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Pixiedust

Counting and categorizing the different sets of lights on the display while testing with a Neopixel strip.

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Artwork for the reels

Printing and assembling the artwork for the most important display on a slot machine

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LED there be light

Finishing the grate by pouring resin and some spray painting before testing the lights for the first time

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Printing a Grate

With the artwork printed I needed a solution to light the artwork only in specific places

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Artwork for various displays

Just mimicking the original artwork for the different panels is good enough, but still a challenging job.

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Drawing Vector artwork

The tribute machine does not aim to be an exact replica, but the artwork should still communicate the right feeling.

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Killing one for the Cause

A small tribute to the early eighties slotmachine that donated several reusable parts.

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Fun Project taking shape

Introduction of the Jokers Wild slotmachine and deciding on an approach to build a tribute.