tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5164135493225206662024-03-13T21:13:49.272-07:00Great Ball PitA Lego Great Blog Contraptionmatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-85228968551606676792024-02-09T14:15:00.000-08:002024-02-09T14:15:50.135-08:00Great Ball Pit Live 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghO0jjpc9gYT_pxIITalbFn1RaR-m8bTj17FqbP9hhOm2S5Fn-phzJDVInep0e0XLWa7X18RPsObW6mX0Xg4mpz5Z7Ik1I4YZUa7WHNrjNionLQBSzBIkzpCh1fsy2TfMwsHvJlXHWxPrdWTZxUvFcSYFyqlymasa4dMFAnAGPaicPDhnKAN7bvGopcvE0/s586/8fba96.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="586" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghO0jjpc9gYT_pxIITalbFn1RaR-m8bTj17FqbP9hhOm2S5Fn-phzJDVInep0e0XLWa7X18RPsObW6mX0Xg4mpz5Z7Ik1I4YZUa7WHNrjNionLQBSzBIkzpCh1fsy2TfMwsHvJlXHWxPrdWTZxUvFcSYFyqlymasa4dMFAnAGPaicPDhnKAN7bvGopcvE0/s320/8fba96.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I will be displaying Lego GBC at the following upcoming events in 2024:</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Fan Expo Vancouver 2024</div><div>Feb 17-19</div><div>Vancouver Convention Center</div><div>VLC Booth: 1005</div><div><br /></div><div>BrickCan 2024</div><div>Apr 19-21</div><div>River Rock Casino</div><div>Richmond, BC</div><div><br /></div><div>This page will be updated throughout 2024 as more dates are added.</div></div>matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-14655085351089559682021-12-04T18:29:00.003-08:002021-12-04T18:29:54.931-08:00Challenge 2021 Winners!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaibIpIEeQERza_tdc_dHpsVodkQeep3799l8ii-Y8SPL9GoGnu2SG_TrBjd8Z3NfLf5r8KE02ipXIiRGJayp25XtNIxvMEnXRqlLyQlliTqtW60WBfp5J8g1Q-y_75SbzlqZJRbe7fKLr/s1024/challenge_2021_logo-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaibIpIEeQERza_tdc_dHpsVodkQeep3799l8ii-Y8SPL9GoGnu2SG_TrBjd8Z3NfLf5r8KE02ipXIiRGJayp25XtNIxvMEnXRqlLyQlliTqtW60WBfp5J8g1Q-y_75SbzlqZJRbe7fKLr/s320/challenge_2021_logo-4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The challenge this year was to build a module that raised a ball to a height of 24 inches (64 bricks). The GBC standard rules for input and output were to be followed as well.</p><p><a href="https://www.greatballpit.com/2021/11/challenge-2021-submissions-and-voting.html" target="_blank">17 modules were entered</a>, and 10 previous challenge builders returned to vote!</p><p>The winner with the most points was ...</p><p>fhariede with his stacked shooter module!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ehra-riFDwU" width="320" youtube-src-id="Ehra-riFDwU"></iframe></div><br /><p>This module did a few things that I really enjoyed. It used the crown piece (part: <a href="https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=39262" target="_blank">39262</a>) for each shooter, and the output chute was super clean and visually appealing. Great job fhareiede!</p><p>This years runner up was ...</p><p>Pinwheel with his "shoo the dragon" shooter module. This large module tells quite a few stories as a few brave souls attempt to get rid of a dragon who has taken an interest in their castle!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xW4K6dIFuyM" width="320" youtube-src-id="xW4K6dIFuyM"></iframe></div><br /><p>This module uses a pair of shooters (catapults) to get the ball up an over this large custom built castle. The theming is great and there are several small stories being told as you can see in the video.</p><p>In conclusion I would like to thank everyone who participated in this years challenge, I find it interesting that the two winning modules were shooters when there was so many other great lift mechanisms being used. BvB's impressive <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ncShBru6J0" target="_blank">coaster track module</a>, and Rohan's giant 2+ meter tower deserve a special mention!</p><p>If you would like to join the Discord community chat you can click here: <a href="https://discord.gg/YPwm9w7">https://discord.gg/YPwm9w7</a></p>matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095620.895484063821158 -158.067206 77.515951736178849 -87.754706tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-49288084668335633652021-11-22T11:41:00.002-08:002021-11-22T11:41:30.996-08:00Challenge 2021 - Submissions and Voting!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaibIpIEeQERza_tdc_dHpsVodkQeep3799l8ii-Y8SPL9GoGnu2SG_TrBjd8Z3NfLf5r8KE02ipXIiRGJayp25XtNIxvMEnXRqlLyQlliTqtW60WBfp5J8g1Q-y_75SbzlqZJRbe7fKLr/s1024/challenge_2021_logo-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaibIpIEeQERza_tdc_dHpsVodkQeep3799l8ii-Y8SPL9GoGnu2SG_TrBjd8Z3NfLf5r8KE02ipXIiRGJayp25XtNIxvMEnXRqlLyQlliTqtW60WBfp5J8g1Q-y_75SbzlqZJRbe7fKLr/w200-h200/challenge_2021_logo-4.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p>Here are the 17 entries in this years challenge "Great Heights" (in Alphabetical Order)</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Ben Stoever - Ball Track Race : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/yavCByfA1Qg" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/yavCByfA1Qg</a></li><li>Berthil - Shoot the Loop : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ncShBru6J0" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/ncShBru6J0</a></li><li>Buz la mouche - Blue Bridge : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/ZbTMCwz_ag4" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/ZbTMCwz_ag4</a></li><li>doug72 - High Rise : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RuCxnu7jN4" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/7RuCxnu7jN4</a></li><li>dunes - Twin Bucket : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/Wzs6lmmVQbs" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Wzs6lmmVQbs</a></li><li>fhareide - Platform Jumper : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/Ehra-riFDwU" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Ehra-riFDwU</a></li><li>higgins91 - Challenge Entry 2021 : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/6xmYCig8Ztk" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/6xmYCig8Ztk</a></li><li>John Sherman - Climbing Tower : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/nY1ixM22poY?feature=share" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/shorts/nY1ixM22poY</a></li><li>Kevin Mitcham - Challenge Entry 2021 : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/5VtFExwKYDM" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/5VtFExwKYDM</a></li><li>Matt Norman - Laminar Flow : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/E8LvOIAITrI" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/E8LvOIAITrI</a></li><li>pikohan - Vertical Shooter : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/Q2KUwX9RW68" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Q2KUwX9RW68</a></li><li>pinwheel - Shoo the Dragon : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/xW4K6dIFuyM" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/xW4K6dIFuyM</a></li><li>Rohan Beckett - The Tower : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/Aa38rOAG6SE?feature=share" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/shorts/Aa38rOAG6SE</a></li><li>Sam Friesen - Challenge Entry 2021 : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/hBuxO3vlt7A" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/hBuxO3vlt7A</a></li><li>Sawyer - Mindstorms Vertical Train : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/xEnxHkUUcM0" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/xEnxHkUUcM0</a></li><li>Toothwheell - Ball Launcher : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/d7prG5PFftA" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/d7prG5PFftA</a></li><li>Walt White - Challenge Entry 2021 : <a class="in-cell-link" href="https://youtu.be/DnTVj6WnqJ0?rel=0" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/DnTVj6WnqJ0</a></li></ol><div>Be sure to like, and comment on the videos if you've enjoyed the builds!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Voting</b></div>Votes will be accepted by Private Message to "Matt (Great Ball Pit)" on the community Discord server. Anyone with a "Challenge 20xx" tag will be allowed to vote for their first and second favourite modules. 1st choice receives 2 points, 2nd choice receives 1 point. The winners will be selected based on which modules receive the most total points. You are not allowed to vote for your own module. Matt's module "Laminar Flow" is not eligible to receive votes.<p></p><p>Votes will be accepted until Friday November 26th at 12:00pm. The winners will be announced shortly thereafter.</p>matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095620.895484063821158 -158.067206 77.515951736178849 -87.754706tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-11428985440668215952021-11-21T13:23:00.000-08:002021-11-21T13:23:05.748-08:00New Lego GBC Module - Laminar Flow<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0t7AJOjq0WU1KPSOjrEB4wLs7Eaohi-zUja2s9nU6bpdt8EtePyLIbMFJD20EOf9FPKh1e-3_TtPQG-dgErn0T4CyaiYRd21nAFCrX7SD3RfP7LVx6nCIVSB62asaqPXn8VEJ_YSnoZl/s2429/20211120_170115.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="2429" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0t7AJOjq0WU1KPSOjrEB4wLs7Eaohi-zUja2s9nU6bpdt8EtePyLIbMFJD20EOf9FPKh1e-3_TtPQG-dgErn0T4CyaiYRd21nAFCrX7SD3RfP7LVx6nCIVSB62asaqPXn8VEJ_YSnoZl/s320/20211120_170115.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>This is Laminar Flow, my latest Lego GBC module that I built for the <a href="https://www.greatballpit.com/2021/10/great-ball-pit-challenge-2021.html" target="_blank">2021 Great Ball Pit Challenge</a>. The main constraint of this years challenge was to lift a ball to a height of 24 inches (64 Bricks). I achieved the height with a twinned conveyor powered by a Lego PF-M motor.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E8LvOIAITrI" width="320" youtube-src-id="E8LvOIAITrI"></iframe></div><p>This module features a Zamor Sphere (Part: <a href="https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=54821" target="_blank">54821</a>) filter that recirculates the Zamor's inside the module, while Lego GBC Balls are allowed to exit. Well... this is what's supposed to happen. Sometimes the Lego GBC balls are also re-circulated, which is something I will need to improve in the future.</p><p>The filter is simply 2 beams spaced apart at a distance that allows for the GBC balls to fall through. The new beams with pinholes on all sides (Part:<a href="https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=71710" target="_blank">71710</a>) seem to work well for this application.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguATbywo7n1R1kBf-x1AMZxx0xVovSxnDJw_q-d08Kr9IGVMYQNiLp-NJu9kLYrYUv8q6EPY_6mC-E5fL5ZoX4MvE-MHNQ4fs97t2L9anpKxBhYTcUH5gXVNKG7yVoQZTeTJv9lZbupPd/s1209/20211121_121308.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1209" data-original-width="1209" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguATbywo7n1R1kBf-x1AMZxx0xVovSxnDJw_q-d08Kr9IGVMYQNiLp-NJu9kLYrYUv8q6EPY_6mC-E5fL5ZoX4MvE-MHNQ4fs97t2L9anpKxBhYTcUH5gXVNKG7yVoQZTeTJv9lZbupPd/w320-h320/20211121_121308.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65-sKmMvvHaeKLKAr-gXEv0w7VX-5LkywH0DCH6p_qIS3gdRgfAcolooSJDLeZXVG8Qees99ngVvDsN9r_i6q_mrG7yhgjXrhfiy6aILbVVtJGkfoLrny8wCCXRoUtkV766RgANkVAXDN/s1209/20211121_121320.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1209" data-original-width="1209" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65-sKmMvvHaeKLKAr-gXEv0w7VX-5LkywH0DCH6p_qIS3gdRgfAcolooSJDLeZXVG8Qees99ngVvDsN9r_i6q_mrG7yhgjXrhfiy6aILbVVtJGkfoLrny8wCCXRoUtkV766RgANkVAXDN/w320-h320/20211121_121320.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The gearbox is fairly simple, with the medium motor clutched and geared down so it can move the large conveyor without any issues. The conveyor is tensioned like my other Technic built conveyors using a pair of light-grey spring shocks.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqYL7A347BUFGJvazMG1RcWqFW1Lp4XQRYkDzwjNyosbllntUaE2sP8F5Ba7m8W7THPAZDkjoNSXyWZKFA2xyxs1aPHJ6aX0xDNS6x5I-4JmejYATx65wl-2Gc7RLkUQ1tVUjUuHVJJBN/s1209/20211121_121645.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1209" data-original-width="1209" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqYL7A347BUFGJvazMG1RcWqFW1Lp4XQRYkDzwjNyosbllntUaE2sP8F5Ba7m8W7THPAZDkjoNSXyWZKFA2xyxs1aPHJ6aX0xDNS6x5I-4JmejYATx65wl-2Gc7RLkUQ1tVUjUuHVJJBN/s320/20211121_121645.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTcc3JwuNK0I-0jejwtjxzSf_lLl3MGz-bk8NfRHrE9_SvDmd6ywHzQ_3pM0zvOILd2BmxfSh4SdHG-4NTNc4t3_9MrZSwYartNEe26J77xaFsDsfHHmbydS5PCQ2ZJjCSZZ6tTkbAmyS/s1209/20211121_130938.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1209" data-original-width="1209" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTcc3JwuNK0I-0jejwtjxzSf_lLl3MGz-bk8NfRHrE9_SvDmd6ywHzQ_3pM0zvOILd2BmxfSh4SdHG-4NTNc4t3_9MrZSwYartNEe26J77xaFsDsfHHmbydS5PCQ2ZJjCSZZ6tTkbAmyS/s320/20211121_130938.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In summary, I'm really happy to have been able to use up the following quantity of parts that were sitting lifeless in my workshop:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Blue Zamor Spheres (Thanks VLC Diana)</li><li>Blue Duplo Slides that were once used in my 8 foot long slide video <a href="https://youtu.be/R5ZNgbznTfw" target="_blank">VIDEO HERE</a></li><li>Lots of LUGBulked Black 1x16 Technic Bricks and Black 7x11 Technic Frames</li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This module is sure to have great table presence if I can ever get it to a live GBC event. (Hopefully sometime in 2022). