Triplath (Ball Machine)

DarkKnightCoasterFan · #1 10-25-2009, 08:36 PM

My new ball machine named Triplath, it will have 5 paths.

Pics:

What element should I put on after the ball drops from the path?

**The KNex Weasel** · #2 10-27-2009, 01:53 PM

Those supports don't look very sturdy to me. Can you show us an image of the base?

**Kairah** · #3 10-27-2009, 02:21 PM

It looks like a good drop for a long arm or ferris wheel maybe.

But as weasel just mentioned, an overview of the base would be nice.

DarkKnightCoasterFan · #4 10-27-2009, 06:16 PM

As requested, here is the picture.

**The KNex Weasel** · #5 10-27-2009, 11:25 PM

Yeah, that's going to need some serious strengthening. You will definitely want a wider and better-supported base for this thing.

Here's a bit of an example (but you'll want it to be bigger if you build any higher than 3-4 feet):

DarkKnightCoasterFan · #6 10-28-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The KNex Weasel

Yeah, that's going to need some serious strengthening. You will definitely want a wider and better-supported base for this thing.

Here's a bit of an example (but you'll want it to be bigger if you build any higher than 3-4 feet):

I'll take care of that.

DarkKnightCoasterFan · #7 10-28-2009, 07:16 PM

Is this good? I can make it bigger if you want me to.

**Kairah** · #8 10-29-2009, 04:43 AM

Looks fine to me, just keep the weight a bit balanced when you place the elements on it. Have you decided yet what to build after the blue tubing path?

DarkKnightCoasterFan · #9 10-29-2009, 05:21 PM

It's just an arm which tilts when the ball reaches the tip of the arm.

DarkKnightCoasterFan · #10 11-03-2009, 08:56 PM

No comments.........whatever, here's a video about the ball machine.

**Kairah** · #11 11-04-2009, 03:21 AM

I'm not an expert on spiral bowls... but I think the ball needs more speed, or you could try to make it a little less steep. The first path looks alright.

Shadowman · #12 11-04-2009, 10:27 AM

^You sure get up early in the morning.

Yeah, the spiral bowl needs to be less steep. You may also want to add something on the end of the arm so the ball will stay on the tip longer.

**Kairah** · #13 11-04-2009, 03:44 PM

^No I think the arm is fine, the path IS a bit short though. Maybe add a second arm (with something that keeps the ball longer) that drops the ball in the basket?

By the way... you sure stay up late lol. timezones.. xD

DarkKnightCoasterFan · #14 11-05-2009, 04:27 PM

Update:

**The KNex Weasel** · #15 11-06-2009, 11:46 AM

That is better, but the spiral should still be less steep. A 45-degree angle to the ground is the farthest you want the steepness to be.

Part of the fun of a spiral is simply watching the ball travel through it.