How does a Bowling Pinsetter Machine work? (Brunswick GS-X)

3D animation of how a Bowling Pinsetter Machine works. Let's go behind the scenes!
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Thanks to the Brunswick team for helping me review this video!

This video has been dubbed in over 20 languages, you can change the audio track language in the Settings menu (click the gear icon in the lower right hand corner of the video).

⌚Timestamps:
0:00-Intro
0:41-Bowling Background
2:03-Ball Pit
2:45-Ball Accelerator
3:21-Pin Elevator
4:25-Distributor
6:20-Pin Station Mechanism
7:42-Setting Table
10:00-Spotting Tongs
11:05 -Sweep Wagon
13:14-Drive Frame and Motors
14:04-KiwiCo

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🎵Music:
"Palmtrees" by The Brothers Records (Youtube Audio Library)

🟠This animation was 3D modeled and animated entirely with Blender 2.92 (Cycles Render)

🎧Here is some of the gear that I use for animation:

📼Video Summary:
This bowling pinsetter machine is called a Brunswick GSX Pinsetter. It's commonly used in the United States and in other areas of the world when playing Ten-pin Bowling. The Ball Cushion Assembly absorbs the impact of the bowling ball. The knocked over pins are called "Deadwood". The Bowling ball makes it's way to the Ball Accelerator to bring ball back to where the bowlers are. The pins get knocked into the Ball Pit, moved on the Transport Band, then up on the Pin Elevator, and then falls on the Distributor. This is the part that distributes the pins to one of 10 Pin Stations, and then down below to the Setting Table. The Sweep Wagon moves the knocked over pins off the lane. The Drive Frame consists of 3 motors to keep the machine moving.

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[blerst]

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.

[RayyannAlqadry]

This may be one of the most complex piece of machinery Jared has broken down and explained. The videos just keep getting better

[john]

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!.

[jakegreene]

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!

[chasegeer]

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!

[MrJewelyn]

as a 3D engineer, I want to note the massive size of the work on creating a model for the video, my respect

[IFGchannel]

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.

[Loch_Ness_Lachster]

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

[mattrittman]

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.

[riegelvega.]

Doesn't care how much time to finish the video


When i saw Jared Owen, i click it

[johnelliottart]

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.

[Unknown_Ooh]

Thank you to the maintenance guys who work at bowling alleys. They are the unsung heroes of the game working to keep this machinery running.

[RandomFBIguy]

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.

[BranchEducation]

What a great video! This is definitely one of my favorites thus far because it goes over such a complex assortment of mechanisms!! Keep up the great work!

[Mochrie]

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. :)

[neoamaru]

it is just mind-blowing, how purely mechanical the entire process is! no A.I. involved, not a single laser or microchip in sight!
Kudos to those brilliant minds/outside the box thinkers and engineers that sat down and thought of all that! (& Thank you Jared for explaining it all so well!)

[AustenFerdinand]

Now i know it was that complicated, thanks jared

[srajit]

With so much patience and detail this guy understands everything clearly . I am his fan .

[casualwoomy]

I never truly realized how damn complicated these machines were until today

[thewitt]

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.