Posted August 8, 20195 yr Hello all, I recently started building GBC modules and wanted to share a few original/semi-original modules. Split-level Stepper Spoiler The split-level is a twist on a conventional stepper: the steps are parallel to the ball flow rather than perpendicular. Extensible Tower Spoiler This is another stepper with a different twist: the steps go in a spiral rather than in a line. The idea was to make a stepper that could easily be extended to an arbitrary height, and the steps and the stairwell are mostly made of basic bricks. Not-Scissor Lift Spoiler This a a true original as far as I know. It works on the same principles as a scissor lift, but the four-bar linkages are connected in a different way. Some perhaps fancier ones to come soon! Bonus:
August 9, 20195 yr A nice batch of GBC modules. I like that they do not require large amounts of components and hence it will be not that difficult to build and test them at home.
August 10, 20195 yr Author 20 hours ago, Jonas said: A nice batch of GBC modules. I like that they do not require large amounts of components and hence it will be not that difficult to build and test them at home. Thanks! It was definitely on my mind to try to build both unique and minimalist for some of these while I'm building up the parts inventory to do more involved modules.
August 10, 20195 yr Not a GBC fanatic (ehem, yet, ehem) but the tower module seems very nice mechanically speaking and split level stepper is something comletely new for me. Additionally, the use of the often neglected Bionicle parts in the last one is nice Edited August 10, 20195 yr by syclone
August 11, 20195 yr Author 21 hours ago, syclone said: Not a GBC fanatic (ehem, yet, ehem) but the tower module seems very nice mechanically speaking and split level stepper is something comletely new for me. Additionally, the use of the often neglected Bionicle parts in the last one is nice Thanks! Was super happy I could use those Bionicle liftarms too
August 13, 20195 yr Author On 8/11/2019 at 12:02 AM, coinoperator said: Not one of the pictures is visible Hmm, it seems fine to me, so it might be an issue on your end... unless other folks are having the same issue?
August 13, 20195 yr OK when I. click reveal hidden content but what’s the point of hiding them just upload the links from your image storage i.e Flickr etc. Edited August 13, 20195 yr by Doug72
August 13, 20195 yr These are wonderful! The first two have quite a lot in common with Akiyuky modules, but of course there is no shame in that. The parallel motion linkage in the third one is fantastic! Edited August 13, 20195 yr by aeh5040
August 14, 20195 yr These are really nice looking and working modules! Your commentary is also superb! XG BC
August 15, 20195 yr Love these modules! The lift done without the scissor mechanism is really creative. Can't wait for these fancier modules you speak of!
August 19, 20195 yr Author On 8/13/2019 at 2:51 AM, Doug72 said: OK when I. click reveal hidden content but what’s the point of hiding them just upload the links from your image storage i.e Flickr etc. Ah, that's just so people with slower connections don't get hammered by trying to load everything at once... sorry if it was confusing! On 8/13/2019 at 1:01 PM, aeh5040 said: These are wonderful! The first two have quite a lot in common with Akiyuky modules, but of course there is no shame in that. The parallel motion linkage in the third one is fantastic! Yaaa... I didn't realize he had done some similar things until after I had made the respective modules. Still, I like to think of these as more accessible versions of what Aki's done. I'm a little torn on trying to research or not research other modules before building my own... on one hand I would like to avoid the influence of other designs in my own design, but on the other hand, sometimes the thing you think is original isn't.
August 19, 20195 yr 22 minutes ago, Commander Wolf said: Ah, that's just so people with slower connections don't get hammered by trying to load everything at once... sorry if it was confusing! Yaaa... I didn't realize he had done some similar things until after I had made the respective modules. Still, I like to think of these as more accessible versions of what Aki's done. I'm a little torn on trying to research or not research other modules before building my own... on one hand I would like to avoid the influence of other designs in my own design, but on the other hand, sometimes the thing you think is original isn't. Any chance of making instructions for these? :)
August 24, 20195 yr Author On 8/19/2019 at 1:31 AM, Maoie86 said: Any chance of making instructions for these? :) Ah, sorry for the late reply... I'm probably not going to make instructions unless people are willing to buy them, but I can send you (or anyone else interested) close-to-final LDD files if you want. DM me. Edited August 24, 20195 yr by Commander Wolf
October 6, 20195 yr Author Back with another GBC module: this is inspired by a KNEX set called the "Clockwork Rollercoaster", though there's nothing really "clockwork" about that set or this GBC: Again, I'm not making instructions at the moment, especially when this uses a handful of old parts, but I can provide an LDD file for folks who want to play with it.
October 6, 20195 yr I saw this video on YouTube a few days ago but did not realize that it was your channel. Very nice work! It's a cool module that had a lot of work go into it. I really like including the design process in the videos. Keep up the great work!
March 27, 20204 yr Author Been a while for this thread, dumping a couple more larger/themed modules: Auto Dozer and Slide and Spin:
March 27, 20204 yr Author 19 hours ago, TechnicRCRacer said: Oh, I saw the Auto Dozer in person a few months ago! Very clever design! Thanks! Are you in BayLUG?
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