Jim Posted August 16, 2016 TECHNIC PNEUMATIC CONTEST CONTEST INFORMATION More information about the contest can be found in the general discussion topic. WHAT DO I NEED TO ENTER? Please take a careful look at the rules before posting in this topic. Each participant is obliged to create a post in this entry topic. Posts need to follow the rules stated below. Posts not following the rules will be disqualified so please read them carefully. ENTRY POST The entry post in this topic needs to contain: Entry name Short summary of the functions. One or more images (max 10) Video (mandatory) Link to the discussion topic IMPORTANT This topic should be used for entries only, so commenting is prohibited. Please use the general discussion topic for comments on the entries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efferman Posted October 28, 2016 1. MTS Dino 5 on a Arocs Longnose The model is imitating a suction excavator and its functions. It is divided between suck operations and unload the sucked dirt Suck operations 1st boom raising and lowering by a 2x7 cylinder Boom rotation by two 2x11 cyilnders and gearracks 2nd boom raising and lowering by one 2x11 cylinder 3rd boom raising and lowering by one 2x7 zylinder Air outtake by one 1x5 cylinder Unload the dirt Stabilizers by 3 1x5 cylinders raise and lowering the roof by two 1x11 cylinders raise and lowering the dump container by two 2x7 and two 2x11 cylinders The compressed air is delivered by a 1x6 double pump compressor powered by a Pf L motor and a standard Battery box Some impressions The discussion topic you can find here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberdyne systems Posted October 28, 2016 2. AmphiTruck It is being used for cleaning rivers and lakes. Of course it's not a copy of smth real, just my own ideas. Functions: -Suspension lifting -Dumping -Crane Arm -Cutwater -Headlights All is powered by L-motor and two small pumps. Dual pumps Hoses... a lot of hoses... Interior Video showing functions. I hope you enjoyed. Keep calm and vote. Discussion topic is Here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Appie Posted October 28, 2016 3. Little Bulldozer Functions: - Blade up/down with pneumatics - Plow up/down with pneumatics - Mini V4 engine with differential Video More pictures: Discussion topic click here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juGSI16V Posted October 28, 2016 4. Scraper Caterpillar FunctionsAll functions are pneumatic:- Steering by 2 pneumatic cylinder V1 2x7- Ascent and descent of the bucket by 2 pneumatic cylinder V1 2x7- Ejector are actionned by 2 pneumatic cylinder V2 2x11Compressed air are produced by a pneumatic pomp small V2 and a L motor.In front, there is an 6L fake engine pulled by front wheels.Pictures Vidéo Discussion Topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindr6 Posted October 28, 2016 5. Pneumatic Scissor Lift Cart Functions: Foot pedal pump action to extend the pneumatics, raising the table. Hand lever action to retract the pneumatics, lowering the table. Caster wheels (rears rotate 360 degrees) Discussion Topic And Many Pictures: HERE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josszo Posted October 28, 2016 6. Ikarus 280 Non-Articulated Bus Functions: - Pneumatic suspension - Pneumatic kneeling function - Pneumatic opened doors - Pneumatic opened doors with master switch (all doors at the same time) - Motorized compressor with pressure switch to suspension air circuit - Motorized compressor with pressure switch to the doors - HOG steering Video: Pictures: Discussion Topic: Topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roppie11 Posted October 28, 2016 7. Pneumatic press A press is not a very difficult object. It can crush things or get things done by applying enormous pressure (varying from 10-5000 tonnes! but 5000 is extremely much) some presses have a blast shield so the operator does not get hurt by pieces flying away. My press - can Apply up to 5 kg pressure (2 big arocs cilinders) - Open and close the blast shield( 1 small cilinder) - A manual positioning system in x- and y-direction. (for/backwards and sideways.) - Pump is operated manually. the beginning The pressing cilnders (originally one, but upgraded to two. put together Make it look better This is how the pump works. I also show it in the video in the video you will be able to see everything a lot better. Discussion Topic In the discussion topic is a lxf-file but it is not updated. Good luck with voting. I also like a lot of the entries. Good luck everyone!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seasider Posted October 28, 2016 8. The Claw Have you ever wondered how you can pick up that can of your favourite drink (soft or fermented hops) that's about 3ft away ? Are you the kind of person who says "No, I won't stand up and walk a single step to reach it" Well then here is the answer for you ... The Claw Functions Thumb operated pump to open and close "The Claw" Little finger operated switch to change between opening and closing Description Size: Width 13 studs, Height 17 studs, Length 104 studs or about 36" ! Weight: 1.194kg No of Pieces: Unknown (but lots of frames, panels and our friend the black connector) Pneumatic parts: 1 pump, 1 switch, 4 cylinders, 6 "T" pieces, 4 connectors with axle hole, a few short pipes and 2 very long ones Pictures "The Claw" Thumb pump Little Finger operated function switch Piping around the switch and pump The long run of hoses to the other end "T" connectors to split the hoses to all 4 cylinders The "Claw" - rubber 2L pieces to grip your can of choice Easily removable covers Video Discussion Thread Enjoy :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jono rocky Posted October 28, 2016 9. Lil Excavator Functions are: 1 6L pump disguised as the exhaust. 