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thank you for visiting, and feel free to join the community Discord server located here <a href="https://discord.gg/YPwm9w7">https://discord.gg/YPwm9w7</a></div>matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095620.895484063821158 -158.067206 77.515951736178849 -87.754706tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-70881709252325532612021-10-10T12:00:00.096-07:002021-10-10T12:00:00.241-07:00Great Ball Pit - Challenge 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBo7qauxR-vKtQQBhKVobU0f7HrpaIOt4wg6zbvOZQkog0Zf4KOjMqv4zoZd_cSaLB_PlYevxdvaQRULKOwPS5-QVVA4rbW8rAchNZAxRCNhSw4B5hfe3u-2EMHPL0VwD0nuo7dpB3d6S/s1024/challenge_2021_logo-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBo7qauxR-vKtQQBhKVobU0f7HrpaIOt4wg6zbvOZQkog0Zf4KOjMqv4zoZd_cSaLB_PlYevxdvaQRULKOwPS5-QVVA4rbW8rAchNZAxRCNhSw4B5hfe3u-2EMHPL0VwD0nuo7dpB3d6S/w200-h200/challenge_2021_logo-4.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: large; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: large; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">Welcome to the 4th annual Great Ball Pit - Lego GBC Build Challenge</b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.3333px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">Before we get into the details, let's take a look back at the previous 3 winners and their modules.</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px; white-space: pre-wrap;">(2018) "16x16" Winner: Serendibite</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0F5LXiV6FWE" width="320" youtube-src-id="0F5LXiV6FWE"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px; white-space: pre-wrap;">(2019) "Wheels Up" Winner: Ryk Field</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rAfZjFAcGYM" width="320" youtube-src-id="rAfZjFAcGYM"></iframe></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px; white-space: pre-wrap;">(2020) "Bakers Dozen" Winner: Sam Friesen</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n1QdawabRns" width="320" youtube-src-id="n1QdawabRns"></iframe></span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial;"><br /><span style="font-size: 13.3333px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: medium; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>2021 Challenge</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">This years theme is <b>"Great Heights" </b>where the challenge is to build a module which will lift a ball up to a height of at least 64 bricks ( 24 inches / 61 centimetres ). This will be referred to as "The Minimum Height" in the guidelines below.</span></p><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Module Guidelines</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="border: none; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The module can have any size footprint, and use any lift mechanism.</span></p></span></li><li style="border: none; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Multiple lift mechanisms can be combined and chained together to reach the minimum height.</span></p></li><li style="border: none; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The minimum height is not the maximum height, there is no maximum height.</span></p></li><li style="border: none; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once the ball(s) has/have reached the minimum height, anything is allowed to happen to them. I would recommend removing some of the energy from the balls before they exit the module.</span></p></span></li><li style="border: none; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The module must meet the GBC standards for input bin height (10 bricks high), and capacity (30 balls minimum in the input area). Output speed needs to be "reasonable" which should be a maximum of 1 ball per second.</span></p></span></li><li style="border: none; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The module must be powered by official Lego components such as: EV3/Mindstorms, Power Functions, Powered Up, Boost, or Control+.</span></p></span></li><li style="border: none; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The module should be something that has generally not been seen before. Existing mechanisms are *OK* but try and be original.</span></p></span></li><li style="border: none; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0.25em 0px;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions about the module guidelines please PM me on Discord.</span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px;"></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Challenge Details*</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Submissions will only be accepted in the Discord "challenge-2021" channel. Click </span><a href="http://discord.gg/YPwm9w7" style="color: #3778cd; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #4d469c; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to join the Discord.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Submission Deadline is 11:59PM (PST) November 21st, 2020</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Submission must include a video of the module operating. YouTube or posting a video file directly to the challenge-2021 channel is preferred.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Builder must live in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, or Europe (for prize shipping reasons)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- By entering this challenge, you (the builder) are allowing me to post videos and additional content showing your module with full credit to the builder.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">VOTING</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Each entrant will vote on their 1st and 2nd favourite module. 1st choice receives 2 points, 2nd choice receives 1 point. The winners will be selected based on which modules receive the most total points. You are not allowed to vote for your own module. I will be allowed to cast a vote in this challenge, regardless of an entry.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #fcff01; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="background-color: black;">**New for this years challenge** : Previous Challenge builders (2018-2020) will be allowed to vote regardless of an entry this year.</b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prize Pool</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMdXtoL0sgYrP-LcoD-YApz8nhd1_5lmTEfkAZtrCcw0u1wIP5v20tL3JD6OPYxy873NHexDXgKcTHKX7jqVxtndGNLELGcwfMyTwkbGaqLsnvATiOAO5Le8Be4IllhA16lejTP1rEYXa/s800/20211006_174552.