It should be illegal to produce things that are unrepairable. It is such a waste to throw out a whole computer, TV or other machine because of one failed, but crucial component. If we could do it back in the days, we surely can manage to do it today! :-)
@@Albert-wk8ts Some things make more sense to have a limited lifespan. If a device is made with conservation and recyclability in mind, longevity might not be the best environmental choice. It's easy to make an incandescent lightbulb last a hundred years. But it's far less energy efficient than a lightbulb that dies after a year or two. I'd really prefer more things are made with conservation in mind.
Ahhh, something about the bottom side of that playfield, with all of the silkscreening on it is just *beautiful* to me. Like that is clearly meant for human beings to fix and touch. I absolutely LOVE when I take things apart and see stuff like that. I always try to include little details like that in my projects.
This is what a lot of people misunderstand about *some* production done in China (or maybe, more that their information is outdated): Its much less about the labor costs, but so much about the supply chain. When most of the off-the-shelf, semi- and full custom parts that go into your product, is almost entirely produced on the other side of the planet, the supply chain gets incredibly expensive. For those who care, its not exactly a environmentally sound strategy either - transporting all your components in 50 go's halfway across the planet, instead of shipping only the finished product. Make no mistake about it, there is still a lot of (ab)use of cheap labor, especially for work that require little training - but its not the overwhelming factor it was years ago.
make no mistake.... We didnt , and i found that part of the story in no need as we all know it is still cheaper and the laws are still no good, specially in the South of China.
SO happy you stopped by Homepin, I'm really rooting for these guys - the Thunderbirds machine is not only a dream theme, but I really dig the design choices they made with the playfield. So much nutritious info - great vid, man....
"I am firmly of the belief that you should be able to repair your own machine'- give this man medal! Replacing surface mount components is beyond the skill and equipment of almost everyone. Well done mate! My opinion of you and your product has skyrocketed.
Hell yeah! Go the Aussies! That was a GREAT video! Sad that we cannot make and sell the machines from Australia and use local talent, but I fully understand why he is there. And totally awesome that he is keeping the pinball movement going. So interesting to see what his factory is made of and how the machines are made. Love it!
Awesome content, you have an irreplaceable eye for these things Scotty! There is a very important thing that I keep repeating in comments that was well explained in this video... the myth about production happening in China only because of labor costs. This might have been enough justification 20 years ago or so, but it simply isn't anymore, and too many people cannot or will not understand this. Most recent example I remember is the rare earth minerals mine in US and how they were simply harvesting stuff and shipping it to China for processing, and how this mine is put at risk with recent trade wars. A lot of people don't seen to understand that this isn't done just because processing in China is cheaper, it's mostly because China has developed tons of technology around this process, has all the specialized labor, and the infrastructure to support it that countries like the US just cannot compete even if it had even cheaper labor in comparison to China. The mentality of a whole ton of people in western countries seems to be stuck in 80s China or something. Things have dramatically changed over these past decades, and people are not following it. Anyways, thanks for yet another fantastic video Scotty! It's been an eye opening and very fun journey so far. o/
This is one of my favorite episodes yet - possibly biased because Aussies but man, even in our currency that machine is incredibly good value considering the amount of effort that goes into its construction. Added to the wish list...
Yet another QUALITY video! I have watched every video since the first, and they are always a highlight of my week when released. Thank you again for the fantastic, original content.
This factory and how he works with the staff is almost exactly how me and my Father work with our Chinese Factory which is also in Dongguan!! These machines are absolutely incredible!! Would love to get to see this place myself and congratulate Mike on doing it everything RIGHT. Such a great thing to see, user serviceable parts, open to having cameras walking around, interacting with workers, and just generally breaking down those stereotypes people have about working in China. Great Video as always!
Thanks for the positive comments. You and your Father are welcome to visit any time. We are about 40mins from the LoWu border crossing and just 1km from the DG border.
Ever since I was a kid, I've always wanted to build a pinball machine in my spare time, and this video is really kicking that feeling in to high gear! Thanks for the awesome factory tour!
