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    I am in the same boat. There is a high chance I'll buy the 4x4 then the liebherr I would say that I am more likely to get them both now Interesting addition. When you mention that TLG does not make the Control Plus hub are you referring to the electronics? It is a possibility. That idea would flow onto miss interpretating the demand. The 4x4 will sell well, but the 42100 will spike at the start then at the first sale then it will sit on the shelf due to the price. The interest is there but the price kills it.
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    Yes, they are the lifting points they are the lifting points for the real machine, thus they are there for details The only cover up is splitting the 2 very large price tag sets that way there is two hype runs and people have forgotten the price of the 4x4 by the time the 42100 comes along. Lego does not make production errors, the only way production gets behind is they miss interpret the demand and have to schedule more of a certain set of they loose a factory.
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    The Powered UP can sense torque overload thus on the control plus line the zero calibration point would be when torque = x (predetermined value). It would have to calibrate at some point because the app displays the feed back on screen and the only sensors are in the motors I'm really Keen to know the one MD outs of this set!
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    That is the "money" shot right there. Split the release so to get people to buy the 4x4 and then the liebherr. The period of 2-3 months is generally when people get over the "fix" of the new shiny toy and then have to move onto the next thing
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    The new linear clutch will be very useful, it will be interesting to see where/how it is used because as soon as it slips you will loose the position feedback of the motor (ie X degrees rotation).
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    It would not be a good conversion to Pneumatic as there is no real control over the flow in Lego Pneumatic systems, they are either open or closed - extended or retracted. Hydraulic systems are different, the oil is (for the most part) a in-compressible volume thus in the real machine your have control
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    Well they really should be tucked up into the frame. Given they are symmetrical I would say that they are the main drive motors (2x xL). There is some interesting build techniques use in this build, very much looking forward to it. MK is a great designer. Some other points I picked up on is that there is that the base is driven with 2x xL the structure rotation is the medium motor, the boom up and down is the xL motors and there is other boom functions are medium motors and they are located in the first boom section.
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    Thanks mate. What are you using for air currently? Even running 5 small cylinders uses heaps of air. Can you post some pics of the mechanics of the feeder mechanisms? I've got some ideas, but it would good to see what you've done
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    Hi All, I have made a specific thread for GBC cleaning machines with the main topic being the Akiyuki build here is the link. @Juroen and @drullph20it would be great if you could post your experiences of the cleaning machine build over there
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    Hi All, I have made a specific thread for GBC cleaning machines with the main topic being the Akiyuki build here is the link. @Juroen and @9v system it would be great if you could post your experiences of the cleaning machine build over there
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    Introducing my own version of the Akiyuki Ball Cleaning Machine. Inspire by the original machine with updated parts, building techniques and control system. Hopefully this will make the build more accessible for a greater group of builders. Key points to date: Pneumo control system updated with newer valve with (at this stage) 4 channels and driven by the PF L-motor 2x PF servo motors - ball cradle rotation and pick and place motion Either 100% mechanical control with on/off function or controlled with Boost/Powered UP Use 6L cylinders (cheaper and higher availability) Control system Boost/Powered UP - controls the cycle of the machine based, including position encoder New ball clamps - lighter and simpler Quick Video: https://www.bricksafe.com/files/HRU_Bricks/gbc-ball-cleaning-machine-project/VID20190608230750.mp4
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    A new topic to attempt to centralize information, improvements and discussions about the most iconic Great Ball Contraption made by Kawaguchi Akiyuki,GBC Ball Cleaning Machine The thread is also a centralized location for all variations as well as newer design concepts of Ball cleaning machines.
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    Thanks @Berthil and @Ankoku. The boost and Powered up line is worth having a look at. It does open up other possibilities with GBC and mechanical control. With regards to the cleaning machine it will actually be able to operate as a mechanical unit (without boost) so you can still put it on your build list @Berthil. The boost will control the overall function on and off depending on if there is balls available which will hopefully save on batteries during Lego shows. There is a thread specifically for the Akiyuki Mindstorm which has the Cleaning Machine so that is the next posting point :-). It might be worth a it's own thread.
