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covenPinball @covenpinball.com · 19/09/2026

Photo of shirt design on black. We pick only the finest ingredients for our constructs and have picked a Bella/Canvas base for the design.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 18/09/2026

I don't want to spoil my own reveal plans, but there are exciting things coming. Stay tuned for more . . . . #pinball #gamedev #arcade

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 18/09/2026

Maybe not as exciting as other things I’ve been working on, but making some progress on building out attract mode shows. #pinball #gamedev #homebrew #homebrewpinball #maker

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 10/09/2026

So I heard you want more witchcraft gameplay. Hoping to drop some more this weekend when I finish the Speed Potion Brewing Mode. #homebrew #pinball #maker #gamedev

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 16/08/2026

Filmed a tutorial on MPF monitor today that should drop later in the week. Planning a tutorial on show creator and also my Google Sheets for hardware configs.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 15/08/2026

I tested out all the insert cabling for the upper playfield as I made the cables, but there’s still nothing like seeing it turn on the first time. Witchcraft now has full playfield insert lighting working. #homebrew #pinball #gamedev #homebrewpinball #maker

The playfield shown in previous posts, but with insert LEDs now illuminating.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 15/08/2026

Went to the arcade last night so didn’t get as much done, and yesterday I did post about PHM, but didn’t post photos of the witchcraft work. 16 new insert cables, and new Ethernet cables for the node boards. Hoping to wrap up insert wiring today #pinball #homebrew #homebrewpinball #gamedev #maker

Photo underneath a pinball table showing the wiring. Of note in the center of the image is a collection of wired LED insert boards, and newly created jumper cables.

Underneath of pinball table flipped up inside a cabinet. Of note is white Ethernet cables hanging down.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 14/08/2026

Spent some time last night working on bug tracking an issue in my exp loop on witchcraft. I also worked on more CAD for Project Hail Mary. This shot really shows the scale of the backbox. That is a widebody cabinet with it. #homebrew #gamedev #pinball #homebrewpinball

Outer walls of a pinball cabinet in fusion 360. Mounted to it is the rough frame of the backbox. This view is isometric

Outer walls of a pinball cabinet in fusion 360. Mounted to it is the rough frame of the backbox. This view is head on

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 12/08/2026

Not many photos from last night and development. Shown here is some LEDs near the drop target being tested. Working on coding cable test logic for a Pinball Lighting Companion tool, to test LEDs, 12v lights, and cables.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 11/08/2026

Today going to be making some cables for additional lights on witchcraft, and likely setting up the FAST EXP board for the cauldron. May also get to some early design work on the pinball tech tool, and more backbox work on project Hail Mary also. Need to start creating the formal ToDo list for both.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 11/08/2026

Image from last night's CAD work on the custom backbox for the Project Hail Mary Homebrew Pinball Machine. She's a monster but is gonna pull your attention when the switch panels are in. Working on finalizing the brackets and outer box for fabrication #pinball #gamedev #homebrewpinball

CAD model of a custom pinball machine backbox created in Fusion 360. It includes one Large Monitor stand in model, and cut outs for speakers and button panels.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 11/08/2026

Tested code from Apophis as a show for the lane switches. I like the effect but will likely tune the timing. #homebrew #pinball #gamedev

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 11/08/2026

Was originally planning on coding up more mode related stuff or wiring on witchcraft tonight. Just got a snippet of show light code, well guess we’re doing that 😂

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 10/08/2026

Been working on more aspects of witchcraft getting ready for pinball expo! Lanes and lower lighting are working. Pivoting next to getting the first potion implemented and upper indicators. #homebrew #pinball #gamedev #pinballexpo

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 08/08/2026

Streaming pinball game development over on twitch (link in bio). Going to be working on Witchcraft, and Project Hail Mary the Pin, trying to work towards pinball expo this year. Its going to be different than my previous content, but still fun, and uniquely me. #pinball #homebrew #gamedev #twitch

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 03/08/2026

Well Southern Fried Gaming Expo, what can I say except “When can we do this again?” If you came out and played Witchcraft 🔮 or any other homebrew, Thank you! I can’t wait to come back next year, Full Witchcraft Code, and at least Homebrew 2 (WIP) Next up Pinball Expo #sfge #pinball #homebrew #gaming

Photo inside the Radisson Waverly in Atlanta with Southern Fried Gaming Expo Banners in the background. In the foreground is the author of the post (techWitchAstra in person)

A photo of a witch themed pinball machine

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 19/07/2026

In the crunch to finish the beta version of my pinball machine for southern fried gaming expo and my like 10 year old favorite wire strippers are cracking apart. Guess I’m gonna need a new pair or to re-grip them. Leaning towards regripping.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 15/06/2026

I’m charging towards the finish I’m trying to get potion mode gameplay together on witchcraft for #sfge. There’s still some insert testing, a playfield swap, and the cabinet fabrication between now and then but hopefully players will be able to interact with the cauldron soon. #homebrew #pinball

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 15/06/2026

Progress CAD of the cauldron from Witchcraft! This element is inspired by Orbitor-1 mixed with a rotating disc. At this stage I need to redesign some brackets and hopefully later this week the bottom and bumper will be spinning. #pinball #homebrew #gamedev

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 15/06/2026

So how many #homebrew pinball machines in progress before I call myself an indie developer. Hoping to have an “alpha” state of witchcraft for Southern Fried Gaming Expo #sfge Looking to have a prototype whitewood of WIP #1 (train themed mostly street level) Maybe we’ll see an alpha by expo? #pinball

