Introduction: How to Make a K'nex Piston
This is a simple k'nex piston. The gears only make it go slower so you can see it.
Step 1: Pieces Needed
Rods:
2 long grey rods
5 long red rods
8 yellow rods
18 blue rods
8 white rods
2 green rods
Total 43
Connectors:
16 yellow connectors
16 purple connectors
3 orange connectors
1 bendable connector
8 grey connectors
1 blue connector
Total 45
Other
2 tan clips
1 small gear
1 big gear
Total 4
Grand Total 92
Step 2: Build This
Step 3: Build the Middle Bit and Put It On
Step 4: Add the Top Bit On
Step 5: Put Some of the Blue Rods on the Connectors That Go Up
Step 6: Add the Top Bits On
Step 7: Make This and Add It On
Step 8: Add the Blue Rods On
Step 9: Add the Top Part On
Step 10: Make This
Step 11: Slide It Through and Put the End Bits On
Step 12: Add the Huge Wheel on With the Other Parts Shown in the Picture
Step 13: Put This Onto It
Step 14: Pull the Two Rods Out and Move the Grey Connector to the Onto the Side
Step 15: Make This
Step 16: Put It On
Step 17: Put These Parts On
Step 18: If You Need Any Help Tell Me in the Comments. If You Want It to Be Alot Faster Swap the to Gears Around.
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3 Comments
7 years ago on Introduction
Cool!
7 years ago
Cool
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
thanks!