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Pin Sorting Machine
bord4kop replied to bord4kop's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Thank you all for giving me idea 's and a direction! Once done, I might also make instructions Now I will have to try some things to see if it works. A rotating bin with scoops is my best bet at this time. Thanks again and I will keep you posted! -
Pin Sorting Machine
bord4kop posted a topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Start As I like building Technic Lego, but become more and more fed up with sorting pins, I thought it would be nice to combine my new Mindstorms to create a pin sorting machine. I came across some Youtube footage from Ayuki (1st class hero) and another (from Germany or Austria I think) of several sorting machines.. This gave me plenty idea 's to start from and I have created a try-out setup. The raw machine works quite well. But I am not satisfied with bulk delivery of the pins, more on that below. Setup The basic setup is like this: Insert pins -> select chute through color -> select output/chute through size -> bin This gives me 4 sorting options (=bins), thus I can auto sort: - long black pins - short black pins - long blue pins - blue 'axle to pin' pin .. in one go! With an altered program and another sorting shift I can sort grey and sand, long, short and axle to pin pins. How it works On the pictures below you see the color sorter. A conveyor belt feeds the pins (one by one with some margin in between) through the machine and down a chute either on the left or right hand. The Mindstorms color sensor checks color of a pin as they travel by and sends a right or left turn to the servo motor. The axle is operated by the servo and a "bionicle tooth" on the other end sends the pins left or right. And they go down the chute. Note: the chute down and the final sorters are not on the pictures as they work fine. Only thing is that the pins do not 'stick' well to the conveyor and when not in a straight line they sort of 'roll' on the conveyor, and not move forward. But overall it works remarkably well when feeding by hand. As mentioned the second sorting process also works very well. So they are not on display -yet!- for now. The challenge The main problem I am facing right now is that this thing should operate more autonome. I want to be able to up-end an entire bin with assorted pins into the machine and it should feed the pins onto the above conveyor. Things to keep in mind: 1. pins should be in a straight direction 2. pins should be fed one by one with some margin Attemps I am currently working on this problem. So far I have tried: 1. Container with rubber conveyor and some roof pieces for better flow: (the rubber belt is missing in the pic, it was at the bottom off course. In the next picture you can see the rubber belt I used ) 2. Double rubber conveyors in 45° angle setup: 3. Combined studded/studless and gravity: 4. And a worm wheel: So far, I think the container/conveyor combination and worm wheel will be my best bet.. Alas both have problems. The first, (no. 1) did not feed pins very well; they pilled up and become stuck very often. The latter (no. 4) does not take all pins very well and a lot where left on the surface. I maybe should try some more using a studded container with smoothed/no stud tiles and angled bricks or something? Help wanted Does anyone have any bright ideas? Help would be much appreciated! -
The creator JB car can be ordered in the shop! https://shop.lego.com/de-DE/James-Bond-Aston-Martin-DB5-10262 I am not to overwhelmed by the looks though..
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And now there is a JB Aston pcture from a picture on reddit... (the new Creator Car). It does not look that good IMO, but the scale seems to be right, which is a big plus! And as someone suggested; the F40 did not look that good on pictures as well. And that one turned out quite nice IRL .. So we can only hope and pray
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A classic Porsche would be best But thsat would also be so awesome..
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Does anybody have more info on this rumour: I am really looking forward to a new -proper- car for my collection
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[MOC] Classic Jaguar Roadster (with instructions)
bord4kop replied to martijnnab's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Great model you did there! Excellent, almost looks like Model Team / Creator the way you used technic panels to shape it so well, great job!- 28 replies
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[EV3] COFF3 BOT
bord4kop replied to Tomik's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Epic this one I can 't wait for the video to watch it in action- 2 replies
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Lego Black Aura Supercar
bord4kop replied to fanders's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
looks nice! A bit dusty perhaps? Really good how you managed to get everything in such a limited space. Good job! Any chance on a video? good morning.. missed my coffee, excuse me -
Little 8865, my tribute to 40 years of Technic.