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 17/03/2026

More parts for the Witchraft Pin on the way from @pinballlife.bsky.social, Marco Specialties, Remington Industries, and Mouser. Still need a few items but the ground level playfield component ordering should be nearing completion.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 16/03/2026

More parts were ordered today for the Witchcraft Pin. Cabinet is now ordered, and I’ll be getting most of the remaining mechs. Still waiting on the fast pinball order to ship.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 15/03/2026

I’m still crying that Kimi won the race 😭. I’ve been following him since F2 and his first starts in F1, and it’s just such a joy to see this already in his second season.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 15/03/2026

Current state of Witchcraft Pin. At the center of the upper playfield is the cauldron for potion related modes. Entry is via the front, back (via an orbit), and the wire ramps at the top. Final sculpt will have ramps as cauldron rim. Pop Bumpers will have custom green bubble caps in real pin.

In progress Witchcraft Pinball Machine. Mechanics described in post. Playfield has a spell circle, purple flipper bats, and purple pop bumpers.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 14/03/2026

First crude attempts at the cauldron playfield element of the Witchcraft Pin. Eventually this will be a sculpt with spiral ramps in, but this allows me to test pop bumper spacing. #visualpinball #homebrewpinball

Mock up pinball machine in Visual Pinball X. The upper playfield has 2 C shaped walls acting like cauldron edges with 4 purple pop bumpers inside the c shaped walls. The lower third has just 2 black flipper bats with purple rubbers.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 13/03/2026

Filmed an unboxing video of some pinball parts for the homebrew witchcraft themed Pin I am designing. Looking to do some quick edits and have it out next week!

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 11/03/2026

Thought I would capture some of my thoughts on my project changes, and how they affect upcoming content. www.techwitchcoven.io/2026/03/11/t...

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The Catalyst - techWitchCoven

Project Changes, Pinball, and the futureee. Upcoming content changes on techWitchAstra

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 11/03/2026

Also ordered some parts for a homebrew pinball machine. More details and photos to come!

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 11/03/2026

Good news, we are making progress towards the business foundations of techWitchCoven LLC and the associated brands! Working through dba/fictitious name registrations.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 10/03/2026

In the dumbest analogy, the reason your gas is going up despite the US producing oil is like asking a restaurant that only has cans of coke if you can get Diet Coke. No that’s a different product bud.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 04/03/2026

And there goes my entire projects plan for the year. It was a good move to give it up for what I am now planning, but it was tough to let go at first. Ultimately my heart just wasn’t in the type of work, and the end product wasn’t me.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 27/02/2026

My success last night is tempered by the fact one of the Pokemon LEGO sets I ordered when they first came out has not shipped. Specifically the Pikachu one. Since it was an actual set and not a GWP, I’ll wait a bit before I raise a ticket.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 27/02/2026

Been wanting to pickup the Lego Shopping Street set but was holding off until either the Natural History Museum Set would come in stock, or for Pokemon day to use that purchase to get the Mini Pokemon Center. It looks like this Pokemon day, I’m starting out with a win. We got it.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 24/02/2026

It took like 2 weeks for the state to to process the paperwork but techWitchCoven LLC has been officially formed. Still working on a lot of the back end paperwork, but continuing towards launch.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 19/02/2026

I swear every bone in my body is telling me to buy the pokemon pinball machine. It doesn’t help all my coworkers say to buy it also 😂

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 18/02/2026

Just a heads up, Facebook continues to be trash in the age of dead internet coming true. They have an option to report fake/bot profiles, but won’t do anything about them because they don’t violate community guidelines. Why even have the option then?

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 15/02/2026

Website Updates Thread - More Project Tracking tools! Spent some writing a blog post about the current planned projects for this year! (might update/edit it a bit more later) www.techwitchcoven.io/2026/02/15/p...

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 13/02/2026

Spoilers: If you are just going to reply to me saying you are wrong without any explanation for why you feel that way, you will get blocked. I’m all for discussion, but when you come with no evidence you can get outta my face.

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Metroid Crime @metroidcrime.com · 12/02/2026

1) this starts tonight 2) please call the Lady Arcaders Hotline at some point during the event, it's my favourite gimmick re: the transit theme ldy.gg/4yrs 🚂

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 10/02/2026

I hope people turn this frustration with discord into something productive. Discord isn’t the best tool because it’s a multi-tool. Start splitting tasks between tools. Use forums for long term knowledge, social platforms for sharing cool things, and use discord for communication.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 09/02/2026

Just finished designing a PCB footprint for a GBA sp connector. Used in a GB/GBA breakout board, and some future projects. It will also be released as a KiCAD library with other footprints I design.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 06/02/2026

Going to be working on techwitchcoven.io and some of the feature tracking tools for a bit. Starting with feature tracking (trello.com/b/5gVPEm5d/t...). #devThread #techWitchCoven

techwitchcoven.io

Home - techWitchCoven

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 02/02/2026

Spent the day fighting Wordpress and BBpress. Not the day I wanted to have. Should be publishing the new Twitch Schedule soon! Will be just gameplay/designing/crafting visually until the model for techWitch Astra is complete.

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 24/01/2026

About to document and transform two Alex drawer units into a Alexis Workbench 😂

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techWitch Astra 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @astra.techwitchcoven.io · 20/01/2026

Sometime this upcoming month I’ll be streaming some content on both SMD soldering, and Through hole. Also we will be talking a bit about the @ifixit.com Soldering Station and the Rigol DHO914S Oscilloscope. Both I’ve recently added to my electronics toolset. Likely soldering a board I designed.

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