Knex Ionization Ball Machine Instructions

A semi-huge project. This ball machine is around five feet tall and has almost 5000 pieces. I designed a wheel gate to make sure only one ball occupies the bottom of the lift. Enjoy building this ball machine as much as I did creating it. This machine also uses the newer larger K'nex balls.

Step 1: Piece Count

RODS:

Grey: 19
Red: 116
Yellow: 316
Blue: 721
White: 346
Green: 765

CONNECTORS:

White: 123
Blue 3d: 170
Purple 3d: 321
Yellow: 366
Green: 58
Red: 236
Orange: 107
Light-grey: 5
Dark-grey: 176

SPECIAL:

Orange track connectors: 134
Purple flexi-rod: 1
Orange flexi-rod: 16
Black/peach rod: 1
Blue spacer: 113
Silver spacer: 179
Tan-clip: 16
Blue clip: 15
T-clip: 52
Red gear: 9
yellow gear: 2
 Large yellow gear: 1
Small blue gear: 1
Medium tire: 2
Motor: 1
Small triangle panel: 1
Chain links: 115
Tubing

GRAND TOTAL: 4494

Step 2: Base

A very small step!

Step 3: Return Track, Wheel Lift and Wheel Gate

This is where the new gate system is built and installed.

Step 4:

I managed to make a very long classic spiral lift by reinforcing it with more support. Take your time and build carefully.

Step 5: Other Supports

One last step before the paths.

Step 6: Path 1

Yay! Finally onto the paths!

Step 7: Path 2- Double- Arm

This path uses a new ball arm I invented where the ball uses it twice.

Step 8: Path 3- Torqued-Off Supernova

This path uses a combination of Torque and Supernova elements.

Comments

[MechanicalCreationMaster]

Yet again, another wonderful ball machine! How do you churn them out so fast? (I'm still stuck on a troublesome element, so my next release will probably be a while.) A well conceived lift system and creative elements. I love the instructions as always; they allow me to catch things I might otherwise miss in the video. Good job, a five star (if ratings were still up) machine!
P.S: PLEASE DON'T STOP BUILDING! ;-D

[KneXFAN200]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!

[sandroknexmaster]

I also like your positive and encouraging comments, even if they're not for me :D

[MechanicalCreationMaster]

     I like to follow 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." Besides, who likes the people who gripe about the one tiny flaw of a model when there are so many positive aspects to applaud? My specialty is being the voice of constructive criticism, and encouraging people to keep at it and keep improving!

[knexpert#10829476]

Are you talking about what I put at the end of the video? I have a problem with pointing out flaws and really need to control it.

[MechanicalCreationMaster]

Sorry, no, I hadn't even thought about that part of the video. I was more speaking generally...besides, my models often have flaws like that too, so why judge? ;-)

[knexpert#10829476]

Good point!

[sandroknexmaster]

:D

[knexpert#10829476]

This comment made me feel so happy, unfortunately I'm at sort of a block after that project. Hopefully I can get some ideas soon so I can continue with my projects.

[MechanicalCreationMaster]

:-)

[giantpickle]

This was really fun to build. I built this a little while ago, but hadn't gotten around to making an account. I'm building your pinball machine now, and I am really impressed by how detailed your instructional images are. Keep up the great work!

[kirogn]

im glad u have instructions for the track(unlike most people) but does anyone here know what i can use as a ball. as a kid i lost mine and rather than buying a new track to get a ball ide like a cheap alternitive of what i can use

[That_Jamie_S_Guy]

what process do you go through, making instructions for ball machines? I want to make an 'ible for mine however I don't know where to start making instructions!

[radradrobotank]

My 6 year old son and I just finished building this ball machine last night. Good times! Thanks for putting up the steps!!!!

[knex akbar]

wow i only needed 4 more green rods i had to use 4 black ones instead O.o

great ball machine it works perfectly for me

[james145]

can you use golf balls instead of the k'nex balls?

[knex N craftin apocolypse]

its a big machine with instructions most ball machines don't so that makes it awesome

[hawk45]

oh f$%*

[hunter999]

Nice, great again!

[dickheijboer]

Nice! All classic K'nex pieces?