Michael Berg
Michael Berg
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Four-floor Elevator with Relay Logic in Meccano
A four-floor elevator with relay logic (no electronics) built with Meccano.
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Відео

Ford Skyliner Retractable hardtop Convertible in Meccano
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This is a working model of the Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop Convertible, built from 1957 to 1959. All parts except the motors are Meccano.
Waiting Train and Master Clock
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Here is a special clock movement designed for large tower clocks. It is called a "Waiting Train", as it runs fast, and then waits for an accurate timing signal. There is also a small Master Clock to provide the signal. The video is a little rough, as I encountered some problems and I had to just rescue what Icould.
Old Style Elevator in Meccano
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Here is an old style elevator built from Meccano with electronic control modules.
Ribbon Loom in Meccano
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This loom appeared in the July 1966 issue of Meccano Magazine. I have built it with some significant changes from the original.
Congreve Clock in Meccano
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This is an interesting clock with a rolling steel ball.
Fell Locomotive in Meccano by Mick Berg
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The Fell Locomotive was an experimental design intended to replace steam locomotives. With six diesel engines and three differentials, it was over-complicated and was abandoned quickly.
Current Trip for Meccano Models
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Here is a device that shuts off the supply if an overload is detected. It removes the requirement for a "slipping clutch" in your model.
Master Clock in Meccano by Mick Berg
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Here is a quartz-controlled Master Clock in Meccano. This clock is used to synchronize my Waiting Train Movement.
"Sand Dance" Automaton in Meccano by Mick Berg
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Here's an automaton based on Wilson and Keppel's "Sand Dance". If you like it be sure to check out the original from 1934. Search "Wilson and Keppel"on UA-cam.
Alternative Trigger for Hipp Clock in Meccano
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This is an alternative trigger arrangement for the Hipp Clock, using two microswitches and an electronic delay relay module.
Hipp Clock in Meccano by Mick Berg
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This is a reasonably close model of a Hipp Clock, which uses an ingenious mechanism to keep the pendulum swinging.
Meccano Christmas Video
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Here's a Meccano Music Box playing Jingle Bells for Christmas.
Jacquard Loom in Meccano (incomplete)
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Here is an attempt at a Jacquard Loom in Meccano. Unfortunately I decided to give up on it, too many little problems.
Quartz-controlled Master Clock in Meccano
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Here is a master clock controlled by an inexpensive quartz clock movement.
Hipp Toggle in Meccano
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Hipp Toggle in Meccano
Variable Current Trip
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Variable Current Trip
Over-Current Protector (circuit breaker) in Meccano by Mick Berg
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Over-Current Protector (circuit breaker) in Meccano by Mick Berg
Another Bulle Clock in Meccano by Mick Berg
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Another Bulle Clock in Meccano by Mick Berg
Bulle Clock in Meccano by Mick Berg
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Bulle Clock in Meccano by Mick Berg
Remote Controlled Vehicle in Meccano by Mick Berg
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Remote Controlled Vehicle in Meccano by Mick Berg
Hugh Ramage's Rapier Loom built in Meccano by Mick Berg
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Hugh Ramage's Rapier Loom built in Meccano by Mick Berg
Mantel Clock in Meccano by Mick Berg
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Mantel Clock in Meccano by Mick Berg
My Build of the FKM Meccano French Knitting Machine
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My Build of the FKM Meccano French Knitting Machine
French Knitting Machine in Meccano by Mick Berg
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French Knitting Machine in Meccano by Mick Berg
8 to 1 Intermittent drive in Meccano
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8 to 1 Intermittent drive in Meccano
Maltese Cross Drive in Meccano by Mick Berg
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Maltese Cross Drive in Meccano by Mick Berg
Remote Control Test for Meccano Rolls-Royce Model
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Remote Control Test for Meccano Rolls-Royce Model
Next stage in the Development of the Jacquard Loom
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Next stage in the Development of the Jacquard Loom
Development of Meccano Jacquard Loom
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Development of Meccano Jacquard Loom

