Pineapplebobthegreat's Knex Minigun

 by PineapplebobTheGreat
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Well, over the night (10.00 PM to around 1 AM) and some during midday (around 12.00), I made a Knex Minigun (although it is not mini at all, but very large). In case you do not know, a minigun is a large machine gun, having nothing to do with the word "mini".
It uses a lot of pieces and is very cool. There are two handles sticking out from the side and the gun is sturdy enough to hold up to 40 clips on a chain.
Unlike past knex machine guns, the gun does not have its chain in a loop, but it is just fed through by a motor and falls off in the end.
I am working on a tripod/base for it to sit on, but so far all of them have broken down under its weight.
Please post on this slideshow if you want me to post instructions or not.

Pros:

Holds up to 40 rounds.
Is actually pretty light.
Does not use too many exotic pieces.
Fairly simple to build.
The tripod (coming soon) allows the gun to turn 360 degrees and point up and down.

Cons:
If the gun is not on the tripod, the handles will not support its weight when the chain is on, so there is a grip underneath.
erictrant says: Apr 2, 2011. 6:55 AM
POST PLEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
squiddy412 says: Mar 25, 2011. 8:18 AM
If you can post a video of shooting it.
learntub says: Feb 5, 2011. 8:28 PM
post
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learntub says: Feb 5, 2011. 7:56 PM
build a biopod and at the legs connect them using grey rods
lichking says: Nov 6, 2010. 12:23 PM
That is so sweet
yingyangcuzins says: Jun 21, 2010. 9:13 PM
WHERE CAN I GET SOME OF THOSE GRAY 1 SLOT CONECTORS I NEED SOME I ONLY HAVE LIKE 30 OF THEM
poo2thegeek says: Feb 18, 2010. 6:27 AM
 wait a sec if its prety light then how come all you tripods have broken under its weight?
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to poo2thegeekMar 17, 2010. 6:13 PM
making a knex tripod is harder than it sounds. I wanted it to be able to rotate on an axis, so that support axis broke almost immediately. Of course, the gun is light as in holding it by yourself.
mettaurlover says: Jul 17, 2009. 9:50 PM
POST!!!!!
RMConstruction in reply to mettaurloverOct 4, 2009. 2:39 AM
cool bas3 in reply to RMConstructionOct 5, 2009. 7:13 AM
a much of ammo :P
RMConstruction in reply to cool bas3Oct 5, 2009. 9:32 AM
indeed!
cool bas3 in reply to RMConstructionOct 5, 2009. 10:31 PM
:P
knexjay says: Sep 19, 2009. 5:50 PM
tee hee wat u would see...OMG A PERSON TRYING TO KILL ME OH NO i shot u IM ALIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
knexjay says: Sep 19, 2009. 5:47 PM
man made by pictures but then my heavy cannon blew it up darnnnnnn
Seleziona says: Aug 13, 2009. 5:28 PM
Can you make it have different motor! If so...POST!
cool bas3 says: Aug 11, 2009. 6:55 AM
post it it looks so cool
Chikara says: Aug 6, 2009. 1:24 PM
As said before, it is a submachine gun, not a minigun :). Someone attach a chain to a gatling and put a handle on it rofl, real minigun.
I_am_Canadian says: May 12, 2008. 12:17 PM
looks okay, a video would be helpful. just so you know, VERY few people have those green motors.
RMConstruction in reply to I_am_CanadianApr 13, 2009. 6:34 AM
I do, but battery acis everywhere.... one fell apart, only 1 working out of 2 robot sets >.<
Miles Tails Prower in reply to RMConstructionMay 12, 2009. 10:12 AM
RMConstruction, the motor can be repaired. Use a screwdriver to scrape the battery acid off. DO IT WELL. Then get some contact spray, this helps making contact with the battery. Then it might work again!!! I did this with 2 All Terrain Trekkers.
RMConstruction in reply to Miles Tails ProwerMay 12, 2009. 10:24 AM
I did, but found thw curcuit board was broked >.<
I_am_Canadian in reply to RMConstructionApr 13, 2009. 10:21 AM
That sucks!
RMConstruction in reply to I_am_CanadianApr 13, 2009. 12:47 PM
Tell me about it... only the single motor from one set is working (typo in previous 0
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to I_am_CanadianMay 14, 2008. 7:33 PM
any motor that is connected to a control pannel will work. It can't be a single, all in one motor.
I_am_Canadian in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatMay 14, 2008. 7:45 PM
ok. If you make an instructable on it I would stringly suggest putting instructions for the standard red ones. btw nice gun :-)
RMConstruction in reply to I_am_CanadianApr 29, 2009. 11:53 AM
Not to be picky, but is stringly a word? lol
King_Banana says: Jul 25, 2008. 5:35 PM
u should post instructions for it but i will try to build a really strong tripod, if i make one i will post it
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to King_BananaJul 27, 2008. 10:46 AM
lol.... "My spoon is too big..." "I am a banana."
King_Banana in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJul 27, 2008. 6:26 PM
huh?
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to King_BananaJul 27, 2008. 6:50 PM
The banana that you have is from a youtube video called REJECTED. I guy has a too big of a spoon and a banana walks up to him and says I am a banana.
Sturmgewehr44 in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatNov 13, 2008. 1:01 PM
that video is hilarious i didnt know anyone on instructables liked his work
Oblivitus in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatAug 3, 2008. 3:51 PM
LOL! THAT VIDEO IS HILARIOUS! I crack up laughing every time someone says "my spoon is too big". XD
DrWeird117 in reply to OblivitusNov 8, 2008. 8:16 PM
I just saw it. That. Was pretty fu**ing disturbing.