bord4kop replied to Appie's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
awesome! Reaaaally cool build you did there, excellent -
Potato Pelling Machine
bord4kop replied to uefchen's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Excellent machine again :D -
[MOC] F RC CAT 6120B Hfs Mining Shovel - Technic Figure Scale
bord4kop replied to shineyu's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Woooooowww What a machine! Truly stunning -
Grohl's Creations
bord4kop replied to grohl's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Another masterpiece there! Great work- 679 replies
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I am trying, so please be gentle My two year old son, likes trucks and tractors very much. So I figured I might give it a try and build a little and simple one. So here goes, my first MOC. It 's just small, simple nothing special really: But once finished. I was not satisfied and started to think how to improve it. As it always goes I imagine, or doesn 't it? Well, today I build this one. A little more advanced. But still far from rocket science, mind you. It has front 'suspension' (not really, but you catch my drift) and an utensil axle working 'pto' at the back. I am planning to build more advanced and better things, but one got to start somewhere
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Bord 's MOC
bord4kop replied to bord4kop's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
It has been a while But since I have dismantled the project I have been building last years (on and off) , I figured I should take some pictures and might share it anyway.. It is a BajaBug, based on Nico71 's auto 2-gear chassis. Shame I never finished it, but hey, building is the most fun in Lego isn 't it!? Here goes.. Simple 1-shot movie: Remote controled Quite reasonable suspension travel 2 Medium motors for drive Servo for steering Auto gearing up/down (CVT?) when needed, but this is the engineering by Nico71 really Opening door(s) Working flat four engine -
David Gilday's Mindcuber Rubiks solver
bord4kop replied to Rodeown's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Slightly tilting did the trick. One must keep the cube aligned to the corner of the base where it is in. The corner nearest to you and the sensor. -
David Gilday's Mindcuber Rubiks solver
bord4kop replied to Rodeown's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I Might have solved the problem by tilting the whole thing quite a bit. Now the cube is aligned all the time towards the sensor.This seems to help a lot!. Alas the batteries have died at the moment, so I have to post the final results after several tries later.. EDIT: @Teflon; wow that is quite an establishment, that cube solver you linked to! I will keep in mind that the sensor is the most critical part. I will try to reduce side lightning.. Thanks! -
David Gilday's Mindcuber Rubiks solver
bord4kop replied to Rodeown's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Yes, I even bought a new cube. Made sure it is the original Rubiks' It fails in day and normal light bulb as well as LED light and in the dark (practically no light) The color sensor could be the faulty device here. I have bought it new last Friday though.. There seem to be two versions of the sensor, it Might be the older, hence slightly worse one which I have bought -
David Gilday's Mindcuber Rubiks solver
bord4kop replied to Rodeown's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
I Have build it this weekend, actually built both versions The newer seems to perform slightly better, I feel it is more accurate somehow. Only thing is the scanning.. It gives scan errors most of the time. The machine starts solving about once or twice for every ten attempts. . I already checked, doouble checked, triple checked the building. Completely rebuild the entire thing. Also tried with extra low lightning, super extra full batteries, super extra tight turntable adjustment.. All to no avail This is so frustrating, We wanted to show the machine at my son 's school project. Anyone got a marvelous idea? -
[MOC] Audi R8 V10 Second Generation
bord4kop replied to Fanylover's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Excellent and spot on! Really looks awesome, great MOC!! :thumbup: -
[MOC] Ken Block's Ford Fiesta
bord4kop replied to Anto's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Great design, both exterior as well as technical Way the go driving skills :laugh: -
[NMOC] Studless Remake Classic 8860 Car Chassis by Crowkillers
bord4kop replied to Jim's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
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Ultra Small Forklift - Muravi
bord4kop replied to mahjqa's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
This is stunning Mahjqa! What another brilliant piece of technic excellence!- 70 replies
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[MOC/MOD] Self-loading Logging Truck (set 9397)
bord4kop replied to barman's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Great work there Barman! Excellent all these functions, all working so splendid, great piece of technic design! -
[MOC] Lancia Stratos 1:8 Scale
bord4kop replied to JamesJT's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
excellent! Most beautiful rally car of all time! Great design, looks really great, thumbs up!