Working K'nex Clock

by Lowney in Living > LEGO & K'NEX

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Working K'nex Clock

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This design keeps accurate time using a geared-down K'nex electric motor. Numerous closely-meshed gears provide smooth movement for the hands of the clock.
ELECTRIC CLOCK PART COUNTS

Blue Rod 232
White Rod 132
Purple Connector 128
Green Rod 120
Dark Blue Connector 98
Dark Grey Connector 80
Brown Connector 64
White Connector 57
Washer 44
Yellow Rod 35
Orange Connector 20
Yellow Connector 12
Green Connector 10
Black Rod 5
Blue Gear 4
Large Yellow Gear 3
Red Rod 3
Red Connector 2
Grey Rod 2
Red Gear 1
Electric Motor with gear 1

Total 1053

Credits:
Scott is the original designer of this clock

Motor House Part 1

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Follow the pictures, pretty easy really.

Motor House Part 2

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Follow steps

Front of the Clock

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Starting the base for the front portion of the clock.

Fitting Together

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Don't relax yet, the hard bit is still to come!

The Fiddly Stuff

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THIS is the hard bit. These are all the axles used.

Support Structures

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Not essential, but I advise you to add them as they make the clock more sturdy and make it look nicer.
Also remember to give credit to Scott!

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