Pingo, the motion-detecting ping pong ball launcher
— March 11th, 2020
If you want to “enhance your athletic training regimen,” or perhaps just have a bit of fun with robotically launched ping pong balls, then be sure to check out the Pingo apparatus shown in the video below. This robot moves back and forth on four DC motor-powered wheels, searching for targets with an ultrasonic rangefinder.
When something comes into view, Pingo adjusts its ping pong launching tube’s angle to match the target distance, then loads a ball and flings it into the air with a pair of spinning disks.
The device is controlled by an Arduino Mega and uses a half-dozen DC motors, a pair of steppers, and even a servo to accomplish its mission.
March 12th, 2020 at 02:30:42
Loved the video. Looks like a fun build.
October 27th, 2020 at 17:02:01
Every time I used Pingo I came to conclusion it’s the best. Thanks for sharing. Pingo is really a great motion-detecting ping pong ball launcher