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0_o
Oblivitus in reply to DrWeird117Nov 9, 2008. 6:22 AM
Yes, it is very disburbing but very very funny.
DrWeird117 in reply to OblivitusNov 9, 2008. 10:27 AM
I can do the PERFECT "mah spoon is too big!"!!!!
TwistedParadox in reply to DrWeird117Apr 28, 2009. 1:57 PM
MY AN!S IS BLEEDING!!!!
DrWeird117 in reply to TwistedParadoxApr 29, 2009. 1:54 PM
KOTEX!!!
Oblivitus in reply to DrWeird117Nov 9, 2008. 12:31 PM
Lol, that is the only video that can make me laugh so much that I have to stop the video before I pass out.
DrWeird117 in reply to OblivitusApr 29, 2009. 1:54 PM
O RLY?! Well, you should see...Uh...DANG IT!
Bartboy in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatAug 3, 2008. 8:01 AM
yeah! you seen that! did you see billys balloon ???
King_Banana in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJul 28, 2008. 6:50 AM
lol its soo random
King_Banana in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJul 28, 2008. 6:47 AM
oh ok
pls says: Oct 24, 2008. 3:40 PM
looks neat and clean, have a pic of it loaded by any chance?
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to plsOct 26, 2008. 8:02 PM
took it apart two months after i built it.
DrWeird117 in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatNov 8, 2008. 8:06 PM
WHY?? YOU PISS ME OFF ROYALLY
pls in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatOct 27, 2008. 8:48 AM
oh >.>
The Jamalam says: Sep 6, 2008. 12:56 AM
wrong! a minigun is called a 'mini'gun because a machine gun is a very large mounted fully auto firing gun, usually on a quadropod or wheels. this is a small (for an mg) one which doesn't always have to be mounted. It usually does though.
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to The JamalamSep 13, 2008. 10:28 AM
thank you. I'm glad that you waisted your time looking in great detail to insult my creation.
The Jamalam in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatSep 13, 2008. 10:52 AM
and besides, i wasn't insulting your creation, i was merely pointing out a common error where you said:
I made a Knex Minigun (although it is not mini at all, but very large). In case you do not know, a minigun is a large machine gun, having nothing to do with the word "mini".
TigerNod in reply to The JamalamOct 5, 2008. 12:18 PM
oh no, not the minigun\mini gun discussion again...
The Jamalam in reply to TigerNodOct 5, 2008. 12:31 PM
yes
The Jamalam in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatSep 13, 2008. 10:51 AM
wtf? its true, and common knowlege to anyone who knows the history of guns.
shedwasp in reply to The JamalamOct 15, 2008. 6:24 PM
just appreciate the effort...
bounty1012 says: Aug 22, 2008. 8:17 PM
POST I WANT ONE!
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to bounty1012Aug 22, 2008. 11:20 PM
Dude, this was from 4 months ago. I would post it, but I don't have it anymore.
bounty1012 in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatAug 23, 2008. 12:36 AM
oh.... in that case
DIRTRACER39 says: Jul 28, 2008. 7:08 PM
how amny other knex dirt late models have u seen? being the only one makes the best but also the worst at the same time, sorry i dont use my time up, and have a life
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to DIRTRACER39Jul 28, 2008. 8:37 PM
You obviously don't waste you time on knex, considering what you've made... But you do waste your time posting stupid comments.
mettaurlover says: Jul 25, 2008. 7:47 AM
instructions, please
starwarsknex2 says: Jul 24, 2008. 6:27 PM
kool post post post pls post
eheeohoo27 says: Jul 8, 2008. 5:58 AM
the motor is from the robot set right? xd i also have
bannana inventor says: Jun 13, 2008. 6:52 PM
this is awsome!
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to bannana inventorJun 13, 2008. 8:56 PM
Thanks. I also have a new version that looks a lot better and the barrel spins. Click on my name to see it.
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) says: May 16, 2008. 10:57 PM
Okay, I just posted my newest knex minigun onto the slideshow format, so it should be up by tommorow hopefully.
mrbox says: May 12, 2008. 4:51 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minigun
Thats a minigun

