The Arcade Style Button Pusher Game

Designed and built an automated linkage system to press arcade buttons in rapid sequence


The Record Breaking Performance

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The Criteria: 

Performance (# of correct buttons pressed in a one minute span)

Volume minimization

Craftsmanship 

The Challenges:

Achieve predictable, FAST motion while preventing absolute failure

Hyper-optimize for maximal performance

The Outcome:

Scored 309 points on game-day (all-time record)

Volume minimized to less than 230in^3

Project Acheivements

Assembly CAD Model, Fusion360

Assembled Linkage System

Unique Design

Only group to implement non-traditional four-bar linkage

Actuated by just a servo motor and DC motor, transmission through a timing-belt system

→ MOI reduced 2.5x 

→ High speed actuation

→ Adjustable transmission

Final Design

Assembled Linkage with Electronics

Craftsmanship

Manufacturing using the CNC lathes and mills for metal components

3D printing prototypes and POCs

→ Precision machining + manufacturing techniques

→ Maintains optimal performance

→ SLS Printing! (main linkage)

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