Knex Parallel Arm Lift
Here is my newest lift: the Parallel arm lift!
Most credits go to Shadowman, as he invented this lift first in his unfinished ball machine, I tried to rebuild it from the vid (only managed to rebuild the front part of the arm and some basic ideas).
So, this instruction is very complicated and nothing for absolutely beginners.
And it is also loooooooooong.
Be sure that all 3D connectors are turned correctly, with some you also have to pay attention that they aren't turned 180°, I'll note which in the image notes, so be sure to read them!
Sorry for any fails I made, making instructions was quite complicated.
And feel free to ask if you have any problems!
I use a plug-in motor, and I would recommend also using one as they have more power than the battery motors. Maybe you could use two battery motors...
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Oh, and the first one to make a piece count will earn a patch :D (But please be honest about it)
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Making the Left Base
Gearing Part One
Gearing Part Two
Gearing Part Three
Gearing Part Four
Gearing Part Five
Gearing Part Six
Gearing Part Seven
Attaching the Gear Box
Making the Right Base
The Entrance Track
Connecting...
The Gate
The Lower Arm
Back Counterweights Tower Shaft
Front Counterweight Tower Shaft
Arm Tower
The Exit Track
The Arm Connection
The Arms
Modifying the First Arm
Modifying the Second Arm
Making the Top Wheels
Making the First Counterweight
The string between the counterweight and the connections (without the used for the knots) is 1.43 meters (56.2992126 inch).
Inserting the First Counterweight
Some More Modifications for the Second Arm
Making the Second Counter Weight
The string is 86 cm long (33.8582677 inch).
Inserting the Second Counterweight
Finishing the Crank
Finished! + Troubleshooting
Sorry for all mistakes I made, making the instruction was REALLY complicated. I also had many problems with uploading so many files at the same time to ibles, and then ibles also didn't sort the files correctly in my image library....
Well, but here it is!
If you add a picture below of your model I'll ad it to this step!
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Troubleshooting:
My arms go as choppy down as in the beginning of the vid! - Make sure that all the string is correctly on the wheels, that was also my problems with the first clip and I was to lazy to re-film :P
The balls won't enter the lift as the gate won't go up! - be sure that that thingy in the back of the gate is in the correct position.
The balls fall back down when going to the next arm! - The 'trapdoors' have to be swiped over the hole.
My model doesn't look somewhat correct! - Make sure that every rod is attached correctly.
My model looks very crashed! - Next time don't through it out of the top window of a three story building!