Braiding Machine
10,00 € -Excl. Tax
A LEGO Technic braiding machine, which makes ropes and wristbands, by counter-rotating 9 reels into a final fabric. Powered by a single motor, with auto-winding mechanism.
Video Presentation
The machine is composed of :
- A frame, mainly in yellow color which handles the mechanisms and features
- A big drum in gray color with the big circle which can rotate (driven by a turntable)
- 3 planetary devices which support 3 reels each and can also rotate (driven by a linked-chain)
- 3 reels on each planetary (therefore 9 reels) which can also rotate (driven also by 3 linked- chains)
- 3 die for weaving 3 strings in one (will be called the planetary dies)
- A principal die which weave the whole 3 weaves from planetaries in only one final weave
- A mechanism for pulling the whole weave
- A final drum system with alternate moving winding system to store the fabric
You can read the full review of this model on my blog.
How to build ?
You can either purchase the PDF instructions only on this shop, or purchase the complete package including genuine LEGO parts plus PDF instructions, on Buildamoc shop.
The instructions contain the partlist at the end, but you can check also on Rebrickable or in the instructions preview.
I have replaced the Train regulator and the extension cable in the instructions, by a simple Battery box in the partlist. You can use of course one of the two.
I use “DMC thread” standard product on the video, but you can use any other thread product (embroidery, wool etc.) Carbon fiber has been tested on the picture for the Siltex exhibition.
About this product
Instructions preview
Additional information
Model Size | 75x16x32cm |
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Categories | All, Machine |
Color | Gray, Yellow |
Motorized | Yes (machine) |
Building Difficulty | Hard |
Pieces Count | 1954 |
Bill Of Material | https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-2142/Nico71/braiding-machine/#parts |
Purchased File | PDF Instructions (68 pages / 67mo)+How To Set Up (ZIP) |