Introduction: Knex Eclipse Marble Machine Instructions
I'm back! I decided to make a Marble Run for the fun of it and I liked what I came up with so here you go! This is not my own design though, I found this on youtube a long time ago and liked the belt design.
It's no big thing but sometimes less is more, just hope you have enough dark-grey connectors!
Enjoy!
I'm also using a different camera.
Step 1: Piece Count
Coming soon!
Step 2: Base
That's what it is!
Step 3: Main Supports
Time for the first big step!
Step 4: Motor and Guide-Tires
I use green motors because it's convenient for my fellow builders.
Step 5: Lift Belt
Unfortunately, there is no easy way to put this thing on. I'll try to give you a good way to do this.
Take half of the support structure off and put the belt on that way but it won't be easy. Trust me, it feels so good when you get past this step.
Step 6: Path Selector
This was pretty hard to design.
Step 7: Path 1
My favorite path.
Step 8: Path 2
Final step!
17 Comments
8 years ago on Introduction
Hey knexpert, can you make a piece count for this marbles machine. all i get was "lets hope you have enough dark grey connectors" WHY!?!?!?!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Already took it down, I would guess around 800 grey connectors. Sorry buddy.
8 years ago on Introduction
Welcome back! I really liked your marble machine. its way better and piece efficient.
-OfficialKNEXGUY
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
You guys are awesome:D
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Thanks :D
-OfficialKNEXGUY
8 years ago on Introduction
Yes!! Welcome back! Very cool to see instructions for something like this. Great job!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Got another coming with a new lift idea:D
I've been kind of lazy and unmotivated lately but now I think I broke the pattern. I just needed some time to refresh my ideas especially after ballbuster.
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Can't wait. I thought Echo was pretty good. I tried to build it, then ran out of peices. After that, I started building my own things.
8 years ago on Introduction
This looks a lot like a marble machine I saw on Youtube a while back haha, good job rebuilding and making the instructions though.
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
I think ive seen the machine you're thinking of as well, was it this:
This instructable is pretty cool, I've always liked these mini machines.
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Yup, that's the one.
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
That's exactly what I was trying to do! Where did you find this video? I thought the video got deleted. Oh well, not completely my own design but I sure love the belt design:D
7 years ago
Awesome marble machine!
8 years ago on Introduction
Hello Knexpert,
I made the machine, thank you very much.
Can you help to make a more advance marble machine like the one in this video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Aa6rrwPjQ
8 years ago on Introduction
Thanks for making instructions! if I had the dark grey connectors I would totally build this :(
8 years ago on Introduction
Hey long time no see! Nice marble lift you have here, the belt looks good!
8 years ago on Introduction
Yup, nice job on making the instructions of it! :D