Introduction: Spin 'n' Kick! | a K'nex Ball Machine Element

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Hello I'm back! Actually, I'm Linkin_J_Knex but I'm back with another K'nex Instructable! I'm extremely sorry for not posting in over a month, I was relatively busy and have recently been working on a new K'nex build with someone (No spoilers here). This month I hope to get two or three Instructables up to make up for it. Anyway, enough apologizing, lets get into the element itself!

So, this is one of my absolute favourite elements. It was featured in my ball machine 3XODUS. I won't brag too much but it is so simple, works 100% of the time, looks good and moves very smoothly. Want to build it? Well here we go! ➡

Step 1: Piece Count

Rods: 75

Green - 34

White - 8

Blue - 18

Yellow - 15

Connectors: 71

2 Slot (Orange) - 3

3 Slot - 12

5 Slot - 24

8 Slot - 4

7 Slot 3D - 10

4 Slot 3D - 18

Miscellaneous: 42

Y Clip - 4

Metallic Blue Clip - 2

Blue Spacer - 18

Grey Spacer - 8

Small Wheel - 5

Small Tire - 5

Total - 188 Pieces

Step 2: The Frame

The frame for this element is a weird shape but is easily editable.

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Step 3: The Entrance

This part is so simple it probably didn't need its own step.

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Step 4: The Spinner

This is the most complicated part of the build but don't worry it isn't hard!

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Step 5: The Exit

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Step 6: Finished!

You made it! Great job! Have fun using this element. More will be coming soon. Please subscribe to receive all my Instructables as soon as they come out! Have a great day!