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  • @paul-a-raymond
    @paul-a-raymond 8 днів тому

    Meccanologist and brill engineer Mick explains his “Fell Lovomotive” 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @paul-a-raymond
    @paul-a-raymond 8 днів тому

    Super, absolutely super dooper. Love your work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @neilbedford5082
    @neilbedford5082 16 днів тому

    Great job

  • @MLX1401
    @MLX1401 21 день тому

    A throughly enjoyable model and film! The bell is really making a difference. Only thing missing here is a stamp-sized printout saying "Out of Service - Please use stairs" glued to the doors at 3:13 😄 p.s. Thanks for including the circuit diagram

  • @markrainford1219
    @markrainford1219 24 дні тому

    So far it's at the reliability of the lifts in my local Asda.

  • @A3Kr0n
    @A3Kr0n 25 днів тому

    Thumbs up for the bell.

  • @richardrea7146
    @richardrea7146 27 днів тому

    Thank you for an excellent model. An Arduino processor might be the next project to control the system. Frank Hornby would be very pleased that people are still using his system as a development and recreational tool. Not bad for an invention that is 124 years old.

    • @michaelberg9656
      @michaelberg9656 27 днів тому

      Thanks, but no Arduinos for me! I'm very much an electro-mechanical guy.

    • @douro20
      @douro20 26 днів тому

      I believe we have become far too dependent on programmable logic. We are seeing more and more simple machines like manually operated presses which are using them when a handful of relays will do the same thing. We even have ones now which can be programmed in C/C++.

    • @richardrea7146
      @richardrea7146 26 днів тому

      I agree that there are control applications where electro mechanical controllers the best solution. They are immune to electrical interfference, better options when it comes to maintainance and availability of spare parts. There are no requirements for programmers or software. I have worked with both types of control systems in factory applications. Over use of electronic controllers makes equipment oblolete quicker..

  • @allanegleston4931
    @allanegleston4931 27 днів тому

    eggscllent . good job.

  • @paul-a-raymond
    @paul-a-raymond 27 днів тому

    Brill work by Mick Superb!

  • @johnmeccanitian
    @johnmeccanitian 27 днів тому

    I’ve always been deeply impressed by the technical solutions and your incredible skills. It’s truly inspiring to see how much creativity and craftsmanship you bring to your Meccano projects. Thank you for sharing your work with us!

  • @ChrisShute62
    @ChrisShute62 28 днів тому

    Mick, congratulations on finding another use for a sequencer, saving relays! Does your sequencer use plastic curved strips to carry the contact studs/bolts?

    • @bertspeggly4428
      @bertspeggly4428 26 днів тому

      Hi Chris. No it's a disc cut from a plastic food container lid. Doing it with relays would be incredibly difficult. BTW do plastic curved strips exist?

    • @ChrisShute62
      @ChrisShute62 25 днів тому

      @@bertspeggly4428Bravo! No plastic curved strips exist yet, as far as know. I wondered if you might have caught the 3D printing bug!

  • @bertspeggly4428
    @bertspeggly4428 Місяць тому

    Very good!

  • @jhilario
    @jhilario 4 місяці тому

    Fantástico 👏👏👏

  • @thomaslawry5238
    @thomaslawry5238 5 місяців тому

    Very well executed ! Lots of fun, admiring your ingenuity.

  • @GeorgEiermann
    @GeorgEiermann 5 місяців тому

    I like it 👍👍

  • @ChrisShute62
    @ChrisShute62 6 місяців тому

    Here is the original Meccano Magazine article from July 1966: meccano.magazines.free.fr/html/1966/6607.htm

  • @spellbound111
    @spellbound111 6 місяців тому

    This is going to put hand weavers out of work.

  • @ChrisShute62
    @ChrisShute62 6 місяців тому

    That's a good solution to the usual flying shuttle problems, Mick. I didn't know the original design, but it looks like there's potential for further experimenting. Everything seems quite accessible, not buried by framework. A good exhibition model too!

