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    Really nice set, recently built it and love it! Created some additions compared to the official LEGO set, see below my full setup: Duplicated the controller and created a simple stand for them: Added 2 more games (Super Mario Bros. 2 & Duck Hunt) which can also be placed on a stand: The famous NES Zapper (including cable): Audio/video cable with yellow and red connectors: For all pictures, please visit my Bricksafe page: https://bricksafe.com/pages/Lego_GBC_NL/other-lego/nintendo-entertainment-system-lego---2020
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    Built this beast some years ago, so yeah, the pictures are heavily overdue, but better late than never It was a fantastic build I remember and all functionalities worked splendidly! I built a few of these large LEGO cars, but this one is still my favorite! I think I basically followed Thorsten's great instructions, just added the door locks. Just wanted to share some pictures which I uploaded on my Bricksafe page: https://bricksafe.com/pages/Lego_GBC_NL/other-lego/aston-martin-vantage-gt3-dugaldic---2017 Thanks to anyone involved in creating this wonderful MOC and sharing the instructions!
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    Yes I have, but lately also quite some modules designed by others. Before building any more modules, I'm going to make videos of most of the modules I didn't take apart (so you'll see some Akiyuki ones on my YouTube channel soon). Just published a video of GBC #4 by Rimo Yaona for instance. Looking at Akiyuki modules, Five Tilted Rings, Strain Wave Gearing, Peanuts, Pneumatic Module, Hockey Stick Lift and Catch & Spin Robots are on the agenda. Parts have been BrickLink'ed, just need to find some time to build them
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    Hi all, just posted my adaptation/expansion of the Catch & Release module on YouTube. This version has 4 grabbers which are organized in line. Hope you like it
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    Sorry for the late reply, have been taking a kind of break from Lego GBC for some months... now fully motivated again and back to build some new exciting modules I gave the ball factory V3 a 2nd try last December and now I can say I got both V2 & V3 working fine! Recently placed a bunch of BrickLink orders to get the parts for +/- 30 new modules, so when I have finished some of them, I might do another layout on our dining table The BF unfortunately won't be part of it as I needed the parts and space for other modules (i.a. modules designed by Takanori Hashimoto, Rimo Yaona, Akiyuki, Berthil, Sawyer K, FernandoQ, JK Brickworks, PG52, Pinwheel etc.).
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    @9v system Oops, wasn't even aware I deleted them from bricksafe, must have happened unintentionally when I was dealing with the BF V3 pictures I reuploaded them and I edited my original post on page 105 of this thread
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    @9v system No, although it's quite some years ago, I don't recall having any issues with the loader switch. In terms of gearing it's quite straight forward. The switch doesn't do a lot (very slow movement if I remember correctly due to the gearing down), so I think it doesn't even have to be that precise. As long as the train track gets switched at some point during the time the train car is connected to the unloader. Nice to see by the way you have a similar setup as I had back then Brings back memories...
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    That was also one of the things I tried changing, but also didn't work In fact, I didn't actually move the two 1x4 thin liftarms, but I tried shortening/extending the push-pull rod by moving other parts. In the instructions the push-pull rod seems to be 19 studs long and I tried adjusting it to both 18 studs and 20 studs, but that's making it even worse. The space that's lacking the wider tread link to freely/smoothly pass the 5L yellow liftarm is just a few millimeters I would say, so making a 1 stud adjustment (=8mm) seems too much. By the way, thanks to everyone who provided comments/suggestions and thinking with me to find a solution! Much appreciated!
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    Yeah I tried that already, but again without any luck. According to the instructions it should be one 8L axle and one 10L. Tried already to extend it by replacing the 8L with another 10L for example, but this didn't solve the problem unfortunately...
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    I downloaded the instructions from Rebrickable in April 2020, so that should be the latest version (last updated in November 2019 according to the BI section on Rebrickable). I read all the additional text you added to the instructions and tried fixing the issue by adjusting all the usual elements as described (half-bushings, connectors, etc.), but so far without any luck. The bucket shifter does run smoothly, even when operated manually with only one pinky, so that's not the issue. Problem is that, even when I move the bucket shifter completely to one side (manually) and then I have a look at the position of the 5L yellow liftarm and the wider tread link, there's simply no space for it to pass freely.
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    That solves part of the problem (mainly with one 5L yellow liftarm), but again the other side gets even worse and also now a new issue arises looking at the amplitude of the shifter. Overall, by adjusting the connector on the 9L axle a lot of extra force/friction is added to the whole bucket shifter/timer mechanism, so it doesn't run smoothly anymore (which is definitely a must when operating the BF).
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    I tried that already, but that will only solve the issue with one of the 5L yellow liftarms, the other one gets even worse. Also, when I slide the bushings more and more, at one point the bucket slider doesn't go far enough to the left and right anymore, so the amplitude becomes a new issue. Even adjusting the bushings at the other end of the push-pull rod cannot correct this. Like this I tried lots and lots of different combinations, but after some hours I was out of ideas...
