Virtual Pinball: how to install addressable led strips and matrixes

Episode#27 Custom Virtual Pinball Cabinet Build

In this video I will be showing you how to make a custom matrix board and how to install your matrix and addressable led strips along the sides of your playfield. As usual, this video will have a ton of tips and tricks to get your custom virtual pinball looking absolutely amazing! This stuff seems crazy hard but is actually pretty simple once you have a walkthrough like this. Fear not! I got you!

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If you would like to make my vpin cabinet, here is a link to the free plans!
https://sdssautomotive.wordpress.com/...
If you design your own, I'd love to see it! Send pics/video to my DM on Instagram!

Special thanks to Michael Roberts for his amazing guide on how to make a vpin cabinet, check it out here. Thanks for the amazing pictures that really help people understand the assembly process.
http://mjrnet.org/pinscape/BuildGuide...

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Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment and inspiration. Working in a woodshop, metalshop, or autoshop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and learn a safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines, and be safe.