This is a machine gun
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_gun

Miniguns are made to be mounted on like a car like the one from mythbusters that was used to tear up a tree, shoot a fish in the barrel and something else

A machine gun is fully automatic gun that uses an AMMO BELT to fire which is like yours... I presume from the pictures cause it has gears....
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to mrboxMay 14, 2008. 7:30 PM
yeah. See, mine, like Dsman195276 said, does not work like a minigun. But I made it look like one, so I'll call it the machinegun/minigun...
popomaster in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatMay 16, 2008. 3:57 PM
call it a machini gun =]
mrbox in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatMay 14, 2008. 9:20 PM
Thats fine then
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) says: May 15, 2008. 9:27 PM
Update to the Update: The barrels do not revolve any more for my motor can not hold the weight of the barrel.
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) says: May 15, 2008. 2:54 PM
UPDATE!!!!: I am not keeping this minigun. I am working on a new one that has a spinning barrel. The design of my new minigun is completely new and a bit stronger. I hope you like!
no vid KNEX freak says: May 15, 2008. 1:39 PM
dam thats sick!!!!!!!!!!
Katarukito says: May 12, 2008. 8:08 PM
nice gun pineapple, i feel so proud of you * tears come out * nah im kidding..
got pics of the whole gun?
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to KatarukitoMay 14, 2008. 7:32 PM
thanks. I'll save those for the instructable.
dsman195276 says: May 12, 2008. 12:11 PM
a minigun is a bad label for this, as it is not a minigun from what i can see. this is just a machine gun.
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to dsman195276May 14, 2008. 7:31 PM
well, I does not work like a mini gun, but I tried to make it look like one. Either way, do you like it?
Darth Trainman in reply to dsman195276May 12, 2008. 2:56 PM
A minigun is not a mini gun.
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to Darth TrainmanMay 14, 2008. 7:31 PM
Hey, do you like it? Should I post instructions?
dsman195276 in reply to Darth TrainmanMay 12, 2008. 3:34 PM
i know that. what i mean is a minigun has rotating barrels that pull the bullets off of the chain into the barrel and then shoot it, and repeat.
lodefreak says: May 13, 2008. 10:35 PM
very nice!! 5 stars!
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to lodefreakMay 14, 2008. 7:28 PM
thanks.
fobblewabble says: May 12, 2008. 7:59 PM
well dude i really would build but i dont have that motor. can you use the red one?
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to fobblewabbleMay 14, 2008. 7:28 PM
Any motor will work fine as long as it isn't a single motor. It needs to be a motor that is connected to the control pannel, not all in one.
Mad Cat says: May 13, 2008. 11:04 PM
I like it. Could you post it. But first, maybe you could 'fill in' the barrels to make it look more realistic?
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to Mad CatMay 14, 2008. 7:26 PM
Yeah, I will do that. I wanted to post it fast so that no one else would post a minigun.
apples!!!!! says: May 12, 2008. 6:45 PM
oooooo post. just curious, what motor is that?
Daniel662000 says: May 12, 2008. 5:34 PM
Post defiantly it looks awesome
ojochris says: May 12, 2008. 3:00 PM
POST IT!!!!!!!!plz...
plasmaspy says: May 12, 2008. 12:33 AM
+ max stars
PineapplebobTheGreat (author) in reply to plasmaspyMay 12, 2008. 6:01 AM
thank you.
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