Not that i mind the sponsorship stuff really but you should work on your ad transitions like it was kinda jarring to go immediately from the guy talking into an ad in a completely different locale with no segue or anything ykno.
No way! Mike used to be a customer of mine back in Cairns. I've been following his progress for years! So cool to see the factory and all his handwork.
I can't get enough of your videos. Every single one is a hit. I've been an SMT machine operator for a little while now and I can say it's one of the healthiest jobs I've ever had I want electronics manufacturing to be my career for the rest of my life.
I was going to buy an Elvira machine years ago, to repair on my own. I have the complete manual printed out, with every part and circuit diagram. I would like to see them create their own version of it.
@@dulldusk I played the first ball on "Scared Stiff" for 6 hours and 47 minutes with no extra balls at a true 6 and a half degree angle. Some machines are too easy. Look up the name Tommy Tutalidge that's me 6 time world pinball champion and still at age 60 the fastest player alive.
Great video, very interesting. The labour in the factory may not be cheap, but the labour within the supply chain will definitely be cheaper than the West.
That they still make new pinball machines I think this is really great. Seeing how you make these pinball machines really fun and cool idea. Thanks for sharing this with me :D
Thanks so much for this! I've been waiting excitedly since I heard you say "pinball factory" :-D I used to repair old-school arcade cabinets and pinball machines, and to this day wish I could personally own a few of those old Williams or Bally machines I worked on... Ooh, or the old Stern Simpsons one. so much fun. That or someday maybe the official Star Wars pinball table with the digital throttle ball-launcher instead of a plunger... Ahh dreams. One of the best parts of repairing them, though, is that you have to FULLY test out the machine afterwards before you return it to the client. :-) These new tables are SO much more complex than I would have expected! It's crazy how they've progressed. That ball-drop issue when you lift the deck? SERIOUS issue. Older Bally machines (particularly from the '70s/early '80s) were notorious for it. And if they hit the plastic? Well... I was repairing near to actual antiques, so I can't speak as far as their strength when new, but... yeah. They would crack. And there's another week delay and a $20-30 part I'd have to replace... I love that they based it off that Williams table, too. That's a solid machine. :-)
This was cool, keep up the great work! I also like hearing that China might be moving away from being just cheap labor to a well educated and compensated workforce and instead using its short supply chain for everything to keep prices low.
They may have skilled laborers but that does not equate to educated and will compensate. China is still a communist country and the vast majority of the population is extremely poor and uneducated.
@@spizzman8984 But significantly less so than even 20 years ago. But don't get me wrong, there is still a lot wrong in China, but that shouldn't mean we shouldn't mention the good things when they do happen.
@ A small team are designing those things, but the majority are each doing a simple task for their job, pressing a button or pulling a lever. It's the same in the Western world, too. Intelligence is a bell curve and we might need genetic engineering to change that.
I used to assemble pinball machines for a distributor in Australia. The head and legs come detached, so it all fits into a box like a refrigerator box. The glass is special toughened glass, able to stand up to angry fist slams - but, if you slide the glass out and stand it up on end, you must be super careful not to rest the glass on even the tiniest bit of gravel or scrap metal, as the glass will burst into crumbs at the slightest bump on the end. Once the machine was assembled, we'd add the game-specific chip to the motherboard (this was 40 years ago), then we had to "burn-in" the chip and machine by playing the machine for 30 minutes. That was the best part of the job!
Oh wow! This is actually what I used to do working for my grandfather and my uncle. He founded a company called Dale Distributing in Canada that later shut down and they then just ran the machines in consignment routes around BC and Ontario. As a kid my dad and uncle taught me how to maintain and refurbish the machines as we worked the routes until, one day my dad quit and it was now my job to keep the machines running in the arcade in our shop. Where I first learned electronics engineering. So many memories. Thanks Scott!
This shows why Shenzhen is so successful with technology. Having other companies around to go in 1 day from a printed prototype a metal part is so useful.
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO SCOTTY!!! Keep them coming!! Side note- I’m planning on going to San Francisco in January and would like to visit the Anarchist Hackerspace while there. Even if it’s nothing more than to make a contribution to the effort. Keep doing what you do man!!! Until the next one!!
