Hey Eurobrickers,
sorry for bumping this old thread.
This is my first post, but since my dark ages ended a year ago I am a frequent reader.
As it happens, I stumbled across this thread and the walker inspired me to transform it into some kind of contraption I want to share with you.
IMG_7316 by Stuwer Bricks, auf Flickr
The walker is attatched to a trussed beam connecting loading and unloading station.
IMG_7281 by Stuwer Bricks, auf Flickr
The loading-station is driven by a M-motor. Once it gets activatet it first rotates the container-carrier and then transfers the power to the conveyor.
IMG_7319 by Stuwer Bricks, auf Flickr
The unloading-station is driven by a L-motor and first rotates up and then the carrier in order to empty the containers.
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The mechanisms by themselfs run reliable but getting the containers into them, out of them and locking them is the tricky part.
Unfortunately I feel its a bit over-engineered and I ran out of skill and patience and am going to disassamble it soon. It only does two to three rounds until getting stuck or dropping a containers and balls will be everywhere.
Still I wanted to share it with you, maybe it will be of use to someone.