Marblevator 3d models

Marble elevator (hence Marblevator) combined with snap-together sectional track and adjustable trestles made using Sketchup 8, ReplicatorG and a Replicator 2 3D printer. Videos of Marbelvator in action can be found at...

Marble elevator - hence Marblevator - combines snap-together sectional track and adjustable tresses made possible through Sketchup 8, ReplicatorG, and a Replicator 2 3D printer. A video of the Marbelvator in action can be viewed at...

https://youtu.be/u_dzSn5v77k A Halloween themed Marblevator, Happy Halloween! ... Designed using Autodesk Fusion 360, sliced using Ultimaker Cura 4.11.0 Engineering Profile, and 3D printed in PLA on Ultimaker S5s.

"Marblevator, Clouds" is may latest Marblevator, avoiding the use of a track while including a gear mechanism that makes the "marbles" (ball bearings) appear to hop from cloud to cloud. As usual, I probably forgot a file or two or who knows what...

Some notes on my experience designing, assembling, and testing Marblevator Air: incorporating drums into a marble machine is a challenging task that requires precise alignment, operation, and maintenance. However, this small, PLA-printed model poses...

If you're interested in experimenting with different drum head diameters (the included drum head is 50mm) and surface thicknesses (the included drum head is .4mm), I've provided the file "Marblevator Air Drumhead v0.f3d," an Autodesk Fusion 360...

"Marblevator, Simple" is more than likely the simplest Marblevator I've ever created. Consisting of only two easy to 3D print components along with a gear motor, ball bearings, battery pack and batteries, this model is, well, simple! I've included a...

"Marblevator Air" is the latest creation in my "Marblevator Series," a series of marble machines that continue to amaze fans worldwide. Fans of the Marblevators Series have shared incredible videos of marble machines that feature drums, where marbles...

Untested human subject.\nThe specially designed Marblevator wheel boasts a sleek new centerpiece, precision-engineered to snugly fit onto the bearing with ease. ...Its carefully crafted holes harness the power of gravity to effortlessly guide the balls...

"Marblevator, Grippers" is the latest in my Marblevator series of marble runs. Featuring a "hardware handshake" of sorts, the mechanism utilizes a nested rhombus to pick up a marble from the end of the track, pass the marble to a second nested...

"Marblevator, Tracks" takes a different approach in that the tracks themselves move in concert so that the end of one track meets the start of a second track allowing the marble to transfer to the start of the second track, then the process...

......"Marblevator, Tracks" takes a different approach in that the tracks themselves move in concert so that the end of one track meets the start of a second track allowing the marble to transfer to the start of the second track, then the process repeats.

This somewhat whimsical and very large Marblevator (325mm wide by 240mm tall) uses a clown to lift marbles from the end of two tracks up to the start of the two tracks. Four giraffes assist in the process. The upper giraffes are carefully aligned to...

Marblevator, Mechanisms is the latest model in my Marblevator series of marble machines and features the quickest marble lift mechanism I've ever designed. My fascination with gears, mechanisms, marble machines and history formed the inspiration for...

It's difficult to determine whether this animated "Marblevator, Emoji" emoji has "telekinetic powers" or is just amazed at the apparent physics defying properties of the marble track. In any case, the grandkids enjoyed it and that makes my very...

"Marblevator, Perpetual?" is not only not perpetual, it is also not very quiet. But the kids and grandkids enjoyed it! As usual I probably forgot a file or two or who knows what else, so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask as I...

"Marblevator, Perpetual?" is not only not perpetual, it is also not very quiet. But the kids and grandkids enjoyed it! As usual I probably forgot a file or two or who knows what else, so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask as I...

"Marblevator, Caterpillars" is my latest Marblevator design. The model was 3D printed using three material types: PLA, PVA and TPU. The "caterpillars" in this model are four section ball bearing carriers containing four 8mm ball bearings. The...

https://youtu.be/fvN_tQgDMqs "Marblevator, Circus" (as named by our grandkids) is a somewhat circus themed Marblevator with elephants, a giraffe and a giraffe wagon participating in the animation. As the elephants "push" the giraffe in its wagon back...

"Marblevator, Circus" (as named by our grandkids) is a somewhat circus themed Marblevator with elephants, a giraffe and a giraffe wagon participating in the animation. As the elephants "push" the giraffe in its wagon back and forth, the giraffe picks...

Combining the principles of that design with my fondness for marble machines resulted in the latest addition to my Marblevator series, “Marblevator, Wave”. In this model, the cams, lifters and track segments move in a pseudo sin wave motion,...

"Marblevator, Mechanisms" is the latest addition to my Marblevator series of marble machines, showcasing my fascination with gears, mechanisms, marble machines, and history. This model was inspired by my research into vintage machinery and...

Combining the principles of that design with my fondness for marble machines resulted in the latest addition to my Marblevator series, “Marblevator, Wave”. In this model, the cams, lifters and track segments move in a pseudo sin wave motion,...

https://youtu.be/3UYPDJvNihAhttps://youtu.be/mDyeoVmsN-0 "Marblevator, Caterpillars" is my latest Marblevator design. The model was 3D printed using three material types: PLA, PVA and TPU. The "caterpillars" in this model are four section ball...

So update your outdoor furniture with a new coat of spray paint (I know, you were thinking of graffiti), don your protective gear, free that 10mm metal ball from a life in the landfill, and build your own Marblevator.The Marblevator requires the...

The upgraded Marblevator staircase design is now available, a clever iteration of Greg Zumwalt's remarkable original masterpiece. Built on similar lines as its precursor, this model boasts text printed onto the base plate and ingenious "marble"...

... ...So this model, "Marblevator, Golf", is an animatronic design combining 3D printing, electronics and software in order to whimsically imitate our golf outings of years ago, while at the same time simulating our sons and grandsons golf outings today.

"Marblevator, Mechanisms" is the latest marble machine I've created, featuring the fastest lift mechanism I've ever designed. My passion for gears, mechanisms, marble machines, and history drives my inspiration for each new model. This one was no...

A revised design of the Gzumwalt Marblevator concept replaces the step with a wheel-based lifting mechanism. Check out this video for a better understanding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP2o0gtpFbM Take a look at the original design on...

"Marblevator, Simple, Halloween" is simply "Marblevator, Simple" in Halloween attire. With the addition of a pumpkin wheel cover and two flickering led candles, this Marblevator is Halloween table ready! As usual, I probably forgot a file or two or...