Geez this is a treat. Strange parts AND pinball! I've loved pinball since I was a kid, my dad has always had this old 1977 Gottlieb Mustang in the shed since before I was born.
I recently discovered your channel Scotty and saw a bunch of your videos (I think almost all of them) and I sub'd too. Have to say that I really enjoy your content, from the story telling perspective, even though the technicalities often go above my head and congratulations on 1 million; loved your last heartfelt 'thank you' video as well. There are parts in your video (and even in some videos before) where you're explaining the business strategies, like China is no more about getting cheap labour but about tooling and agglomeration et cetera. Would be great if you could, at your own pace, do just a normal podcast/video just explaining the business aspects of technology - I think that would be a very interesting component of how you want to 'story-tell' around technology . Would really like to hear given that you've widely traveled from the source of the parts (usually often in China) right up to the final product or HQ of a company (which is often in the Bay Area). P.S. Glad to see you came to my hometown in Calcutta for some of your Strange Parts work (the manhole cover video); would be happy to show you around, if I am in the city, if you ever decide to come this way again.
Beautiful episode. I'd be in heaven. Love pinball! More of this kind of raw manufacturing coverage would be great. They really do keep it simple and old school.. as I hope pinball stays forever.
Thanks Scotty and Mike! Really enjoyed the tour. Great to see the artistry of pinball machine design and creation continuing. Tell Mike, someone really needs to create a new Black Night! Hint hint.
I wouldn't mind working in a place like that. Pinball machines have always fascinated me. Much respect for the hard working staff, and a charismatic boss.
This is kinda cool. It actually reminds me of a place I used to work! I worked at a place here in Wisconsin where we made games for places like Chuck E Cheese and Dave & Busters and stuff. Lots of very similar things! We made our own cabinets, stuffed boards with through hole parts by hand and everything. I worked in the electronics area and it looked SUPER SIMILAR to here, kinda crazy!
great video..i wasnt expecting you'd go to this particular factory tour..such an amazing creation with so many details on the pin balls..keep posting..
Scotty, I hope someone like Netflix or Amazon or a major TV network comes a long and asks you to do a series for them. Lets throw some money your way. Great episode! Love these!
Can you put a dual booth software on the iPad pro so when it comes to contact with the keyboard it automatically turns the software to a lighter or full version of Mac os
Great video Strange Parts. Glad you found so much fun in China. Now move onto the Last Pass, it keeps all your passwords and account info for you safely, then I need to download another app to keep the password I use to log in Last Pass safely, and the loop goes on. Because once I have your Last Pass password, I have all your passwords. LOL.
Being a Latin or South American person I understand that a lot of "everything" is made in China, but this video only shows the pinballs designed by "Gringos" and not the ones we Latinos know, since our version of a pinball machine is a mix between a slot machine and a pachincko roulette, this version is manufactured in Taiwan by expert companies in the world of electronic entertainment components such as Kwang Yi and Hansen, these machines can be easily found both in youtube with fixing tutorials and machines that you will find in Latin territory, especially in Mexico where the arcade culture is more affective and stronger in the territory. Spanish translation: Siendo una persona latina o sudamericana entiendo que mucho de "todo" se fabrica en china, pero este video solo muestra los pinballs diseñados por "Gringos" y no los que los latinos conocemos, ya que nuestra versión de una máquina de pinball es una mezcla entre una máquina tragamonedas y una ruleta pachincko, esta versión es fabricada en Taiwán por empresas expertas en el mundo de los componentes de entretenimiento electrónico como Kwang Yi y Hansen, estas máquinas se pueden encontrar fácilmente tanto en UA-cam en tutoriales como en fisico en el territorio latino, sobre todo en méxico donde la cultura del arcade es más afectiva y fuerte en el territorio.
I personally prefer Keepass, open source and free, and my database is never stored on a server or transmitted over the internet unless i want it to :D Great video btw!
