A Multidisciplinary Approach to Retrofitting a Vintage Pinball Machine with a Unique Fog Generation System
Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: An innovative fog feature has been designed and integrated into the back-glass of a restored vintage pinball machine.The fog feature adds an interesting effect to a zombie graveyard scene painted on to the back glass of the Night of the Living Dead themed game.The designed system is able to produce fog instantaneously through the use of a newly created atomizer design.The groundbreaking design features an atomizer unit with a common source reservoir supplying multiple vaporization wicks.The design also features an exhaust system that is capable of manipulating and removing the created fog within the acrylic containment system.The prototype is controlled through a programmable microcontroller allowing it to function seamlessly with the outputs of the pinball machine.The project requires an understanding of various engineering fields and exemplifies how to thoroughly design and complete a project using a multidisciplinary approach.
Authors: Richard Mendoza, Brian Stuckman, Anthony Melkonian, Alexander Gilman
Institution: Roger Williams University
Language: English
Topic: Arduino and IoT Applications
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4409109012