Instructables: exploring - play - knex - featured http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 04:05:21 PDT BLOX v1.01 Knex Ionization Ball Machine Instructions http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ionization-Ball-Machine-Instructions/
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Mon, 13 May 2013 18:15:09 PDT
Knex Jeep Transformer http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Jeep-Transformer/
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Sat, 11 May 2013 17:13:32 PDT
Knex Ball Machine Paths Official Guide http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ball-Machine-Paths-Official-Guide/
Knex Ball Machine Paths Official Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/7GC8/HF243HXX/FBC7GC8HF243HXX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/7GC8/HF243HXX/FBC7GC8HF243HXX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBC/7GC8/HF243HXX/FBC7GC8HF243HXX.SMALL.jpg collinjo12 Welcome to my guide of various paths that can be seen on a k'nex ball machine. You may have noticed that paths (at times) are considered to be called "elements." Well, I made this guide because my "elements" guide was becoming a little too oversized for more elements to be added. I then realized tha...
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Fri, 5 Apr 2013 18:35:08 PDT
Retrograde-A K'nex Ball Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Retrograde-A-Knex-Ball-Machine/
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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:14:20 PDT
Incredible K'NEX! http://www.instructables.com/id/Incredible-KNEX/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/WK6I/GHDS6OAY/FS6WK6IGHDS6OAY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/WK6I/GHDS6OAY/FS6WK6IGHDS6OAY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS6/WK6I/GHDS6OAY/FS6WK6IGHDS6OAY.SMALL.jpg zazenergy Welcome to the Instructables eBook, Incredible K'NEX! K'NEX is a fantastic building tool that can be used to create amazing kinetic sculptures. It's the perfect tool for young artists and engineers. The Instructables K'NEX community has produced some awe-inspiring builds, from simple and elegant to...
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Mon, 16 May 2011 16:00:05 PDT
Easy Folding Tri-pod http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Folding-Tri-pod/
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Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:17:33 PST
Knex Ball Machine: Uprising http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ball-Machine-Uprising/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/RDJ8/HCJO1O26/FB6RDJ8HCJO1O26.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/RDJ8/HCJO1O26/FB6RDJ8HCJO1O26.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/RDJ8/HCJO1O26/FB6RDJ8HCJO1O26.SMALL.jpg Tornado96 Hey peeps! I'm proud to present my most recent ball machine, UPRISING!!! I'm very pleased with how this came out. IT contains 6 lifts and 7 paths with 2 new elements and took about 10 months to build (and then another 3 months to film and edit because of my laziness). Balls travel throughout the p...
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Wed, 6 Feb 2013 03:16:03 PST
Knex Shifting Arm Lift http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Shifting-Arm-Lift/
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Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:30:22 PST
Rock of Prometheus Knex Ball Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Rock-of-Prometheus-Knex-Ball-Machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/HI2A/HAWSHSGR/F7XHI2AHAWSHSGR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/HI2A/HAWSHSGR/F7XHI2AHAWSHSGR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/HI2A/HAWSHSGR/F7XHI2AHAWSHSGR.SMALL.jpg Jag56 The rock of Prometheus is a knex ball machine that I have been working on. It has a total of 5 paths and two lifts. The semi-circle lift was invented by Tornado96, and the alternating arm lift was invented by Shadowman39 and Tornado96. Special thanks to you two! Music: Throwdown- Zircon             ...
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Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:36:54 PST
K'nex Ball Machine Krypton http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ball-Machine-Krypton/
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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:35:58 PST
Knex Miter Saw Instructions http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Miter-Saw-Instructions/
Knex Miter Saw Instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/40JR/HAFHL74Y/FJU40JRHAFHL74Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/40JR/HAFHL74Y/FJU40JRHAFHL74Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/40JR/HAFHL74Y/FJU40JRHAFHL74Y.SMALL.jpg Shadowman39 It has returned! Yes, after 3 years, I have finally decided to post instructions of my miter saw. This saw is just like the old one, except a few minor color changes to give it a more consistent color scheme. For those of you who don't know about this saw, it's a model I built 3 years ago and posted...
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Sun, 9 Dec 2012 14:47:32 PST
Mount Olympus - A K'nex Ball Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Mount-Olympus-A-Knex-Ball-Machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/XR84/H8I4526V/FF6XR84H8I4526V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/XR84/H8I4526V/FF6XR84H8I4526V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/XR84/H8I4526V/FF6XR84H8I4526V.SMALL.jpg rrobinson1999 Above this is my old version and below is the new version. . This is a remake of my first K'nex ball machine. I just got more pieces so I was able to majorly update it. It has a total of 6 paths, has over 7000 pieces, and stands over 6 feet tall. It started off as a Trampoline Tower and as time p...
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Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:57:07 PDT
K'nex Pinball Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Pinball-Machine-3/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/DMK3/H896REI4/FIUDMK3H896REI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/DMK3/H896REI4/FIUDMK3H896REI4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIU/DMK3/H896REI4/FIUDMK3H896REI4.SMALL.jpg Alocke Hey everyone!  I'm proud to present my latest project; a full sized, playable, arcade-style K'nex pinball machine!  It took around four months to complete and way too long to film.  Feel free to ask any questions and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed building it!  Comment and subscribe! ...
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Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:42:01 PDT
Counter Parallel Arm Lift, a knex ball machine lift http://www.instructables.com/id/Counter-Parallel-Arm-Lift-a-new-knex-ball-machine/
Counter Parallel Arm Lift, a knex ball machine lift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/1FJX/H82UFE9B/FVF1FJXH82UFE9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/1FJX/H82UFE9B/FVF1FJXH82UFE9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVF/1FJX/H82UFE9B/FVF1FJXH82UFE9B.SMALL.jpg sandroknexmaster Hey everyone! Here are the instructions for one of my two new lifts that I've build in my knex ball machine Euphoria. The second new lift is here. I didn't change anything, except the entrance, I reinforced it a bit. The lift works good with the newer style balls. Hopefully everything is clear enou...
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Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:45:36 PDT
The Easy Clock Mechanism http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Easy-Clock-Mechanism/
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Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:53:35 PDT