Pretty much all of the factories I've been in in China have had reasonable working conditions. I'm sure there are bad ones out there, but I think the narrative that Chinese factory working conditions are categorically terrible is a stereotype that's way overplayed.
I make stuff and I outsource my PCBs to China, and holy crap, they are so fast. They get them to me in 5 days and quality is top notch. They're not cheapo throwaway green PCBs, they're really thick, quality, accurate PCBs that match my EAGLE files exactly as I designed them. The first time I ordered, I thought they were going to be cheap garbage because of my preconceived notions of Chinese labor, but I see why they're passing us up.
"I'm firmly of the belief that you should be able to repair your own machine" (1:30). ♥️ If just more people would think like that.
He's a former repairman, so it does make sense.
I agree that more stuff should be built with repairability in mind.
It should be illegal to produce things that are unrepairable. It is such a waste to throw out a whole computer, TV or other machine because of one failed, but crucial component. If we could do it back in the days, we surely can manage to do it today! :-)
I think that was a stab at Stern lol either way I agree with that statement
@@Albert-wk8ts Some things make more sense to have a limited lifespan. If a device is made with conservation and recyclability in mind, longevity might not be the best environmental choice.
It's easy to make an incandescent lightbulb last a hundred years. But it's far less energy efficient than a lightbulb that dies after a year or two.
I'd really prefer more things are made with conservation in mind.
@@Albert-wk8ts So what you're saying is that you want your mobile phone to be the size of a fridge?
Ahhh, something about the bottom side of that playfield, with all of the silkscreening on it is just *beautiful* to me. Like that is clearly meant for human beings to fix and touch. I absolutely LOVE when I take things apart and see stuff like that. I always try to include little details like that in my projects.
Silkscreen is shit to fix though when it wears down., then you'll need to buy a whole new silkscreen sticker
This is what a lot of people misunderstand about *some* production done in China (or maybe, more that their information is outdated): Its much less about the labor costs, but so much about the supply chain. When most of the off-the-shelf, semi- and full custom parts that go into your product, is almost entirely produced on the other side of the planet, the supply chain gets incredibly expensive. For those who care, its not exactly a environmentally sound strategy either - transporting all your components in 50 go's halfway across the planet, instead of shipping only the finished product.
Make no mistake about it, there is still a lot of (ab)use of cheap labor, especially for work that require little training - but its not the overwhelming factor it was years ago.
make no mistake.... We didnt , and i found that part of the story in no need as we all know it is still cheaper and the laws are still no good, specially in the South of China.
The prototyping is big, going from concept to reality is tiny vs if you had to ship things around.
Foxconn still have suicides.
maybe the whole supply chain is so good, because of that cheap labor? it's still comes down to cheap labor.
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Will you marry me and move to China together？
"They're all made with thru hole parts", "I'm firmly of the belief that you should be able to repair your own machine". You sir, are awesome!
Love seeing insides of these factories, Thank you for showing us.
SO happy you stopped by Homepin, I'm really rooting for these guys - the Thunderbirds machine is not only a dream theme, but I really dig the design choices they made with the playfield. So much nutritious info - great vid, man....
But we all know that only interstellar pinball lasts forever...
GASP.!
happy to see you here 👍🏻
@@hifiisking Thanks! I was lured by the siren song of Thunderbirds pinball....
"I am firmly of the belief that you should be able to repair your own machine'- give this man medal! Replacing surface mount components is beyond the skill and equipment of almost everyone. Well done mate! My opinion of you and your product has skyrocketed.
Hell yeah! Go the Aussies! That was a GREAT video! Sad that we cannot make and sell the machines from Australia and use local talent, but I fully understand why he is there. And totally awesome that he is keeping the pinball movement going. So interesting to see what his factory is made of and how the machines are made. Love it!
Hoped he was offering the machines online..but you habe to call someone :/
as a pinball geek and Strange Parts subscriber i'm double happy! thanks a lot Scotty!
Next video "How i made my own pinball machine"
With an audio plug lol
in china
with 128gb flash memory
Doable with 3D printing but that’s months of effort even with experience
with rfid tags
Awesome content, you have an irreplaceable eye for these things Scotty!
