Bowling Center Tech Upgrade
- A $120k bowling center system was replaced with $1,600 in ESP32s.
- This upgrade has sparked a discussion about retrofitting old systems with modern low-cost embedded technologies.
- Forum users are sharing their own experiences with similar upgrades and ideas for future projects.
The Buzz Score
The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical
Forum Reactions
Many users are excited about the potential for retrofitting old systems with modern technology.
Thank you for posting this, it reaffirms what I’ve been thinking for so long. There are many opportunities to retrofit old systems of all types with modern low-cost embedded technologies.
Others are sharing their own experiences with similar upgrades.
Lol, nice! It depends on what you mean by ‘owning a bowling center,’ but it looks like there are at least two of us into this 😀 I bought a really old fully mechanical (and automated!) mini bowling lane.
Future Ideas
Some users are suggesting new features, such as instant slow-motion video replay of the pins being knocked down.
Others are working on adding LED and DMX DJ light control to their bowling alleys.
Focus Keyword: Bowling Tech
