THE
TECHNOLOGY
Since the introduction of the dot matrix display (DMD) in 1991, pinball machine manufacturers have used monochromatic gas plasma displays to render video animation and enrich the player's experience. For years, pinball enthusiasts have awaited an update to the orange glow of this aging display technology.
The ColorDMD is still in active development. The video shown here is a fully functional prototype that incorporates an LCD display, custom mounting bracket, and display controller board. The ColorDMD is not a product yet. We are currently soliciting feedback from the pinball community to determine whether there is sufficient interest and demand to bring the ColorDMD to market. The ColorDMD is designed to be easily swapped in for the existing DMD.
A patent is pending on the technology used to create the ColorDMD.
THE DESIGNER
The ColorDMD was created by Randy Perlow, an electrical engineer, avid pinball collector, and restorer residing in Southern California. Randy is a member of the Orange County Pinball League and is an active contributor on RGP and PinMAME. Randy holds a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and works as an ASIC designer and engineering manager for a major semiconductor manufacturer.
Since the introduction of the dot matrix display (DMD) in 1991, pinball machine manufacturers have used monochromatic gas plasma displays to render video animation and enrich the player's experience. For years, pinball enthusiasts have awaited an update to the orange glow of this aging display technology.
The ColorDMD is still in active development. The video shown here is a fully functional prototype that incorporates an LCD display, custom mounting bracket, and display controller board. The ColorDMD is not a product yet. We are currently soliciting feedback from the pinball community to determine whether there is sufficient interest and demand to bring the ColorDMD to market. The ColorDMD is designed to be easily swapped in for the existing DMD.
A patent is pending on the technology used to create the ColorDMD.
THE DESIGNER
The ColorDMD was created by Randy Perlow, an electrical engineer, avid pinball collector, and restorer residing in Southern California. Randy is a member of the Orange County Pinball League and is an active contributor on RGP and PinMAME. Randy holds a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and works as an ASIC designer and engineering manager for a major semiconductor manufacturer.