Introduction: Eclipse Knex
this is the eclipse made of knex
Step 1: The Main Platform
make the main platform
Step 2: Step 2 of the Main Platform 2X
this is the second step of the main platform make this TWICE
Step 3: Step 3 of the Main Platform
connect the last 2 steps toghetter
Step 4: Make the Poles
make 2 of these poles and connect it to the main frame
Step 5: Top Shaft
make 2 of these
Step 6: Make the Main Shaft
connect this exactly how it is pictured
Step 7: Connect
connect it all toghetter
Step 8: The Car Pole
make the pole were the car is going to be
at the end 2 red rods
mid 2 orange connectors
start mid:P2 yellow rods
start 2 snowflakes
very start 1 white rod
Step 9: Connect
connect it all toghetter
Step 10: Make the Car
you can replace the 2 yellow connectors at the top by 2 orange.
make the 4 gray connectors at the top for the counterweight
Remake this EXACTLY!
Step 11: Shaft for the Car
also here you can replace the 2 yellow conectors to 2 orange
i dindt made that becouse i ran out of knex:P
Step 12: Connect
connect it all toghetter
Step 13: Connect
connect the car to the 2 snowflakes
Step 14: Counterweight
i used the scream thingy of the starbust spinner pack as counterweight
if you dont have this be creative :) such as tape battery packs to it
Step 15: Connect It All Toghetter
dont swing it it maybe fall sideways or it collapse
Step 16: Decoration/stronghold
make this 2times or 4 times
Step 17: Connect It
connect it as the pictures show
if you build the previus step twice use the other side, if you made the previus step 4 times connect it at all poles
Step 18: Last Step :)
connect it all toghetter and you are finished :)
Step 19: The Real Ride
this is the real ride
17 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
my naME S
14 years ago on Introduction
what the heck is it
16 years ago on Introduction
hey you dont know me but i love your ride please please can you post a new ride now please?
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
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Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
:OMG the second one then the third one cuz the thrid rotates with a rotater, the thing that spind has a smalll spinner in it whick is great for a ride, the second cuz it goes from ride to transportable car
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
second one
16 years ago on Introduction
I love this instructable make more rides please!!!!
Reply 16 years ago on Introduction
thx:) i have a homemade ride but i can post it after my vacation im going to vacation in an half hour :(
16 years ago on Introduction
Exactly. I'm curious, but what in the world is this? Judging from the step descriptions, I guess this was intended to be the Eclipse car?
Reply 16 years ago on Introduction
it looks nothing like an eclipse car.
16 years ago on Introduction
HEY EVERYONE, SINCE MY FIRST INSTRUCTABLE SUCKED I DESIGNED A NEW ONE, ITS A HUGE 16 BARREL KNEX MACHINE GUN, COMING SOON!!!!!!!!!
16 years ago on Introduction
What is this?
Reply 16 years ago on Introduction
it is a fairground ride
16 years ago on Introduction
its something to do with trigonometry i think thats what math section its from
16 years ago on Introduction
Kewl for a new accoutn
cheack this out https://www.instructables.com/forum/TCT70USF3NIHJ9Z/
16 years ago on Introduction
I think it's a pendulum.
16 years ago on Introduction
i think its a ride