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Multiple problems with the recirculating systems come from the fact that the divide by 4 and the fishstairs have to work in sync but that they are two unlinked seperate systems. Both the fishstair and divide by 4 always have to process exactly four marbles to keep working in harmony.

By placing an actuated divide by 4 directly against the fishstair, the system can work a lot more reliable with less edge cases. The fishstair actuates the unloading of the divide by 4, independent of the amount of marbles that are loaded. But the divide by 4 can never load (and thus unload) more than four marbles at a time.

Because the exit is open and there is only one row of marbles moving to the fish stair at a time, there is no risk of climbing or pinching.

There is only one problem with this current prototype and that is that the 'exit lanes' are unconstrained, even in the loading position. With high marble pressure this can result in a bunching up of marbles. This can easily be resolved by having a top bar/system that prevents the marbles from exiting while loading. When the system tips over, the marbles can pass underneath the bar. This system is integrated in my other divide by 4 prototypes:
   • A better divide by 4 for the MMX