8x8 ball / roller bearing

[Sariel]

Here's a little concept following the release of new round tiles. I believe it can be useful wherever a small low-friction turntable capable of handling serious weight is needed. It can also be motorized as shown in the video, or alternatively you can put a vertical axle through its middle, just replace one of the 4x4 round bricks (upper or lower) with the variant with a pin hole.

 

[deraven]

Very nice!  Thanks for sharing (as always), Sariel!  

[aeh5040]

Nice find, and thanks for sharing.  This looks very useful!

Edited May 30, 2017 by aeh5040

[RohanBeckett]

I guess it'd work just as well with GBC.. I mean soccer/basketballs? :)

[AFOLegofan66]

very cool concept thanks for showing this to all of us!!

[mocbuild101]

Yet another great idea from Sariel .

And I didn't even know about those tiles!

[JJ2]

Nice idea, this is a thrust bearing, have you considered using GBC balls?

[Sariel]

I think GBC balls will work just the same, they're only 2mm smaller than Zamor spheres if I'm not mistaken.

[Leonardo da Bricki]

Looks great, very useful technique. Thanks for sharing!

And I think using GBC balls might be better, to find a compromise with stability.

[offroadcreations]

Great use of parts, and great concept. Thanks for sharing!