Berthil Posted December 13, 2018 Author Posted December 13, 2018 Nice! Actually I intend to make the inbox about 4 studs longer after running it for 7 days at LEGO World. It works fine as it is now but I had it as first module of my setup and sometimes the inbox would overrun and if it is longer it is better reachable for the previous module. I can make instructions but I think the hoses should be included and that would probably be the most work to include in the digital file and instruction. Quote
9v system Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 @dunes could you send me the file please? i would like to build this Quote
n3t3rb Posted January 14, 2019 Posted January 14, 2019 On 9/25/2018 at 7:05 AM, 9v system said: i have been working on this in ldcad for anyone who wants to build it Hej! I'd be very interested in the file, too. Would you make that available to us? Quote
SWL Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 hello folks - I know to make instructions from a LDCad file via LPub(3D) or Stud.io. However it is a lot of work and will consume some time. But if I can have a closer look on the LDCad file I can check how much work it would be. So If 9v System would share his file ... Quote
9v system Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/14/2019 at 11:11 PM, n3t3rb said: Hej! I'd be very interested in the file, too. Would you make that available to us? 1 hour ago, SWL said: hello folks - I know to make instructions from a LDCad file via LPub(3D) or Stud.io. However it is a lot of work and will consume some time. But if I can have a closer look on the LDCad file I can check how much work it would be. So If 9v System would share his file ... a user named @dunes has done the complete module, which im sure he would share to you if you pm him, i never finished my version of this module as he finished it first. Quote
SWL Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 thank you for the info and hint - I just PN'ed him Quote
Rob Sheldon Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 I have tried to message @dunes but it says I am allowed to send 0 messages per day lol. Does anyone have a copy of the file they could send me? Im itching to build this! Quote
dunes Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 38 minutes ago, Rob Sheldon said: I have tried to message @dunes but it says I am allowed to send 0 messages per day lol. Does anyone have a copy of the file they could send me? Im itching to build this! U need to have at least 10 posts to message members here on the board. I send U a pm. Quote
Rob Sheldon Posted January 24, 2019 Posted January 24, 2019 3 hours ago, dunes said: U need to have at least 10 posts to message members here on the board. I send U a pm. Thanks so much! Quote
Scarfacetuga Posted January 30, 2019 Posted January 30, 2019 On 9/25/2018 at 6:05 AM, 9v system said: i have been working on this in ldcad for anyone who wants to build it Hi how can I see the file would love to have a go building this module thanks for taking the time to do it Quote
SWL Posted February 17, 2019 Posted February 17, 2019 Hi, I nearly finished based on Dunes "flat file" a model build in LDCad wich has suitable submodels to create a LEGO-like instruction. Last pice I am missing is the lenght of the rigid hoses used as ball rails. I tried to "look up" them in the pictures and videos, but I finally failed :-( I'll try to get in contact with Berthil if he can hopefully remember the individual lenght of the used hoses. With this Information I can finalize the parts list also. stay tuned :-) Quote
Berthil Posted February 17, 2019 Author Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) @SWL I used 42 pieces of 32L 3mm rigid hoses as they were the cheapest to get through bricklink at that time. That's almost 5,5 meter. A different length is also possible as they are connected to each other but wouldn't recommend to go too short. BTW @9v system is making building instruction for the Marble shooter but on 1 motor I believe. Edited February 17, 2019 by Berthil Quote
SWL Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 I finished the model in LDCad including submodels suitable to create sub-steps & sub-models in the instruction, which I will start now. Quote
Berthil Posted March 6, 2019 Author Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) Excellent! Must have been a lot work with all those hoses. Even the ball catcher at the end is there :) Please also make the ramp a full 4 hoses so the balls are enclosed by 4 hoses otherwise some balls may shoot out. Edited March 6, 2019 by Berthil Quote
SWL Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 Which ramp do you refere to: The ramp before or after the spinning / shooting wheel? Is there a picture illustrating this? Quote
Berthil Posted March 6, 2019 Author Posted March 6, 2019 (edited) @SWL after the spinning when the ball goes up. I tested the shooter for two days on an event without it and occasionally a ball shoots out. If it does it shoots really far. So between spinning wheel and trans clear panels the ball is between 4 hoses all the time. I have also put in an extra square on the top to keep the 4 hoses apart to prevent balls get stuck. I didn't make new pictures but it's visible here at 7:30 (as all my other machines at LEGO World until the machines of PV Productions). Edited March 6, 2019 by Berthil Quote
n3t3rb Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 On 1/24/2019 at 12:39 PM, dunes said: U need to have at least 10 posts to message members here on the board. I send U a pm. I am also new and cannot send a message. Can I have the file? Best regards Martin Quote
SWL Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 @n3t3rb please be a Little patient. I will add the changes and when I have compiled the instruction it will be published on rebrickable, here and bricklink. Quote
9v system Posted March 13, 2019 Posted March 13, 2019 @Berthil i have almost finished this build and i have been testing the shooter part of it, it works most of the time but there is still quite a bit of friction in it. the motor gets quite warm quite quickly. i really want to get this working well, are there any other parts i should check for friction? thanks Quote
Berthil Posted March 13, 2019 Author Posted March 13, 2019 @9v system I don't recognize this problem. You have made changes to the design to run everything on one motor right? So including stepper and agitator. I can only recommend to do the usual thing. Remove the motor and operate it manually to see where the friction is, even disassemble until found. Could even be a slightly bend axle with the high speeds of the wheel. I always use an axle checker for these critical applications. Quote
9v system Posted March 14, 2019 Posted March 14, 2019 22 hours ago, Berthil said: @9v system I don't recognize this problem. You have made changes to the design to run everything on one motor right? So including stepper and agitator. I can only recommend to do the usual thing. Remove the motor and operate it manually to see where the friction is, even disassemble until found. Could even be a slightly bend axle with the high speeds of the wheel. I always use an axle checker for these critical applications. no i am using two motors as per the file, i will investigate the axles used and see if they are bent at all, will keep you updated Quote
Berthil Posted April 15, 2019 Author Posted April 15, 2019 Works well, nice job! Can't see what power supply you are using? I run my 9V train supply on 5 and in my version the balls shoot harder. I also recommend to fully enclose the balls on the ramp by adding two more hoses right up to the wheel. Quote
dunes Posted April 15, 2019 Posted April 15, 2019 (edited) Using the train power supply set on 6. Maybe some more tweaking necessary. Took awhile to get the wheel spinning that fast that ball shot til top. had to rebuilt the whole gear train. but now its ok. Edited April 15, 2019 by dunes psu speed setting corrected Quote
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