Introduction: Knex Ionization Ball Machine Instructions

A semi-huge project. This ball machine is around five feet tall and has almost 5000 pieces. I designed a wheel gate to make sure only one ball occupies the bottom of the lift. Enjoy building this ball machine as much as I did creating it. This machine also uses the newer larger K'nex balls.

Step 1: Piece Count

RODS:

Grey: 19
Red: 116
Yellow: 316
Blue: 721
White: 346
Green: 765

CONNECTORS:

White: 123
Blue 3d: 170
Purple 3d: 321
Yellow: 366
Green: 58
Red: 236
Orange: 107
Light-grey: 5
Dark-grey: 176

SPECIAL:

Orange track connectors: 134
Purple flexi-rod: 1
Orange flexi-rod: 16
Black/peach rod: 1
Blue spacer: 113
Silver spacer: 179
Tan-clip: 16
Blue clip: 15
T-clip: 52
Red gear: 9
yellow gear: 2
 Large yellow gear: 1
Small blue gear: 1
Medium tire: 2
Motor: 1
Small triangle panel: 1
Chain links: 115
Tubing

GRAND TOTAL: 4494

Step 2: Base

A very small step!

Step 3: Return Track, Wheel Lift and Wheel Gate

This is where the new gate system is built and installed.

Step 4:

I managed to make a very long classic spiral lift by reinforcing it with more support. Take your time and build carefully.

Step 5: Other Supports

One last step before the paths.

Step 6: Path 1

Yay! Finally onto the paths!

Step 7: Path 2- Double- Arm

This path uses a new ball arm I invented where the ball uses it twice.

Step 8: Path 3- Torqued-Off Supernova

This path uses a combination of Torque and Supernova elements.