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[The Smiler] Construction Updates / Ride Speculation Part 2 *SPOILER FREE*
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Jonathan
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
They probably won't be able to start testing the ride until all the electrics to ensure safe operation of the ride have been installed. I don't know for sure how long that'll take, but I'd hope that they've made a start on it already while everything else has been going on.
They probably won't be able to start testing the ride until all the electrics to ensure safe operation of the ride have been installed. I don't know for sure how long that'll take, but I'd hope that they've made a start on it already while everything else has been going on.
Sammy
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
The first lift also still needs a chain fitting... Not going to get far without that!
But, they have been fitting the electrics as the go, the sections of track needing wiring, actually come with the cables pre fitted it would seem, plug and play if you will. However, these will all then need connecting to the central computer system and the whole thing will need programming etc. Then there will also need to be final clearance checks just to make sure it doesn't crash into itself
However, I think it should be testing within the space of about 2 weeks? Probably not even that! But, I'm no expert, so don't take my word for it
The first lift also still needs a chain fitting... Not going to get far without that!
But, they have been fitting the electrics as the go, the sections of track needing wiring, actually come with the cables pre fitted it would seem, plug and play if you will. However, these will all then need connecting to the central computer system and the whole thing will need programming etc. Then there will also need to be final clearance checks just to make sure it doesn't crash into itself
However, I think it should be testing within the space of about 2 weeks? Probably not even that! But, I'm no expert, so don't take my word for it
Jonathan
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
I'd hope so, especially given that the project's behind and that they've been doing exterior work on the station for a while.LiamC said:Jonathan said:
I'd like to think they'd be wiring as they went along, it would make sense
josht
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
I would say the major hardware is pre wired so just needs connecting up. But I don't know if anyone knows if the cars are on park?? But testing should be starting next Wednesday at the latest
I would say the major hardware is pre wired so just needs connecting up. But I don't know if anyone knows if the cars are on park?? But testing should be starting next Wednesday at the latest
Ian
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Normally ride computers arrive pre-set don't they, and any issues that arise in testing are applied as they come up? The computers normally aren't the sort of computer you may think of, where it runs an application to manage it all. A lot of rides use dedicated hardware which manages them instead.
Judging by what track we saw on the car parks the sensors and hardware are all in place and they just need connecting up. That shouldn't be too hard I hope
Normally ride computers arrive pre-set don't they, and any issues that arise in testing are applied as they come up? The computers normally aren't the sort of computer you may think of, where it runs an application to manage it all. A lot of rides use dedicated hardware which manages them instead.
Judging by what track we saw on the car parks the sensors and hardware are all in place and they just need connecting up. That shouldn't be too hard I hope
Rollercoasters4Life
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Just to show how far we have come in 3 weeks:
2nd April 2013:
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9th April 2013:
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15th April 2013:
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16th April 2013:
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22nd April 2013:
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23rd April 2013:
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24th April 2013:
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Shows how fast they have managed to get:
* Second Dive Loop
* Second Air-time hill
* The Giggler Leg
* Transfer Track & Maintenance Track
* Vertical Lift Hill
* Final Turn
* First Inverted Drop
* Second Inverted Drop
* The Hypnotiser Leg
* First Lift Hill
All that done in three weeks - not bad.
Just to show how far we have come in 3 weeks:
2nd April 2013:
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9th April 2013:
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15th April 2013:
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16th April 2013:
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22nd April 2013:
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23rd April 2013:
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24th April 2013:
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Shows how fast they have managed to get:
* Second Dive Loop
* Second Air-time hill
* The Giggler Leg
* Transfer Track & Maintenance Track
* Vertical Lift Hill
* Final Turn
* First Inverted Drop
* Second Inverted Drop
* The Hypnotiser Leg
* First Lift Hill
All that done in three weeks - not bad.
Rollercoasters4Life
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
Oooh, I am on park Saturday...although I doubt it will be ready to start testing that early. Would be a great surprise if it did happen though and if it does, I will of course video it if it does test while I'm there (will be checking back several times during the day). Next visit after Saturday is the 10th May which by then testing should be well in flow.
Alastair said:
Oooh, I am on park Saturday...although I doubt it will be ready to start testing that early. Would be a great surprise if it did happen though and if it does, I will of course video it if it does test while I'm there (will be checking back several times during the day). Next visit after Saturday is the 10th May which by then testing should be well in flow.
delta79
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
I wonder if they are going for a Siemens series, there was always something about the rail mount system that got me smiling when i worked in production line maintenance.
Oh, I do love a good PLC system. depending on how much wiring they have laid during footer and track construction depends on how quickly the system gets to primary connection tests on the PLC system.Ian said:
I wonder if they are going for a Siemens series, there was always something about the rail mount system that got me smiling when i worked in production line maintenance.
DiogoJ42
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Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
LOL, I don't know about that, but it's a pretty safe bet that the proxy sensors will be the same little green boxes that seem to be used on every other ride on Earth. You'd think they could use a coloured plastic that blends in with the track a bit better.
LOL, I don't know about that, but it's a pretty safe bet that the proxy sensors will be the same little green boxes that seem to be used on every other ride on Earth. You'd think they could use a coloured plastic that blends in with the track a bit better.
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
omg guys
have you actually thought that the worlds first beating element could actually have something to do with the marmaliser and maybe something to do with laughing gas. That is the rumours that are going round my school and alton towers when we went in january. we are going again in june 13th 2013 if anyone wishes to join me :twirly:
omg guys
have you actually thought that the worlds first beating element could actually have something to do with the marmaliser and maybe something to do with laughing gas. That is the rumours that are going round my school and alton towers when we went in january. we are going again in june 13th 2013 if anyone wishes to join me :twirly:
Re: [The Smiler] Construction Updates and Ride Speculation Part 2
They will be Pepperl & Fuchs sensors, green is their brand colour.
DiogoJ42 said:LOL, I don't know about that, but it's a pretty safe bet that the proxy sensors will be the same little green boxes that seem to be used on every other ride on Earth. You'd think they could use a coloured plastic that blends in with the track a bit better.
They will be Pepperl & Fuchs sensors, green is their brand colour.
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