K'Nex volcano coaster - update 8
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- For those of you who have followed this coaster's construction, thanks for sticking around! I know it's disappointing when people cancel a good coaster concept, so I'm really glad I was able to finish this one.
I've finished the automation! The coaster has a fully functional control panel, which can be operated in either manual or automatic mode. In manual mode, the panel prompts you to take the next action by flashing the correct button. In automatic mode, it cycles the coaster without user input.
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Probably the most important component in the automation is the encoder on the launch reset motor. This measures the rotation very precisely and allows it to stop the catch car in the same place every time. I also really enjoy watching the little arm push the train backwards - this engages the chain dog with the catch car right before the launch. You can see real coasters do this too (I know that Intamin hydraulic launches do, at least).
Lastly, how do you feel about the rocky texture I'm testing out at the top of the volcano? Should I cover the whole mountain in it, cover only part of it, or leave the entire thing open so you can see inside?
That operator booth button thing is too cool.
Everything about this is amazing ! The automation, the layout, the PACE, everything is so so well done
Thank you!!
This is a very intricate system. Extremely cool. Kind of operates like a real roller coaster.
this is amazing, i stopped building knex coasters years ago but i absolutely love your updates, keep up the great work!
Holy Sh*t! This is amazing! Your quality of your rides always consistently amaze me! Even with a relatively small footprint you still manage to pull of some of the best K'nex Rollercoasters I have ever seen! You are literally inspirational and I hope I can finally complete a Knex Rollercoaster and you are giving me motivation to do so! You are such a legend! Well done! :D
This is the perfect Knex roller coaster
I hope you are still making these awesome Rollercoasters! Thats a great hobby :D
That is ABSOLUTELY incredible!
This reminds me of copperhead strike at carowinds. Good job btw!
Best K’Nex coaster I’ve seen to date! You hit the nail on the head
It's been a long time since I did not watch videos of k'nex !! (about 4 years)
I'm glad to see that there are always people making videos of their creation!
Nice job!! this coaster is amazing!
Finally! All the updates & hard work come together!
Oh my word... you did such an absolutely incredible job. And the control panel took it over the top! Words can express my amazement! This is the kind of level of automation/control I would have loved to implement had I kept up the knex. :)
If I was a Amusement park owner and this was a real rollercoaster I would sooo have this in my park!!!
Oooh, are you going to build a full paper mache volcano around parts of the roller coaster? That would be really cool!
Bithor Gaming Yes I am! You can expect to see plenty of the rockwork in the final video, which I'm about halfway done with right now.
Wow that is incredible. I'm excited that you're doing a paper mache volcano. That's going to look spectacular.
This is insanely awesome! You might as well build real coasters. As for the volcano, I say cover half of it.
00mundercover Thanks! That's what I'm leaning toward too - covering half. Which half do you think would look best?
You should cover the side that the coaster is launched on. That way when you look at the coaster from the station you see the volcano and as you rotate to the back you can see all of the track.
I second Logan's comment. Cover the half that faces the launch side.
This is really really cool! It kinda reminds me of jokers jinx at Six Flags America but at the same time it’s unique and nothing like it! And seriously you need to make roller coasters for amusement parks because your awesome!
OMG, that's insane what you are doing. Big thumbs up for your awesome work 👍🏻
That control board is bad ass.👍🏿💯💯
I'm So amazed with what you have done. Impressive work man!
Dooooope. I can’t wait for the full video.
At first I’m like, that button is so over the top, but once I saw that brake blocks and power launch I immediately got super jealous
I don’t know why, but I would let this run for like a year straight and see what happens. It’s so cool.
U r so talented, a real artist, congratz!!!
Holy damn I actually wish I knew how to do this
I'm super late but I clicked because of the perfect heart lining in the thumbnail lol
I’d never leave my room if I had this
I think a cool half covered concept would be good. If you covered the whole thing I feel it would take away from the beauty/consept of the knex coster. Love your build btw. Huge fan
I agree, I'm gonna go with half-covered. Thank you!
How much did that control panel cost?
And where did you get the buttons for the control panel?
Wow that’s amazing one of the best ones I’ve seen.! Can you do a manual for it lol
Damn this is amazing! Good job!
Well this is fucking impressive as hell
I’m in love!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
This is the best!
Love your work man :)
Can I buy the operator panel? It's nice for my Lego attractions. 😁 And great rollercoaster
Insanely cool 😎
Hier wil ik in het grootste kind
🥰❤️😍😘
I would be better if it resets the launcher while the car is riding the coaster so the next launch time will be shorter. Buy anyways, I like a lot, it look awesome!
Thank you! I thought about having it reset as soon as it launches, but I think it's better to have one thing going on at a time. That way you can focus on the coaster going through the layout without the reset motor being all loud. That would certainly improve efficiency though!
Hey Ryan i love your work and now you have made me addicted to knex but would it be possible if you could release the "blueprints" of your future roller coasters with the amount of parts needed available for download in the description?
woooooooowww zo geweldig
Wow👍👍👍
How does your train hold its speed so well? I always find it hard on my coasters :)
Can you do a video of the “plc” controls of the the coaster? And your sources for purchase?
What if you used the various K'Nex panels to make the volcano shell instead of paper mache? The coaster automation is a awesome too, I see it's evolved over the years.
Hmm, that's an interesting idea. I've seen people use the white snowflake connectors to make the ground look like snow. Maybe I could use the black ones for the rock texture! Although I don't have enough connectors, and I've already bought the paper to make the rock texture.
Can you make a video how to wire the Alen Bradley Push Buttons
How did you connect the control panel to the coaster?
Wow :o
What program do you use and can you make a tutorial on how to make the control pannel
Wait is this volcano the blast coaster?
sorry but this ride can't operate safely, there are no breaks to stop the train if it has a rollback
where do you get all your parts because i really want to make one my self
you know if it's for sale or where can I get one I'm a fan of them

Where did you get the operation panel
Where did you get the control panel
I need this
where did you buy these trains?
bonjour ou avez vous trouver le. panel de commande ?
Serious question how much you willing to sell it for would like to know
How much did this cost
Were u get the cars from
I really want him to make me a roller coaster for 100
I want build this 😭 where you buy all things ?
I will buy this off if you!! How much???
I want one of theme