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RW_RBS

An rbs private commission
Date: 2/11/02

This machine uses one motor, microprocessor control for forward, reverse, slowdown operation. The lift system is a series of three ball-screw actuators, linked by timing belts. Each elevator lifts a ball, ejects it onto a ramp, and the first two are linked by a circuit ramp. The circuit ramp dumps into a basket which is tipped by the action of the elevator, which dumps the ball via a connecting ramp, into the next basket for continuation of the lift.

The machine incorporates tipping direction changers, (random flip-flop) balance gates, 4-wire tracks throughout, a double-loop, tip-delivery segments, chimes and one bell. One-inch glass marbles are used. Photos are placed on flip-flop panels for a decorative effect.

Sculpture in progress, before painting and detail

Completed sculpture

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