There is a very important thing that I keep repeating in comments that was well explained in this video... the myth about production happening in China only because of labor costs.
This might have been enough justification 20 years ago or so, but it simply isn't anymore, and too many people cannot or will not understand this.
Most recent example I remember is the rare earth minerals mine in US and how they were simply harvesting stuff and shipping it to China for processing, and how this mine is put at risk with recent trade wars.
A lot of people don't seen to understand that this isn't done just because processing in China is cheaper, it's mostly because China has developed tons of technology around this process, has all the specialized labor, and the infrastructure to support it that countries like the US just cannot compete even if it had even cheaper labor in comparison to China.
The mentality of a whole ton of people in western countries seems to be stuck in 80s China or something. Things have dramatically changed over these past decades, and people are not following it.
Anyways, thanks for yet another fantastic video Scotty! It's been an eye opening and very fun journey so far. o/
This is one of my favorite episodes yet - possibly biased because Aussies but man, even in our currency that machine is incredibly good value considering the amount of effort that goes into its construction. Added to the wish list...
Wow those machines are so neat! Lots of blinking lights. Makes me think, could you do a drone factory tour?? @DJI
DJI is notoriously secretive about their factories, but I think I can probably hook up a different factory...
@@StrangeParts That would make sense to protect trade secrets, but yes some other company would be super cool! Keep up the great content!
Any drone factory tour would be awesome
Modern machines are great, some like the old style but working on the,m is hit and miss with the way they did things.
they (dji) sure are
Yet another QUALITY video! I have watched every video since the first, and they are always a highlight of my week when released. Thank you again for the fantastic, original content.
1:25 most beautiful thing any electronic manufacturers could ever say. Ever.
This factory and how he works with the staff is almost exactly how me and my Father work with our Chinese Factory which is also in Dongguan!! These machines are absolutely incredible!! Would love to get to see this place myself and congratulate Mike on doing it everything RIGHT. Such a great thing to see, user serviceable parts, open to having cameras walking around, interacting with workers, and just generally breaking down those stereotypes people have about working in China. Great Video as always!
Thanks for the positive comments. You and your Father are welcome to visit any time. We are about 40mins from the LoWu border crossing and just 1km from the DG border.
Ever since I was a kid, I've always wanted to build a pinball machine in my spare time, and this video is really kicking that feeling in to high gear! Thanks for the awesome factory tour!
Same here this is one of the favorite video on StrangeParts 😍
Not that i mind the sponsorship stuff really but you should work on your ad transitions like it was kinda jarring to go immediately from the guy talking into an ad in a completely different locale with no segue or anything ykno.
still... magnitude better than linus.
At least linus's are at the end usually. @@evertchin
And the start, and half way through... with added product placements throughout... all after UA-cam's own adverts...
Yea that caught me off guard. It was just jump cut jammed right in there.
No way! Mike used to be a customer of mine back in Cairns. I've been following his progress for years! So cool to see the factory and all his handwork.
Cool, what do you sell? I feel you would be a good video from strange parts...
I can't get enough of your videos. Every single one is a hit. I've been an SMT machine operator for a little while now and I can say it's one of the healthiest jobs I've ever had I want electronics manufacturing to be my career for the rest of my life.
I love Pinball Machines, this guy workshop is a dream come true. =D
I was going to buy an Elvira machine years ago, to repair on my own. I have the complete manual printed out, with every part and circuit diagram. I would like to see them create their own version of it.
@@dulldusk I played the first ball on "Scared Stiff" for 6 hours and 47 minutes with no extra balls at a true 6 and a half degree angle. Some machines are too easy. Look up the name Tommy Tutalidge that's me 6 time world pinball champion and still at age 60 the fastest player alive.
Very cool, never would have guessed there was only one Pinball factory in China.
A very, very interesting video... Both from a manufacturing standpoint as well as a Pinball standpoint! Thanks for posting! 👍
Great video, very interesting.
The labour in the factory may not be cheap, but the labour within the supply chain will definitely be cheaper than the West.
