Drop Stick Game

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This is a game designed to challenge players with speed and agility. Players take turns dropping objects - in this case, hats - using an electromagnet, forcing the player to quickly catch them before they hit the ground. The game can be enjoyed by one or two people at a time. With manual control over the electromagnets, difficulty levels can be adjusted to suit each player's skills. Here are the components needed to build this game: Electromagnets: These powerful magnets can be purchased from AliExpress in sets of 10kg with a holding power of CL-P 30/22. Game Buttons: Eight buttons are required, each equipped with NC microswitches. These buttons will control the movement of the electromagnet. Power Supply: An XP Power powersupply is necessary to provide power to the game components. IEC Power Inlet and Fuse: This part connects the power supply to the rest of the circuit, protecting it from electrical surges. MDF Plate: Two 30x60cm plates made from MDF are needed for the base of the game. These can be cut using a lasercutter. 3D Prints: Five prints were created using an Ultimaker3 to add details and features to the game. Aluminum Tube: A 40x60 aluminum tube is required, cut into two sections of 1.5 meters each. Speaker Stands: Adaptors made from 35mm tubes are used to connect the speaker stands to the game components. Dsub 25 Cable: This cable connects the game buttons to the power supply. Fasteners: M3x10mm bolts, M6x40mm bolts, and M4 Wing Nuts are needed to assemble the game components. Adhesives: Superglue is used to secure loose parts together. Heatshrink can be applied to protect electrical connections. Connectors: Dsub25 connectors connect the game buttons to the power supply. Stand-offs: These small parts raise the game components off the base, keeping them level and stable. The box that holds all the components was created using a lasercutter from Trotec Speedy. The adaptors were 3D printed on an Ultimaker3. The aluminum tube was cut using a CNC mill from Haas MiniMill. All design work was done in Fusion360.