A lot of people suggested I build an elevator, or lift system,
so that it can run in a continuous loop. Let's see what we can do.
We'll be using the Technic chain and tread pieces to make an elevator.
Starting with the base of the elevator.
It has the same form factor the other modules I built in the previous video.
These slopes will guide the balls to rest against the chain, so they can be lifted up.
Let's design a tension system, so there can be some leeway in the length of the chain.
This way, the chain will always be under a little bit of tension, helping it stay on the gears.
We'll use this rubber band to provide the tension.
The middle section can be any height, depending on the run you are designing.
For this run, the center section is 12 bricks high.
The top of the elevator, again, conforms to the standard form factor of a module.
It just has a single gear for the chain to loop around.
These horns will guide the balls out the front of the elevator.
Now to build the chain.
The length of the chain will depend on how tall the elevator is.
This one has 56 links (or maybe 55, I can't remember).
Now to mount it to the elevator.
A horn is connected to each tread piece, which will lift a single ball up.
Let's test it out.
I also wanted to design an alternator module.
It will route incoming balls in two alternating directions.
It uses a simple alternating 'switch', using a Bionicle 'tooth' piece.
We'll add transparent sides, so we can see what is happening.
Now let's build the run.
I need to build some kind of funnel module to make it quicker to add a lot of balls.
The alternator works quite well!
As does the elevator.
I'm using a wider rail at the top of the elevator, as sometime the balls exit a bit erratically.
Especially if you crank up the speed.
Maybe I'll post some speed test footage on my JK Extras channel.
It's quite loud, and not very soothing.
My ears were ringing after making the video.
Thanks for watching!