When I was a kid, I once asked one of the workers in the bowling center about how the pinsetters work. The man grabbed my hand, led me to the back of the pinsetters, and kindly explained how it all works. I never expected him to answer such a random question from a random kid so kindly. However, that when I was little so I forgot most of what he said. That's why I'm glad Jared made this video. It felt pleasant to review what I learned that day, and also remember that kind man.
As a league bowler that actually seen one of these in action, and studied how these things worked for years, there wasn't a single detail you missed, I'm absolutely impressed. well done!.
This may be one of the most complex piece of machinery Jared has broken down and explained. The videos just keep getting better
I had a part-time job in an 8-lane bowling alley in the mid-1970s, passing out shoes, clearing jams, etc. One evening I was almost killed when I crawled under the setting table without turning off the machine ... and the table suddenly started to drop toward the floor. I flicked my finger out for the switch. I had one chance to find it, and somehow did. Great illustrating, Jared. My deepest admiration.
I don’t care if this man takes 5 months to upload, all I gotta say is everyone here at the office watches these on the big screen.
I work as a technician at a bowling alley fixing these lanes when they break down. You did a great job at going into detail on every part. I’m going to use this to train future techs. Thank you!
as a 3D engineer, I want to note the massive size of the work on creating a model for the video, my respect
I was a Brunswick A-2 mechanic from the 1970's. This is the first in depth explanation of the GS-X since their beginning in the early 2000s. We don't have any centers with these machines but I did bowl in a Zone that had them 15 years ago but the center closed back in 2013. Very good explanation of the operation. I do know they were based in part to the AMF 82-70 if I remember correctly. Fascinating machine!
I never truly realized how damn complicated these machines were until today
I don't even know what I appreciate more... The creative engineering behind this mechanism, or you patience and skill in modeling, animating and explaining all of it.
Oh my god as an animator I can appreciate the amount of work this was. I just stumbled upon this channel because of my interest in machinery. But I also create animations showing how medical equipment works for a living. This would’ve taken me 3 weeks minimum as a full time job. I would never have had the drive to do it as a YouTube channel.
I honestly don’t know what to say…. I mean, this has got to be one of the most innovative and most complex piece of machinery I ever seen, especially for a game
Imagine breaking down one of these machines to someone from the past, they ask "What does this wondrous machine do? It's so complicated!" And you're just there like "It resets bowling pins"
Doesn't care how much time to finish the video When i saw Jared Owen, i click it
Wow, what an incredible amount of detail Jared! I don't know how you do it man. This was very entertaining to watch :) Seriously, hats off to you sir.
About 55 years ago i was a Brunswick pinsetter mechanic. The pinsetter had one motor and a transmission to operate the whole machine. Watching this well done animation of the Brunswick machine of today, with 3 motors, many more belts and switches, I have to believe the machine is high maintenance.
When I went bowling as a kid, the idea of how the pins got reset always fascinated me. I had never seen the inner workings and it felt like some great mystery. I had always assumed that the pinsetter machine was complicated. I just had no idea it was THAT complicated. Thanks for enlightening the 10-year old in me. :)
Guys don't even think why he took so long to upload, because of animating.
Now i know it was that complicated, thanks jared
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