New K'NEX Ball Machine Element - Trapdoor Arm
by dododoos in Living > LEGO & K'NEX
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New K'NEX Ball Machine Element - Trapdoor Arm
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Hey everyone! I built this new K'NEX element the other day, thought I'd share it with you all! I call it the Trapdoor Arm. I have not featured it yet in one of my own ball machines, but the element works fully reliable as far as I know. I hope you all like it!
-XxdodoknexX-
PS. If anyone has the time: there might be a way to make this design stackable. Just an idea :)
The Base Frame
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A Little Platform
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The Lower Half of the Arm
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Top Framework
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Entry Path + More Framework
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The Upper Half of the Arm
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Railing
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Done!
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