Category: GBC Modules

  • Lego GBC Mini Golf Putter V2.2 Update

    Lego GBC Mini Golf Putter V2.2 Update

    Lego GBC Mini Golf Putter V2.2 Update is a list of changes to the Lego GBC Golf Putter V2 that is used in the Lego GBC Mini Golf course.

    The update contains the following mix of cosmetic and performance-based changes.

    • The main pistons are now 1 plate higher to ensure balls are passed to the final piston.
    • The input ramp angle is now slightly steeper.
    • Added snot bricks and studs to stop the input ramp flipping up.
    • The drive ratio has been increased from 20/12 to 20/16 to speed the module to just over 1 ball per second on full speed.
    • The crankshaft now uses 1×3 thin liftarms instead of connectors to reduce friction.
    • Conrods are now in yellow for better visibility.
    • Stop axles are now used for transfer drive to make extension easier.
    • The body has been reinforced with liftarms for better transport durability.
    • Putter drive axle now has a slip join to better handle accidental direction reversal.
    • The putter will no longer hit the backing green.
    • V2.2.1, add a inset into step 78 to clarify timing.

    Videos

    Video of the updates.

    Video of the extensions.

  • Lego GBC Brickworld Ball Pump in Red and Blue and UV Adapter

    Lego GBC Brickworld Ball Pump in Red and Blue and UV Adapter

    Lego GBC Brickworld Ball Pump is a reliable ball pump module designed by Brian Alano.

    I have blue and red builds of this module and use them regularly at shows due to their reliability.

    The module is highly extensible and I use variations of it in several of my other modules.

    Night Lighting

    The modules are setup for night running as well.

    They use my custom Lego UV/Led lights, with the UV shining on the balls and the Lego light passing through a trans-green/yellow brick to color the module.

    Videos

    Videos of these modules in operation.

    Modules

    Builds and revisions to this module

    Original

    Pieces Cost Difficulty
    300+ $$ Medium

    This module was designed by Brian Alano.

    The instructions can be found at http://www.greatballcontraption.com/wiki/GBC_Ball_Pump.

    Parts List (Bricklink XML): BW-Ball-Pump_v1.xml

    My Variations

    Pieces Cost Difficulty
    300+ each $$ Medium

    Minor changes.

    • Changed color.
    • Changed output ramp.
    Pieces Cost Difficulty
    350+ $$ Medium

    Lego GBC Lapras themed version.

    UV Soak Adapater

    Pieces Cost Difficulty
    40+ $ Easy

    An adapter for night running GBC where you need to charge balls using UV light.

    This adapter sits directly on any Brickworld ball pump and will charge a ball for 3 seconds before moving it to the next module.

    BrickWorld Ball Pump UV LED Adapter Instructions.

    See link for more information on night lighting Night Lighting.

  • Lego GBC Donahue in Red and Blue

    Lego GBC Donahue in Red and Blue

    Lego GBC Donahue in Red and Blue are builds of GBC Donahue, a simple and reliable chain lift module that was the the4 Brickworld workshop module.

    These builds of this module are a blue and red variation with a couple of gearing and support changes to make it sturdier when transporting it around for shows.

    Night Lighting

    The modules are setup for night running as well.

    They use my custom Lego UV/Led lights, with the UV shining on the balls and the Lego light passing through a trans-red/blue brick to color the module.

    Videos

    Videos of these modules in operation.

    Boxes

    Lego GBC Donahue in Red and Blue packs into a single 24x18x10″/60x46x25cm  bespoke cardboard box.

    They are also packed with Lego GBC Rainbow Lift and Lego GBC Reservoir Lift in Yellow.

    You can read about other boxes here Boxes for Lego GBC Modules.

    Modules

    Builds and revisions to this module.

    Original

    Pieces Cost Time
    200+ $ N/A

    This module was designed by Rafe Donahue.

    The instructions can be found at greatballcontraption.com under “GBC_Donahue”.

    http://www.greatballcontraption.com/wiki/GBC_Donahue.

    My Variations

    Pieces Cost Time
    200+ each $ 1 Week

    Minor changes.

    • Changed color.
    • Changed drive motor configuration to use newer bevel gears.
    • Added more bricks to make legs sturdier.

  • Lego GBC Wheel Lift 12×12 in Green and Yellow

    Lego GBC Wheel Lift 12×12 in Green and Yellow

    Lego GBC Wheel Lift 12×12 is a simple and reliable wheel lift module designed by Brian Alano.

    I have yellow and green builds of this module and use them regularly at shows due to their unique mechanism and reliability.

    Night Lighting

    The modules are setup for night running as well.

    They use my custom Lego UV/Led lights, with the UV shining on the balls and the Lego light passing through a trans-green/yellow brick to color the module.

    Videos

    Videos of these modules in operation

    Modules

    Builds and revisions to this module

    Original

    Pieces Cost Difficulty
    300+ $$ Medium

    This module was designed by Brian Alano.

    The instructions can be found at  http://www.moc-pages.com/moc.php/360668

    My Variations

    Pieces Cost Difficulty
    300+ each $$ Medium

    Minor changes

    • Changed color
    • Changed drive motor configuration to use newer worm gearbox

  • Lego GBC EV3 Truck

    Lego GBC EV3 Truck

    Lego GBC EV3 Truck or G.E.T GBC EV3 TRUCK is a Lego Great Ball Contraption Module It is a utility train module for recirculation balls or filling large gaps in a table.

    The initial idea was to be trackless and uses IR Beacons for detecting the start and ends, however using train tracks as a guide has proved to be more reliable and allows the module to fit behind other modules.

    Night Lighting

    The reservoir has a custom Lego UV/Led lights, with the UV shining on the balls and the Lego light passing through a trans-colored brick to color the module.

    The Trucks headlights and taillights both light up and change their pattern depending on the direction of travel.

    Loading and Unloading

    Loading is done from an elevated bin that the truck opens via a spring-loaded trap door.

    Unloading is done by the truck tilting its tray.

    Videos

    Videos of this module in operation.

    Boxes

    Lego GBC EV3 Truck packs into a single 24x18x10″/60x46x25cm  bespoke cardboard box.

    In order to fit, it breaks into several key pieces.

    • Truck.
    • Input feed conveyor.
    • Input tower reservoir.
    • 20ft / 6m of tracks are broken into 3 piece segments.
    • 2 EV3 Batteries, 3 PF Rechargeable batteries, and 3 chargers.
    • A few curved and flexible track pieces.
    • It is also packed with a Lego GBC Reservoir Lift in Yellow.

    You can read about other boxes here Boxes for Lego GBC Modules.

    Modules

    Builds and revisions to this module.

    Version 1

    Pieces Cost Time
    1500+ $$$$ 2 Months
    • The module uses an EV3 programmed using Python (Programming Lego EV3’s)
    • The front and rear IR sensors are used for collision detection.
    • The bottom color sensor is used for start and end validation.
    • The loading mechanism is triggered by the truck and fed by a slow conveyor.
    • The unload module is a reservoir that will return balls at 1 ball per second.

    Version 2

    Pieces Cost Time
    1500+ $$$$ 1 Week
    • Add an anti-jam flap to chain lift and adjust chain speed.
    • Add gears to drive motor and racks to track for better traction.
    • Update the software to slow the truck down on shorter runs.