Lotus Shuffler (6 Viewers)

[Taghkanic]

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The button on the left runs long enough to shuffle a single deck of cards. The button on the right runs long enough to shuffle two decks.

In the video, it appears you just press down on one side.

Are there actual buttons, or do you just depress the top?

Do the hand icons indicate which side to press for one or two decks?

 

[Taghkanic]

I could see this working in a game like mine, where we have a dealer and two decks alternating.

The button gets the deck from the last hand, and is supposed to shuffle them several times during the hand. Then the dealer gives them a couple more riffles/cuts. Player shuffling skillz and thoroughness vary a lot.

In theory I could see the dealer then taking the deck and putting it once through this machine and cutting it.

But in reality it takes my dealer almost no time to do that anyway and I doubt he would want this taking up space next to his setup.

 

[Himewad]

In the video, it appears you just press down on one side.

Are there actual buttons, or do you just depress the top?

Do the hand icons indicate which side to press for one or two decks?

It’s not really a button. More of a sensor. The one on the left runs long enough to shuffle one deck. The one on the right runs long enough to shuffle two decks.

 

[Himewad]

Well, I just found out that Phase 10 cards are bridge size. So they don’t work in this shuffler. UNO cards are poker size and will work.

Now I’m trying to brainstorm a 3D printed insert that will make this machine work for bridge size cards. I think it’s possible. Something that is 1/8” thick that can hang on each edge of the base (so it doesn’t move), goes down to the bottom of the deck tray, but it needs to arch up in the center so it doesn’t interfere with the spinning wheels.

@Sparkynutz , I’ve got another project for you!

 

[TheBigTater]

Well, I just found out that Phase 10 cards are bridge size. So they don’t work in this shuffler. UNO cards are poker size and will work.

Now I’m trying to brainstorm a 3D printed insert that will make this machine work for bridge size cards. I think it’s possible. Something that is 1/8” thick that can hang on each edge of the base (so it doesn’t move), goes down to the bottom of the deck tray, but it needs to arch up in the center so it doesn’t interfere with the spinning wheels.

@Sparkynutz , I’ve got another project for you!

Do it!

@Himewad When you talked to the developer did he say anything about trying to make it work for Bridge cards in later models?
He could possibly make some sales if he did.

 

[Hot Nuts]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Something compact and simple to operate. I have one player that doesn't have an arm and doesn't shuffle of course. He'll love it.

I googled the batteries and it said 4 D size. I assume it will last a good while. Going to place an order. Thanks for posting @Himewad !

 

[Himewad]

Do it!

@Himewad When you talked to the developer did he say anything about trying to make it work for Bridge cards in later models?
He could possibly make some sales if he did.

I sent the developer a fairly lengthy email with my feedback, including that bridge size cards didn’t work. I will follow up. Seems like it should be an easy fix.

Also, unless our UNO cards are just old, the internet lied because our two decks are also bridge size. Dammit.

 

[Himewad]

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Something compact and simple to operate. I have one player that doesn't have an arm and doesn't shuffle of course. He'll love it.

I googled the batteries and it said 4 D size. I assume it will last a good while. Going to place an order. Thanks for posting @Himewad !

The battery is a 9-volt. Not D.

 

[Hot Nuts]

AI was wrong. lol

My crowd prefers poker size thank goodness.

 

[Lars]

Thanks for sharing this James.
If your modification can be made for bridge size do you think it would it still work for poker size?

 

[Himewad]

Thanks for sharing this James.
If your modification can be made for bridge size do you think it would it still work for poker size?

Oh absolutely. I was thinking two separate pieces. They would overlap the edge, or hang on either side edge. And just remove them when using poker size cards.