Incredibly Simple Knex Piston

by knepic in Living > LEGO & K'NEX

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Incredibly Simple Knex Piston

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In this instructable I will show you how to make a very small and simple piston out of knex. This is lever activated but can be modified to be circular motion activated.

The Frame

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make what is shown in the pictures. This will be the frame.

Make the Piston Part

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This will be the piston and lever.

Completion

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Follow the pictures.
watch in picture 4 for the blue clips.
TO ACTIVATE..
move the black peice back and forth and the rods will go in and out.