2016! The LEGO GBC "Pneumatic Ball Factory 2016" V1.0 MOC by Quanix

Building instructions are now available:
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Many thanks to KrisBrix from Belgium.
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Hi, I am David from Germany and i prestent my first LEGO Great Ball Contraption project called: "Pneumatic Ball Factory".
Technical specifications:
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Version: 1.0 Late 2016
Dimension: 48M x 96M* (38.4cm x 76.8cm)
Building Time: approximately 500 Hours in 8 Months
Number of Parts: 2.000-2.500
Motors: 3 Power Function M-Motors (Ball Supply, Conveyor belt and Control Unit)
1 Power Function Servo-Motor (Palletizing Robot rotation 180°)
Number of Pneumatic Cylinder: 12
Energy Supplied: external power adapter with 9V at 2000mA
Air Supplied: external Air Compressor with 6 Liter Tank Volume with 8 Bar.
Total cost: 450€ ($480)
*Module or Stud width (1M=8mm)
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Here you can find detailed videos about individual machine modules:
„Ball Supply" - • LEGO GBC Module „Ball ...
„Pick-and-Place“ - • LEGO GBC Pneumatic 2D ...
„4-Axis Palletizing Robot“ - • LEGO GBC Pneumatic 3D ...
Visit: www.planet-gbc....
Further projects will follow!

[@JoshDaVidGBC]

This looks great! And the fact that it is all run without mindstorms is amazing!

[@maxneagle2154]

I have never seen something of this scale with an automated robotic pneumatic arm it's incredible

[@legotechnic27]

wow man, really nicely done. That is some akiyuki-level shit right there

[@IldefonsoZanette]

Excellent work! Really inspiring creation. Looking forward to see more GBC modules from you!

[@Quanix]

Yes, more is in development ;-) Dave

[@Krudum]

Very clever design and clean implementation. The video is well made, too. Congratulations!

[@Quanix]

Thank you Jonas!

[@Jordmund]

Those sorted and perfectly placed air pipes are the best. Looks so proffesional. Love your work, it's great. Really.

[@Budder99]

This is incredible! I couldn't believe it! How you got it working all so well is truly beautiful!

[@sawyerklegr]

awesome! good idea to build the containers instead of using the ones that Akiyuki used

[@LegoGBC]

A masterpiece. Well done!

[@DawidMarasek]

A lot of work. This is really great!

[@PlanetGBC]

Really Great and impressive !

[@emorag]

Excellent quality video. Thank you for sharing.

[@ryanslegos4827]

Great job, man

[@Quanix]

Thank you!

[@ryanslegos4827]

Just subbed!

[@reducki]

This machine is amazing especially the robozic arm

[@nicholasmalazdrewicz6685]

This is amazing! Well done!

[@legotechnicmastery]

Would love to have that many pneumatics to finish my pneumatic hand prothesis !

[@hasankunukcu1459]

is there anyway i could talk to you personally about this creation. I have some questions, and would especially be interested in helping make an LDD file for this

[@theodorbutters141]

So all of this runs on x3 M-motors and a servo? Damn, that's efficient

[@TechnicDragon]

just insane :D

[@Krudum]

Since the last week when I discovered your project, I have returned to your video at least 40 times to watch it (and to study it) again and again. Before seeing it I would never say that the Lego pneumatic system can be used for automatic control. I dare to say that you have set a similar milestone in Lego pneumatic building like Akiyuki had done for mechanical systems. I have several questions: 1) Do you use your own air compressor (that from your other video) for the air supply? If yes, which of them (the 2- or 4-motor one)? 2) Is there any special reason to use the servo-motor for turning the robot, I mean instead of another pneumatic cylinder? 3) I admire how you solved the timing of the processes, using only 3 valves. If I uderstand it well, you control everything in you layout just by distributing 6 air pulses. Am I right? 4) Where did you get those nice hose labels? I think they are essential if you want to keep track of your control data flow. 5) Do you consider presentation of your excellent project on Eurobricks forum (in the Technic section)? I am sure you would get a lot of professional attention - and a lot of followers, too.

[@Quanix]

Hi Jonas, thank you for your great interest and your interesting questions. I would like to answer the questions: 1) - I started the construction of the „Pick-and-Place“ module and designed the XL Compressor. With the expansion of the „palletizer robot“ I needed more compressed air and had to make the compressor bigger (XXL). However, also the XXL compressor could not supply enough air soon, because I increased the tactspeed and built more cylinders. I then decided not to build the Compressor (because of the cost and the high power consumption in the whole system) but an external compressor with 6L compressed air tank. This means that I can block an unlimited number of cylinders and select the tactspeed as desired. 2) - Yes, the reason I use a servo motor is simple: The servo motor has more power and a faster rotational speed than a rotary system with a pneumatic cylinder. I've experimented with it and decided to use the servo motor! 3) - Yes, I use only six control pulses from three valves, using two pulses from two different valves for the rotation of the robot and the rotation of the gripper. These pulses are only suitable for switching, since there is no permanent pressure. In addition, I use the physical law of the pneumatic cylinders, since this builds up more force when pulling out than when retracting (piston surface). It can press on both inputs, but the cylinder does not switch until the large main chamber is depressurized. 4) - The Labeling elements come from electrical engineering and label cables or wires. I find them also important, in order not to lose the overview of the control lines. 5) - That's a good idea! I would even do that. Best regards, David (I'm sorry for spelling errors but I'm German 😉)

[@Krudum]

Thank you Quanix for the detailed answers. I plan to build a copy of your Pick-and-Place robot - if you do not mind - in order to further learn the principles of applied pneumatics. Being an IT man, I have a lot of admiration for mechanical systems. Keep in building!