Is Homepin still going? I've played the Thunderbirds table and can't say I was too impressed. I've not seen or heard of any further releases.
That they still make new pinball machines I think this is really great.
Seeing how you make these pinball machines really fun and cool idea.
Thanks for sharing this with me :D
Thanks so much for this! I've been waiting excitedly since I heard you say "pinball factory" :-D
I used to repair old-school arcade cabinets and pinball machines, and to this day wish I could personally own a few of those old Williams or Bally machines I worked on... Ooh, or the old Stern Simpsons one. so much fun. That or someday maybe the official Star Wars pinball table with the digital throttle ball-launcher instead of a plunger... Ahh dreams. One of the best parts of repairing them, though, is that you have to FULLY test out the machine afterwards before you return it to the client. :-)
These new tables are SO much more complex than I would have expected! It's crazy how they've progressed. That ball-drop issue when you lift the deck? SERIOUS issue. Older Bally machines (particularly from the '70s/early '80s) were notorious for it. And if they hit the plastic? Well... I was repairing near to actual antiques, so I can't speak as far as their strength when new, but... yeah. They would crack. And there's another week delay and a $20-30 part I'd have to replace... I love that they based it off that Williams table, too. That's a solid machine. :-)
This was cool, keep up the great work!
I also like hearing that China might be moving away from being just cheap labor to a well educated and compensated workforce and instead using its short supply chain for everything to keep prices low.
They may have skilled laborers but that does not equate to educated and will compensate. China is still a communist country and the vast majority of the population is extremely poor and uneducated.
@@spizzman8984 But significantly less so than even 20 years ago. But don't get me wrong, there is still a lot wrong in China, but that shouldn't mean we shouldn't mention the good things when they do happen.
@ A small team are designing those things, but the majority are each doing a simple task for their job, pressing a button or pulling a lever. It's the same in the Western world, too.
Intelligence is a bell curve and we might need genetic engineering to change that.
@@spizzman8984
China produces STEM graduates at a ratio of 8:1 compared to the USA, by 2030 it will be 15:1.
@@spizzman8984 99 percent literacy rate. More engineers than the US. A lot more.
I used to assemble pinball machines for a distributor in Australia. The head and legs come detached, so it all fits into a box like a refrigerator box. The glass is special toughened glass, able to stand up to angry fist slams - but, if you slide the glass out and stand it up on end, you must be super careful not to rest the glass on even the tiniest bit of gravel or scrap metal, as the glass will burst into crumbs at the slightest bump on the end.
Once the machine was assembled, we'd add the game-specific chip to the motherboard (this was 40 years ago), then we had to "burn-in" the chip and machine by playing the machine for 30 minutes. That was the best part of the job!
I grew up with this pinball machines, now a days we have virtual that is cool.
Only.. nothing beats the REAL deal... 😄
What a legend, in this day and age specifically designing a product which can be serviced and maintained by the owner.
Oh wow! This is actually what I used to do working for my grandfather and my uncle. He founded a company called Dale Distributing in Canada that later shut down and they then just ran the machines in consignment routes around BC and Ontario. As a kid my dad and uncle taught me how to maintain and refurbish the machines as we worked the routes until, one day my dad quit and it was now my job to keep the machines running in the arcade in our shop. Where I first learned electronics engineering. So many memories. Thanks Scott!
Another fantastic vid as usual Scotty!
This shows why Shenzhen is so successful with technology. Having other companies around to go in 1 day from a printed prototype a metal part is so useful.
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO SCOTTY!!! Keep them coming!! Side note- I’m planning on going to San Francisco in January and would like to visit the Anarchist Hackerspace while there. Even if it’s nothing more than to make a contribution to the effort. Keep doing what you do man!!! Until the next one!!
13:53 He's on a state of trance!
Geez this is a treat. Strange parts AND pinball! I've loved pinball since I was a kid, my dad has always had this old 1977 Gottlieb Mustang in the shed since before I was born.
What a fantastic video! I love that these machines are DMD, simpler missions, none of that crazy complicated nonsense that you see Stern pumping out.
