New Ball Lift Design by Rockston Engineering !

[mxfaiman]

Changes for final design

1 vertical feed

2 fits within cabinet space

Looks like a good plan.

Now lets see it get built.

[rockston]

Looks like a good plan.

Now lets see it get built.

You got it, looking forward to it !

[rockston]

I reconfigured the prototype at home this afternoon to test the vertical feed concept...the results are that it completely rocks

It feeds flawlessly at 200 bpm and I estimate that 300 and more would be no problem now. I love it when a plan comes together

[Wayne-Ooo]

Ok John, I think you should really get a second opinion on how this ball lifter works. Somebody to give an independent evaluation, if you will.

I was thinking that I would be a perfect chose. You know where I live, just bring it over and I'll let you know what I think.

It should only take about 2 or 3 years for me to get back with you on how well it performs.

[rockston]

No to the loader, yes to my mother-in-law

[cardwwi]

Yes and I can't go too much higher than the top of the machine without the spring ball collapsing under the weight of the stack . That's good because that means I am fighting the minimum amount of resistance on the way up . The motor is running nice and cool.

With the new reconfigured prototype did it add to the height that the balls can go up?

[Wayne-Ooo]

WOW!, I really wasn't expecting the Mother-in-law. 0014.gif

[rockston]

With the new reconfigured prototype did it add to the height that the balls can go up?

I tested 48" yesterday which is perfect for a single machine supply, to get more height I would just need to go to a stiffer ball spring, the motor has some torque to spare.



Thanks

[rockston]

Looks like a good plan.

Now lets see it get built.

It's surprisingly compact !


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[alphaminor]

brilliant!

[Wayne-Ooo]

I'am ready to order, Can I get serial#0001 0028.gif

[Card Shark]

Add me to the list of orders! Great job on this!!!

[mxfaiman]

It's surprisingly compact !

Nice and small. Looks about the same size of the bins I make for my model B machines.

[rockston]

input speed test

275 bpm no problem. I love this little motor to death however, I am certain we don't want to run it at 50 volts (for very long anyway)

I will look for yet another higher rpm @ 12 vdc gear motor. Is 200 bpm what we want or do we want more ? Thanks!

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[Card Shark]

Looking good!!!

[mxfaiman]

Is 200 bpm what we want or do we want more ?

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Looks good though.

[rockston]

Mxfaiman, I can't open your attachment, however I just ordered a 350 rpm at 12 volts gear motor.

[Card Shark]

Sounds good. Looking forward to seeing that one up and running.

[rockston]

I am going to have to abandon this entire design, it's just too loud. It's a shame because it gets the job done


M3 18 volts 420 bps - YouTube

Looks like the only way to go is a sprocket

[Card Shark]

Sorry for the setback. Looks like it was working beautifully. Don't give up, you are doing great!!!