Berthil

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  1. I've tried to explain the Type 2 system as I get questions on how it works.
  2. In Stud.io you can make empty pages in the page layout, they are not actual steps. Then make a second Stud.io file for what you want to show and export that view as an image and import that image into the empty page. In the second file you can turn views and delete parts to achieve what you want to show as building steps don't matter there. This results in the right scale and the right resolution, can't see any difference in the generated PDF. It is possible to hide step numbers and parts lists per page if needed. That is my workaround if I want to show something that isn't possible in the step sequence. Other than that it is like Mylenium wrote, you have to have a logical building sequence and can't jump around between submodels all the time. If you need to do that you have incorrect submodels and/or building steps, it is not a shortcoming of Stud.io. It is a shortcoming of Stud.io that after you make your page layout, you shouldn't make step changes. It can mess up the entire page layout after the updated step. So make sure all steps are correct before commencing page layout or only edit steps after your page layout position. What I have described above and what supertruper1988 has written, I have done in this complicated build and free instruction so just have a look on what is possible with some tricks and patience: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-174511/Berthil/crane-loader-gbc/ All my instructions are for free and it will show the early ones are not soo good. Working with Stud.io has a learning curve and you will get better as Stud.io also is still evolving and gets better. I don't know any better program and I worked with LPub and MLCad too, even the old LDD. Just put some time in to get to know it well. Don't start with any program if you don't have time as they all will eat your time like melting snow on a warm sunny day.
  3. First post updated with the Crane Loader for the Type 2 train. Akiyuki published his Crane Loader for the Type 1 train already 12 years ago. Everything is driven by one M motor in the train with mechanical timing mechanisms. Free building instructions on Rebrickable. The Crane Loader works very well with the Rotary Dumper. Initial Stud.io file by Dunes and Jude the Lego Dude but many modifications were needed to let it run with the Type 2 train; Type 2 container is 2 studs higher, 1 stud wider and 1 stud longer compared to Type 1 train, adjustments on container position, container locks, train drive station and inbox Container position too high for inbox for balls to drop in, inbox ramp 1 stud up, container grabber and container locks 1 stud down, inbox ramp opener switch one stud up and gate limiter added. Carrier direction switch in train drive station wrong direction, placed one gear in-between. Clutch switch limiter added for reliability. Almost all gears supported on both sides. Train drive station reverser has double switch but must be one to have two clutch switch triggers for back and forth movement of the carrier before the train leaves the station. 3L universal joints removed and replaced by straight axles from train drive station to carrier, train drive station one plate up and repositioning of train for correct drive axle and container alignment, drive axles one stud up and converted to studless in the carrier frame. 64782 bottom panel on carrier cannot pass drive axles, re-design together with inbox emptier trigger re-design and repositioned higher. Attachment points added to carrier guide. Two 73090b counterweights for better weight balance. Carrier gear rack length longer for correct timing, idle on drive end and correct timing of the Inbox gate. Carrier gear rack locks in place with new limiters at the bottom, sometimes the whole assemble would come up which results in skipping gears on the gear rack. The bottom wheel lock maybe can be improved by adding light tension by a rubber band to prevent any gear skipping. Train reverser gearing adjusted from 1:1 to 12:20 for more power and movement time. Timing about fits with the Rotary Dumper cycle (20s) and is about the same as the Type 1 crane loader. I'm not sure about battery life but I expect it will be good. Battery life can be extended by replacing the 12:20 gear combination by 8:24 gears but cycle time will go up of course. Braces added to lock position of the train drive station.
  4. I got the Crane Loader for the Type 2 train Stud.io file from @Jude The Lego Dude. It was on my GBC bucket list for a long time, it was 12 years ago Akiyuki has made the Crane Loader for the Type 1 train. If I understood correctly, @dunes has made the first version of the Stud.io file with a new frame eliminating the baseplates. Further work was done by Jude on the carrier and implementation of the gear rack and clutch timing system. The gear rack and clutch is about the same system that I used in my version of a mechanical Container Transporter. Still a lot work was needed to make the Type 2 Crane Loader fully functional, mainly because the Type 2 train has different dimensions and the Stud.io file didn't account for that. Below the video is a full list of modification on the Stud.io file. I'm happy to present a functional Crane Loader for the Type 2 train with free building instructions on Rebrickable. I'll make a video soon of all the train modules I have in one layout with explanation on how the train system works. It is still a real crowd pleaser at events and with the help of the GBC community we now have more reliable versions of many modules. Modifications; Type 2 container is 2 studs higher, 1 stud wider and 1 stud longer compared to Type 1 train, adjustments on container position, container locks, train station drive and inbox Container position too high for inbox for balls to drop in, inbox ramp 1 stud up, container grabber and container locks 1 stud down, inbox ramp opener switch one stud up and limiter added. Carrier direction switch in train drive station wrong direction, placed one gear in-between. Clutch switch limiter added for reliability. Almost all gears supported on both sides. Train drive station reverser has double switch but must be one to have two clutch switch triggers for back and forth movement of the carrier before the train leaves the station. 3L universal joints removed and replaced by straight axles from train drive station to carrier, train drive station one plate up and repositioning of train for correct drive axle and container alignment, drive axles one stud up and converted to studless in the carrier frame. 64782 bottom panel on carrier cannot pass drive axles, re-design together with inbox emptier trigger re-design and repositioned higher. Attachment points added to carrier guide. Two 73090b counterweights for better weight balance. Carrier gear rack length longer for correct timing, idle on drive end and correct timing of the Inbox gate. Carrier gear rack locks in place with new limiters at the bottom, sometimes the whole assemble would come up which results in skipping gears on the gear rack. The bottom wheel lock maybe can improved by adding light tension by a rubber band to prevent any gear skipping. Train reverser gearing adjusted from 1:1 to 12:20 for more power and movement time. Timing about fits with the Rotary Dumper cycle (20s) and is about the same as the Type 1 crane loader. I'm not sure about battery life but I expect it will be good. Battery life can be extended by replacing the 12:20 gear combination by 8:24 gears but cycle time will go up of course. Braces added to lock position of the train drive station.
  5. First post updated with a new GBC, the Wall Wave. A wave of balls up a wall. This LEGO Great Ball Contraption has a switch to drive by hand and an option to re-route the balls into the inbox. As always with free building instruction on Rebrickable.
  6. VIP points, GWP, better prices for minifigs and some exclusive prints, unlimited quantities of new parts. But for basic parts (and retired parts), BL is better. That and no handling costs, no shipping costs when above EUR 55.
  7. Longer and longer ..... https://www.newelementary.com/2024/02/temporary-changes-to-lego-pick-brick-in.html 3 months is not an exception, with the overhaul in Billund may be even 4 so don't hold your breath. And after ordering it can take up to six weeks to arrive (for standard items), so roughly half a year after set release.
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    Lego Light solutions