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    I decided to jump into the Akiyuki Ball Cleaner project with 2 hands and get it done. It won't be an exact copy but draw on the ideas, concepts and inspiration. The main functions are sorted out (what held the build back) I have mapped the process functions which really helped. It could actually run 100% mechanical however I am probably going to use Boost/Powered up to control the over functions acting as the smarts to activate the PF motors (2x servo, 1x M-motor and 1x L-motor) and the Pneumatic valves. The pneumo portions of the build has also been updated with the new valves and making use of the 6L cylinders (far cheaper). The ball grippers are also lighter and simpler using the rubber dampeners. The plan is for all of the components to be separate builds that attach to the main frame (modular approach) There is still a lot of work to go, but it is a good challenge. Video: https://www.bricksafe.com/files/HRU_Bricks/bonus-builds-future-videos--build-in-progress/VID20190608230750.mp4
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    @CSX9992 I am going to build a "Model B" variant Backhoe and have started. There is a link to the Rebrickable file on my Youtube video with the design update. Defiantly one Hub in the tracks and one in the main structure. I have done some discussion videos, here is the latest one
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    Interestingly when you consider the number of parts in these massive sets, the price per part should decrease due to scale (machine set up savings, etc) or so you would think. I have been involved with manufacturing for 20 yrs and the more expensive an item/high end product is the more margin is made due to those savings found in scale (it is not often passed on). Coupled with AFOL market growing the Lego group is focusing in on this audience we should expect more into the future. That said, I have the UCS Falcon, multiple BWE's and lots more, the Lebhierr is going on the top shelf!
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    Screen time in itself is not bad so long as the time itself is used to develop the users mind/skills (kids, adults it does not really matter what age). Mindless surfing, YouTube or games yes that is bad. Lego will have to do more of this type of integrated builds as it is an evolution of the way kids play because Lego is now competing with "screen time" now not other toys. The visual spacial learning as well as problem solving Lego provides kids can never be underestimated (most agree on this), now add programming into the mix that is even better! At the end of the day it is up to each parent, I will always let my children use a Lego build app (ie Boost, powered up, control plus etc) if they want to, the skills of programming are now invaluable in the modern world. Heck the amount of people in the work place that cannot even develop a basic excel analysis tool blows my mind.....it is seen as dark magic.... The "Large Technic Hub" is interesting hopefully you are right and the 42100 hub is the smaller brother, that way the spike prime programming interface should be accessible to the 42100 hub. Also it would bee really good in if the 42100 motors have position sensors, well at least the boom functions....so many ideas!
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    Are you referring to the Brick Automation Project? If you are it is a great little app that demonstrates you can run multiple hubs. It will be up to Lego and if they decide to create the featurewithin there apps. Each hub has it's own address so it is possible
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    Interesting in AUD it is sitting around 650. To be expected for a big complicated build. m going to have to tackle it in sections I think
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    Really well done @Berthil do you have an estimated cost?
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    Looks really good. A mirror image...the Technic 40 year is a nice touch. do the balls run down the center line or is the ball path more towards the the front?
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    Hi Berthil, I am keen to build this section to start with (vertical conveyor and the pick and place mechanism), is there a chance I could get a copy of the digital file? Thanks
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    It is a piece of art! I will be building one for Bricktober 2020....to many other build for this year
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    Yes it has a tilt sensor. Well that is so long as the promo video that Lego used is the final model. The app itself look to display pitch and roll monitors that were feeding data from the hubs to the app. Also if the hardware and software has been developed in Boost and Powered Up it would be easily deployed in Control Plus. I
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    Those flexible hoses, such a pain to model in LDD and Studio Looks really good, have you got it running?
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