4 small cylinders to move the boom, dipper arm and bucket via 3 switches. Manual rotation of undercarriage. Manual movement of the scrapper blade. WIP thread here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technivor Posted October 28, 2016 10. Volvo EW180e excavator This is a lego model of a volvo wheeled excavator. Functions Pneumatic: -First, second sections of the boom ( 2x11 cylinder) -Clamshell bucket (1x5 cylinder) Manual functions: -Cab elevation -Outriggers -Front blade Pictures: Discussion topic here Good luck for the contest! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minique85 Posted October 28, 2016 11. LEGO Front Loader Garbage Truck This model is based on a front loading refuse truck and build to scale with the blueprint in my discussion topic here It has been designed to be functional so that "garbage" can be loaded and unloaded, and played with by a kid. Pneumatic Functions Pneumatic pump via M motor Garbage container lifting by two 2x11 cylinders Garbage container fork tilting by two 1x5 cylinders Top door cover by one 1x11 cylinder Rear door control by two medium cylinders (part 2793) Ejector control by one medium cylinder (part 2793) Other manual functions Rear dual axle suspension with drive train to a six cylinder inline engine Individual front suspension openable doors cabin tilting steering via HOG light The video Some pictures Good luck to all. So many good entries already! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpj Posted October 28, 2016 12. Liebherr 914 Compact excavator Functions: - 3 standard digging functions of the arm (pneumatic) - 1 side shifting function of the arm (pneumatic) - raise/lower blade (pneumatic) - 2 hand pumps (one for the arm and one for the blade) to have free rotation of the superstructure - 180° opening door (manual) Photos: Link to discussion topic: Video: Good luck everybody! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falconluan Posted October 29, 2016 13. Front Shovel Mining Excavator - Liebherr R9800 Functions: 2 x V1 big cylinders for the boom 1 x V2 thin cylinder for the stick 2 x V1 big cylinders for the bucket tilting 1 x V1 small cylinder for bucket openning 2 x small pumps driven by 1 x L motor Pictures: A close look of the joystick control part: Discussion topic: Please read here Video: Good luck everybody! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorcikDesigns Posted October 29, 2016 14. Grabber Excavator Discussin Topic: Functions: operation of arm (2 joints, 2 long-fat cylinders) Claw (tilting and rotation, opening by one short-slim cylinder) moving tracks (free, brake not included) easy BB access via opening "trunk" PF M motor-powered compressor Superstructure rotation (360°, driven by HOG-knob) set of rear-view mirrorsVideo Good luck to all participants! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paave Posted October 29, 2016 15. Side Loader Garbage Truck HOG steering Flat-2 engine Opening hood Container lift Container tilt Dumping Opening tailgate Discussion topic: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Klop Posted October 29, 2016 16. Customs Checkpoint - Toll Road Summary: This is the first photo with the Customs Checkpoint - Toll Road. It contains: - A little house for the customs officer - The pneumatic driven weighting bridge to weight the trucks with pressure and to decide what they must pay - Two pneumatic gate barriers so that the vehicles cannot drive through without paying. One passage for cars (only paying) and one for trucks (weightning and paying) - The roof with lightning: See also the video - A car and a truck for showing how this al works This is the weighting system. The big cilinders (for the weighting bridge) are connected to a slim-line cilinder (used for the red pointer) with some tubes. The more weight, the higher the air pressure in the pneumatic system. The higher the pressure, the higher the slim-line cilinder raises (check the second photo for a closer view). Through the spring, the slim-line cilinder needs more air pressure, in the pneumatic system, the higher the pointer goes. (Test it by yourself with a Large Shock Absorber. The first time, push the Shock Absorber a little bit and the second time, push the Shock Absorber all the way.) ''It's difficult to explain this feature.. If you have questions, feel free to ask '' Conclusion: The more weight on the platform the higher the pointer raises. Look the video for some examples. The last picture is from the office. In the office is a Lego PF L motor which drives two small pneumatic