Knex Pool Table http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Pool-Table/
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Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:48:51 PDT
Knex Ball Machine: Euphoria http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ball-Machine-Euphoria/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/S06A/H672MTZV/FX0S06AH672MTZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/S06A/H672MTZV/FX0S06AH672MTZV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/S06A/H672MTZV/FX0S06AH672MTZV.SMALL.jpg sandroknexmaster Hey guys After a lot of troubles with making the video, I am proud to present you my third knex ball machine, Euphoria. This is absolutely the best ball machine I ever build untill now. Euphoria contains 10 paths, 11 lifts and....... 4 networks! There are some new elements and 2 new lifts. The firs...
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Sun, 9 Sep 2012 13:35:47 PDT
Knex Double- Decker- What- The- Hecker Pinball Machine Instructions http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Double-Decker-What-The-Hecker-Pinball-Machine/
Knex Double- Decker- What- The- Hecker Pinball Machine Instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/3Q69/H6WG67T6/FZ43Q69H6WG67T6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/3Q69/H6WG67T6/FZ43Q69H6WG67T6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ4/3Q69/H6WG67T6/FZ43Q69H6WG67T6.SMALL.jpg knexpert#10829476 My first instructable. Before you move on, if you don't have at least 5000 pieces turn away but for those who do, I give you the Knex Double Decker What The Hecker Pinball Machine! This large 8x16 blue rod structure sized project includes these elements: (The 4th picture shows where they are.) Dou...
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Sun, 9 Sep 2012 21:50:05 PDT
K'nex Mini Basketball Arcade Game (Instructions) http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Mini-Basketball-Arcade-Game-Instructions/
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Tue, 7 Aug 2012 13:46:09 PDT
Hof- the tiny knex ball machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Hof-the-tiny-knex-ball-machine/
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 19:16:22 PDT
Semi truck with trailer instruction http://www.instructables.com/id/Semi-truck-with-trailer-instruction/
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Tue, 7 Aug 2012 08:34:20 PDT
knex forklift (instructions) http://www.instructables.com/id/knex-forklift-instructions/
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 15:07:32 PDT
Semi truck with Trailer http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Truck-with-Trailer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/GRE6/H5F2Z4A7/FWJGRE6H5F2Z4A7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/GRE6/H5F2Z4A7/FWJGRE6H5F2Z4A7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWJ/GRE6/H5F2Z4A7/FWJGRE6H5F2Z4A7.SMALL.jpg abahn I built a truck with trailer. The truck is a modified model from the instructions of the blue case. I added an additional steering.The trailer is my own design. It has retractable legs to stand alone without the truck. Here you can find the complete instruction: http://www.instructables.com/id/Sem...
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Sun, 5 Aug 2012 08:49:01 PDT
K'nex Lawnmower http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Lawnmower-1/
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:09:16 PDT
The knex Pinball machine http://www.instructables.com/id/The-knex-Pinball-machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/YZM6/H5E9JVDW/F1YYZM6H5E9JVDW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/YZM6/H5E9JVDW/F1YYZM6H5E9JVDW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Y/YZM6/H5E9JVDW/F1YYZM6H5E9JVDW.SMALL.jpg ryry2011 This is my knex pinball machine! Its super cool and is very big. Pros and cons: 1. Very big 2. Smooth flippers. 3. Cool elements. 4. Jack pot hole. 5. Jack pot ball return. 6. Looks cool. 7. Durable. Subscribe if you liked it!
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Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:06:58 PDT
Knex Skeeball Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Skeeball-Machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/KSD9/H5A36DOF/FNTKSD9H5A36DOF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/KSD9/H5A36DOF/FNTKSD9H5A36DOF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNT/KSD9/H5A36DOF/FNTKSD9H5A36DOF.SMALL.jpg Shadowman39 Hello everyone! After over a year, it's finally finished: my Knex skeeball machine! This machine is full-size, coin-operated (takes quarters), turns itself off automatically, and counts points using a mechanical counter. And, all of it is mechanical, using only normal motors to power it (no CyberKne...
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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:25:51 PDT
How to make your own magnetic construction set http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-Sugru-Stix/
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Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:21:58 PDT
K'NEX Marble Chain Lift /w instructions http://www.instructables.com/id/KNEX-Marble-Chain-Lift-w-instructions/
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Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:09:10 PDT
Everest - the worlds tallest freestanding knex ball machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Everest-the-worlds-tallest-knex-ball-machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/CSTA/H3E7JJ7V/FW8CSTAH3E7JJ7V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/CSTA/H3E7JJ7V/FW8CSTAH3E7JJ7V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/CSTA/H3E7JJ7V/FW8CSTAH3E7JJ7V.SMALL.jpg Sorunome Yes, it is true, I made the worlds tallest freestanding knex ball machine! It is standing 5.51 meters tall and is totally freestanding! Gallery: Be sure to comment, rate and SUBSCRIBE! Check out my website for more awesome stuff!
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Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:53:56 PDT
Jack Sparrow Compass http://www.instructables.com/id/Jack-Sparrow-Compass/
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Wed, 20 Jun 2012 05:53:02 PDT
Featured Author: Hiyadudez http://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-Hiyadudez/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/8URF/H4VQE35K/FT88URFH4VQE35K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/8URF/H4VQE35K/FT88URFH4VQE35K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/8URF/H4VQE35K/FT88URFH4VQE35K.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink Matthew, also known as Hiyadudez, has been a part of the Instructables community for a long time! He started back in 2007 making all kinds of K'Nex creations ranging from guns to toilet paper holders, but he's recently moved on to other things. As of right now he's mostly creating pranks! I rece...
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Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:21:54 PDT
Magnetic UFC Ring with swinging door (made out of K'nexs) http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-UFC-Ring-with-swinging-door-made-out-of-/
Magnetic UFC Ring with swinging door (made out of K'nexs) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/LR4T/H27CAZZ0/FYOLR4TH27CAZZ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/LR4T/H27CAZZ0/FYOLR4TH27CAZZ0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/LR4T/H27CAZZ0/FYOLR4TH27CAZZ0.SMALL.jpg BrittneyWhiting The instructable I decided to make was a UFC ring. I've  chosen to do this because UFC seems to be pretty popular & I was interested to see how it would turn out ,& it will make a great gift for A family member. I also chose to do this because  I am going to be making a stop motion video for my culm...
By: BrittneyWhiting

