K'nex Ball Machine Separator: Ratchet Arm

This is a separator I made. It has 5 outputs. It can be seen in 'The Nexus' in network 3.

Video: https://youtu.be/AM_p6pKiU5c?t=694

It can also be seen in this video as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpoeooHWoZs

Credit goes to Samuel Hunt (1 Byte Gaming) . He was the one to create it, I have simply remade it.

This version is a bit different from original. This does not use string , and I have redesigned parts of it.

You can check out Samuel Hunt's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@GuitaristSJH

I apologize for the horrible pictures . This is my first time making instruction. Please be polite ! I also plan adding a video to this in the future.

Addition, if you have any issue, please let me know! Feel free to message me or in the comment.

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Simple, sturdy support tower.

Extra support to keep everything together .

Additional support and tracks.

Right side base that will hold the mechanism and more.

The primary axle of the mechnism. Be sure to add the rubber band !

Second part of the mechanism .

The arm that allows the ratchet arm to rotate.

The arm which rotates the separator. Don't forget to add a rubber band

This is the separator that chooses the exit path .

4 simple exits. These can be modified to your liking.

This track will return the ball to the separator .

Support for the top of the separator.

This includes a switch that allows the separator to work from a single input track. This step is optional, but I recommend adding it.

Congrats ! You have finished the separator. Make sure the switch is as position as shown .