Introduction: New K'NEX Ball Machine Lift - Two Arms
Hey everyone! A friend (lexi) requested me to improve a lift design he'd created. He had some troubles making a reliable entry path, so I helped him out. The solution I came up with is the addition of a secondary arm with a sliding motion. I am really happy how it all worked out! I have not featured it yet in one of my own ball machines, but the lift works 100% reliable as far as I know. It took me about 2 days from start to finish. I hope you all like it!
Ps. Feel free to send your build when it is finished, im very curious! :)
-XxdodoknexX-
Step 1: Base
Lest start building the base
Step 2: Entry Path
Step 3: The First Arm
Step 4: First Half of the Mechanism
Step 5: Connection to the Motor
Step 6: Transfer Path
I forgot to make the final picture lol, later on it will be more clear where to put this subassembly haha :)
Step 7: Some Extra Details
Step 8: Finishing Up the Framework and Mechanism
Again, forgot the final picture. The red rod is the railing, positioned at the top. At the final step there is a full picture of the machine if you are confused ;)
2 Comments
Question 2 years ago
does it use a lot of gears?
Answer 5 months ago
Well, not ‘that’ many, a few red gears, one yellow, and a few small ones(including the brown/light blue small gears)