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Fri, 8 Jun 2012 09:44:41 PDT
K'nex ballmachine motorized madness circle lift. http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-ballmachine-motorized-madness-circle-lift/
K'nex ballmachine motorized madness circle lift. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/CFI4/H1JUJDXV/FOTCFI4H1JUJDXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/CFI4/H1JUJDXV/FOTCFI4H1JUJDXV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOT/CFI4/H1JUJDXV/FOTCFI4H1JUJDXV.SMALL.jpg sathothy Welcome to my first instruction Ible! Its about my new lift the ''motorized madness circle lift''. You may think ''why that name''. Well I'm very bad whit name's and since the green half circle is made whit the green track from the track from the motorized madness ballmachine. I decided to give i...
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Fri, 4 May 2012 09:17:37 PDT
Knex Ball Machine: Dragonfire, new elements http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ball-Machine-Dragonfire-new-elements/
Knex Ball Machine: Dragonfire, new elements - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/N42R/H1KH9Z43/F0QN42RH1KH9Z43.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/N42R/H1KH9Z43/F0QN42RH1KH9Z43.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/N42R/H1KH9Z43/F0QN42RH1KH9Z43.SMALL.jpg sandroknexmaster Hi everyone Here are some fotos and instructions of my new elements. You can find them all in my second knex ball machine Dragonfire, if you want to see them working. I hope everything is clear enough, if not feel free to ask. And now let's get building! ~Sandroknexmaster~ Multiple ball zigza...
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Wed, 2 May 2012 10:19:07 PDT
Knex smg (instructions) http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Smg-3/
Knex smg (instructions) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/87CU/GV0KKZMK/FJX87CUGV0KKZMK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/87CU/GV0KKZMK/FJX87CUGV0KKZMK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/87CU/GV0KKZMK/FJX87CUGV0KKZMK.SMALL.jpg White Shadow This is my knex smg that i posted awhile back but as an instructable. It fires white/silver rods through the magazine yellow/brown rods are recomended which can easily be loaded in through the end of the barrel. Features: good looks smalll lightweight easy to reload good sights accurate at short r...
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Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:02:33 PDT
Knex Ball Machine: Dragonfire http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-ball-machine-Dragonfire/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/I6QK/H19RHN67/FX9I6QKH19RHN67.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/I6QK/H19RHN67/FX9I6QKH19RHN67.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX9/I6QK/H19RHN67/FX9I6QKH19RHN67.SMALL.jpg sandroknexmaster Hi everyone, Here it is, my second knex ball machine, Dragonfire. It has 3 networks, 8 lifts and 11 paths. One of those lifts is new (third lift of network 2). Built time: 16 feb 2012 - 15 apr 2012 Dimensions: wide: 1.35 m, depth: 1.30 m, heigth: 2.45 m Here are the instructions of the new element...
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Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:39:10 PDT
The Official Guide to K'NEX Ball Machine Elements http://www.instructables.com/id/My-collinjo12-guide-to-KNEX-Ball-Machine-Element/
The Official Guide to K'NEX Ball Machine Elements - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/3AYU/H11WJ972/FOR3AYUH11WJ972.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/3AYU/H11WJ972/FOR3AYUH11WJ972.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOR/3AYU/H11WJ972/FOR3AYUH11WJ972.SMALL.jpg collinjo12 Since I wanted to make details of new elements I might make in the future, and when I feel like adding other elements here for easier reference, I decided to make this guide to comply as many simple to astounding elements as possible to make referenece easier for others as well as myself. This guide...
By: collinjo12

