I absolutely LOOOOVE watching your sculptures evolve. I'm almost tempted to try and build one myself but lack your skills. Couple of thoughts... the first switch might benefit from an 'upside-down' pendulum. I think previously you mentioned using grease to take out the bounce and keep it in place? A rocking pendulum sticking up from the switch would ensure it stays in position until the weight of the next ball switches it over, without needing to be re-greased or maintained. Also, as the balls rise up, there is a point they all drop from the outer riser track to the inner. You could probably trim the inner back by a couple of inches. Would look a little neater and might give you a little more space? Looking forward to the next video.
Have you ever made a ball gather that is triggered by the ball lifting system on the way down? This round lift would be a great option for that. It could trigger 2 or 3 ball traps preferable at the same time on the same track as the balls descend. Or in a timed secession. I am fairly new to your channel and enjoy watching you create and sculpt your creations. Another idea 2 lifts in one sculpture? Solder on.
Looks great! Would it imbalance the sculpture too much to have the three balls fall into three separate tracks, which wind around the catcher and rejoin on the other side? Two on one side, one on the other? It's also pretty compact so there's probably not enough space but I think separating the balls briefly would add some interesting movement.
Very nice action! I am trying to understand a difference between your test stand and the final position. Is the vertical upright preventing the catchment platform from tilting too far back?
No. There was a short piece of the entry track that was catching in a handy manner. Since the video the whole thing fell off as I didn’t do the second bracket in time. So I’m in the middle of fixing that right now which means you’ll see a slightly different position towards the end of the next video. But I probs won’t mention it as that video is concentrating on the next progress.
im struggling with the welding! im using 2,5mm copper wire. do you recommend the carbon resistance iron for this? also is it just regular electronics solder you use? also are you using any flux? thanks for any feedback
Hiya. I’ve not tried 2.5mm wire. The max I use is 2.0mm but I expect it would be okay. Yes I just use regular solder and I only need flux if I’m joining wire to plate. It helps whet the plate. Good luck with the learning journey.
Thank you for sharing your process. I have added “Making a marble race” to my someday list.
This video reminds me of a pinball machine. Imagine if you built your own pinball machine/mechanism.
Yes it’s very similar. Thanks.
You channel is making me want to take up a new hobby which I need like another hole in my head. My resistance is melting every new video.
Better be careful. Too many holes in your head, every time the wind blows, creates this harmonic whistling sound.
GO FOR IT !!!!! 👍👍👍
Learn something new every day.
I always thought a ball trap were the seat slats on my grandpas outdoor furniture!
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Fantastic
Thank you! Cheers!⭐️⭐️⭐️
I absolutely LOOOOVE watching your sculptures evolve. I'm almost tempted to try and build one myself but lack your skills.
Couple of thoughts... the first switch might benefit from an 'upside-down' pendulum. I think previously you mentioned using grease to take out the bounce and keep it in place? A rocking pendulum sticking up from the switch would ensure it stays in position until the weight of the next ball switches it over, without needing to be re-greased or maintained.
Also, as the balls rise up, there is a point they all drop from the outer riser track to the inner. You could probably trim the inner back by a couple of inches. Would look a little neater and might give you a little more space?
Looking forward to the next video.
Hi. Thanks for two wonderful suggestions. Cheers 👋
I love it when a plan comes together
Thanks. 🙏
Have you ever made a ball gather that is triggered by the ball lifting system on the way down? This round lift would be a great option for that. It could trigger 2 or 3 ball traps preferable at the same time on the same track as the balls descend. Or in a timed secession.
I am fairly new to your channel and enjoy watching you create and sculpt your creations.
Another idea 2 lifts in one sculpture?
Solder on.
Good ideas. Thanks Mike. 👍
Nice addition, looking forward to the next one.
Thanks 👍⭐️🙏
Woohoo, found this 11 mins after it went live!!
Great work on a new item.
Thanks! 🙏
Looks great! Would it imbalance the sculpture too much to have the three balls fall into three separate tracks, which wind around the catcher and rejoin on the other side? Two on one side, one on the other?
It's also pretty compact so there's probably not enough space but I think separating the balls briefly would add some interesting movement.
Great idea. I’m planning that for RBS8. But there really isn’t room on this one due to the cabinet size.
Very nice action! I am trying to understand a difference between your test stand and the final position. Is the vertical upright preventing the catchment platform from tilting too far back?
No. There was a short piece of the entry track that was catching in a handy manner.
Since the video the whole thing fell off as I didn’t do the second bracket in time. So I’m in the middle of fixing that right now which means you’ll see a slightly different position towards the end of the next video. But I probs won’t mention it as that video is concentrating on the next progress.
@@CopperGravity Woopsie!
Did you forget to turn the music off?
Obviously 🎵🎶🎵🎶 😆
im struggling with the welding! im using 2,5mm copper wire. do you recommend the carbon resistance iron for this? also is it just regular electronics solder you use? also are you using any flux? thanks for any feedback
Hiya. I’ve not tried 2.5mm wire. The max I use is 2.0mm but I expect it would be okay. Yes I just use regular solder and I only need flux if I’m joining wire to plate. It helps whet the plate. Good luck with the learning journey.