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="800" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMdXtoL0sgYrP-LcoD-YApz8nhd1_5lmTEfkAZtrCcw0u1wIP5v20tL3JD6OPYxy873NHexDXgKcTHKX7jqVxtndGNLELGcwfMyTwkbGaqLsnvATiOAO5Le8Be4IllhA16lejTP1rEYXa/w400-h353/20211006_174552.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #444444; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-22e577f8-7fff-7f87-d03e-2a1bf45f0a4f" style="font-weight: normal;"><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">First Place Prize</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">- Choose *one* of the following items:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">75317 - The Mandalorian & the Child (new/sealed)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">43177 - Belle's Storybook Adventure (new/sealed)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">75546 - minions in gru's lab (new/sealed)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">30 Official Lego GBC balls (new from Lego replacement parts)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">- The prestigious </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">“</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: magenta; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Challenge Winner</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">” Role on the Discord server.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Runner-Up Prize</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">- Choose *one* of the remaining prizes, after the first place winner has selected.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">All entrants will receive the new "</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #df7595; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Challenge 2021</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">" role on the discord server.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="color: #444444; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">* I reserve the right to modify, or append additional rules to the challenge at anytime.</span></p></span></span></div></span>matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095620.895484063821158 -158.067206 77.515951736178849 -87.754706tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-32085100461806642052020-11-16T06:00:00.070-08:002020-11-16T06:00:01.298-08:00 New Lego GBC Module - S13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVphHrU3jti99Ifb_tOBhHPJmw8m81wdAKRPigDiiQQm_1MA7CYlKC2jcj7DsDHY8o3SFoM0G9gTXMqM6mxAmvfHzReDi9cVD3Mp9Ir34Tyz4cSj9mnUtFraOFy_dr7ljxnn0nrTs7Jatc/s2016/20201114_152339.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVphHrU3jti99Ifb_tOBhHPJmw8m81wdAKRPigDiiQQm_1MA7CYlKC2jcj7DsDHY8o3SFoM0G9gTXMqM6mxAmvfHzReDi9cVD3Mp9Ir34Tyz4cSj9mnUtFraOFy_dr7ljxnn0nrTs7Jatc/s320/20201114_152339.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A few weeks ago I finished my entry to the 2020 Great Ball Pit Challenge, but did not have time to make a video for it. The video has now been released and you can watch it below.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwn7WQ35j39OpqlXcaBPLE5R1bABowKYpDR45JT0LCiz106DpsQYD-SsKOCK6OxtEnbE9nJ25RhB33DKsBO5F4soX6BCid5xnD5fGfr-xmddiCzAWzKCQ_IRNX6Ba2YFOJ9w0wxZi9VUrv/s2016/20201114_152506.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwn7WQ35j39OpqlXcaBPLE5R1bABowKYpDR45JT0LCiz106DpsQYD-SsKOCK6OxtEnbE9nJ25RhB33DKsBO5F4soX6BCid5xnD5fGfr-xmddiCzAWzKCQ_IRNX6Ba2YFOJ9w0wxZi9VUrv/s320/20201114_152506.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The module uses a serpentine lift which was originally built by Brian Alano. I used <a href="https://lawriege.com/" target="_blank">Lawrie's revised instructions</a>, and then made further changes. I increased the height, and used several 36T bevel gears to chain all the lifters together.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiguEErFJFHwUdhm2WVsBWNqvxbyDmIbHf3BVzY-IJUkKeKJlD0P5f6FhqgiCZ9M9CXME2zKaCf1xYe_EkuJUgoXnTtqZ9U6AQTsq0PZNXSGj0iO2wMkZY9FQOqXLpc0OiO62lix6s8_aq6/s2016/20201114_152516.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="2016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiguEErFJFHwUdhm2WVsBWNqvxbyDmIbHf3BVzY-IJUkKeKJlD0P5f6FhqgiCZ9M9CXME2zKaCf1xYe_EkuJUgoXnTtqZ9U6AQTsq0PZNXSGj0iO2wMkZY9FQOqXLpc0OiO62lix6s8_aq6/s320/20201114_152516.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This was my first time building a serpentine mechanism, and my first time building a weighted tipper. My original idea for a "13 batch" module was to use a PUP HUB and sensor to determine when to unload balls, but I wanted something even simpler. By reusing my trapdoor switch (<a href="https://youtu.be/VHDw3q2Qggo" target="_blank">tutorial available</a>), it allowed me to use the simplest way to batch balls, a weighted tipper. Getting the balance right was fairly simple, but the mechanism is a bit harsh at times, and a ball or two may escape while a tipper is being reset.</div><div><br /></div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XI3sgvYGsvQ?ref=0" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>We had 18 people build modules for this years challenge, and I'm expecting even more next year! Join the GBC Community chat here! <a href="http://www.discord.gg/YPwm9w7">http://www.discord.gg/YPwm9w7</a></div>matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095620.895484063821158 -158.067206 77.515951736178849 -87.754706tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-49931871704695861342020-11-11T13:36:00.003-08:002020-11-11T13:36:41.120-08:00Challenge 2020 - WinnersEach year the Great Ball Pit challenges Lego GBC builders to build something different. This year 18 builders were challenged to build a Batch module, and after voting here are the top 3 results!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHWMC2PVpbFUK-cETzKDVZolQsYV8PCoGjL541FsnpKtfnPDrF140Ao5KNnpmlR_cvT2aGjHq-q5I_V-4GdbZqUzln5ZROyJ4K_dk5FWUw1ix-1_yyqFqsiJubM-kL-7XNJkzgd9NPlu8/s640/results.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHWMC2PVpbFUK-cETzKDVZolQsYV8PCoGjL541FsnpKtfnPDrF140Ao5KNnpmlR_cvT2aGjHq-q5I_V-4GdbZqUzln5ZROyJ4K_dk5FWUw1ix-1_yyqFqsiJubM-kL-7XNJkzgd9NPlu8/s320/results.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sam Friesen from Canada secured top spot by producing a *NEW* mechanism to batch balls. It's a fresh take on a stuck ball mechanism and is quite novel as it waits to pinch the "14th" ball before releasing the 13 in front of it. You can view Sam's winning entry below.<br /><br /><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n1QdawabRns?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br /><br />Sawyer out of New Zealand places top 3 for the second year in a row! His Banana gear based lift only lifts when there is enough weight in the basket. Where does he come up with these ideas?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SG_paJqcFfM?rel=0" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And placing 3rd, Pinwheel from the USA created an awesome "Marble Race" module that was triggered by his own take on a stuck ball mechanism. I love marble races so this one was one of my favourites!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0gN3UhrAbY8?rel=0" width="560"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks to the other 15 builders who also participated, a lot of cool mechanisms were developed that are sure to be "borrowed" for peoples future creations!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-89691306076471241792020-11-08T21:34:00.002-08:002020-11-08T21:34:38.312-08:00Challenge 2020 - EntriesWelcome back to the Great Ball Pit. 5 weeks after it was announced, the 2020 challenge has produced 18 GBC modules with builders participating from all around the world.<div><br /></div><div>This years challenge was to build a module that would output batches of 13 balls. This could be achieved using either mechanical or programmable Lego hardware. The original post with all the details can be found here: <a href="https://www.greatballpit.com/2020/09/great-ball-pit-challenge-2020.html ">https://www.greatballpit.com/2020/09/great-ball-pit-challenge-2020.html </a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a list of the 2020 builders and their modules (in no particular order):</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Pikohan - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYJbLMKwfoU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYJbLMKwfoU</a></div><div>John Tooker - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzOEXaBiZ0Y">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzOEXaBiZ0Y</a></div><div>Louis Friesen - <a href="https://youtu.be/AUjlr12E_pA">https://youtu.be/AUjlr12E_pA</a></div><div>NDL-GBC - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OofB8kGeyM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OofB8kGeyM</a></div><div>4BarLinkage - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctU3Omf7Kl0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctU3Omf7Kl0</a></div><div>Walt White - <a href="https://youtu.be/rTy4VaaR9aM?rel=0">https://youtu.be/rTy4VaaR9aM?rel=0</a></div><div>Lawrie George - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2HF0bijuqg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2HF0bijuqg</a></div><div>RJ Bricks - <a href="https://youtu.be/ZAA7wd8TX4A">https://youtu.be/ZAA7wd8TX4A</a></div><div>Sam Friesen - <a href="https://youtu.be/n1QdawabRns">https://youtu.be/n1QdawabRns</a></div><div>Sawyer - <a href="https://youtu.be/SG_paJqcFfM">https://youtu.be/SG_paJqcFfM</a></div><div>Serendibite - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZRRA1fOecw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZRRA1fOecw</a></div><div>SmartBricks - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAfal5dHOow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAfal5dHOow</a></div><div>Snowy (Neil) - <a href="https://youtu.be/-RzRgZdwrPQ">https://youtu.be/-RzRgZdwrPQ</a></div><div>Pinwheel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gN3UhrAbY8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gN3UhrAbY8</a></div><div>IgetzHappy - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdhXy2jzxwg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdhXy2jzxwg</a></div><div>Jason J - Submitted via GDrive on Discord</div><div>SnowyTheLeopard - Submitted via GDrive on Discord</div><div>Matt (Great Ball Pit) - Module video coming soon (not eligible to be voted on)</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Each builder will now be allowed to cast a vote for their two favourite modules, with results being posted shortly thereafter. Thank you to everyone who participated!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you would like to speak with any of these talented builders, or discuss anything else related to Lego GBC you can join the Discord server here: <a href="https://discord.gg/YPwm9w7">https://discord.gg/YPwm9w7</a></div>matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095620.895484063821158 -158.067206 77.515951736178849 -87.754706tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-82311631243842812752020-09-30T23:30:00.055-07:002020-09-30T23:30:01.102-07:00Great Ball Pit - Challenge 2020<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivz0gMWRIWRa2eLj557_uk1w8EVLcyVsKjib-TpF8CCzlhTg3qc5C-kF6YJ7WdkiVlf90UEXlwWmZgz96PT0R-eeW0AtjGv0eGdvcvKEopPvt9WJ6l8lHxthBzNymPy9IxGCWH4S_ryzqi/s1200/header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivz0gMWRIWRa2eLj557_uk1w8EVLcyVsKjib-TpF8CCzlhTg3qc5C-kF6YJ7WdkiVlf90UEXlwWmZgz96PT0R-eeW0AtjGv0eGdvcvKEopPvt9WJ6l8lHxthBzNymPy9IxGCWH4S_ryzqi/s320/header.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Welcome to the 3rd annual Great Ball Pit GBC Build Challenge. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">This year we will focus on building a module that delivers balls to the next module in a batch. The size of the batch, 13 balls.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dump, Scoop, Run, or Shoot? Who’s "Bakers Dozen" will be the most entertaining to watch exit the module?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Module Guidelines</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The module can be any size, and use any lift mechanism.</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The module should *only* output 13 balls at a time to the next module. If the input bin is empty and the module is running, it should wait until it has 13 balls to release them as a batch.</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The batch must leave your module in less than 3 seconds: first ball leaving, to last ball leaving. This will allow for creative output scenarios, example: a marble run with 13 balls going down at the same time, the balls would hopefully all exit the run within 3 seconds of each other.</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The module must meet the GBC standards for input bin height (10 bricks high), and capacity (30 balls minimum). Output speed needs to be "reasonable" which should be around 13 batch every 13 seconds. (Assuming the module is receiving 1BPS)</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The module must be powered by official Lego components such as: EV3/Mindstorms, Power Functions, Powered Up, Boost, or Control+.</span></p></span></li><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d5d5b8c-7fff-55fc-a61d-abda1f120c82"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The module should be something that has generally not been seen before. Existing mechanisms are *OK* but try and be original.</span> </p></span></li></ul><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Challenge Details*</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Submissions will only be accepted in the Discord "challenge-2020" channel. Click </span><a href="http://discord.gg/YPwm9w7" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #4d469c; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to join the Discord.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Submission Deadline is 11:59PM (PST) November 7th, 2020</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Submission must include a video of the module operating. YouTube or posting a video file directly to the challenge-2020 channel is preferred.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Must live in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, or Europe (for prize shipping reasons)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- By entering this challenge, you (the builder) are allowing me to post videos and additional content showing your module with full credit to the builder.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">VOTING</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Each entrant will vote on their 1st and 2nd favourite module. 1st choice receives 2 points, 2nd choice receives 1 point. The winners will be selected based on which modules receive the most total points. You are not allowed to vote for your own module. I will be allowed to cast a vote in this challenge, regardless of an entry.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prize Pool</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmRBLlrV3o2HZ0Kjo5uEZhCj9CMtJC6WzEX7iPoR64jRGdIIsr3z2acc_aeCbPiT38O2Xlad3w-A3vQoQv3IMYWUHw-zAQUvFaQsAUCpxQPCxgjOGj1lgbIQ8u8kss095sJ73bvOnJoTI/s2844/20200927_094457.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2844" data-original-width="2844" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmRBLlrV3o2HZ0Kjo5uEZhCj9CMtJC6WzEX7iPoR64jRGdIIsr3z2acc_aeCbPiT38O2Xlad3w-A3vQoQv3IMYWUHw-zAQUvFaQsAUCpxQPCxgjOGj1lgbIQ8u8kss095sJ73bvOnJoTI/s320/20200927_094457.jpg" /></a></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-22e577f8-7fff-7f87-d03e-2a1bf45f0a4f" style="font-weight: normal;"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">First Place Prize</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">- Choose *one* of the following (new sealed) sets:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">21140 - Minecraft The Chicken Coop</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">70821 - LM2: Emmet and Benny’s ‘Build and Fix’ Workshop!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">70427 - Hidden Side: Welcome to the Hidden Side</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">41250 - Trolls World Tour: Techno Reef Dance Party</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">- Choose *one* bonus prize:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brickloot.com: 100 Pack Multi-color GBC Soccer Balls</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5 x 40 tooth gears & 5 x 28 tooth gears (these are all new and unused)</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">- A Great Ball Pit exclusive “Eat, Sleep, GBC” 1x8 Engraved Brick</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">- The prestigious </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">“</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Challenge Winner</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">” Role on the Discord server.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Runner-Up Prize</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">- Choose *one* of the sets left in the prize pool, after the first place winner has selected.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">- You will receive the left-over bonus prize.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">All entrants will receive the new "</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #e06666; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Challenge 2020</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">" role on the discord server.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.68; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">* I reserve the right to modify or append additional rules to challenge at anytime.</span></p><div><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div></span></span></div></span>matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-61809638368604584912020-09-14T11:14:00.000-07:002020-09-14T11:14:14.236-07:00Lego GBC Observer - Week ???<p> Welcome to the Lego GBC Observer, where I feature interesting Lego Great Ball Contraption videos from YouTube.</p><p>This week we have 3 great modules from members of the Lego GBC community Discord server which can be joined by clicking this link: <a href="http://discord.gg/YPwm9w7">http://discord.gg/YPwm9w7</a></p><p>First up is a nice clean take on an Achemedes screw by RJ. As usual with RJ's builds this one is very clean in design and the spinning logo at the top really is the cherry on top!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BWXCkLjCaUc?rel=0" width="560"></iframe></p><p>Next up is a "brick built" conveyor from Sawyer. This one uses the often overlooked engine block piece as the main component to the lift. </p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nr-HMLtBgqU?rel=0" width="560"></iframe></p><p>And finally NDL shares his SawBlade wheel lift which was built using the "shark fin" technic connector. </p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ev_N8WoFYFA?rel=0" width="560"></iframe></p><p>Have a great week everyone!</p>matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095620.895484063821158 -158.067206 77.515951736178849 -87.754706tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-65555797750558568462020-08-11T10:48:00.003-07:002020-08-11T10:48:45.203-07:00Lego GBC Observer 👁 Weeks 30 & 31, 2020<p>
Welcome to the GBC Observer, where we take a look at interesting Lego Great
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First up RJ has modified his square spiral into a gbc standard compliant
module. Wonderful looking module and slightly hypnotic 🥴
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And here's an update from Sam F, who has updated his pinwheel module to be a
GBC standard compliant. This module is also using his shared power which
is a great feature, nice work!
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And finally an aptly named Small Ball Contraption that features 4 lifts and a
ball counter! This appears to be created with parts from the Spike Prime education set.
