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7.6 h

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7.3 h

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A1 mini - AMS

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Description

Electric Marble Lift V4a – Endless Motion, Simplified!

Take your marble runs to the next level with the Electric Marble Lift V4a! This upgraded version makes continuous fun easier than ever by transporting marbles back to the top for uninterrupted action.

Based on feedback from the community, the V4a is a streamlined upgrade to the original V4 lift. With a reduced number of parts and simplified assembly, this version is faster and easier to build. Now requiring just 10 parts + 12 pins, the V4a ensures that creating your lift is a breeze!

Key Features:

Simplified Design: The V4a improves on the V4 by reducing complexity and cutting down the number of parts needed.
Motor Compatibility: Supports both N20 and N30 motors, with separate plates for each option.
USB Power Convenience: Power the lift with a USB cable and switch, allowing you to use a power bank or adapter and easily control it with a simple toggle.
Adjustable Exit Heights: Standing 225mm tall, the lift includes multiple exit points spaced every 30mm for maximum flexibility in your marble run designs.

Whether you’re building from scratch or upgrading an existing setup, the V4a brings effortless automation and endless fun to your marble runs.

Print it, assemble it, and let the marbles roll forever!

Bill of Materials

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N30 - 100rpm - 6V - reduction motor x 1
N20 - 100rpm - 6v - reduction motor x 1: N30 is preferred but N20 also works
5V USB-A extension cord - 2 wire - with switch x 1

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Comment & Rating (59)

@wolleiri

Thanks for the great design! To simplify things, the pins could be integrated into the top of the ‘motorbase’ and ‘high/mid/low-exit’ parts. For better bed adhesion, a bottom layer to close the hole in the high/mid/low-exit parts would be an advantage To centre the coil at the top, I created a centring clip with F360

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@JDOsolutions

thanks, but the problem of having the pins already attached will be that they will break on the layer lines. so printing them flat makes them stronger and last longer

@wolleiri

Replying to @JDOsolutions :

you're right, thanks for opening my eyes

@user_2999096306

Hello @wolleiri would you provide the stl file for the centring clip? Thank you very much! And thanks @JDOsolutions for the great design of the lift!

@user_2524512833

Hello, the file for the pin seems to be corrupt or not loading properly.

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@JDOsolutions

Thanks for mentioning it! I've replaced it.

@DerSoUndSo

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A1 mini - AMS

I used the version for the A1 mini (split coil). Superb fit! My print modifications: * Base split into two print beds: lower and upper. Lower printed as specified. Upper: Columns positioned closer together, so the brims combine into one large brim => more stable print on the A1 mini (bed slinger). * Pins printed at a reduced speed, as they kept detaching. Motor still missing - therefore assembly only indicated :)

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@JDOsolutions

thanks for posting your make! like the sparkle filament 👍 I’ll check if I can incorporate some improvements to the profiles as you have described. thanks for the suggestions and happy marble’ing when the motor arrives!

@InSt

Thank you very much for the cool Electric Marble Lift V4a! This video shows the version I printed today and it works perfect! https://youtu.be/mAe9xNCIG0M Ingmar

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@JDOsolutions

thanks for the promotional video! hope you’ll enjoy the lift!

@Rayman

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0.2mm layer - AMS

I already planned to print the V4 for this weekend, but luckily i discovered the V4a 2 days ago. Smooth printing and easy to assemble. Many thanks for this great design. I have choosen a N20 6V 50RPM motor and a 4xAA battery box with a switch, which brings more action into the marble run and is more easy to integrate in any Gravitrax structure and hight level. @JDOsolutions Are the parts from the V4 compatible with the V4a ?

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@JDOsolutions

yes the parts are compatible since it’s basically the same design. I only combined some of the parts to make it print with less parts 👍

@SRombauts

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0.2mm layer - AMS

Super easy print, thanks for bringing the model to MakerWorld! Looking very nice, feel robust and stable. I'll update the comment after I'll have completed the assembly and some first few use. Cheers!

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@JDOsolutions

glad you like it! thanks for the first make! Enjoy the lift

@vazel

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0.2mm layer - AMS

It works preaty nice. My son is realy enjoing this new toy. Thank you.

@patrick.pd

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A1 mini - no AMS

Update: Just received the remaining electric parts in the mail and my son and I assembled it together. Bravo! A true masterpiece in the world of 3D printing.

@user_2163372853

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0.2mm layer - AMS

Prints and assembles perfectly A truly delightful addition to my track

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@DerSoUndSo

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Hello @JDOsolutions The model looks fantastic and I would love to print it for my daughter Unfortunately I only have an A1 mini—the large spiral coil is too tall for it Would it be possible for you to offer it in two stackable parts so that printing it on an A1 mini would be feasible That would be incredibly kind Best regards Sascha

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@JDOsolutions

hi Sascha, I’ll update the design to also include a coil which comes in two pieces. I’ll try to upload this somewhere in the coming two weeks. best regards!

@DerSoUndSo

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Replying to @JDOsolutions :

Fantastic! Many, many thanks! We are delighted :)

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@JDOsolutions

Replying to @DerSoUndSo :

I've added two extra profiles for the A1 mini - one with AMS and one without. Enjoy the lift! And please post a make, I'd love to see how they turned out :)

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