Knex Ball Machine Element - The Elliptica

Hey guys!

This is just a ball machine element that I made, meant to be added onto an existing machine. Check out the video to see how it works. Full credit for the concept goes to KageKumo.

Enjoy!

~IaC

Step 1 Parts list

Rods:
Green - 174
White - 94
Blue - 146
Yellow - 33
Tan (or red) - 1

Connectors:
Dark Grey - 52
Light Grey - 4
Red - 8
Green - 34
Yellow - 90
White - 15
Orange - 4
Orange tabbed - 22
Blue 3D - 8
Purple 3D - 96

Other:
Medium wheel - 2 (pictured)
Tan Clips - 2
Blue Clips (tan can be used in their place) - 2
Blue Spacer - 10
Y-Connector - 10

Total: 807

You will also need roller coaster tubing (orange tubing will NOT work). You need either two pieces, at least 2 feet in length, or one piece, at least 5 feet in length.

Super! Let's get started.

Comments

[mahmel]

Does it always turns good, so to speak?
Love it!

[I_am_Canadian]

As long as it is perfectly level, yes :-)

Thanks!

[H1T4TCH1]

Nice!

[Purple Waffles]

Want a picture of it mounted up on my ball machine?

[I_am_Canadian]

Yes.

[cool knex13]

cool.


It looks fun :D

[I_am_Canadian]

Thanks :-D

[cool knex13]

How did you get the idea?

[I_am_Canadian]

I got the idea from KageKumo - Just see the intro ;-)

[cool knex13]

By the way I love the owl

[I_am_Canadian]

Cheers :-D

[Purple Waffles]

Can i use this in my current ball machine Exodus?

Link to update 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHb3wev-Qho&context=C3957864ADOEgsToPDskIpT4j0Cq-ephySISMt68SL

Link to update 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHb3wev-Qho&feature=context&context=C3957864ADOEgsToPDskIpT4j0Cq-ephySISMt68SL

Thanks!

[I_am_Canadian]

Certainly! That's the whole idea. Good luck!

[Purple Waffles]

Thanks a lot!

[knexbuild]

Awesome! 5 stars.

[I_am_Canadian]

Thanks!

[knexbuild]

no problem

[dr. richtofen]

Very cool element!

[I_am_Canadian]

Cheers!

[dr. richtofen]

No problem :)

[Sorunome]

Cool!

[I_am_Canadian]

Thanks :-)

[mikeasaurus]

Amazing creation, great photos and the video is perfect! Featured!

This is my new favourite ball machine!

[I_am_Canadian]

Wohoo! Thanks very much!

[KneXtreme]

Nice! I like it. Going to use.

[I_am_Canadian]

Sweet! I can't wait to see it in the context of a full machine :-)

[DJ Radio]

Outstanding work!

[I_am_Canadian]

Cheers!

[Oblivitus]

Sweet. It's amazing that it returns to the same position each time. Great job.

[I_am_Canadian]

Thanks :-D

[The Chunky Sniper!]

You're alive!
Top notch as always!

[Gortess]

very cool
but you might want to fix the link in the intro ;)

[I_am_Canadian]

Thanks for the heads up friend :-D