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Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:34:24 PDT
Knex crossbow http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-crossbow-piece-conservative/
Knex crossbow - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/OU3U/H0OJ16EW/FHEOU3UH0OJ16EW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/OU3U/H0OJ16EW/FHEOU3UH0OJ16EW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/OU3U/H0OJ16EW/FHEOU3UH0OJ16EW.SMALL.jpg the_boss_builder this is my first ever instructable so please excuse any hard to follow directions. this is my "piece conservative" crossbow. it has a range of about 30ft shot flat and 40-50ft angled. it also feqatures a new type of trigger that works really well. p.s. please rate and sub! also check out my combat/...
By: the_boss_builder

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Sun, 8 Apr 2012 23:33:22 PDT
Knex Elevator Free Fall Lift http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Elevator-Free-Fall-Lift/
Knex Elevator Free Fall Lift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/225L/H05Y7RAU/F35225LH05Y7RAU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/225L/H05Y7RAU/F35225LH05Y7RAU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/225L/H05Y7RAU/F35225LH05Y7RAU.SMALL.jpg KneXtreme Hello everybody.      I got the inspiration for this lift after seeing Alocke's ball machine Tartarus. As you can guess by the name, when the car gets up to the top it suddenly free falls. This is do to the special gearing mechanism. I modified a medium knex gear by taking off some of the teeth leav...
By: KneXtreme