[@Quanix]

Thanks Jonas. I do not mind ;)

[@AntoLegoCreations]

I discovered your channel in the last Nico71's video. Your creation is just amazing!

[@HoshikawaHikari]

Ich finde ihr The LEGO GBC "Pneumatic Ball Factory 2016" V1.0 super! I'm still learning German at school. I like LEGO!

[@Quanix]

Vielen Dank, freut mich sehr. Viel spaß beim deutsch lernen 😉

[@HoshikawaHikari]

I can't understand that. Can you translate it?

[@Quanix]

Thank you, I am very pleased. Have fun with learning German.

[@mr.h3377]

Quanix energy* Aber ich bin swer wann ist kommt Summe meine spelling und Grammatik, ins deutsche und englische

[@mr.h3377]

Quanix sorry to be rude but it's, volts, and let's see it in action

[@404NameN0tFound]

Imagine the price of that if it was sold as an official kit, $899.99

[@dashenri7436]

Mega Nice komme auch aus Deutschland ! Abo haste

[@Quanix]

Besten Dank 👍🏼

[@camdflage]

I have so many questions as a newbie to this awesomeness. 1. Do you keep a constant pressure to ensure the movements are standardised and consistent? 2. Is it advisable to use an air pressure chamber, to raise the overall pressure constant, or is there another reason? 3. Do you use any lubricants on your gearing materials, or do you just ensure the pieces are snuggly in place to reduce friction, noise and wearing? (Personally, I feel a failure when I hear the gears grinding on each other and wonder where I went wrong with my pedantic construction)

[@doc.voltold4232]

German engineering at its finest

[@legoman-nn3lc]

How much pieces did it take to build this because this is amazing?!

[@Quanix]

I estimate the number of parts to 2000-2500.

[@evanthecube9612]

Nice !!! Do you bought the Lego pieces separately ? Very impressive GBC

[@Quanix]

Yes, all parts are bought separately.

[@evanthecube9612]

Quanix Is it a website ?

[@Quanix]

I do not have my own website. But you can find me at Facebook. facebook.com/Quanix.Germany/

[@evanthecube9612]

Quanix do you have a link to buy some Lego pieces ?

[@evanthecube9612]

I created my own gbc too but now I don't have enough pieces to build more

[@martinhaber5546]

This is amazing!!!! Perfect work!!!! Do you have building instructions and part list, I´m really want to put this GBC with my collection.

[@MajklSpajkl]

Pure genius!!!

[@MajklSpajkl]

What did you use for clips on tubes?

[@Quanix]

Hi, The clips are cable labels by Weidmüller. Here the link: catalog.weidmueller.com/procat/ChangeLocale.do;jsessionid=9547235A0AE80D664B95B32D1A2FD95D?ChangeLocaleForm.localeId=en&ChangeLocaleForm.page=Group&ChangeLocaleForm.productId=&ChangeLocaleForm.groupId=%28%22group286018463588%22%29

[@MajklSpajkl]

Thank you very much :-)

[@EwertonMoreira80]

Great design! What is the Lego PN that is working as a container for the balls?

[@Michael-yj9go]

Absolut TOP , bin begeistert . Wir müssen uns mal kontaktieren .............

[@paolopaolo1664]

amazing

[@SetKat-Alex]

How do you power all those cylinders? :)

[@Quanix]

I use an external air compressor ;)

[@SetKat-Alex]

Ok! Very nice work! :)

[@Quanix]

Thank you 😉

[@kerpetennn]

Hi David, if you excuse me, i have one more question. Have you used thin version of 30413 (panel 1x4x1) for the side walls of the conveyors? as i known, thin and thick versions are combined/numbered as 30413. If i use 43337 (old part no) thick one against to 15207 (old part no) thin one, the conveyor link is getting squeezed while driving. Im i right? or something wrong with me? Thanks and regards, Mustafa

[@Quanix]

Hi Mustafa, I use the panels 1x3x1 (23950/6149768) and the 1x4x1 (43337/6092649) with rounded corners. Only with these panels it works, because the older versions have thicker walls. You're right. Greetings David

[@DieTigerfibel]

Gibt es von dem ganzen auch ein LDD file?

[@Quanix]

Nein gibt es nicht. Wird es auch nicht geben, das wäre einfach zu aufwändig und zeitintensiv.

[@nguyendangminhn]

Could you make the instructions for other modules of this great GBC?

[@Quanix]

Hello, I do not do the building instructions myself. KrisBrix has made the building instructions and will update them soon.

[@Luunker]

What connection do you use from the external air compressor to the 4 mm pressure lego hose?

[@Quanix]

I use a 4mm pneumatic hose from festo as a connection and the LEGO part 6020189 to connect the silicone hoses.

[@ari_hartawan]

Can I have all of the part list?

[@Quanix]

Hello, Unfortunately I do not have a parts list. That would be too much work.

[@unicorncupcake123xd3]

Wow

[@camdflage]

One last question: Did you mean to add, what look like silly faces from the Lego movie into the box arrest area, or am I just seeing things?