Jim

TLG doesn't do random color vomit. TLG does nothing without a reason. However, your analysis is spot on. So there might be another reason we are not aware of. And maybe they did have lots left from the "45813 "First Lego League (FLL) Challenge 2020 - RePLAY" set. Who knows. It is also important where in the set the part is used. Can't use a lime green pulley on the exterior of big red (for example).

Cool. No worries

While your compliment is very nice (at least I think it's a compliment), please don't bump a year old topic without adding some information. Thanks.

Talking about something low level It does indeed fit the "big" contest idea. Actually, both my ideas aren't necessarily about big builds.

GBC was the "extra" contest this year.

End of the year usually means bigger, not smaller I did/do have two ideas in mind. I need to work out both of them. One of them probably needs some tweaking because it depends on a certain color scheme, which might be very limiting.

Hmmm that's weird, I can't seem to be able to delete them as well Must be a bug in the forum software or maybe an incorrect setting. Not sure how we can solve this.

Can you link the thread?

Hi, Well, we are a forum, so you won't be able to find the software here. Maybe your friend is talking about LDD, but that program isn't supported anymore. We do have a dedicated section for digital building. Maybe it's better to create a topic there. And ask your friend which program he is referring to. Jim

We sure do! Home game (almost) for me.

Like Milan mentioned, admin would not

I’m okay with using a raspberry as a controller. The contest is about the contraption, so I can look the other way when it comes to controlling the motor. As long as there are no objections from Berthil or other members.

It had something to do with an unfortunately given name (due to translation) to one of the minifigs. Let's not go into further detail (again). We had a derailed topic. Let's stick to the set MOC here. Thanks

If this contest turns out to be a success, there might a sequel

I was a bit reluctant to do a GBC contest, but I am glad we are doing it. I love GBC's, so I love to see what people will build. And I am definitely looking forward to seeing the contraptions made by our "non GBC builders". I sure hope you do. And I'm sure you will succeed in making a cool contraption.

You are the boss captain! You decide! I'm definely fine with the second one. Use all the system bricks you want to decorate the contraption, but at least use Technic for the mechanisms. I really LOVE that second one btw

I like the idea, but let's stick to Technic for this contest.

Not sure which parts do or do not have Technic in their name, but the GBC contraption should have more than just a motor and a single axle. Check out the examples above. And you can use more system parts than the examples above, but the model needs to be "mostly" Technic.

Okay. I will leave that one for the experts.

There are some ball regulations in the rules. Do they provide the answer you are looking for?

I will step out now and leave this one to the experts @Berthil ?

Since this is the Technic forum, we do like to see some Technic in it.

A bit later than expected, but I have managed to start the topic before my vacation. @Berthil has volunteered to host the contest and @Lasse D and @9v Systems are around to assist him. Since I am on a holiday @Milan will be around as staff member to keep an eye on things. We are working on some prizes (think about instructions to GBC's, accessoires etc). Not sure if it will work out, but we will do our best. The rules are semi-final, but they can be adjusted if things aren't clear. Be gentle on our volunteers hehe. You have waited for this contest for quite some time, so I am really looking forward to seeing all the entries!

TECHNIC GREAT BALL CONTRAPTION CONTEST - ENTRY TOPIC CONTEST INFORMATION More information about the contest can be found in the general discussion topic. WHAT DO I NEED TO ENTER? Please take a careful look at the rules before posting in this topic. Each participant is obliged to create a post in this entry topic. Posts need to follow the rules stated below. Posts not following the rules will be disqualified so please read them carefully. ENTRY POST The entry post in this topic needs to contain: Entry name Short summary of the functions. One or more images (max 4). You can have combined pictures (4 in 1) as long as the picture isn't bigger than 1024x1024. Embedded Youtube video (mandatory) Link to the discussion topic IMPORTANT This topic should be used for entries only, so commenting is prohibited. Please use the general discussion topic for...well, general discussion on the contest, and individual discussion topics to comment on the individual entries.

TECHNIC GREAT BALL CONTRAPTION CONTEST DESCRIPTION Design a Great Ball Contraption model. DEADLINE Deadline date is Monday, November 14th, 2022. Contest will be closed on Tuesday 15th of November, OR LATER. Disclaimer: I will close the contest when I see fit and when I have the time to process the results. This can be later than the deadline date. Please don't complain about this not being fair and all. RULES AND REGULATIONS The following section describes the contest specific and general rules and regulations. But before that, please take notice of a simple motto regarding the Eurobricks Contests: CONTESTS ARE FOR FUN! Of course there's competition, but at the end of the day, LEGO is just a hobby and the main goal for each of us is to have fun! CONTEST SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS Machine speed guideline is one ball per second including ball spills (a spilled ball is not counted). Inbox maximum of 10 bricks high and minimum of 10 studs wide (example below). Inbox and machine must be able to handle a ball batch of minimum of 30 balls in one go, drop 30 balls in the Inbox (should be in the final video). Machine ball exit must be able to drop balls in the specified inbox and/or drop balls back in its own Inbox without spilling balls (example below). If the exit is a batch of balls, the batch cannot be more than 30 balls in one go. 'One on One' copies of existing mechanisms as main mechanism not permitted. Derivatives of existing mechanisms enhanced with own designs permitted. Use of existing mechanisms in ball preparation permitted (e.g. steppers). The design can be a mix of System and Technic, but not entirely System. Only builds with real bricks permitted but initial design can be supported by a digital design. Use LEGO 14 mm balls (x45) and 3rd party 14mm balls permitted (no odd ball sizes). Machine can be manual or powered by a motor. Electronics (PF elements, SBricks and Mindstorms) are permitted. 3rd party PF motors are permitted. Pneumatics are permitted. Cutting pneumatic hoses is permitted. 3rd party strings, hoses and rubber bands are permitted. LEDs are permitted. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS The contest is open to all EB members (also new members). Members who joined EB after the start of the contest can be banned from voting (when vote rigging is suspected). Voting rules will be explained later in the voting topic. One entry per member. Entries need to be new (never posted anywhere previously or shown at an event/LUG meeting). Only physical builds, so no LDD or other virtual entry. If you have any doubts about the suitability of your entry contact me, or Milan. All entries are to include only real LEGO. No clone brands, 3rd party parts, or digital entries allowed. Custom stickers are allowed. No cutting, sculpting or modifying parts. Entries are to be placed in the entry topic in this forum. Entries not in the entry topic are not eligible for voting. The entry post may be edited at any time up to the end of the contest, so feel free to make improvements if you wish. The contest might be closed later than the deadline. Don't complain about this not being fair. You have enough time to build. Don't ask for more time. We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not follow these rules. These rules can be changed whenever we see fit to ensure that people follow the intent of the contest. Staff members are not eligible for winning prizes. WHAT DO I NEED TO ENTER? All participant need to create a discussion topic and create a post in the entry topic. DISCUSSION TOPIC A discussion topic starting with [TC23]. A discussion topic needs to show some actual progress (i.e. pictures of the build in progress) and should not be used to "reserve an idea". ENTRY POST The entry post in the entry topic should contain: Entry name Short summary of the functions. One or more images (max 4). You can have combined pictures (4 in 1) as long as the picture isn't bigger than 1024x1024. Embedded Youtube video (mandatory) Link to the discussion topic PRIZES We are working on prizes. No guarantees, but we will try to work something out.