Marble Machine

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>>986587
A crude sketch of my design:

>>986587
check out 'Denha' channel on youtube. He makes marble machines.

>>986587
Why not use a chain with 'hooks' attached to grab the balls? Like mini fork lift prongs.

>>986937
It would certainly look cooler than magnets but the thing is, with tiny magnets each magnet would be guaranteed pick up at least 1 ball.

Also, I can buy ANSI 35 steel chain and sprockets very cheaply from McMaster Carr, and simply glue tiny neodymium cubes to each link.

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>>987058
Maybe ring magnets would work better, as they would give a place for the balls to sit on.

>>987058
>with tiny magnets each magnet would be guaranteed pick up at least 1 ball.
I'm not so sure about that.

>>987496
I'm very sure of it. I have tested my theory with one of these guys:

http://www.lightinthebox.com/216pcs-3mm-diy-buckyballs-and-buckycubes-magnetic-blocks-balls-toys-black_p1778781.html?currency=USD&litb_from=bing_shopping&utm_source=bingshopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bingshopping

Just 1 of them can pick up 2 steel bearings with no problem.

>>987417
>12x14x18
It's a nice idea but those things are fuckhueg, I'm using ANSI 35 chain, which is only 3/16 across.

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>>987496
Whoops, forgot pic of them:

>>987747
One of those cost like 25 bucks last I checked.

>>986587

Am I missing something or all that machine does is play a xylophone with marbles?

>>989340
>all that machine does

Yes, you're missing something.

>>989340
It has a programmable wheel that will play a xylophone, bass and drums with marbles, yes.

>>989340
Look at his youtube channel, he does a how it works video. Bit dry but informative.

>>986588

>glue holding on the magnets

That just won't work. It won't last at all.

Use something else. Screws or something

me and my brother made this many years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAKNPbFpMwM