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Technology Connections explains how 1970s pinball machines used relays, stepper switches, and electromechanical logic to track state and score without electronics.
ch ch ch ch ka CHUNK ch ch ka-CLACK-Y bomp The last video: youtu.be/ue-1JoJQaEg Other videos of electromechanical marvels: youtu.be/NmGaXEmfTIo youtu.be/o1qRzKuskK0 Technology Connections on Mastodon: mas.to/@TechConnectify (I'm also trying out BlueSky on the same handle, if you've managed to get invited there) This channel is supported through viewer contributions on Patreon. Thanks to the generous support of people like you, Technology Connections has remained independent and possible. If you'd like to join the amazing people who've pledged their support, check out the link below. Thank you for your consideration! patreon.com/technologyconnectionsWhat people say. Recommended for its deep and fascinating explanation of how complex game logic and state tracking were managed using simple electromechanical interfaces.
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