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  • Lego GBC Rover

    Lego GBC Rover

    Lego GBC Rover is a simple bucket lift module designed by Lawrie George.

    It uses an excavator bucket and a simple crank setup to lift balls from the input tray up to next GBC module.

    The inspiration came from challange to build a simple module using the bucket element, from here it was a process of experimenting with different lever combinations to find one that tilted the bucket from a down to up position.

    Even after I was happy with the basic mechanism it took quite a bit of experimenting to get a the loading gate and input ramp geometry just right so that balls would be picked up and transfered to the next module.

    After the module had passed my workbench testing and completed a few shows I was ready to create instructions and a video of its operation (see below).

    Night Lighting

    I haven’t set this module up for nighttime running but it would certainly be possible using my custom Lego UV/Led lights or something similar.

    Videos

    Videos of these modules in operation

    Modules

    Builds and revisions to this module

    Original

    Pieces Cost Difficulty
    <250 $$ Easy

    The instructions can be found here: Lego GBC Rover Instructions.

    • Initial design with minifigure decoration.

    V1.2

    Pieces Cost Difficulty
    201 $$ Easy

    The instructions can be found here: Lego GBC Rover Instructions.

    • Updated element usage to increase color options.
    • Changed back wheel mounting to reduce strain on chassis.

  • 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 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 WIP Catapult

    Lego GBC WIP Catapult

    Lego GBC WIP Catapult was originally designed by Tom Atkinson, that has gained notoriety as a perpetual Work-In-Progress, so I decided to reverse engineer it from YouTube videos.

    Night Lighting

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

    Videos of the Original

    This module has featured in a lot of videos over the years.

    BrickWorld Chicago 2014, the module can be seen at 6:58

    BrickFair Virginia 2014, the module can be seen at 11:16.

    BrickWorld Fort Wayne 2016, the module can be seen at 11:09.

    These are the videos I used to reverse engineer the original.

    BrickFair Alabama 2016, the module can be seen at 9:40.

    BrickFair Virginia 2017, the module can be seen at 16:26.

    BrickWorld Indy 2017, the module can be seen at 8:04.

    Videos

    Videos of this module in operation.

    Modules

    Builds and revisions to this module.

    Original

    Pieces Cost Time
    600+ $$ N/A

    Around 2016 Tom said he would re-build the module, this is when it gained notoriety and started to feature more in videos.

    Revision 1

    Pieces Cost Time
    600+ each $$ 1 Month
    • Reverse engineered from YouTube videos.
    • Ended up being 90% similar as a few areas I needed to guess.

    Revision 2

    Pieces Cost Time
    600+ each $$ 1 Week

    Tweaks to improve the original.

    • Redesign gearbox to reduce complexity.
    • changed shooter arm design to stop a jam between the chute and the arm.