Meccano Martian Mission

I first started this project around 8 or 9 years ago now, sometime in 2015, I think. After much head scratching and torturous development, I am now finally able to say there is light at the end of the tunnel.

I'm hoping to have the model ready for action later this year - hopefully in time for Skegex 2024.

The model is based on an early computer arcade game called "Lunar Lander." 

Several versions of the game appeared in the early 1980's but it was Atari who first released it in 1979.

The original game had very basic graphics and gameplay, which led me to the concept of building a mechanical version in Meccano. It proved to be a very challenging model indeed, considering the simplicity of the game visuals.

I'll start by adding a few photos of the model in its current form, and a schematic circuit diagram with a description of operation to go with it. I'll continue to add more photos and information as I work towards completion, and hopefully it will all make sense?!