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

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# 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 25th of October* - apologies for the late response, but here is some instructional video on the lift. https://youtu.be/3nPPietQcgg *Update 22th of May* - It might be that exit and exit array v115 doesn't work for you. Please try exit and exit array v90 when the balls don't exit the lift correctly. I will try to fix this issue as soon as possible. Apologies for the frustration this might have caused you. *Update 24th of April* - slight improvements to the exits and exit array (v115) - final version of the exit which is compatible with the *Exit stuffer* remix! This allows the ball to pass an exit without leaving the lift! *Update 22th of April* - improved version of the exit which prevents the ball to fall out when using the new Muscle Engine remix. *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 design** _{this lift is released for personal usage only, it's not allowed to sell this lift for commercial purposed without contacting the designer} _{when 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.}

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