I recently discovered your channel Scotty and saw a bunch of your videos (I think almost all of them) and I sub'd too. Have to say that I really enjoy your content, from the story telling perspective, even though the technicalities often go above my head and congratulations on 1 million; loved your last heartfelt 'thank you' video as well.
There are parts in your video (and even in some videos before) where you're explaining the business strategies, like China is no more about getting cheap labour but about tooling and agglomeration et cetera. Would be great if you could, at your own pace, do just a normal podcast/video just explaining the business aspects of technology - I think that would be a very interesting component of how you want to 'story-tell' around technology . Would really like to hear given that you've widely traveled from the source of the parts (usually often in China) right up to the final product or HQ of a company (which is often in the Bay Area).
P.S. Glad to see you came to my hometown in Calcutta for some of your Strange Parts work (the manhole cover video); would be happy to show you around, if I am in the city, if you ever decide to come this way again.
That was really awesome. I did not expect to be so stoked on a pinball video. That back and forth at 3:37 was super interesting.
Beautiful episode. I'd be in heaven. Love pinball! More of this kind of raw manufacturing coverage would be great. They really do keep it simple and old school.. as I hope pinball stays forever.
I used to make the pcb boards for pinball machines and the wiring for electronics
A swedish, are all these wires and work cheaper than addressable leds?
Pinball Machine factory in Wales UK closed earlier this year, so this could be the only Pinball Machine factory outside America.
Thanks Scotty and Mike! Really enjoyed the tour. Great to see the artistry of pinball machine design and creation continuing. Tell Mike, someone really needs to create a new Black Night! Hint hint.
Something tells me this better quality then Stern making me eant one of these but how much would it cost to bring it to canada I wonder
Truly amazing story 🙌🏽 incredible opportunity to see what's required to make a pinball machine
I love pinball machines. They are the pinnacle of mechanical interactive toys. Owning a pinball machine is at the top of my bucket list.
I met this bloke proper aussie, legend in every sense and knows exactly what he is talking about. Electrical engineer and drinker.
As a thunderbirds fan this seriously pushes all my buttons. Great video, Scotty!
Love your content on UA-cam! Keep the videos coming, I am a huge fan of electronics 👌😊
I wouldn't mind working in a place like that. Pinball machines have always fascinated me. Much respect for the hard working staff, and a charismatic boss.
You can tell he's proud of his company and loves the machines. Great to see 👍
I keep being amazed about the high quality content you bring to this platform. Thank you
This is kinda cool. It actually reminds me of a place I used to work! I worked at a place here in Wisconsin where we made games for places like Chuck E Cheese and Dave & Busters and stuff. Lots of very similar things! We made our own cabinets, stuffed boards with through hole parts by hand and everything. I worked in the electronics area and it looked SUPER SIMILAR to here, kinda crazy!
I don't get why people would dislike this video. Thanks a lot scotty, great video. Can't wait to see the next one, awesome stuff
I love where you can repair machines with old-fashioned through hole PCB I'm quite young myself. That's what I learnt on so keep up the good work
How cool is Mike. Thank God for Mike and keeping the Pinball Wizard dream alive
great video..i wasnt expecting you'd go to this particular factory tour..such an amazing creation with so many details on the pin balls..keep posting..
Amazed by how many parts go into making one pinball machine. Thanks for showing us Chinese skill 👏
Incredible, I didn't know they were still making these. This brings back memories.
Easily my favorite video so far. Niche market with a passionate creator. Also enjoyed your camera man's cameo!
Even I lived in China so long that I don't even know factories like this. Your videos have thought me lot.
I love these factory videos.
Awesome and interesting video - always loved pinball machines and the engineering that goes into all the little details!
Really neat stuff man, it feel like each video just gets cooler and cooler! Keep it up!
This guy is awesome, he loves his work and his job a lot.
Scotty, I hope someone like Netflix or Amazon or a major TV network comes a long and asks you to do a series for them. Lets throw some money your way. Great episode! Love these!
