FAST Pinball is a pinball control hardware and software platform company co-founded by Aaron Davis and Dave Beecher that provides modular electronics, control boards, power systems, and firmware for homebrew and commercial pinball machine builders. The company manufactures fully addressable solenoid technology boards and integrates with the Mission Pinball Framework ecosystem, serving as a primary hardware supplier for the majority of modern homebrew pinball projects. FAST actively supports the pinball community through Pinball Expo participation, tournament feeds, and direct technical support for machine builds and restorations.
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Pinball Adventures was not invoiced for prototype boards sent to Haggis and therefore was not listed as creditor
Fast Pinball responded to previous podcast criticism about documentation within 24 hours with direct owner outreach
Labyrinth will win Game of the Year at Twippies.
FAST Pinball shared a new video of the Fight Club pinball machine
Company/resource associated with Aaron, contributor to Bootleggers hardware
Pinball hardware/software platform provider; Aaron from Fast Pinball consulted with Brad on hardware needs and provided package
Manufacturer of control boards used in Fish Tales 2.0 kit
Pinball software platform/framework; provided hardware and support for Top Gun's control system
Manufacturer of modular pinball control systems enabling homebrew development
Homebrew/modular pinball company, Aaron mentioned as potential organizer of homebrew festival
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The Fathom Revisited machine on display at NWPAS is FAST Pinball's original development/testing machine
FAST Pinball is a control board platform company making integrated packages for pinball machines
Fast Pinball was previewing a replacement RGB LED display in Tales of the Arabian Nights
Pinball company/organization; Aaron Davis is a representative
Manufactures hardware/software platform (Mission Pinball Framework) for homebrew pinball; provides logistics support and community development infrastructure
Supplier of pinball control boards used in Pedretti Gaming/Planetary/Pinball Brothers remake project
Pinball manufacturer; Aaron Davis involved in homebrew game development
Premium electronics manufacturer for DIY and commercial pinball machines, primary sponsor
Control board platform and hardware manufacturer for pinball machines; provides integrated packages; competitor to Multimorphic
Off-the-shelf solid-state controller platform mentioned as alternative John Day deliberately avoided in favor of hybrid approach
Pinball controller board manufacturer; supplied board set used in Mark Seiden's Metroid custom game build
Manufacturer of MPU board included in Funhouse 2.0 kit; control system platform
Supplier to Haggus Pinball; managed supply chain risk by requiring payment before delivery
Open-source/licensed pinball control platform used by Pinball Brothers, Spooky, Dutch Pinball, and homebrew developers
Board manufacturer; reportedly developing mystery licensed game; known for 2.0 remake kits with mixed reception
Newer manufacturer; praised for Labyrinth's durability (14 hours of continuous play at Expo) and market alignment
Circuit board manufacturer (run by Aaron). Boards being used in mystery pinball manufacturers' games and Haggis Pinball games (Centaur, Fathom remakes).
Manufacturer of control boards used in Mad Max Fury Road.
Pinball control hardware platform used in Luau; Manuelin chose it over Python-based alternatives
Software platform becoming industry standard for homebrew pinball games; supported this year's record-quality homebrew section
Custom pinball machine manufacturer; Aaron represents the company, inspires custom builders
Homebrew pinball software platform; gold-level sponsor; used in recent homebrews
Open-source pinball hardware platform. Primary choice for Jon, Mark, Ryan, and other current homebrew builders. Purchased January 2024 by Jon.
Gold-level sponsor of Poor Man's Pinball (shared sponsorship tier with Phantom Tilt)
Referenced in context of Aaron helping with homebrew community support at Pinball Expo
Partner with Steven Martin on coordinated coverage of new pinball releases under NDA agreements
Electronic systems provider for Predator pinball's control hardware and lighting system
Aaron Davis's pinball organization; organizing/hosting PindevCon at Texas Pinball Festival
Pinball board/electronics manufacturer; supplying boards for Euro Pinball Corp remakes; benefiting financially from deal
Control board supplier for Barrels of Fun machines; mentioned for involvement in game development but lack of public communication.
Homebrew board manufacturer represented by Aaron; supplying boards for various homebrew machines at Expo
Hardware control board manufacturer used in Good vs. Evil; alternative to P-ROC boards mentioned in context
Control board platform used in Total Chaos code (implied through discussion of board hardware)
Hardware platform used by multiple panel developers (Aaron's Warhammer, Battle Stations developer); provides control boards and firmware
Hardware control platform used by Lynn to drive The Pinball Circus homebrew; provides solenoid control and electronics for custom pinball machines.
Control board and electronics platform for homebrew and commercial pinball; founded by Aaron Davis and Dave Beecher; used in Labyrinth, Fathom, and other production machines
Pinball control board manufacturer; partner on Dune's hardware (Python/Godot high-level code, C++ lower-level code for switches)
Hardware/software control platform for homebrew pinball; founders provided encouragement and technical support at Chicago Pinball Expo 2022.
Board manufacturer; enables homebrew pinball building; systems used in Saw, Beavis and Butthead; also operates retro systems for 2.0 projects
Pinball control board and firmware company; provides Mission Pinball Framework integration; transported homebrew games to Pinball Expo 2024 from multiple regions.
