How to Build a Motorized K'nex Car (K-72)

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How to Build a Motorized K'nex Car (K-72)

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This is a motorized car/van, the K-72. This takes one motor(preferably one with a separate on/off switch, however it's not required.). Depending on the motor you use, it can be super fast or super slow. It uses no gears! :)

Supplies

Misc

1x Knex Motor (any type, preferably one with a separate on/off switch)

4x Wheels (any type, they must be knex and clippable to a tan clip)

4x Tan Clips

2x AA batteries (most motors)

Connectors

6x Orange

2x White

4x Yellow

6x Gray/Gray 3D

4x Green

4x Purple/gray/one-way

Rods

2x Gray

7x Yellow

4x Red

6x Green (small tiny ones)

2x Blue

10x White

The Motor

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Here, we will make the motor setup and in the next step attach it to the chassis.

The Chassis

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We will now make the chassis that the axles and the motor setup go on.

The Cabin

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The final part of the car besides the wheels, the cabin, will be made in this step!

Wheels, Axles, Final Assembly

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Add the wheel and axle, then put everything together!

You're Done!

Thanks for building my K-72 k'nex car, and don't forget to comment, favorite, and follow!