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I have four of the 9v - 12v controllers, and two of the 9v - 10v.
I bought my adapters at a local electronics store for around $15CDN each.
I'm encouraged to make some videos of my recent designs and post here. I'll do so tomorrow...
So, seven modules in total. A week ago I had five. A month ago I had two...
I'd say hooked is probably about right! :)
You can use a DC-DC boost converter. You can get a variable one for about a quid on aliexpress. If you have a USB input that can provide 1 A (like many tablet chargers), the output at 9V is up to about 0.55 A, so just about OK for continuously running a PF XL motor under load. You can also reduce the voltage slightly (which will slow the motor) to increase the output current if necessary. If your USB input is only 500 mA (like some phone chargers), it won't work though especially for a PF XL motor.
I found one today in a cheap shop for £6.50, but the size was 5.5 x 2.5, rather than 2.1. I believe it would probably fit, but I'm not certain, and I'd prefer to have the exact size.
It worked pretty well, but the structure was a bit fragile and needs to be reworked.
We saw your Tri-Sep module recently and like it. Your modules have nice style to them! And I loved the Roadwork Remix mini module - like the PV Productions modules but on a smaller scale.
If you're at BrickFair VA again this year stop by and say hi at the GBC table. We're planning to be there again.
32:00 has a technique for slowing down balls in the curly slides.
I need to order some more M-Motors from Lego but I'm waiting for the replacement parts section to re-open so I can get some more GBC balls with them.
I'm curious to see what @Huw is currently making - videos were promised earlier this week ;)
I have a couple of modules finished that I consider original enough to warrant documenting so I'll try and get them videoed tomorrow!
Have a great weekend!
It was conceived while watching that terrible quiz show Tipping Point. It's a simple reciprocating mechanism but it works well is fun to watch and doesn't jam or lose balls :)
My daughter (the Tipping Point fan) has just suggested making it more like a coin pusher, i.e. have the sliders horizontal and drop the balls from a height onto the top, then watch them get pushed down the cascade. Not a bad idea...
^ Not that I've noticed yet, and, yes, maybe when I get a round tuit :)
^^ The stepper is based on Maico Arts' one, but with a bigger reservoir.
Not counting the pins, it should only have about 100 pieces...
Which makes me wonder, if they share a motor are they separate modules or a 2-stage module?
I think we can count them as two :)
I have a new one to show you tomorrow, too :)
I'm moderately happy with the result, but I think a simpler module could probably be built.
I also taught myself how to do basic instructions today as well.
Looking forward to seeing your new one!
It took ages of fiddling about to get it just right, but I'm quite pleased with the end result.
You could connect multiple ones together easily enough.
I suppose you could argue that any module passing balls to it right at the far end would simply pass them to the next module instead... :)
Be interesting to see how it performs when dumped with a large batch of balls from my lifter...
I shall not read this thread.
I shall not read this thread.
I shall...
Wow! The ball factory is superb.
The first uses garage door pieces to make it look (a bit) like a river flowing uphill.
The next one is my version of the Minecraft module (based on the Brickworld 2017 module) which was shown in a video further up this thread. I'm waiting on a few parts to swap out a couple of colours on this one.
Next is a simple platform lifter, made from Technic pieces, using about 230 pieces. This is made to connect with other modules of the same design, so that one motor can power multiple modules. It also needs a few pieces swapping out for different colours.
The next one is also made to connect one motor to multiple modules, but in addition, this one has a detachable input. This is a small 'sweeper' module, although I'm not sure how reliable it is, as occasionally the balls can get caught under the arm as it sweeps down, jamming it for a few seconds.
The last one is my longest module, at over 1 metre in length. It uses a train motor on track to push balls up the incline to the next module. The 'car' isn't finished yet, as I need to add a polarity switch so that it will automatically switch direction when it gets to each end of the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, a lever on the car is used to open the gate and let balls onto the track. The red thing in the last photo is a weighted 'anchor' used to return the gate to the closed position.
Larger versions of the photos are on my Flickr account.
I have a 'sweeper' module that uses 2 skate ramps, you may recall from Swindon, and yes, they can jam should balls arrive just as the sweeper is descending. Not much can be done...
The train module looks great and should make a good spectacle which is what's it's all about...
Any chance for a video of some of these in action? I'd love to link them on my blog!