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After looking at it for some time I think that the red gears are 16 T red clutch gears and they are there to support the 20 T engaged with the inner turntable/slew. Interestingly the photo also shows that the inner turntable is 1 beam thickness lower than previously though and that there maybe another creative ideas for this arrangement. Note what looks like an axle in the same plan as the orange axle pins. Just some early thoughts -
They are indeed fire extinguishers. If it starts to burn it has to be put out. Also the average 9L extinguisher only is good for 1m cube thank that's it.
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They are most likely filled with fire retardant material for fuel/oil fires. These type of machines go up quickly. There is a few around on YouTube. The concept is they fire is snuffed out before it takes hold saving the often expensive machine and production output
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They look like fire suppression cylinders. They are used to stop fires so that they do not loose the whole machine should a fire start.
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The rear sprockets will be the hydraulic drive for the tracks. It will be exposed to gain access and maintenance. It probably weighs 2 tons easy
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Lego really needs to release some more info on this model because the forum is going sideways fast
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[GBC] Akiyuki Ball Factory
HRU_Bricks replied to Berthil's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Good thinking with a centralised topic. It is on my build and is one of the best to sit and watch -
I was thinking of using it to pick up parts bins and transfer them. They would need a small strip of metal on one side as well.
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Definalty use the double rubber connector as feet as it will stop the movement and lower the noise transfer. (much like my compressor uses)
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As soon as you start to do this you wll find you will need them. If dollars are not the issue build up your collection over time. Modifying parts is not god practice and is often seen as quite negatively.
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Check out my latest build: Auto Start Air Compressor. The plan is to use it alongside my GBC builds.
Let me know what you think!
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@Juroen Thanks. I'll be doing some work on the control system next with a micro GBC to demonstrate the pneumo control system. Getting closer to a mechanical solution to the cleaning machine
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@Berthil Done! It is a really nice detailed modular. I have not tried my hand a modular's as I know I may like it a little to much! Better off to stick with one theme
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Very smooth operation. There is something almost hypnotic about the ball noise
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Thanks for feedback and glad you liked it. The Akiyuki Catch & Release module is on my 2019 to build list. I do like the mechanism in it and how it operates. There is not too many builds with the air tanks. I buy them on Bricklink and there is quite a few out their with varying prices (which will probably rise now due to those wanting to build the compressor). https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=67c01&idColor=1&name=White Pneumatic Airtank&category=[Pneumatic]#T=S&C=1&O={"color":1,"st":"4","iconly":0}
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@Berthil No problem. I am going to do a "Building Notes" to go along with it as I don't yet know if Stud.io can do hose. It will have the pneumo circuit in it as well. That is a very nice GBC train circuit; I could watch it for hours! I would recommend adding an additional reservoir cylinder to the system to help with the spike when used. If you are looking at adding the auto start for the compressor it may need some tuning as there is a trade off between when it stars up and when it cuts off. Good fun it is.
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Check out my latest build: Auto Start Air Compressor. The plan is to use it alongside my GBC builds.
Let me know what you think!
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For those that want to run the Ball Cleaning Machine (with 100 Lego) you will need 2-3 of the v4 compressor . Finally got the Stud.io file and video done. The stud.io file an be downloaded from Rebrickable. I did also complete 7 out of the 8 required the Pneumo control modules for the cleaning machine all be it a new design for the machine (you can see the start of them in the compressor video). It will be bit of a modern take to Akiyuki's build. .
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@shadow_elenter nice MOD. This could be used with Boost or Mindstorm...the possibilities!
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This design dose have more sway in it. The rough terrain crane has a better design out of the BWE and 42100 (if this is the way it is built and by the looks of the good work done it is very close). On the topic of large turntables/slews I did build a modified Rough Terrain rain out of my spare parts and came up with a variation to the base design that works really well, does not twist, distributes the weight well and is smooth when turning. Depending on how well the 42100 turns on the small points of contact it may need a bit of modifying.... All in all the 42100 is up there with the BWE of impressive sets
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Thanks for the feedback and no problem. Agreed on the Q&A on the Rebrikable page. Pneumatics is not that difficult start building and you will get it quickly (I have more videos and Stud.io's in the works that will help). As for the Boost, it is a bit limited in the input and outputs but overall it is pretty powerful tool for control systems for the price. It is a nice addition to the GBC world. Back to the akiyuki discussion Boost would also work got the ball sorter and the cleaning machine. Although for the latter I am still going to try to make using mechanical timing before I get Boost onto it.
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Thanks for the picture, do you have one facing the front? Something is not quite adding up as it looks like it is 5 pinholes high with 3 Technic bricks and 2 plates high. I thought that was the build but it didn't quite work that well What part of the control box operates the L-motor raising and lowering, do you have a picture of it? It is a nice compact build (and yes it wont break the back ) . I was starting to get the parts together for it then the ball cleaner has become a bit of a challenge that I must complete! I a keen to make it without the Mindstorm, not sure if it is possible yet but it is worth a try!
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@Juroen I have just found this thread, do you think you could share the original pictures of the Cleaning GBC ( a link to bricksafe or google docs)?
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@9v system @Juroen @drullph20 I have been working on a mechanical control system for the Ball Cleaning module and have a good idea of the operation and how to achieve it there is just one section that is alluding me. It is the switch valve to raise and lower the L Motor that drives the barrel and apply pressure to the cleaning pad on the balls. From what I can surmise the overall process has 8 distinct steps and 8 distinct functions. All functions are either activated on a 1/2, or 1/4 or 1/8 cycle/sequence over the 8 steps. The the switch valve to raise and lower the L Motor that drives the barrel and apply pressure to the cleaning pad on the balls functions as 1/4 but only in the first 2 steps. I can kind of make out what is going on from the pictures floating around but am chasing further details/pictures on the valve circuit. I have added a Bricksafe folder ( https://www.bricksafe.com/pages/HRU_Bricks/gbc-ball-cleaning-machine-build ) with some snapshots of a part that I am part that is of interest. It is 1x2 lift arms driving a pneumo valve back and forth. I did build it today with both an old valve and the new through axle valve but found it did not full open up the valve which reduced the speed and power of the cylinder. Any Thoughts? It was running as quickly as I was comfortable, speed was not the driver, consistent operation and it staying together is the goal that said it can run faster by adjusting the program. i'll let you know when the compressor is complete.