pumps. The front thing (I don't know how it's called) can you compare with a crushable zone which are in cars. When you crash into this blok it damps the collision so the shock is less. Video: Link to the discussion topic: Everyone succes with his/her entry ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusterHaus Posted October 30, 2016 17. Dancing Clone Trooper Description I made a dancing Clone Trooper. The strings are moved by pneumatic cylinders, which are controlled by a custom joystick. Controls: Each leg up/down, independent Each arm left/right, independent Both arms up/down Powered by two L motors, driving two small compressors. Two air tanks are incorporated to make the controls more responsive. The video shows much more than any description ever will. Discussion topic is here. Video Pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captainowie Posted October 30, 2016 18. Pneumatic Lift GBC Module Functions Transports Soccer/basketballs from an input area 10 bricks high and 10x10 studs wide, to an output of the same dimensions. Can handle balls incoming at 1 ball per second. Powered with a hand-pump on a long umbilical. This is so that at a display it can be powered by the crowd, to make the GBC a more interactive exhibit. Images The pump will probably get redesigned if it is every actually used at a public display. Moving tray at its lowest point, ready to accept a load of balls. Moving tray at its highest point, ready to move its balls on to the next module. View from the side, showing the panel that prevents wayward balls from dropping into the innards of the module. Because there always has to be a shot from underneath. The internals. Video Discussion topic Good luck everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiseman_2 Posted October 30, 2016 19. Snow Groomer Functions: Raising and lowering of the front blade Tilting left and right of the front blade Adjust the front blade's wings Raising and lowering of the front end of the vehicle's undercarriage Raising and lowering of the rear tilling blade Raising and lowering of the tilling blade's smoothing plates and rollers All controls for these functions are in the rear bed. Video: Photos: All photos are on my Flickr. With front and rear blades lowered: With the front blade angled and the wings adjusted, and close in detail: With the front end of the undercarriage raised: And finally the detail of the rear blade. This uses a single cylinder to deploy both wings and rollers simultaneously, timed to touch the ground at the same time: Rear: Entry Discussion Topic: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lipko Posted October 30, 2016 20. Backhoe Pneumatic features: -backhoe bucket curl -backhoe boom elevation -backhoe dipper/stick in-out -backhoe boom swing -stabilizers -loader boom elevation -loader bucket curl Other features: -four-wheel steering with Hand of God and working cockpit steering-wheel -pendular front axle -rotating seat -opening bonnet Video: Discussion topic: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabbiT_CZ Posted October 30, 2016 21. Mercedes Atego Side Loaded Recycling Truck Functions: Bin lifting and dumping by two 2x11 cylinders Waste compacting by one 1x11 cylinder Body dumping by one 2x7 cylinder Tail gate opening by one 1x5 cylinder Cabin tilting by one 2x7 cylinder Two pneumatic pumps powered by L-Motor Other functions: HoG steering connected to cabin steering wheel Solid axle suspension on both axis Fake I4 engine connected to rear live axle Openable doors Easy battery access and remote battery switch Video: Photos: All photos are on BrickSafe: http://bricksafe.com/pages/RabbiT_CZ/atego Discussion topic: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steph77 Posted October 30, 2016 22. Volvo Handler Link to TOPIC: Entry name : Volvo Handler Functions summary: They are 3 pneumatics functions: 1- Main arm up and down 2- Fork tilting 3 - Fork thooth up and down. Manual function: Direction on 4 wheels Main Picture: Secondary picture: Video: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lcvisser Posted October 30, 2016 23. Box Factory Completely useless, but highly fascinating. The "factory" consists of a 4-step sequencer that actuates: The box being pushed into the handler The raising of the handler The rotation of the handler The box being pushed out into the handler Gravity then helps the box back to the first step of the sequence. Here's a movie to show that it actually works, and some detail photos (high-resolution is available on my Bricksafe folder). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GroundskeeperWillie Posted October 30, 2016 24. Useless Box Pneumatic functions: 4-step sequencer (5 valves, 2 x 2x11 cylinders) Up/Down (2x6 cylinder) Push/pull (1x11 cylinder) Motorized pump (2 x 1x6 small pump and 1 PF L motor) Regulator (2x6 cylinder) Manual pump input (1 valve) Other functions: Golden Ratio-sized box (31x19x12 studs) Openable door for power on/off Openable door for manual pump input Video: Photos: Discussion topic: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/topic/139463-tc-10-useless-box/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites