Tuesday, April 10, 2018

D.R.O.P. - A Lego GBC Module

Today I've shared the video for my Push Arm module called D.R.O.P.  This dark red olive pusher is based off the Push Arm GBC module originally designed by Kevin Mitcham (Instructions Here).  I've made a few changes such as how the arm is connected to the 40 tooth drive gear, and also I've streamlined the pusher head by smoothing out both the inside and outside of each end.  The input bin isn't a standard shape, but I've created a squared off section that can be snapped on top (you'll see it in the video).

An interesting find after it was built was that I could fit a battery box inside the module underneath the ramp concealing the power source.

I've also been able to rig it up to my shared power system, which is installed on my updated Inclination Pumping Station and Roadwork Redux modules.  I've had 6 modules running off 1 XL Motor so far, and plan to try running even more in the future.

Below you'll find a few images, and the video.  I've also shortened the GPB intro, let me know what you think.


 


Monday, April 9, 2018

GBC Observer 👁 Week 15, 2018

Hey everyone here is my catch of interesting GBC modules from the last week.

A nice layout from down under with several classic Akiyuki modules as well as FrostBricks Donkey Kong Machine (which appeared to be in bypass mode ☹️) and Rohan's nice ring module.



Sawyer is back with another Mini-loop.  This one is really well done, great colours and a simple yet interesting widget for the balls to pass through.




Tuesday, April 3, 2018

GBC Observer 👁️ Week 14, 2018

Hey everyone, here are my GBC picks from YouTube over the last week.

Builder John Sherman brings us a few clips of the layout from Bricks Cascade 2018.  Keep an eye out for the copy of Solaire that Josh built.







Beyond the Brick brings us the layout from Brickworld Indy 2018, this time hosted by Brian Bonahoom.  Brian is the creator of several of the wonderfully reliable Brickworld Workshop modules.  This video is extra interesting because there is several modules that fail along the tour.




A "new to me" builder named Olli has created a golf module that is amazingly fun to watch!  I've always wanted to do a series of mini golf modules... this really gets me thinking.