing playfields. This makes sure every nail is set precisely to the 18mm height. Also the front of it has the 3 degree angle that every nail should have facing upward. You just have to remember this tool is best used for when you start putting nails in the bottom of the playfield first and work your way up.

Excuse my print notes it has been a while since I printed one of these. Printed in PLA, 40-50% infill, 3 schells all around, .3mm layer height. No Supports.

Also sorry for not having a solidworks file for this. I'm not sure where that file went to.

Pin tool.png

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Nishijin Monkey center. I tried to copy the monkey as close to the original as possible. I actually scanned in the original and traced over it. With these new files I tried to optimize the monkey and remove some excess material the old one had. So by doing that the counter weight for the monkey most likely will need to be rebalanced.

These models can be printed and purchased from shapeways (best material choice is the frosted clear)
https://www.shapeways.com/product/P7...ionId=63064160
https://www.shapeways.com/product/JK...ionId=63064147

The reason I uploaded them to shapeways is these files need to be printed with an SLA or SLS printer due to the fine details. So I do not have any print settings for these files.

That being said I will still upload the STL and solidworks files here should any member need them. Also sorry for having to split the files (no longer able to upload my larger zip files).

You will need 3, #2 x 1/4" pan head wood screws to assemble the monkey. Along with the counterweight and 8" of 1/64" diameter nylon cord.

[mxfaiman]

Also sorry I don't have any thingiverse links to the parts above. As seeing I'm doing this strictly for members I didn't see much point in uploading them there. If people want me to I will upload them though.

[Gmwd]

Max- Do you typically do them in a "semiflex" or "ninjaflex" material? I did a bunch in semiflex and have been really happy with the results (and much easier printing)

[mxfaiman]

Max- Do you typically do them in a "semiflex" or "ninjaflex" material? I did a bunch in semiflex and have been really happy with the results (and much easier printing)

Yep. Semiflex is the best. It is what I print all my bumpers in now. 3 Walls and 4 top and bottom with 30% infill usually gives about the perfect stiffness.

I got a sample of cheetah and armadillo that I have yet to try. The armadillo feels too rigid though. (kinda like a slightly bendy PLA). I think they are also phasing out semiflex and changing it to cheetah as it is basically the same material.

[Gmwd]

Very cool, Thank you much.

[hkp]

I can vouch for Max's Monkey Center design from Shapeways done in frosted clear; works like a charm!

[naha13]

Interesting reading on 3D printing tech.

https://www.electronicproducts.com/P..._industry.aspx

[mxfaiman]

Interesting reading on 3D printing tech.

https://www.electronicproducts.com/P..._industry.aspx

Interesting article. I actually got a sample of metal filament for my printer. This stuff looks really fun to play with. It isn't like your typical metal infused material which is like 60% plastic and 40% metal. This stuff is 80% metal and 20% plastic. The company also says you can bake it in a kiln and then you will be left with a solid metal part. Now I just gotta think of something cool to make with it. Oh and find a kiln.....

[Moparformances]

. Oh and find a kiln.....

what temp do you need to achieve?

[mxfaiman]

what temp do you need to achieve?

I want to say it is around 1500 F but can't quite remember off the top of my head.

[CarlW]

what temp do you need to achieve?

Mopar, do you see where this is going? Print your own custom pachislo tokens...

[Moparformances]

I want to say it is around 1500 F but can't quite remember off the top of my head.

jsut wondering if a simple toaster oven would work.. but not at that temp..

Mopar, do you see where this is going? Print your own custom pachislo tokens...

Im way more Pachinko then Pachislo.. but i like the idea..

[Gmwd]

Mopar, do you see where this is going? Print your own custom pachislo tokens...

This works with plain ole bronzefill PLA (still plastics in it) just have to tumble/smooth over all the ridges so it goes through the mechanisms cleanly. Some of my pachislo are more picky than others

[Gmwd]

Hey Max, if your talking the virtual foundry stuff we tried some from the get go of the company and it was very brittle. They sent us replacements a few months ago and it was slightly better. The new stuff is suppose to be great, but we havent gotten "the new new replacement" yet. As far as the kiln we have the shop put it in the heat treat machine so if you have a "walk in" or "job shop" machine shop around or a pottery/arts/crafts place they may be able to do the kilning for you.

[mxfaiman]

Hey Max, if your talking the virtual foundry stuff we tried some from the get go of the company and it was very brittle. They sent us replacements a few months ago and it was slightly better. The new stuff is suppose to be great, but we havent gotten "the new new replacement" yet. As far as the kiln we have the shop put it in the heat treat machine so if you have a "walk in" or "job shop" machine shop around or a pottery/arts/crafts place they may be able to do the kilning for you.

Yep that is the stuff. I got a sample of the bronze material about a month ago.