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matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.9109562.6358282147323564 166.776544 90 -52.598456tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-54635616612778700692020-07-27T13:35:00.003-07:002020-07-27T13:35:41.534-07:00Lego GBC Observer 👁 Week 29, 2020Hello, and welcome to a scorcher of an Observer for week 29, 2020. Scorcher? We are in the middle of a "heat wave" here in the Greater Vancouver area, and it's a toasty 30c outside. But let's take a look at some cool Lego Great Ball Contraptions that have appeared on YouTube over the last week.<br />
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Builder Rimo Y is back another factory line style module. This one appears to be moving a lot of parts at a high rate of speed, so I'm curious how long it would run before shaking itself apart? 🤔<br />
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Next up, a simple module that looks great. I like the use of the cheese slopes spaced out with the grill tiles in between for the output ramps. I feel like the grills are helping to slow the balls slightly as they flow down the ramp.<br />
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Lastly Pinwheel shares a nice simple "cruisin" module that features a car driving along while the GBC balls pass by. I like how easy it was to be re-skinned.<br />
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Have a great week everyone!matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com1New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095649.1227254 -123.0723175 49.288710400000006 -122.7495945tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-74676716249226930282020-07-21T23:34:00.001-07:002020-07-21T23:34:57.610-07:00V-22 Osprey no longer coming to stores August 1st.So the Osprey set has been cancelled, and we won't be discussing the politics of why here. So instead let's talk about the tangible effects of the set being cancelled.<div>
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First let's speak on the demise of Lego Power Functions as it currently exists.</div>
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The Lego Group has stated that the Power Functions line of electronics will be sunset at the end of 2020. This follows the 2019 discontinuation of the 84599 Rechargeable Battery Pack which is now over $100 used on Bricklink. The 84599 was the only modern purist way to have variable speed control and be able to plug it into a wall. Variable speed control is crucial in developing GBC modules, as it allows for various test situations to ensure module reliability.</div>
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Now while most veteran GBC builders today are using the older discontinued 2868b 9v Train Speed Regulators. Many of us are looking to move forward with the Powered Up (PUP) line of products so that we will be able to quickly and easily buy new components direct from Lego should the need arise. The current issue is that none of the current powered up hubs allow for AC power, and none of them have a rechargeable component. As well they are very expensive because they include a small circuit board and bluetooth radio inside each one. (Lego Education hubs do have rechargeable batteries)</div>
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First up is a module featuring the new waterpark slide pieces found in some new 2020 sets. The novel thing here is that the builder has decided to run the conveyor chain inside the tube. That is something new and quite ballsy.<br />
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Something we've been talking about recently on the Community Chat Discord is building a bowling themed GBC module. Well too much talk has resulted in someone else building one first! While this is quite a basic looking bowling module, I like the use of the BW2018 pump and modification to add a ball putter.<br />
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Pinwheel is back with another large ring module. Using his hail-fire wheels as a bucket passing module. I always enjoy seeing how those large rings can be used in different ways in GBC.<br />
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Have a great week everyone!matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095649.1227254 -123.0723175 49.288710400000006 -122.7495945tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-43763746938942327802020-07-07T09:00:00.003-07:002020-07-07T09:00:55.167-07:00Lego GBC Observer 👁 Week 26, 2020Good morning everyone, and apologies for the late Observer post. I've taken a small break from GBC building to do what every AFOL dreads: sorting, and organizing! I'm hoping to be back building GBC next week, now onto this weeks interesting videos.<br />
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First up, the nonsense wars channel brings us a new module using a new linkage. As always the design and build process is well narrated by Pikohan resulting in an enjoyable GBC module walkthrough.<br />
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Kevin Mitcham shows us the latest version of his lifting arms sweeper. The interesting thing about this sweeper is how low the pickup is, Kevin mentions it is approximately 4 plates high! I have seen him use a variant of this to recover the balls at the output of his train module.<br />
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Master builder Akiyuki shows us an updated version of his spiral lift. I've seen reproductions of his earlier design fail frequently at convention layouts, so hopefully this new design is easier for adopted owners to keep running.<br />
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Have a great week everyone!matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095649.1227254 -123.0723175 49.288710400000006 -122.7495945tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-11985249502049889312020-07-02T05:20:00.000-07:002020-07-02T05:20:01.603-07:00Updated Module - RISE+RUN Version 2Recently while going through my collection of modules, I took a hard look at my RISE+RUN module and had to make a decision. Tear it down, or rebuild it to work reliably. I decided on the latter since the original had zero run time at BrickCon 2019 due to it jamming as soon as it was put on the table.<br />
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The main issue was the piston steppers at the front of the module: Brick built, poorly. They would catch on other bricks, and then gears would jump and become desynchronized. My solution: Do a "full technic" rebuild of the module, removing 90% of the system brick leaving only the transition ramps and input bin tiling.</div>
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The results are a sturdier, more reliable module. I replaced the "piston steps" with smaller tipping ramps. I've also added a phase adjustment knob, that allows for tuning the ramps to pass balls without any hiccups.</div>
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First up is a new take on a ball passing module. This one uses a stepper like drive train but instead of steps, it pushes gears up against a gear rack piece to generate an up-and-over motion for the small cup above.</div>
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Next up is "Double Tipper". Aptly named for requiring two tips to pass balls through the module. I really appreciate the simplicity of this mechanism. If I was to improve this, it would be to somehow add a viewing port on the side so you could see the balls exiting the module from the hidden chamber.</div>
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Lastly lets look at this module from Dunes. I'm not sure if I featured it before, and it is a recreation of another builders module. I like the ball loading slabs of brick, and the right angle triangles of treads that control the motion of the arms.</div>
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matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com2New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095649.1227254 -123.0723175 49.288710400000006 -122.7495945tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-46005127823859762782020-06-25T05:50:00.000-07:002020-06-25T05:50:07.939-07:00New Lego Powered Up GBC Module PUP-01Today I'm sharing my first official "Lego Powered Up" GBC module, not to be confused with my previous Lego Boost Pachinko module that also falls under the "Powered Up" brand. I'm calling it PUP-01, and I plan to do a series of modules showing what GBC's you can build using these smaller, cheaper PUP components.<br />