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Sat, 7 Apr 2012 10:21:39 PDT
K'Nex Ball Amusement Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/KNex-Ball-Amusement-Machine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/J3DY/GZKGLMCN/FMBJ3DYGZKGLMCN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/J3DY/GZKGLMCN/FMBJ3DYGZKGLMCN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMB/J3DY/GZKGLMCN/FMBJ3DYGZKGLMCN.SMALL.jpg Elap This is an amusement machine which is made almost entirely from K’Nex. The non-K’Nex components are the balls (which are made of bouncy rubber), the signs and the column labels. There are two slots; one is for children’s use and is low down, and the other (near the top of the machine) is for ad...
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Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:56:49 PDT
Knex Modified Stepper Lift http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Modified-Stepper-Lift/
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Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:18:55 PDT
Knex Bathroom Set http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Bathroom-Set/
Knex Bathroom Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/D8Q4/GZUAG7HK/F0FD8Q4GZUAG7HK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/D8Q4/GZUAG7HK/F0FD8Q4GZUAG7HK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/D8Q4/GZUAG7HK/F0FD8Q4GZUAG7HK.SMALL.jpg wehehe This is just another idea i came up with for k'nex. please comment & subscribe! Piece Count This instructable doesn't require a lot of pieces. You will need a Toothbrush, Toothpaste and a skinny Bar of Soap. The Toothbrush Holder This is The Toothbrush holder. Without the spacers, the Toothbru...
By: wehehe

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Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:03:24 PDT
Knex Stool Instructions http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Stool-Instructions/
Knex Stool Instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/I08Z/GYZNVMD7/FF5I08ZGYZNVMD7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/I08Z/GYZNVMD7/FF5I08ZGYZNVMD7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF5/I08Z/GYZNVMD7/FF5I08ZGYZNVMD7.SMALL.jpg KneXtreme      After several comments asking for instructions, here it is, my knex stool. I couldn't take the seat apart (where the legs connect to the top) very well. So if you need more pictures please ask. Thanks to TheRacker for the idea about the tires. Enjoy building.      p.s. If you want specifics and...
By: KneXtreme

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Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:38:29 PDT
K'Nex Roto-moulding machine http://www.instructables.com/id/KNex-Roto-moulding-machine/
K'Nex Roto-moulding machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FEQ/611Z/GZACQDBI/FEQ611ZGZACQDBI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEQ/611Z/GZACQDBI/FEQ611ZGZACQDBI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEQ/611Z/GZACQDBI/FEQ611ZGZACQDBI.SMALL.jpg HRhV One of the biggest problems with building your own DIY equipment is the space that it takes up. If you happen to live in a small space and don't have a workshop to keep your kit in, it can very quickly become overwhelming. A descent roto-moulding (or roto-casting depending on your terminology) machi...
By: HRhV

