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Connecting a 1980s Pinball Machine to the Internet

Connecting a 1980s Pinball Machine to the Internet

Want to connect your old pinball machine to the internet and upload your scores automatically? This post provides a detailed guide to build a device that can tap into the memory bus of the machine and upload scores to a website.

While there are a lot of technical obstacles to overcome, the author breaks down the process and offers helpful tips and resources along the way. With some programming, PCB design, and electronics work, you could have a device that uploads your scores automatically and even displays them on a website.


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