Marble track - Motorized Lift 2021 version (v4) - stand-alone height adjustable Gravitrax compatible! by Oostmeijer

Last crawled date: 3 years, 1 month ago

Release of the 2021 version (v4)
Completely redesigned from scratch but kept most of the v3 design. I've done some extensive testing on all parts and the complete assembly so I suppose it would be fine to print. However if you experience any issues please let me know and I'll try to fix them.
Demo:https://youtu.be/qKZ4K9FERWc
Update 24th of March
added ridge to the base to be able to connect additional parts.
Update 14th of March
more clearance for the cable in the base part.
Update 13th of March
found a fault with the base inputs, updated the base part.
Update 12th of March
added the 15mm coil part for better compatibility
Update 6th of March
Updated the stabilizer ring to have some more room around the pins which make assembly easier. Also check out the updated stabilizer system https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4685631 how to use the stabilizer parts of the lift!
Update 5th of March
improved the inputs where balls could balance on the input when the rails has a flat slope. Therefor all input parts and motor base are now at v90.
improved the exit part to have a better rails connection.
added a new exit array to have a similar stabilization functionality as the input array but then for exits.
improved and added functionality for the stabilizer ring and clip to be used with the new stabilization system (see my other thing).
Update 16th of February
I've added some extra pins, please test all pins first before choosing one to use for mass-print. Also print them on the side to ensure the pins are strong enough (due to the layer orientation).
Furthermore the bottom ring (v77) is now a cap to hide/protect the wires from the motor.
Update 12th of February
the motor for the current upload is the same as version 3. I would recommend 60 rpm for larger lifts (30rpm, 6V) https://a.aliexpress.com/_B0L3B5. I’m planning to start selling this lift with the new motor soon through my Etsy shop.
Improvements over version 3
Although version 3 of the lift was a great success it still had some flaws which needed to be fixed. This version 4 has those fixes but is therefor not compatible with the version 3 of the lift. I've decided to make it a whole new thing on thingiverse to be able to update the version 3 with some minor changes making it a very enjoyable lift and allowing the current owners of the lift to update it by changing a few parts.
When you don't own the lift already then try the new version 4!
1 - Flush exits
The exit is now flush with the followers, allowing not only rails but also building parts to be connected to the exits.
2 - Hexagonal pins
The pins are now hexagonal and allow easier printing and less cleaning up the printed parts. Besides that they are slightly longer for a better and more solid fit in the final assembly.
3 - New motor support
The lift now uses a new type of motor which sounds and runs better than the original motor used in version 3.
However I've added an inset to support the old motor as well!
4 - Improved entry
The version 3 will also receive this as a minor update. The version 4 has a completely revised entry allowing the balls to be picked up better by the coil. Even single balls will now be lifted directly instead of requiring the help of a second ball.
5 - Stackable!
The top ring is improved. The height of the lift is now following the heights which can be built by my elevation system or any Gravitrax tower for that matter.
But it now also supports that you can continue the track on top of the lift. Using either my elevation system or any of my 6 exit base tiles or the default Gravitrax parts!
The bottom has holes which allow the pilars of my elevation system to be connected to support the lift at levels of different heights.
6 - Improved stability
Introducing an input array of three inputs which also works as a stabilizer ring without losing or adding height to the lift!
I'll also include a stabilizer shim which can be used in a similar matter but that part will add 1mm of height to the whole construction.
Non-commercial designthis lift is released for personal usage only, it's not allowed to sell this lift for commercial purposed without contacting the designerwhen this lift is sold and it's questionable whether it's allowed, please contact the designer and send a link. It's beneficial for the whole community to keep open-source designs fair.