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This module uses the City Train/Batmobile HUB with 2 ports. Connected to the ports are a Simple Medium Motor and a Color/Distance Sensor. The motor drives the main conveyor both forward and reverse depending on the color sensor being triggered by a Green Brick or a Yellow Tile. The drivetrain also connects to a copy of my WM01 small conveyor which feeds a tipper bucket.<br />
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The drivetrain runs through a special gearbox that only outputs rotation in one direction. This way the motor can spin either way, and WM01 will only operated in the correct direction. Thanks to RJ Bricks for the design of this gearbox.<br />
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For the second time this year, I will be participating in the Brickworld Virtual GBC loop alongside several other talented builders. There will be 10+ loops displayed, and I will be co-hosting alongside Bob Luzenski, and GBC Legend Tom Atkinson.</div>
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Information on the event and how you can purchase a pass to join in can be found here: <a href="https://brickworld.com/brickworld-virtual/">https://brickworld.com/brickworld-virtual/</a></div>
matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-40100559064892759422020-06-22T08:25:00.004-07:002020-06-22T08:25:55.351-07:00Lego GBC Observer 👁 Week 24, 2020Welcome to the Lego GBC Observer for week 24, 2020. I've been busy building a fair bit, I rebuilt my RISE+RUN module, and also finished a Powered-Up module as well. Now onto this weeks featured videos.<br />
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Next up, Doug72 shared a look at one of his Akiyuki inspired train modules with me. The EV3 swing arm unloader, it has great motion and the use of the battery pack as a counter weight is a great idea.<br />
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This board took quite a bit more work then the Minecraft one, due to trying to get the board to look like the death star. Simple things like the rotating auto-laser turrets needed refinement to get the balance correct on the spinners.<br />
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I used inspiration and the same design for the ships from my now disassembled Start Wars Trench Run GBC module. The jackpot is triggered when a ball enters the thermal exhaust port.<br />
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I will be keeping this as my only game board for now. Please enjoy the short video below.<br />
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If you haven't seen it, here is my original Trench Run conveyor.<br />
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First up, Sawyer shows us how to use some sprockets, not like sprockets. This module uses the newer XL sprockets as a lift mechanism, which looks great in action. I really like this one!<br />
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Next up, the nonsense wars channel provides us with some commentary on a new take on the tipping ramp style of modules. Something different here is that each tipping ramp also changes it's height throughout the motion. Nice!<br />
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Any finally we have a "Small Ball Contraption" which I really enjoy. It's a small 32x32 machine using different lift mechanisms to move the balls around. Very cool, and extra points for not labeling this a GBC.<br />
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Have a great week everyone!matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095649.1227254 -123.0723175 49.288710400000006 -122.7495945tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-82777406605934332642020-06-11T05:50:00.015-07:002020-06-11T05:50:14.663-07:00New Lego GBC Workshop Module - Worm Mill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I'm presenting the newest module in my "workshop" series. The Worm Mill (WM02). This module uses a compact double vertical sweeper to lift the balls from the input area to the output ramp. The drive unit is connected to the module with a pivot point at the rear so that it won't "snap or pop" if balls get caught under the lifting arms while it's in operation.<span id="goog_2081440788"></span><br />
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The throughput of this module is what I would call "very high" which is common for most vertical sweepers. It's powered by a lego Power Functions medium motor because it has the anti-studs on the bottom which allows it to connect to the system built drive unit / worm gearbox. A Powered Up medium motor should work as well since it also has anti-studs.<br />
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The gear train is built using the system gearbox, which contains a 2L worm and 24T gear. You can rig it up for shared power between duplicate modules, but I have not included instructions for that. There is a bit of trial and error into getting the output to work with the motor removed. The motor in the regular build is actually part of the output ramp, guiding the balls out.<br />
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matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com1New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095649.1227254 -123.0723175 49.288710400000006 -122.7495945tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-58785380252966791922020-06-08T09:27:00.000-07:002020-06-08T09:27:03.461-07:00Lego GBC Observer 👁 Week 22, 2020Here we are in week 22 of 2020, I hope everyone is doing well! This week we have some great new modules, from several "new to me" builders over on YouTube.<br />
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First up RJ Bricks shows us his Wheely Wonka module which was built using several parts from the S.H.I.E.L.D. Heli-Carrier. It's a nice clean looking module that spans a good amount of distance. The built in recirculation feature is also a nice touch. This looks like a nice module you could display all of your avengers mini-figs underneath.<br />
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Next up is a literal twist on the ring-in-ring modules that you may have seen before. In this module the 3rd ring is horizontal in orientation which reminds me of the akiyuki ball factory. The decorated ball indexer at the start is a fun touch as well.<br />
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And finally we have a small module that is interesting to me for a few reasons. First it uses the linear actuators without the need of a programmable brick or software. Secondly it has a mechanical switch flipper which can be difficult to make work reliably. <br />
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Have a great week everyone!matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05827626385435497737noreply@blogger.com0New Westminster, BC, Canada49.2057179 -122.91095649.1227254 -123.0723175 49.288710400000006 -122.7495945tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-516413549322520666.post-2154205540506574202020-06-04T08:42:00.003-07:002020-06-04T08:42:48.790-07:00New game boards for my Boost Pachinko GBC module.While setting up my new Lego room, I took a moment to dust off most of the GBC modules I still had assembled. My Lego Boost Pachinko GBC module debuted at BrickCon 2018, and has been sitting in its crate ever since. So I decided to make a few new game boards for it, the first one I revealed today is a Minecraft themed one.<br />
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The module itself had a few tweaks, I braced the conveyor gearing, and added some more support to the aiming mechanism, but other than that, it's mostly a cosmetic refresh. The jackpot on this board is triggered when the ball passes into the Nether Portal.</div>
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The second game board is a Star Wars themed one that will be revealed soon. If you want to know how my Boost Pachinko module works, you can take a look at the original video where I reveal the insides.<br />
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