Knex Ball Machine Element

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

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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.

stevedude123 says: Feb 12, 2013. 10:33 AM

Thanks for the instructions it's a great element. I found that the orange tubing does work for me.

rrobinson1999 says: Oct 16, 2012. 6:04 PM

Finally got this to work. Just made a movie of my ball machine featuring the Eliptica. I don't know if you want credit or not just let me know and I'll be happy to edit it. Check it out: http://youtu.be/TROkgZrX_cY?hd=1

I_am_Canadian (author) says: Oct 17, 2012. 7:51 AM

Super cool my friend! That's a mighty fine ball machine you've got there. Don't bother about giving credit. Thanks again!!

rrobinson1999 says: Aug 30, 2012. 8:17 AM

Love it! Unfortunately, on mine, whenever it stops on one side, it always wobbles then leans towards the respective side. For example, say it is on the right side, it leans so far right the ball just hits the side and falls off. Any suggestions? I see on your example it stops perfectly.

I_am_Canadian (author) says: Sep 1, 2012. 5:18 PM

Thanks very much! As for your problem, just be very sure that you are on a flat surface (the "flat" floor in my living room is on too much of a slant for this to work properly on it..), and be sure that all the rods are snapped in correctly on the supports, if they are not in properly sometimes they can raise one of the sides up a hair. Hope that helps!

rrobinson1999 says: Oct 11, 2012. 2:54 PM

Thanks for the advice. it is perfectly level and everything is where it is supposed to be. Any other tips that might help? It works most of the time. This is my flagship element on my k'nex ball machine. You actually inspired me to make my own ball machine.

I_am_Canadian (author) says: Oct 12, 2012. 9:28 AM

That's sweet dude! I don't really know how else I can help now, but if you could post a video of the problem I might be able to help..?

mahmel says: Feb 9, 2012. 12:39 AM

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

I_am_Canadian (author) says: Feb 9, 2012. 8:41 AM

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

Thanks!

H1T4TCH1 says: Feb 5, 2012. 6:18 AM

Nice!

Purple Waffles says: Feb 2, 2012. 6:00 PM

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

I_am_Canadian (author) says: Feb 2, 2012. 6:32 PM

Yes.

cool knex13 says: Jan 31, 2012. 10:58 AM

cool.

It looks fun :D

I_am_Canadian (author) says: Jan 31, 2012. 1:16 PM

Thanks :-D

cool knex13 says: Feb 1, 2012. 8:48 AM

How did you get the idea?

I_am_Canadian (author) says: Feb 1, 2012. 8:01 PM

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

cool knex13 says: Feb 2, 2012. 11:14 AM

By the way I love the owl

I_am_Canadian (author) says: Feb 2, 2012. 6:32 PM

Cheers :-D

Purple Waffles says: Jan 30, 2012. 2:50 PM

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 (author) says: Jan 30, 2012. 3:31 PM

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

Purple Waffles says: Jan 31, 2012. 3:26 PM

Thanks a lot!