It has never been easier to build a complete Great Ball Contraption (GBC) loop yourself! This GBC is entirely built using only parts from the CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC and uses 90% of all the pieces that come with it. Also to be referred to as model C of the 42054 CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC. This module makes sure you master the GBC building techniques and tricks so that you eventually also can build your own GBC. The whole machine is powered by one LEGO motor which comes with the LEGO 42054 Set.
Beautiful in its mesmerizing elegance
The GBC 14 Strandbeest features multiple mesmerizing synced mechanical arms which all beautifully work together to move the balls their way upstream. This module is self contained which means it’s a close loop so the ball flow will never end. For this module we were inspired by the famous Dutch designer Theo Jansen and his Strandbeest creations. This clever mechanism creates a smooth complex walking motion from a simple rotating motion by combining multiple triangular constructions together and having all the lengths and dimensions of the beams just right. In this GBC Module we combined above mentioned features but instead of making the machine walk, we turned the mechanism upside down so that the balls are scooped out and transferred to the next arm. This GBC Module really combines art mesmerizing movements with engineering. A mechanical ball supply mechanism takes one ball at a time and gives it to the first mechanical arm. 2 rotating pins are installed in the input box to counteract for that the balls will not get jammed. When building this GBC Module you will take a close look at the mechanism and understand how these kind of linkages work together to create this beautiful motion. This GBC has an extra feature which allows you to easily remove the return path and put your GBC 14 in a bigger loop and combine with other GBC Modules.
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- Original LEGO 42054 set
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- GBC 14 Strandbeest Module
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- Input box
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- GBC 14 Strandbeest Module
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- Battery holder
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- GBC 14 Strandbeest Module
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- GBC 14 Strandbeest Module
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- GBC 14 Strandbeest Module
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Upgrade your GBC 14 Strandbeest
In the building instructions is explained how to easily upgrade the GBC 14 Strandbeest with various parts.
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Bob Burns –
After some finetuning got it working as it is supposed to. Great look!
Michael Lam –
My Son like this modules very much .