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    That's a pretty cool self contained circuit!
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    I forgot to post this last week, here's my latest module Upslide. It uses a helical pusher to push balls up a friends slide, and it's powered by a PF M Motor. I tried to run it at BrickCan this weekend, but it only performed for a few hours before having a bunch of issues I'll need to fix. I need to reinforce the input bin walls, tweak the output at the top of the slide, and fix a small gearing issue for the helical drive. Stay tuned for a version 2.
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    I like the 90 degree turn Doug. We had an Akiyuki train at BrickCan this weekend, and it ran okay for day 1 and some of day 2. By day 3 we pulled it, due to battery issues.
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    Hey Guys, Here's my latest GBC module D.R.O.P (dark red olive pusher). It's not the most exciting module, nor did I do the original engineering of the mechanics. I did however choose the colours and changed up the original design so that this is a bit more sleek looking. It's kind of slow, and somewhat unexciting, but I did manage to hook it up to a shared power system (later in the video) which runs 3 modules off 1 M motor with a simple axle chain using universal joints. Its reliable up to around 22 balls, any more and the arm may not be able to get underneath the balls to sweep them out. Having said that it *should* be able to clear the 1BPS rate of the GBC standard. I'm planning on running this at BrickCan next week and if the module does seem a bit slow I will regear it from 8-40 to 24-40 at the lift-arm.
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    The appearance of the battery pack would have me believe that it is already running at full speed.
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    The ball agitator was the last thing I added to the module, and it was more of a "hack a fix" type solution then a well engineered solution. I would agree that uneven load on the motor is a result, in fact the entire shifting stairs portion puts way more uneven load on the motor then anything. I ended up using a Power Functions XL motor in hopes that the internal planetary gearing might help it last longer. I will be running this module at BrickCan this year, and be sure to update you all if it fails.
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    Lasse Deleuran has instructions and videos showing his anti-jamming mechanism. He uses this mechanism on a few different lifts including a circular wheel. Check out the wheel with these instructions he provided: http://c-mt.dk/instructions/models_gbc-GBCStarterWheel.htm
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    Those tubes are pretty wacky, someone should use them to make a rollercoaster for duplo balls. :P
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    Here is the video for my latest module Tilt-Shift. It is a fully technic built module, that lifts the balls using a tilting-stairs type mechanism. The ball agitator is super-janky because I added it as the last powered mechanism of the build. The module works great, and I will be running it at an upcoming public display. I have no doubts that it will shake itself apart at some point. Images and video below.
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    I like your changes, I think these modules are going to look great in a big layout!
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    It hasn't yet, and I have thrown all my GBC balls at it batch several times, 45+ balls, it didn't jam up. However with that big of a batch it has a chance to leak some balls over the sides as the balls fall back into the module when being swept up. 30 batch seems totally fine.
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    Hey everyone, Here is a very simple, yet elegant GBC module using the old Skateboard Ramps, and the newer large ring gears. It clears balls very quickly, and is rock solid reliable.
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    Perfect, I know what I'm building today!
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    Hey guys, I'm back with another module. This time it's 3 small modules that can be run separately, or you can combine them into one module that uses 1 motor. The modules feature a tipping ramp and double ball pump mechanisms. When combined they use a long sketchy gear chain to pass power to the next module. This will be the first thing I need to fix in the next version. A small tweak to the input bins of the tipping ramp modules is also in order as they are a bit shallow. Here are a few images of the modules. Here is the video.
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    Thanks, I based it off one of Tom Atkinsons black tipping ramp module I've seen in a few videos.
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    Hey everyone, Today I present the video for the G-Model of the 42062 Container Yard set. It is a simple tipping ramp mechanism that can be hand cranked (why???) or upgraded with a motor for GBC layout use. Tires are used as counter-weights and as a bumper for the tipping input bin.
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    Very cool! I've seen a few ring modules like this and they are always fun to watch. Your implementation seems really good, and not too large, a great module to use an XL motor on for sure. I realize the anti-studs on the ring help move the balls around, but I don't like seeing the wear and tear of the balls being scrubbed over them when they reach the end of the ring. I would try and find a different solution to hold them there until they drop. Thanks for the video Rohan!
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    Here are my two Star Wars GBC Modules BB-8, and more recently Trench Run. Trench run was built from scratch and my first attempt at "greebling" something. Creating the small ships was also an interesting challenge, as I've never seen an X-Wing done this way before (especially because it uses one of the new parts for 2018). Here is an image of the micro scale ships I built. And the video is below BB-8 was built from the 75187 set, which I gutted and installed a ball pump and a light up welding torch. I kept the dimensions of the original stand but rebuilt it out of Technic for strength.
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    Thanks, I agree. It's my first time trying to "Greeble" something, I will try smoothing it out and use more dark grey before I bring it for display at BrickCan.
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    Hey guys, Here's my latest module. It's a simple conveyor in the Lego Star Wars theme, which depicts the famous trench run scene in Star Wars Episode 4. There is an X-Wing, Y-Wing, Tie Fighters and Vaders Tie Advanced. Mechanically the conveyor is very simple. Surprisingly, animating the Turbo Laser took quite a bit of time to get the movement and speed to something I was happy with. Images and Video below.
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    I was curious about the Hovercraft set, thanks for the review @Sariel I will be waiting for this one on sale, as I'm only interested in it for a parts pack.
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    Hey guys, I'm looking to get some pneumatics finally, and was wondering if you think I should pick up the older 42053 Volvo EW160E or should I wait for the 42080 Forest Harvester? There is a place nearby that has the older Volvo set for 30% off but I also saw you guys mention something about "new valves" in the 42080 Forest Harvester. I'm in no rush to build a new set now either so it would probably just sit in the box for a bit anyways. I only ask because the sale price and availability of the Volvo might go away soon. Maybe you have some insight on the Volvo set that I haven't thought about.
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    I like this a lot! Seems to be a feature packed mini-model.
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    I was having trouble in the thread I created today as well. I ended up having to host the images offsite and hotlink them.
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    Today I present you with my "G-Model" of the 42049 Mine Loader Set. It is a Layout ready GBC module created entirely out of parts that are found inside the 42049 Mine Loader set. By default it can be hand powered, and it has a recirculation function for stand-alone play. You can upgrade it with a motor and disable the re-circulation and run it with other GBC modules. Having said that, the inbox doesn't meet the GBC standard rule for accepting a batch of 30 balls. I had to rebuild the module 4 times before the final model was realized. The first 3 times were failed lift mechanisms, and the 4th was rebuilding the module mirrored because with the addition of the recirculation ramp, it was too hard to see the mechanism when it was running Left to Right. My favourite part of the module was the success of adding the engine and working piston after I had already completed the module.
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