Introduction: Knex Crane by Knexsuperbulderfreak and Knex_builder_freak
Hey! It's KSBF this is my knex crane. And most the writing in the Instructable is by Knex_Builder_Freak.
Lets get to some pros and cons!
Pros.
Like a real crane.
Controllable with motors.
Doesn't use a ton of pieces.
Cons.
Uses a motor that not everybody has. (cyber motor)
Some parts are a bit weak :(
So that should be about it, lets get building!
Step 1: Step 1:base/stand
Parts list.
Rods
white:20
blue:8
yellow:23
red:13
Connectors
yellow:8
white:2
blue:28
purple:12
No the panels are not needed.
Step 2: Step 2:base/stand (part2)
Parts list.
Rods
white:24
yellow:16
red:4
gray/black:16
Connectors
yellow:4
purple:32
white:8
Step 3: Step 3:rotating Part
Parts list
Rods
green:14
white:20
blue:6
yellow:4
red:1
black:1
(really should be black)
Connectors
tan clips:2
blue clip:1
dark gray:1
red:6
yellow:6
white:7
purple:12
blue:8
Other
blue motor:1
(it would be 3 if u don't have cyber knex motor)
small gear(gold):1
medium gear(yellow):1
gray spacer:1
blue spacer:4
Step 4: Step 4:back Boom
Parts list.
Rods.
white:2
blue:22
Connectors
red:2
purple:28
Other.
tri panel:12(u can use yellow rod instead of these)
small tri panel:2
Step 5: Step5:front Boom
parts list
Rods.
green:6
white:8
blue:4
yellow:2
red:3
gray:6
long bendys:4
Connectors.
dark gray:6
red:6
green:2
yellow:4
white:4
Step 6: Step 6:the Hook Mover
Parts list.
rods
yellow:2
red:3
gray:2
Connectors.
tan clip:3
dark gray:15
yellow:4
orange:4
Other.
small wheel:1
gray spacers:15
blue spacers:1
Step 7: Step 7:mid Boom
The worst part of the build I got lazy and did not want 2 take the whole thing apart and mess up
Parts list.
rods
green:31
white:26
blue:13
red:1
gray:1
long bendys:2
Connectors.
tan clip:4
dark gray:10
red:6
orange:3
green:2
yellow:7
white:5
purple:28
blue:13
Other.
Cyber Knex motor (Recommended)
if u don't have the cyber knex motor u can use 2 of the blue motor.
string:4-5ft.
Step 8: Step 8:claw
Parts list.
green:4
white:2
blue:2
Connectors.
tan clip:2
orange:2
red:4
Other.
blue spacers:2
small wheel:1
Step 9: Step9:finshing Up
This the last step yay!
Congratulations you now have your self and awesome crane!
Good luck dudes!
32 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
nice crane!! can i just use a regular battery op motor
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
yeah you will just have to make sure it is on there good you can use a crank but it would be harder to keep as that spot
12 years ago on Introduction
nice ;D
14 years ago on Introduction
Ooooo neat, you two did a good job:)
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
It was all him I just made the spell checking capitalation ETC But thank you!
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
hey are you brothers or summat
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
no were just friends and i asked if he could help
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
No we are not he built it and i spell checked ETC like I said :D
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
:o
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Yup but he did a very good job!
14 years ago on Introduction
do you know anywhere where i can download the cyber knex software??
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
you dont need the brain part just the motors or some sort of motor to run the crane
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
I no i was just asking anyway as i bought a cyber knex of ebay recently and you have a cyber knex motor thanks
14 years ago on Introduction
I got three of those motors and over 600 pieces in one set!!!
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
are u gonna make?
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Can't. I got ascience fair coming up and i need all the pieces I can get!! Nice crane though. Try addind a video
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
k
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Create a video please because I'd really like to see the pay load she'll pick up!
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
i will not make a new one but i did make i vid
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
I kno this has been a long tim since I replied but, I made a fully pneumatic crane from k'nex that rotated and used an air compressor. I might post a pic