By far one of my favorite videos you have made ✌️ keep it up and I love your sponsor I use LastPass everyday
Super cool to see how this beauties are made and a great insight into the reasons to choose China for making them. Thanks guys I loved this video.
Awsome to see him keeping pinball alive, i wish i could afford a home machine and support theese guys!
THANKS LAST PASS FOR SPONSORING HIM
much respect for making the machines easily repairable
Fascinating stuff - thank you Scotty from Strange Parts!
I loved this video ! Keep videos like this coming . Thanks .
Wow!!! Takes me back to the late 80's when I used to service them :D
Just awesome! Love pinball.
I really liked what you did to your space. LED and the new table looks great.
Can you put a dual booth software on the iPad pro so when it comes to contact with the keyboard it automatically turns the software to a lighter or full version of Mac os
I love how we get a lovely shot of multiple surface mount components as he describes only using through hole
To be fair, we do use 1W SMD resistors on the lamp boards but almost none elsewhere.
Great video Strange Parts. Glad you found so much fun in China. Now move onto the Last Pass, it keeps all your passwords and account info for you safely, then I need to download another app to keep the password I use to log in Last Pass safely, and the loop goes on. Because once I have your Last Pass password, I have all your passwords. LOL.
Being a Latin or South American person I understand that a lot of "everything" is made in China, but this video only shows the pinballs designed by "Gringos" and not the ones we Latinos know, since our version of a pinball machine is a mix between a slot machine and a pachincko roulette, this version is manufactured in Taiwan by expert companies in the world of electronic entertainment components such as Kwang Yi and Hansen, these machines can be easily found both in youtube with fixing tutorials and machines that you will find in Latin territory, especially in Mexico where the arcade culture is more affective and stronger in the territory.
Spanish translation:
Siendo una persona latina o sudamericana entiendo que mucho de "todo" se fabrica en china, pero este video solo muestra los pinballs diseñados por "Gringos" y no los que los latinos conocemos, ya que nuestra versión de una máquina de pinball es una mezcla entre una máquina tragamonedas y una ruleta pachincko, esta versión es fabricada en Taiwán por empresas expertas en el mundo de los componentes de entretenimiento electrónico como Kwang Yi y Hansen, estas máquinas se pueden encontrar fácilmente tanto en UA-cam en tutoriales como en fisico en el territorio latino, sobre todo en méxico donde la cultura del arcade es más afectiva y fuerte en el territorio.
I personally prefer Keepass, open source and free, and my database is never stored on a server or transmitted over the internet unless i want it to :D
Great video btw!
Thanks for this amazing tour! Very cool stuff! :)
Thanks Scotty, another great video!
Thanks! Nice factory tour :) love to see more of those!
Great one! More please! Great series making of stuff!
I like his enthusiasm and knowing what he is doing.
This was awesome. And LastPass give Scotty more money, he's worth every dollar.
Very nice to see inside a pinball factory. Thank you for showing us!
One of the coolest tour guides yet
Retro gaming is so incredibly fun. Retro console games, pinball, slot/fruit machines... The good days.
Best YT video I have watched in a long time, excellent channel..
Its amazing what goes into making a pinball machine. Excellent content. Keep up the good work
Working conditions actually seem better than expected. Thats nice to see.
Pretty much all of the factories I've been in in China have had reasonable working conditions. I'm sure there are bad ones out there, but I think the narrative that Chinese factory working conditions are categorically terrible is a stereotype that's way overplayed.
Congrats on the sponsor!
I so much enjoyed watching this!! Thank you !!
Awesome! Please more Pinball stuff! Many Thanks!
9.13 in, a HANKIN poster! Hankin's pinball factory was in Newcastle, NSW Australia when I was in high school
I make stuff and I outsource my PCBs to China, and holy crap, they are so fast. They get them to me in 5 days and quality is top notch. They're not cheapo throwaway green PCBs, they're really thick, quality, accurate PCBs that match my EAGLE files exactly as I designed them. The first time I ordered, I thought they were going to be cheap garbage because of my preconceived notions of Chinese labor, but I see why they're passing us up.
Really fun and interesting video Scotty.