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Mon, 5 Mar 2012 03:42:09 PST
Knex Stool http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Stool/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/LNK6/GZ0JI6JO/FTXLNK6GZ0JI6JO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/LNK6/GZ0JI6JO/FTXLNK6GZ0JI6JO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/LNK6/GZ0JI6JO/FTXLNK6GZ0JI6JO.SMALL.jpg KneXtreme Hello everybody,           Introducing my knex stool. The stool is 15" high, 15 1/2" wide at the base, and 12 1/2" wide at the top. As far as I have tested, it can support up to 200lb. When you sit on it, it may creak, but it has never collapsed when I've sat on it. I would suggest if you weigh ...
By: KneXtreme

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Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:27:12 PST
Knex ballmachine armageddon http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-ballmachine-armagedonn/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/5W34/GYQESVAE/F8G5W34GYQESVAE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/5W34/GYQESVAE/F8G5W34GYQESVAE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/5W34/GYQESVAE/F8G5W34GYQESVAE.SMALL.jpg sathothy   This my new ballmachine: Armageddon. I had lots of fun building it. I took me 2 months to build and one month to make the video( making the video was boring). I want to thank almost al the ballmachine builders for giving me insperation from their ball...
By: sathothy

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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:20:51 PST
Knex Ball Machine Lithium w/ instructions http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ball-Machine-Lithium-w-instructions/
Knex Ball Machine Lithium w/ instructions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/YRW9/GYSIM5L6/FKCYRW9GYSIM5L6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/YRW9/GYSIM5L6/FKCYRW9GYSIM5L6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/YRW9/GYSIM5L6/FKCYRW9GYSIM5L6.SMALL.jpg KneXtreme                Introducing my ball machine Lithium. It has 2 lifts including Keggore1's car lift and ChassisDude95's Quarter Arm Lift. I have modified Keggore's car so that it can work on the thin and thick roller coaster track. If you want your car to have better grip than use the thick roller co...
By: KneXtreme

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Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:46:54 PST
Knex Ferris Wheel http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ferris-Wheel-3/
Knex Ferris Wheel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/EW44/GYR3676X/F43EW44GYR3676X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/EW44/GYR3676X/F43EW44GYR3676X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/EW44/GYR3676X/F43EW44GYR3676X.SMALL.jpg Sorunome I made a new and cool Ferris Wheel out of knex! The aweseome thing about it is that it is standing so free. Go to my website (www.sorunome.de) for other cool projects! Lower part You'lll start with the lower part. Wheel stuff Now you'll make some wheel stuff. gearbox Now it's time to m...
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Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:41:28 PST
Mutualism - KNEX Ball Machine http://www.instructables.com/id/Mutualism-KNEX-Ball-Machine/
Mutualism - KNEX Ball Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/XDU1/GYGFD32Z/F8AXDU1GYGFD32Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/XDU1/GYGFD32Z/F8AXDU1GYGFD32Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8A/XDU1/GYGFD32Z/F8AXDU1GYGFD32Z.SMALL.jpg collinjo12 This is my 7th KNEX ball machine "Mutualism." This took a little over a month to build with 2 lifts and 5 paths, here are more details. HERE'S THE VIDEO if you haven't seen this yet: The Bottom & Network This is where the balls land when they reach the bottom. Then, the balls go up one by one...
By: collinjo12

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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:43:53 PST
Knex Ring Lift Version 2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ring-Lift-Version-2/
Knex Ring Lift Version 2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/H9PE/GY65Q4J7/FHPH9PEGY65Q4J7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/H9PE/GY65Q4J7/FHPH9PEGY65Q4J7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/H9PE/GY65Q4J7/FHPH9PEGY65Q4J7.SMALL.jpg Sorunome Here it is, the MUCH smoother version of the ring lift! Most credits go to Shadowman39 as he original invented this lift, I rebuilt it from the film of his ball machine Cataclysm. While you follow the instructions be sure to check out image notes! Feel free to ask any questions! Check out the vid! ...
By: Sorunome

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Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:12:23 PST