Knex Ball Machine - Off the Wall
Hey!
Here's the most recent project of mine. Its a ball machine build entirely in my bathroom. It was a fun challenge and produced a very unique ball machine I think. Nothing too fantastic in terms of elements or anything. The triple loop, chain slide, the geared ferris wheel and perhaps the double helix thingys are the only things worth really noting.
Anyway, hope you folks like it. Sorry about the photos being so dark, its hard to get good lighting in a small room with no windows.
Enjoy!
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnc-BIQzoWo
Update:
Total piece count: 8891.
That makes Sproutless the winner with a guess of 18,500. Congrats!
Here's the most recent project of mine. Its a ball machine build entirely in my bathroom. It was a fun challenge and produced a very unique ball machine I think. Nothing too fantastic in terms of elements or anything. The triple loop, chain slide, the geared ferris wheel and perhaps the double helix thingys are the only things worth really noting.
Anyway, hope you folks like it. Sorry about the photos being so dark, its hard to get good lighting in a small room with no windows.
Enjoy!
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnc-BIQzoWo
Update:
Total piece count: 8891.
That makes Sproutless the winner with a guess of 18,500. Congrats!
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Jul 24, 2011. 11:07 AMknexinventer
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tht is cool but why did you build it in the bathroom?
Jul 19, 2011. 1:32 PMDB2016
says:
Any mention of the toilet would be FAR too easy, so...
How long does it take for the ball to travel all the way around?
How long does it take for the ball to travel all the way around?
It changes quite a lot for the different paths, the longest one... Perhaps 20 seconds?
Jul 23, 2011. 7:03 AMDB2016
says:
Wow.
That's very impressive, if I tried that my dad would axe it all down and tell me to clean up the mess haha. Very cool!
That's very impressive, if I tried that my dad would axe it all down and tell me to clean up the mess haha. Very cool!
Thankfully my parents are fairly tolerant :-)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jul 23, 2011. 1:23 PMDB2016
says:
No problem. Will you post?
Just kidding. That is sick man, can't wait to see what's next.
Just kidding. That is sick man, can't wait to see what's next.
Apr 26, 2011. 3:29 PMknexsuperbuilderfreak
says:
I was wanting to make something like this to but i was affraid id loose parts...
few green rods went down the bath drain, but I think those were the only losses :-)
Does it get in the way at all?? Also i like how you built this with intent on challenging yourself, not to just post a giant mega thingy to post.
I LIKE IT!!! XD
-Kevin
I LIKE IT!!! XD
-Kevin
Just a bit, its not a huge deal. Thanks very much friend!
Apr 26, 2011. 5:36 PMusername252
says:
So how do you shower without wetting the knex?
Nice job though, and it bring small entertainment to anyone that's using the bathroom.
Nice job though, and it bring small entertainment to anyone that's using the bathroom.
How did I not notice this??? I remember seeing i on youtube a while ago. Great ball machine dude. How did you convince your parents to let you do that? :-P
Thanks! My parents were all for it actually :-)
Quit complaining, you have a huge patio to build in. :-P
Feb 12, 2011. 9:42 AMRandomguy65
says:
Wait, you seriously know Tornado? Like you've met him in person?
Funny that you say this, because I added you a few days ago. :-P You just haven't come online yet.
Called? Its just an ordinary chain link lift.
sorry im not very good at knex and i might want to build that lift
I like to call it Larry, but it goes by a pile of names. I'm sure there's an instructable on how to make it someplace.
Jan 24, 2011. 1:29 PMThe_Lost_Carrot
says:
lol i fell for the mirror trick i actually thought it went further back!
Jan 20, 2011. 2:30 PMbnsfwarbonnet
says:
i like your ball machine esecially the mirror effect. That was funny when all your pieces was in the tub. Also I just finished my first ball machine.
Thanks! I liked them too. Kinda ripped them off one of your older ball machines I think :-p
Haha, that would be Wipe Out. :-P Do the Knex pieces get wet in the shower?
Thats the one :-)
I never actually showered in that tub, we have a nicer shower that we use instead.
I never actually showered in that tub, we have a nicer shower that we use instead.
Yep. Not sure if that does them any harm though.
Jan 16, 2011. 10:32 AMinstruct39
says:
looks great!, do you actually use that shower with it in there?
Nah, our other bathroom has a much nicer shower anyways, so we just use that.
Jan 19, 2011. 4:43 PMinstruct39
says:
haha! i figured that anyways, its the same way at my house, except the shower we dont use doesnt have knex in it :P
Jan 17, 2011. 9:33 AMThe Jamalam
says:
Wasn't that a bit awkward when you actually wanted to use that room for its intended purpose?
Jan 17, 2011. 2:03 AMKairah
says:
Are you going to count all pieces? Or is 8891 the final count?
Jan 13, 2011. 7:43 PMshadowninja31
says:
Interesting. Nice though. How did you get your parents permission on that?
Thanks :-) Parents were rather into it actually.
:-p
Look on craigslist. Tons of cheap Knex on there.
Look on craigslist. Tons of cheap Knex on there.
Jan 15, 2011. 6:52 PMajleece
says:
And then add about a billion dollars for shipping, remember? =p
Jan 14, 2011. 10:54 AMOwenmon
says:
hopw come you've just posted it on instructables now? i've already watched it like 5 times lol
Is it hard to use the toilet or take a shower with that in your bathroom?
You can use them all, the shower gets some of the pieces wet though.
Jan 14, 2011. 7:05 AMTheDunkis
says:
Now you gotta build one that goes around the entire house. I'm sure you could find your way into the news or a record book or something for such a feat.
Give me about a million pieces (literally) and I'll make it happen :-)
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