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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reu9IaEdPXs This is my first ball machine. It is a moderate sized machine with two paths. It features five elements th...
This is the section of the machine that supports the tower. It may seem slightly unstable now but will become sturdier as the left and right attachmen...
This is a long and repetitive step. It is probably the most crucial part of the entire ball machine. The tower holds the motor, path alternator, and m...
This section drives the chain lift. Remember to closely examine the spacers between the connectors. The motor shown here can be substituted for any K'...
This determines which path the ball will take.
This section provides extra base support and holds some of the elements on path one. Build the first part, then the second part, and attach both to th...
This part serves the same purpose as the former step, and holds the path two elements. Build what you see in the pictures and then attach to the main ...
This path leads to the first element on path one, the red ball drop.
This element has been featured on many ball machines throughout this site. It consists of an arm that lowers a ball while keeping it parallel to the g...
This device rotates around a few times when it receives a ball on one end, depositing it further along. Pay close attention to the spacer placement.
This element spins when the flipper drops a ball onto it, returning the ball to the path below. Note that this element may not function properly every...
This path returns the ball to the queue after it is dropped from the wheel.
This is the first element on path two. Originally featured in the Big Ball Factory, This element contains a descending spiral that lets the ball ride ...
This is one of my own elements. When a ball falls on the tilting path it slants forward deploying the ball on the return path. Don't forget the right ...
This path links the end of path two to the ball queue.
This gear prevents the chain from hitting the main structure.
These devices pick the balls in the queue up and lift them to the top of the machine.
Make three sets of 12 links and one set of 13 links. Attach these to the ball grabbers to make a complete chain. Then wrap around the gears as shown ...
Congratulations! You're finished! Now get up to three balls and place them in the ball queue. Only original K'nex balls will work. Then turn the motor...
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