    Those watches with a for ever battery life have a self winding mechanism (automatic watch). May be that is also possible in a LEGO build but you have to shake it in specific intervals.
  9. The 80113 is a fantastic set and screams to be modularized. This is my take as a full blown modular from 2 sets plus 469 parts (mainly for tiling). It is NOT a corner modular which made it necessary to redesign it almost completely as the size is different than the 80113 set. A lot of time was spent to use as much parts as possible from the two sets. About 800 parts are left over. With the price of two sets plus additional parts the total price is in the range of the current official modulars but this one has a more detailed interior, all floors are tiled and the back is almost as pretty as the front. The back, for Modular standards a pretty one Free building instructions available on my Rebrickable; https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-171406/Berthil/chinese-restaurant-modular/
  10. A small video of my GBC machines @ LEGO World Utrecht 2023:
  11. It happens, especially when you make/remove steps in between. All building steps should be defined before making the page layout. The only remedy is a backup (which I always make after I worked on instructions) or put in the hours again. And welcome.
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    [MOC] Excaliburburg

    Thank you all! The free building instructions are up: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-165470/Berthil/excaliburburg/
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    [MOC] Excaliburburg

    My first post here as it is my first Historic build. This is a remake of 70840 Welcome to Apocalypseburg into a Castle theme for a LUG competition (LowLUG, Dutch). After the dust of medieval wars has settled, all that remained were the King Arthur’s Lion Knights and the momument they had build out of the ruins. Excalibur, King Arthur’s tomb, armory shop, blacksmith, torture room, pig farm, watch tower, archery shooting range and hidden real Excalibur is what is left. The old Kings carriage now serves as a chicken run. King Arthur has all of his fingers, Lady Liberty was missing some. An elevator moves up and down Excalibur, the target in the shooting range moves forward and backward. The watch tower and Kings tomb are removable. Video with more details: I have created free building instruction for these 6000 parts, enjoy! https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-165470/Berthil/excaliburburg/
  14. Why don't you create a Bricklink wanted list from your Stud.io file with the build-in 'add to Wanted-List' function and download the XML from Bricklink?
  15. A very good initiative to let the community build such a digital design database of official models under the assumption it will be a free service. I've used a few digital design available here in the Eurobricks thread, a more extensive, structured and up-to-date website would be very good.