New K'NEX Ball Machine Lift - Two Arms

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New K'NEX Ball Machine Lift - Two Arms

*NEW* K'NEX BALL MACHINE LIFT || TWO ARMS

Hey everyone! A friend (lexi) requested me to improve a lift design he'd created. He had some troubles making a reliable entry path, so I helped him out. The solution I came up with is the addition of a secondary arm with a sliding motion. I am really happy how it all worked out! I have not featured it yet in one of my own ball machines, but the lift works 100% reliable as far as I know. It took me about 2 days from start to finish. I hope you all like it!

Ps. Feel free to send your build when it is finished, im very curious! :)

-XxdodoknexX-

Base

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Lest start building the base

Entry Path

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The First Arm

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First Half of the Mechanism

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Connection to the Motor

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Transfer Path

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I forgot to make the final picture lol, later on it will be more clear where to put this subassembly haha :)

Some Extra Details

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Finishing Up the Framework and Mechanism

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Again, forgot the final picture. The red rod is the railing, positioned at the top. At the final step there is a full picture of the machine if you are confused ;)

The Second Arm

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The Motor

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Done!

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