Introduction: Phoenix- Knex Ball Machine Instructions
My third ball machine instructable to date. This ball machine has less pieces than Supernova did and is smaller. A new path switch has been invented and implemented in this machine. I improvised the spiral lift to work with the larger newer knex balls which is what this machine uses. Enjoy the build!
Step 1: Piece Count
RODS
Grey: 19
Red: 123
Yellow: 204
Blue: 451
White: 353
Green: 773
CONNECTORS
White: 150
Blue 3D: 137
Purple 3D: 355
Yellow: 263
Green: 61
Orange: 69
Red: 229
Light- Grey: 18
Dark- Grey: 148
SPECIAL
Purple Flexi- Rod: 4
Orange Flexi- Rod: 18
Tan- Lock: 11
Blue Clip: 16
Y- Clip: 48
Blue Spacer: 64
Silver Spacer: 129
Orange Track Connector: 35
Tan Rod: 1
Large Tire: 2
Small Tire: 4
Small Tire( No Tread): 1
Red Gear: 1
Blue Gear: 1
Track Splice Clip- 3
Motor: 1
Triangle Pannel( No Holes): 1
Tubing
Balls (Newer Larger Ones)
GRAND TOTAL: 3694
Grey: 19
Red: 123
Yellow: 204
Blue: 451
White: 353
Green: 773
CONNECTORS
White: 150
Blue 3D: 137
Purple 3D: 355
Yellow: 263
Green: 61
Orange: 69
Red: 229
Light- Grey: 18
Dark- Grey: 148
SPECIAL
Purple Flexi- Rod: 4
Orange Flexi- Rod: 18
Tan- Lock: 11
Blue Clip: 16
Y- Clip: 48
Blue Spacer: 64
Silver Spacer: 129
Orange Track Connector: 35
Tan Rod: 1
Large Tire: 2
Small Tire: 4
Small Tire( No Tread): 1
Red Gear: 1
Blue Gear: 1
Track Splice Clip- 3
Motor: 1
Triangle Pannel( No Holes): 1
Tubing
Balls (Newer Larger Ones)
GRAND TOTAL: 3694
Step 2: The Base and Bottom Return Path
Let's begin! I really like this white path concept.
Step 3: The Lift
A pretty big step.
Step 4: The White Floor
Only made for one of the paths.
Step 5: Supports and New Path Switch Element
This step is difficult as a warning. Really look at the pictures carefully especially on the new element. This is the largest step in this instructable.
Step 6: Path 1
Step 7: Path 2
This path contains my favorite element, the quarter- arm.
Step 8: Path 3
I used an element from Retrograde so it is not my own.