    • @michaelberg9656
      @michaelberg9656 6 місяців тому

      Hi Chris Check out the original and see if you think it could be made to work with that insane gearing up, 1 to 105!

    • @ChrisShute62
      @ChrisShute62 6 місяців тому

      @@michaelberg9656 I confess, I've never finished a loom! However, this design looks like an excuse to push gear and rack strip sales! Gearing up, in multiples stages, is challenging, particularly with all those bearings. For a mechanical solution, I'd rather try a string /capstan method (like traditional looms!). Even then, the poor old motor will groan during shuttle-launch! Better, perhaps to gradually prime a catapult at each end of the shed, then fire them at the right times. The shed needs to be open a bit longer in order to cope with variations in shuttle speed (as the weft thread is used up). This could be done with large built-up cams or stretchy/sloppy linkages. So, I'm guessing that this design, in its original form, would only just work! I wonder if Keith Cameron built his GMM supermodel loom as an antidote to this.

  • @JohnnyMeccano
    @JohnnyMeccano 6 місяців тому

    You just keep getting better Mick. Love it!

  • @paulbaker3632
    @paulbaker3632 6 місяців тому

    the gridiron at faringdon was know to railway crews as the RAY STREET GRIDIRON where the snow hill banking engines stood to push frieght trainf up to the southern region

  • @FifthCat5
    @FifthCat5 7 місяців тому

    The dials are fascinating!

  • @Mr_CB
    @Mr_CB 7 місяців тому

    What a fabulous machine - really enjoyed seeing the results of your work.

  • @drjonkers3696
    @drjonkers3696 7 місяців тому

    Beautifully built and fascinating to watch, well done!

  • @necspenecmetu-24
    @necspenecmetu-24 8 місяців тому

    it is a very interesting design and perfectly replicates the main feature of the Hipp idea, but, as mentioned in the video, the inherent problem is the accuracy: when the "push" is activated, the ratched is rotated 2 or perhaps even 3 steps, wheres the "normal" movement of the pendulum shifts only 1 step. assuming environmental factors can alter the amplitudes of the swing, hence the frequency of the pushes, this makes it significantly inaccurate.

    • @michaelberg9656
      @michaelberg9656 3 місяці тому

      You are absolutely correct, but this problem is only in my model. The real thing reliably only pushes the ratchet one step at a time. I could have fixed this issue but unfortunately I didn't. I did point this out in the voice over.

  • @Arapoksi
    @Arapoksi 8 місяців тому

    Geoff: if you see a bench made out of old sleepers, you simply have to sit on it.

  • @cicamek3050
    @cicamek3050 8 місяців тому

    Hola, tienes pensado compartir algún manual de construcción, sería grandioso

  • @cicamek3050
    @cicamek3050 8 місяців тому

    Waaau

  • @grahamjost
    @grahamjost 8 місяців тому

    Thankyou for an excellent explanation and demonstration, Mick. Full marks for your model!

  • @davidterry2038
    @davidterry2038 8 місяців тому

    Excellent model Mick and nicely explained. 👍🏻

  • @ChrisShute62
    @ChrisShute62 8 місяців тому

    Congratulations on tackling a complicated subject, and improving the 1950s model, Mick. Now we can understand why this design never caught on. British Railways would have had to re-employed all their ex-steam staff as mechanical maintenance fitters! But no signalmen would be needed, as folks would hear these trains coming from miles away!

  • @ChrisShute62
    @ChrisShute62 8 місяців тому

    Excellentidea, Mick! I usually rely on a slipping clutch or belt drive to protect the motor, but this is easier to set. Sorry to see that machine is problematic. Who designed it?!!😉

    • @michaelberg9656
      @michaelberg9656 8 місяців тому

      I don't know but he must have some mystical powers that I don't possess.................🙂🙂🙂

  • @JohnnyMeccano
    @JohnnyMeccano 8 місяців тому

    C'mon Mick. Spill the beans. Show me the Chinese gadget.