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    Finally found some time to take down my (very dusty) Ball Factory v2 (built back in December 2015), clean all bricks, place a few small BL orders for missing parts and start building v3! All went okay until I reached the Bucker Shifter Timer. The 2nd part of the timer (moving the Bucket Shifter forwards/backwards) works fine, so no issues there, but the problem I have is with the 1st set of chains and connected push-pull rod, so the part that determines the left-and right end positions of the Bucket Shifter carrier (basically part 3, step 308 of the instructions). I do feel I built everything according to the instructions, but for some reason the 5L yellow Technic liftarms don't give enough room for the wider link tread to pass freely. It doesn't run light and smoothly, but instead the two wider link treads need to put a lot of force and can't even remain in a straight position when pushing the 5L yellow liftarms to the right\left. I attached some pictures to show how it looks like. I rebuilt the timer, push-pull rod and all important/relevant parts that are directly connected twice, but without any results. I tried several manual adjustments, like changing the position of the yellow half bushings/yellow connectors (both ends of the push-pull rod), changing the positions of the 5L yellow liftarms, using longer axles, lengthen/shorten the push-pull rod,..... etc. Unfortunately nothing seems to have the desired effect Did anyone else who already built the v3 Ball Factory experience the same issue? Anyone having any tips for me? Perhaps someone spots a construction error on one of the pictures below... Bucket Shifter moved completely to the right: Result when wider link tread tries to pass: Same on the other end (Bucket Shifter moved completely to the left): Push-pull rod:
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    @9v system Nice! Funny to see a digital file/picture of something I created personally Now, years later, I wish I had made the thing look more beautiful, like all the Akiyuki modules. Like this it looks quite simple and boring I must say Anyway, hope the switch will do the trick in your train layout as well!
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    @9v system unfortunately no clear and close-up pictures that will be very helpful I'm afraid... used it only once for an Akiyuki layout at the end of 2016. After that I took apart the complete train module and everything related to it. Not that it didn't work, but it simply took up too much space. The crane loader is still one of my favorites GBC modules though. The switching device was nothing fancy by the way, I guess there's a 100 ways to accomplish this. What I remember is that basically I duplicated part of the switch module (instructions Courbet/Blakbird) which is connected to the train track on one side. Then, by means of some simple gearings and a conveyor belt, it was connected to the unloader module on the other end. Quite straight forward, but it worked and it was nice to be able to use both loaders at the same time Besides what is shown in the video I took, below are some pictures I retrieved:
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    @turbopolofr It's okay now, I should have been more patient Thanks a lot, the instructions look very complete and professional !
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    @turbopolofr That's great to hear, was still waiting for that one! Nice that you finished it, will try to build it soon! Just got the instructions from your website, but can't open the zip file as it's password protected. Could you pls have a look and get back to me? THANKS!
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    Great, I'm interested as well, thanks!
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    I'm also surprised to see an actual Lego cloth exists, thought as well Akiyuki was simply using some kind of random cleaning cloth Well, even better for the Lego purists among us! Is part # 72965 not the same item? https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=72965&name=Scala Cloth Kitchen Towel&category=[Scala]#T=S&O={"iconly":0}
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    @turbopolofr This is also great news by the way! I recently learnt that "Lego Gbc And Stationary Engines" was also working on this module, but couldn't finish it (side tracked with other projects), so nice to hear that you're still working on it and the original designer is giving support! Really superb Geneva Drive module I think, both the underlying techniques as well as the overall appearance look very inviting... Also my compliments on your Planet GBC website! Great place to learn about the numerous GBC modules and designers out there. Already downloaded lots of building instructions and other useful stuff over the past months. Thanks and keep up the good work!
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    Thanks for sharing the video, looks awesome! I think the Technic 1x2 liftarms are a perfect substitute for the rubber runners, both techniques seem to be doing the job and both look neat. Was it your aim to still create that randomized output flow or are the white parts on the top slope merely meant to slow down the balls? Hope to see the instructions online soon
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    @Juroen, indeed I see the nice combination: the famous air compressor by Quanix in the frame of Akiyuki's Ball Cleaner Is your goal still to build an air compressor purely out of official Lego elements using as many PF motors, air cylinders and air tanks as needed to run the Ball Cleaner? I remember, being a Lego purist myself, that you really wish to avoid an external compressor. So far I only built one Quanix compressor which is fine for relatively smaller pneumatic modules. As it seems you're applying a similar framework as for the Ball Cleaner, will the compressor be directly attachable to the Ball Cleaner itself (same length, same height)?
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    You did it again! Truly amazing! Seems to be running flawlessly and smoothly once again! I've got some questions, but perhaps better to first await your official presentation, building instructions and parts list. Some questions might already get answered that way. Thanks for sharing the video and for the work done (read: F-U-N )! Ooh.... and of course welcome back Pepsi (although indeed showing less interest in GBC as before)!
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    Great to hear! This one was also still on my to-build-list... nice to see that some of the older modules of Akiyuki are still being reverse engineered and get the attention they deserve (Container Transporter, Ball Cleaner,...) @Courbet, I've built several modules for which you made the 3D model/building instructions, so I'm sure you'll get things running smoothly in the end and quality, reliability and performance will be superb as usual! Already a big thanks (again) for the work done, hope to see a video soon!
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    @dunes, thanks for sharing! Nice to see that even more GBC enthusiasts are interested in this module/mechanism! I think it definitely deserves the attention Looks like it's working flawlessly. I really like the whole black appearance, especially the circled "banana" gear racks look awesome in black! Eventually I was also planning to make it part of a GBC layout, rather than using it as a standalone module. So did you also leave out the ratchet mechanism, like @Ankoku did? Depending on the following module in the layout, I guess I would decide whether or not to go for that great output ramp, like @PG52 and @Ankoku did. Thanks again!
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