HRU_Bricks

The video is finally done and uploaded ---> Instructions should be on Rebrickable shortly (once appoved)

@Lego_GBC_NL The Quanix builds can be complicated indeed but they have been really good to re-engineer and build. Time is literally everything with the build down to the gears on the control box, if they are out by a few teeth it just dose not flow right. Currently I have re-engineered V2 ball ball supply, ball picking robot, and long distance pick and place module and most importantly the control box (my favorite module). I do not know if I will end up building a replica but I will defiantly (and already have) incorporated the concepts into my own builds (see my thumb nail for a hint of the first one ). I have worked out a way to map out all of the functions and design control circuits (after he said he docent do it) It just a functional analysis of each section/cylinder group in a matrix swim lane flow chart. It is handy when fault finding and maintaining automated industrial equipment I do like the throttling down down concept, it works really well in the V3 for the turntable (another great new concept and is definatly on the re-engineering agenda). I do want to work out a way of doing it without using a non-Lego method as it cant be readily seen. As I write this the new pneumatic valves may do it in the half on position (I was prototyping something else today and found that little quirk). The video is just about done as is the Stud.io file. once uploaded I will post some links and you can build away! You've given me an idea to do a small GBC module with the Long pick and place module as well as the control box so that might be my next build video. https://rebrickable.com/users/HRU Bricks/mocs/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SmashingBricksAU https://www.bricksafe.com/pages/HRU_Bricks

@ifilin can you re-share the instructions on rebricable?

@Lego_GBC_NL The Quanix builds are a good builds. I have reverse engineered most of V2 and incorporated parts of it and also improved other parts. The timing is key with them, if your off by a few gear teeth or wrong hose the whole thing goes bad. I have nearly finished a video and Stud.io file of my Lego Boost Controlled GBC Pneumatic Ball Factory which has the picking robot, modified ball supply and modified control box, I'll post a link here for it. Once that is done I was thinking of looking at elements of the V3 and also uploading the other parts of the V2..... Just so many good builds to complete at the moment!

@drullph20 From the photos you are using the PF L Motor to drive the picking section left and right. How do you control the stops? is is using a motor to drive the PF switch or another method?

Nice one. The YouTube video shows the timing on the piano circut. Thanks

@Lego_GBC_NL There is 2 cylinders in the build behind the gauge (see picture below...I need to get a Fliker account...). The cylinders help with spikes of usage however the compressor has to re-fill the gas that has been consumed and continue to supply the module/build. The ball cleaner will need at least one cylinder to provide volume for high use moments of operation due to supply line restrictions. With any pneumatic build it is good practice to include one as close to the valves as possible (within the module you have built). @Juroen The 48mm cylinders will consume a lot of air. I do agree with the cheating thing... for me it is I either build 4 compressors to get it to work well or I put that funding into other builds. I also do not believe that the compressor cylinders do well when running for long periods of time. The key with my compressor is that there is a central drive shaft that drives the compressor cylinders from both sides there by lessening the torsion effect on the drive assembly. Let me know when your building yours and I will send you the LLD

I use Pneumatic Pump Small (6L) V2 with Reinforced Cylinder Part bb875. They do work well,however I did have one fail pretty quickly. They start to make a popping sound at low pressure. I would recommend using a non Lego source of air when building or testing. if your going to display it at a show more is better ie have at least double of what you need and add an automatic switch. I use a HP diving cylinder, lots and lots of air...

@Juroen That will be very helpful, I have been using the video's and @9v system pictures as well. I am not in a rush for the pictures as I have a heap of modules to build for Bricktober 2019 (Perth) that will take priority. I have built and modified the Quanix compressor. It is a great design but you will need at least 2 to run the cleaning machine. Video coming soon.... Can do. It will have to be after Bricktober 2019 (October). The 3D model will not take to long to complete but proper step by step instructions is were the time is. Also I do want to update the design with new build techniques and parts as well as potentially use the Control + hub. Mindstorm is great but not overly inexpensive. 4 channels should be enough to run the cleaning machine as a continuous process (ie not activation sensors).

There will always be a group that will keep the "connection" going thus obsolescence would not be an issue for decades. The issue will be the life span of the Hub itself. For me the App and phone is not an issue. For those that it is convert it to Power functions motors and IR controllers (remember when IR came out....still being used today) and when you convert it I'll buy the hub and motors ;-) I plan on buying one out of the gate then another when it is 20% off (AU 700+ RRP). Boost has opened up the possibility for cheap controllers for GBC and other builds so hopefully Control+ will add to it.

Hi Juroen, it is looking really good I have been following the progress. I have started my own. if possible can you send me/post some more detailed pics? I am working on an Stud.io drawing and it would make that process a bit easier! thanks, Henry

@TeamThrifty Im in Perth and might be interested in that.....