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  1. Berthil
    @Jonas My version is not modular. For me it doesn't need to be as I designed it to be picked up grabbing it at any point of the frame as can be seen in the opening shot of the video The whole structure is really rigid. I have ran it for 4 hours now but did not have a chain break. The original version is so close to the base plate that almost any basket or ball drop results in a jam and breaking something causing desynchronisation. For this reason I was afraid to turn on my Ball factory 3 years ago and also decided to disassemble and reuse the parts at that time. With this one I've had drops during testing but everything until now falls through the frame on the table causing no jams. In fact, I had no need to adjust synchronisation since the first time build, also not after mishaps during testing. In the original version a lot depended on clutching power of bricks as it was based on classic bricks. In my version almost all axle components are secured with studless beams. I also placed a 24t clutch gear between motor and Ball Factory, this really helps. For the basket mover I did several improvements to prevent basket jams. For the observant people, I run the Factory with 22 baskets, not 21. This way always one basket is ready to be moved into the queue. The entrance of the queue I have made rounder and placed something above the second basket waiting on the belt to prevent it from creeping up against the first one waiting. I expect this also works with the baseplate Ball Factory.
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    Thanks. I think it is after a lot of testing but will know after LEGO World 2019 in October where I want it to run for 7 days. Probably do a one day event before that to have it run a full day. I've put the video in the first post.
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    Thanks all! It shouldn't be too difficult to redirect the balls to the inbox again, probably a belt isn't even needed as the basket emptier is already much higher up. I started making a digital file in Stud.io and hope to make free instructions for everyone interested.
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    So here it is, very pleased how it turned out and feeling confident to take it to events. Pictures will follow later. It runs comfortably on train power supply settings 4, 5 and 6 where 5 matches 1 ball per second.
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    You need to get the balls up in batches of 2 (2 belts) or have collector at the top that lets through 2 balls in batches needed to tip the buckets with in intervals long enough for the buckets to return in their position. Last option is most reliable. There are enough solutions thinkable and out there that can release two balls at a time like steppers in two ball width.
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    I've spend A LOT of time on it last month. I have a very understanding and sweet wife :)
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    I have finished it and am very happy with it! It runs reliable on a 9V train supply with power selector on setting 4, 5 and 6 where 5 is equivalent to 1 ball per second. I've done a lot of mods to get it reliable. Most noticeable ones to bob (component that places the baskets back on the wheel) to prevent it throwing the basket out at high speed. With the in and out box lined up and at the correct height, it is now a fully GBC compliant module. I plan to make a video and photos this Easter weekend.
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    It's not symmetrical, not enough reach to get them off the wheel if symmetrical. I always forget to look in the LEGO Shop.
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    Quick shot of current progress, 90% done. The whole factory is up about 8L. I try to keep an open structure as possible by reinforcing everywhere with liftarms. I had to make many modifications to fit everything. Every component I build first and then modify and fit into the structure. After fitting it gets tested extensively before continuing with the next component. The wheel can be removed easily and timing is also easier because of the open structure. I can lift it up at any corner without problems. MANY hours already went into this. At the moment waiting for 40t gears. Next are the last conveyor belts.
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    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.
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    Good to read. Please note these gear racks are half stud of on their pins, could also have caused your problem.
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    Some parts can be re-used but I already know this will be a total rebuild and not 'sticking' the separate functional components on the frame like on the baseplates. But I expect it to have a lot lower brick count than the current +4400. The (removable) wheel I've put higher for several reasons. How this will work with the other components I still have to see :). I plan to keep the structure as open as possible helped by the frame.
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    Wauw, didn't know it was out there :) Even with latest mods. Thanks for sharing.
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    Nice design. Kind of like the wheel by @Maico but with the one by Maico it's tilted 45 degrees and the wheel itself is turning. Offset of the bananagears is the same to get the spiral.
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    In Box and ball picker ready. I'm using the room under the frame as you can see, instead of ging sideways with gears it goes down so spiral lift is powered with an axle below and ball picker slider also. Getting to this point has given me confidence to continue with the next steps, aligning the bucket wheel with rotator and bucket unloader and bob after that.
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    Good to hear everything works. I'm busy redesigning the Ball Factory and made very good progress but slow (means taking sections apart 6 times for rebuilds). But also started preparing to showcase the trains together with two other GBC modules during Plastteknik Malmö beginning next month, a 2 day plastics convention and a 950km drive. I expect TLG will also be there :)
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    Very nice modular in real bricks and not only digital. The furniture is very well designed.
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    I photoshopped the charging cable out! The solar cells have potential but unfortunately cannot be hooked up in series for larger Voltage or in parallel for higher Amps. As soon as you put plugs on top of each other in any way nothing comes out.
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    Thanks @XG BC Please note April fools day :) The solar cells are genuine but cannot be hooked up in series to get this amount of power or even charge. Nevertheless, it's a real model I have build for a truck trial. Integrating them being 8,5 studs wide was a lot of work. But this probably interests few judging by the amount of reactions.
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    @Nudipics I didn't make other Building Instructions but others have like Courbet for the Rainbow Wave. Soon one is coming for the Ball Shooter Marble Run made by SWL. If ready we will post in the respective topic: 9V Systems also has made the double bucket wheel and is/was working on the marble run.
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    Full working LEGO Technic Mars Rover with 4 wheel drive and steering, Powerfunctions only. The three genuine LEGO Solar Cells (9912) charge the LEGO rechargeable battery (8887). The LEGO Solar Cell was available in the eLab Renewable Energy Set 9681: https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=9681-1
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    This is the direction I'm heading in with my version of the Ball Factory. It's already very rigid. The balls drop back in the spiral lift if for some reason the picker is not working. It's a challenge to use more studless but the picker itself is studless, I hope I can continue this way thus avoiding that big brick tower. This is a long term project, it will take a lot of time to connect the rest.
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    Good! Do you run it at maximum speed on the train power supply? Run it a t full speed and balls run better over it.
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    @RickBobbie5 That's a very small picture of an excellent and big collection! I hope you share through events because that's a pitty to just leave on your billiards table :)
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    I'm progressing well on first steps of placing it on the Akiyuki frame and convert to a more studless build. The ball picker and dropper tower I have almost studless but still must integrate with the spiral lift and ball picker feeder on the correct height with all dynamic connections. I hope to post some pictures soon. I feel confident in achieving the build, a lot is possible in combinations of studded and studless, I just need to find the right ones. @Ankoku I hope surgery went well on your foot! Any original Akiyuki pictures are much appreciated, I already used the ones from the tower. Sounds good. Any videos or your modules? My build will be different from the first build, I will use more studless. Although I will be using 16L DBG technic bricks as much as possible as I have many from a Lugbulk. Pictures soon as promised.
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