DNA
is a
double helix
formed by base pairs attached to a sugar-phosphate backbone.
This
Double Helix Coaster
is the first-ever, brand new concept for a Lego roller coaster elevator mechanism and track layout. It is equipped with
two
helix/spiral rails. One is a
helix lift
using a
worm gear
gearbox operated by
hand crank
or a
motor
to push many carts to the top continuously, another one is a
helix slide
rail for carts to coast down in a spiral. Both of them were built in the
same tower
just like the
shape of DNA
! What makes this design possible? The answer is the cart has a
lift hook
only on its left side. The hook is inside and pushed by the lift when the cart is climbing. but when the cart coasts down the hook are outside so it will not hit the lift parts.
The helix lift is
safer
, more
reliable
, and
compact
. The whole thing was built on
two base plates
only.
Connect many new coaster rail parts #80566 “rail 13X13X3 1/3, ¼ circle” to form this beautiful
double helix
tower
.
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