    • @michaelberg9656
      @michaelberg9656 8 місяців тому

      eBay Item 386121442605. Would be cheaper from AliExpress but I don't see it there.

    • @JohnnyMeccano
      @JohnnyMeccano 8 місяців тому

      @@michaelberg9656 can't find it. Probably because the item number is not on Australian ebay. Can you copy paste the description please?

    • @michaelberg9656
      @michaelberg9656 6 місяців тому

      @@JohnnyMeccano Sorry John, forgot about this. It's "6V 12V 24V 10A DC 6V-28V Motor Overcurrent Protector Module Adjustable Alarm" sold by euowix. $9.75 US .

  • @oldcargeezer
    @oldcargeezer 10 місяців тому

    Fabulous model, great work.

  • @JohnnyMeccano
    @JohnnyMeccano 10 місяців тому

    That's really cool. You're really impressing me with your creative thinking and ingenuity. 👏

  • @paul-a-raymond
    @paul-a-raymond 10 місяців тому

    Behind this amusing kinetic piece lays the mind of a great musician and audio/ music engineer.

  • @ChrisShute62
    @ChrisShute62 10 місяців тому

    Congratulations Mick! The dance is instantly recognisable, with its steady jerking motion. A perfect subject for Meccano!

  • @JohnIllingworth-br5vh
    @JohnIllingworth-br5vh 10 місяців тому

    Do you have a link to the Constructor Quarterly document? I want to build it but I can't make out enough detail from the video.

  • @bertspeggly4428
    @bertspeggly4428 11 місяців тому

    The original had an electromagnet under the pendulum. This position of the motor comes from the Gents Pulsynetic Waiting Train, which includes the Hipp toggle.

  • @davidterry2038
    @davidterry2038 Рік тому

    EXCELLENT !!!

  • @davidterry2038
    @davidterry2038 Рік тому

    Amazing in theory, only just missed in practice. Fantastic effort. It's soooooo frustrating when it doesn't come together properly, I sympathise with you Michael.

  • @marc53200
    @marc53200 Рік тому

    c est superbe bravo

  • @drjonkers3696
    @drjonkers3696 Рік тому

    Great fun Mick, thanks for all your hard work keeping us entertained over 2023 and a Merry Christmas to you and yours!

  • @ChrisShute62
    @ChrisShute62 Рік тому

    That's an impressive music-maker, Mick! Does the drum rotate twice? And how do you get the vibrato effect? Merry Christmas to you too!

    • @michaelberg9656
      @michaelberg9656 Рік тому

      Hi Chris. No, I cheated, I recorded the first half of the tune, then moved the last five angle brackets, and recorded the second half. I still have the model built and may try to implement a horizontal shift of the drum, which is how it would be done in a real music box. Happy New Year! BTW What vibrato effect???

    • @ChrisShute62
      @ChrisShute62 Рік тому

      @@michaelberg9656 at about 26" it seemed like the hammers were bouncing rapidly on the bells. I once had a toy "vibraphone", whose handheld hammer contained a motor and battery. Very pleasing!

  • @volofly2011
    @volofly2011 Рік тому

    Thanks Michael, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you are yours. Mark Sleppy

  • @Vector_QF8
    @Vector_QF8 Рік тому

    Well executed 🎉

  • @drjonkers3696
    @drjonkers3696 Рік тому

    It was a very valiant effort Mick, and if anyone can make a Meccano loom work, it is you! The various parts of the mechanism display your usual innovative approach. Perhaps what you have achieved will be a very good starting point for someone else.

    • @bertspeggly4428
      @bertspeggly4428 Рік тому

      Thanks J, I think Hugh Ramage or Stanley Coates could do it, but Hugh is no longer building, and Stanley is long gone.

  • @Ingevuelta
    @Ingevuelta Рік тому

    Interesante ! Me gusta !

  • @marc53200
    @marc53200 Рік тому

    très beau travail.👍

  • @VIEROSE-nk7wx
    @VIEROSE-nk7wx Рік тому

    Hi, is this machine for selling?