Pinscape Pico

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+layout: pid
+title: Pico Controller
+owner: Pinscape
+license: MIT
+site: https://github.com/mjrgh/PinscapePico/
+source: https://github.com/mjrgh/PinscapePico/
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+Pinscape Pico is a comprehensive I/O controller for virtual pinball cabinets
+that runs on the Rasbperry Pi Pico (RP2040).  This project is a sequel to the
+original Pinscape KL25Z controller, reimplemented from the ground up for the
+Pico.  It creates a bridge between virtual pinball software on a PC (such as
+Visual Pinball) and the physical input and output devices commonly found in
+virtual pin cabs, including button inputs, plunger sensor inputs, accelerometer
+(for nudge sensing), and feedback-effect devices (lights, solenoids, motors,
+etc).  The Pico communicates with host software on the PC via USB, using a
+variety of standard HID interfaces and custom application-specific interfaces.
+The project includes firmware for the Pico, plus a set of circuit board designs
+for "expansion boards" that supplement the Pico's I/O capabilities with added
+input ports and high-current output ports for feedback devices.