Pinball control hardware and software platform; manufactures solenoid boards and firmware; provides pre-configured systems and PC setup for homebrew builders
Homebrew pinball control platform; Aaron Davis is founder; exhibited at Chicago Pinball Expo with multiple machines including Fathom Revisited; Jeffrey plans to use FAST hardware for System 11 retheme project
Control board manufacturer; Pinball Brothers partner; used in Predator and Funhouse 2.0 remake; provides modular system helping parts availability and assembly streamlining
Board manufacturer that shipped prototype boards to Haggis but was not invoiced
Homebrew pinball board manufacturer; Aaron Davis (founder); Don purchased Spike 2 boards from them for Legend of Zelda build
Pinball controller and modification platform company; Aaron Davis (co-founder) and Brian Madden presented on new developer initiatives for game mods
Control system platform and manufacturer; selected as technical foundation for all Pedretti remakes
Control board hardware platform expected to power the Funhouse remake
Homebrew/custom pinball manufacturer; displayed three custom games at show, including Proto 1 with Pinball 2000 style projection system, plus control systems and driver boards
Custom pinball control board company with vendor stand; previewed RGB LED display technology
Control board manufacturer; Labyrinth uses FAST Pinball boardset
Provides WPC-89 replacement CPU board for the conversion kit
Control board platform manufacturer providing WPC-89 controller board and audio controller systems used in Black Rose: Skull and Bones conversion kit.
Control platform and hardware manufacturer providing the system used for the homebrew cabinet
Platform/manufacturer for homebrew pinball machines; shared new video content of Fight Club machine
Board/electronics manufacturer for Fathom Revisited; provided the development/testing machine displayed at NWPAS
Control board manufacturer; providing board for Funhouse 2.0 kit possibly with new rules
Mentioned when Chris joked about submitting expense request for Galaxy S7 to test Gear VR
Develops account system potentially usable for integrated pinball ID tracking across platforms (mentioned as untapped resource)
Pinball control board manufacturer whose boards power Predator Pinball hardware system
Aaron provides fast boards and homebrew support. Don planning to get wiring guidance from Aaron at homebrew area.
Homebrew pinball electronics/control platform company; provides technical support to homebrew community
Control board/maker components company; referenced as resource for homebrew builders in Seattle area
Aftermarket control board manufacturer; referenced in discussion of Spooky's proprietary board system.
Control board manufacturer providing replacement boards for Monster League Hockey, replacing original Alvin G electronics
Homebrew pinball system provider; founder discussed technical challenges with Gottlieb systems during David's Robo War project
Pinball control system/electronics platform integrated into Barrels of Fun games for flipper tuning and code customization
Manufacturer of FAST CPU board used in Whirlwind 2.0 upgrade
Hardware control platform used by multiple panelists (Aaron, Mike); provides solenoid and flipper control for homebrew builds; paired with Mission Pinball Framework for game code
Homebrew pinball control system manufacturer criticized for lack of documentation; addressed complaints after podcast criticism
Manufacturer of pinball boards used in recent Predator production
Control board manufacturer; boards delayed for use in Williams 2.0 titles due to Raspberry Pi component scarcity
Pinball control board and flipper system manufacturer; Pinball Brothers adopted this platform for Predator after testing on Funhouse remakes
Provides CPU board technology for Funhouse Rudy's Nightmare conversion kit
Control board manufacturer; Haggis using FAST control systems in both Fathom editions
Manufacturer of retro platform boards for System 11/WPC pinball machines; collaborated with Anthony on MPF support
Pinball control board platform mentioned as resource with Slack channel for homebrew community support
Board manufacturer producing FAST control boards for homebrew pinball; boards used in production games; high-quality off-the-shelf solution that has enabled homebrew rise
Aaron and team providing wiring/installation support for Jack Danger's homebrew machine conversion at Expo
Aaron Davis, homebrew platform provider, expressed IP licensing concerns for high-quality homebrew games
Referenced as contrast example with all-in-one basket business model requiring resource reallocation across projects
Electronics and control board platform partner for Pinball Brothers; provides Fully Addressable Solenoid Technology; Aaron Davis and team providing modular hardware; used in Funhouse remakes and now Predator
Pinball control hardware and programming platform provider; collaborates with Marco and Trident to support homebrew makers; provides Mission Pinball Framework integration
Hardware platform used for Enigma's control system
Homebrew pinball kit manufacturer; provides hardware and firmware; hired original MPF creator to rebuild platform; symbiotic partnership with MPF ecosystem
Hardware platform used for The Greatest Showman homebrew
Mentioned in context of converting game to FAST platform for longevity; Craig expresses interest but notes it's future work
Commercial pinball control board system; mentioned as alternative to Rolando's homebrew solution
Aaron from Fast Pinball having display in Marco booth area at Expo
Hardware manufacturer providing starter kits with power systems, IO boards, and servo drivers for homebrew pinball; used in Barrels of Fun commercial machines
Provides control board set for Total Chaos restoration
Hosted Coming to America playfield wiring and coating work during Expo
Pinball control board manufacturer; community mentioned as venue where Vaness discovered Carl D'Angelo was working on whitewood
Homebrew manufacturer; Ernie credited with Monsters, Inc. electrified magnetic chair rail feature
Pinball control board manufacturer; chosen platform for Monster League Hockey electrical/control systems
Platform/slack community where David Van Ness observed Carl D'Angelo actively working on whitewood project
Hardware control boards used for Monster League Hockey; team indicated plans to use FAST boards in future projects
Hardware supplier for custom/restoration pinball builds
Homebrew hardware platform provider; Brian Madden and Aaron Davis noted as creators
Homebrew pinball board manufacturer, conducts road trips to document machines, runs AFBA tournament feeds, supports local tournaments
Pinball control hardware manufacturer; co-founded by Aaron Davis and Dave Beecher; platforms used by Barrels of Fun, Pinball Brothers, and majority of homebrewers
Homebrew pinball system platform; Aaron Davis actively promotes Expo on West Coast and recruits homebrew builders
Modular hardware platform for pinball machines, used by multiple homebrew and commercial manufacturers
Electronics manufacturer providing boards and lighting control systems for Predator, previously worked with Pinball Brothers on other projects