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Here is my newest lift: the Parallel arm lift!
Most credits go to Shadowman, as he invented this lift first in his unfinished ball machine, I tried to rebuild it from the vid (only managed to rebuild the front part of the arm and some basic ideas).
So, this instruction is very complicated and nothing for absolutely beginners.
And it is also loooooooooong.
Be sure that all 3D connectors are turned correctly, with some you also have to pay attention that they aren't turned 180°, I'll note which in the image notes, so be sure to read them!
Sorry for any fails I made, making instructions was quite complicated.
And feel free to ask if you have any problems!
I use a plug-in motor, and I would recommend also using one as they have more power than the battery motors. Maybe you could use two battery motors...

Be sure to comment, rate and subscribe!

Oh, and the first one to make a piece count will earn a patch :D (But please be honest about it)

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Step 1: Making the left base

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Just some structure...
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knexman32 says: Mar 28, 2013. 2:14 PM
is it ok if you use the smaller wheels instead of the bigger ones?
Sorunome (author) in reply to knexman32Mar 28, 2013. 2:24 PM
I would not recommend that as I use the wheels as a counterweight and the bigger ones weigh more. Maybe you could make your own counterweight that is about same heavy.
knexman32 in reply to SorunomeMar 28, 2013. 2:28 PM
ok thx
sandroknexmaster says: Dec 11, 2012. 11:34 AM
Hey sorunome!

This is a very good lift: high, good looks, works good,...
So... I've built it!
I know you didn't invent it, it was Shadowman.
But congrats for rebuilding it from the vid and making good instructions.
I'll use it in my next ball machine, where I'm currently working on.
Here are some photo's, if you want you can add them to the last step of this instructable.

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Sorunome (author) in reply to sandroknexmasterDec 11, 2012. 6:01 PM
Awesome! i am always so glad when people make my stuff....
sandroknexmaster in reply to SorunomeDec 12, 2012. 2:50 AM
Me too! :)
knexpert#10829476 says: Aug 10, 2012. 7:13 AM
Very cool!
Sorunome (author) in reply to knexpert#10829476Aug 10, 2012. 10:24 AM
thanks! :D
Purple Waffles says: May 13, 2012. 9:50 AM
Very cool. I would make a piece count, but I'm too busy planning where this could go on my ball machine :P
Sorunome (author) in reply to Purple WafflesMay 13, 2012. 10:00 AM
Haha, xD
Why won't you come on skype?
Purple Waffles in reply to SorunomeMay 27, 2012. 6:14 PM
Sorry for late reply. idk just dont find myself needing/wanting to use it.. too busy with school, knex and MINECRAFT!!!
Sorunome (author) in reply to Purple WafflesMay 28, 2012. 3:04 AM
no! Not minecraft! It's evil! :P
Purple Waffles in reply to SorunomeAug 4, 2012. 8:46 AM
MUAHAHAHAHA. BUT i am working on a new machine... pictures shall come soon.
Sorunome (author) in reply to Purple WafflesAug 4, 2012. 12:45 PM
Cool, can't wait for pics!
BTW, why are you never on skype? :P
Purple Waffles in reply to SorunomeAug 4, 2012. 6:37 PM
Am i supposed to be? :P
Sorunome (author) in reply to Purple WafflesAug 5, 2012. 1:06 AM
mhmm
/me runs
Purple Waffles in reply to SorunomeAug 5, 2012. 9:00 AM
Too busy playing... MINECRAFT!!!!!!!

Don don don...

Lol i dont see the need to be on skype :P but dont worry i am still working on my next project :) but i need a name for it
Sorunome (author) in reply to Purple WafflesAug 5, 2012. 9:10 AM
minecraft is evil :P

And call it project next
/me runs
Purple Waffles in reply to SorunomeAug 6, 2012. 1:21 PM
Lol its addicting. And what does /me runs mean?
Sorunome (author) in reply to Purple WafflesAug 6, 2012. 1:39 PM
Replaxe /me with sorunome
so i run faaaaaaaaaaaaar away :P
Purple Waffles in reply to SorunomeAug 7, 2012. 11:37 AM
-_- lol
Sorunome (author) in reply to Purple WafflesAug 5, 2012. 9:10 AM
minecraft is evil :P

And call it project next
/me runs
jameshond says: Jun 3, 2012. 5:30 AM
work this lift with new style balls
Sorunome (author) in reply to jameshondJun 3, 2012. 7:52 AM
I think so, not sure as I don't have the newer balls.
jameshond in reply to SorunomeJun 3, 2012. 11:00 AM
okey thanks !!!
Tornado96 says: May 11, 2012. 6:08 PM
OH THE GROANING! :-( That's the only negative I see! Great job man!
Purple Waffles in reply to Tornado96May 27, 2012. 6:16 PM
OH THE GROANING!

That is what she said.

Im sorry i had to say that.
Tornado96 in reply to Purple WafflesMay 28, 2012. 10:56 AM
Not really necessary is it? :-/
Sorunome (author) in reply to Tornado96May 28, 2012. 11:12 AM
it is :P
Tornado96 in reply to SorunomeMay 28, 2012. 8:24 PM
Uh.... Ye of immature minds....
Sorunome (author) in reply to Tornado96May 29, 2012. 2:27 AM
hm
Sorunome (author) in reply to Purple WafflesMay 28, 2012. 10:01 AM
>.>
Sorunome (author) in reply to Tornado96May 12, 2012. 1:06 AM
Haha, thanks. :P
The Jamalam says: May 16, 2012. 10:25 AM
An excellent mechanism, my only concern is that the motor sounds strained. I can imagine with the mass of the arms this will be hard to avoid but perhaps if you were to guide the pulley so that the line of action was parallel with the ground you'd get a more even lift? Just a thought.
Sorunome (author) in reply to The JamalamMay 16, 2012. 11:31 AM
I don't quite get what you mean but I bet if you'd make this lift twice and connect them correctly it'll run very smooth.
Oh, and thanks :)
Shadowman39 says: May 11, 2012. 2:13 PM
Cool! How did you make the degree sign in the intro? I still think the counterweight should be heavier (the one that moves faster). Is that the tall ball machine I see to the left of it in the video? :-)
Sorunome (author) in reply to Shadowman39May 11, 2012. 2:19 PM
Thanks!
And there are a lot of reasons why the faster counterweight isn't heavier, in first place because it won't work anymore.
Yep, that is the fast ball machine.
And in the german keyboard layout, dunno if it is the same with the us one, I get the degree symbol by hitting shift and the key below Esc.
Shadowman39 in reply to SorunomeMay 11, 2012. 2:34 PM
Oh the degree sign is also in the rich editor. :-P We don't have degree signs on our keyboards. 
Sorunome (author) in reply to Shadowman39May 11, 2012. 2:39 PM
We just have many many signs..... ⌨ ok, that one wasn't from keybored, not directly, it used for me 8 keystrokes :P
sandroknexmaster says: May 11, 2012. 8:00 AM
Long.......... but great!!!!! :D
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