Sunday, September 4, 2016

New loop ramp tested

So on the latest, I didn't do an ellipse but I did add a chamfer to keep the ball centered (and curved the transition in better).  Did a quick test with the flipper..


Good: It's pretty consistent in being able to make the shot and have it loop around
Bad: I assumed there would always be enough speed for the ball to clear the ramp.. at least a few times the ball was too slow and it sat there at the end of the exit... stuck.  My solution is going to be to make the entry and exit a ramp (at least a 10-15 degree incline).  That way even if the ball drops right at the end of either side of the corkscrew, there will still be enough gravity to make the ball exit.

4 comments:

  1. Neat Stuff. Would you be willing to send me the model for this loop?

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  2. It's at the bottom of the files section of pinball makers
    http://pinballmakers.com/wiki/index.php/Files_Section

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  3. Does this print well without supports? What layer hight did you end up using?

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  4. This won't print well without supports.. I use the standard .2 layer height with .4mm nozzle.

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