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MAD Marble Machine 2 Assembly Instructions Manual

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Assembly Instructions for Marble Machine #2
Ver. 2.2

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Summary of Contents for MAD Marble Machine 2

  • Page 1 DESIGNED BY Assembly Instructions for Marble Machine #2 Ver. 2.2...
  • Page 2 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Required for assembly: Wood glue (PVA or aliphatic resin recommended) Clamps or weights, strong rubber bands Sharp hobby knife Small flat head screw driver, small Philips screwdriver Varnish of your choice (not essential but recommended) A ruler for measuring the carbon rods is included with the kit.

  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Kit contents Ver. 2.2...
  • Page 4 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Ver. 2.2...
  • Page 5 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Included accessories: Ver. 2.2...
  • Page 6 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Base Glue the bottom and doubler pieces together. Use a couple of short lengths of carbon rod in the holes to make sure the parts are properly aligned. The top part of the base consists of three pieces. Glue the top and doubler together, using short pieces of carbon rod for alignment as with the bottom.
  • Page 7 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Stick the self-adhesive foam pads to the underside of the base. Ver. 2.2...
  • Page 8 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Ball Tray Glue the ball tray MDF parts and the clamping aid together as shown in the pictures. The ball tray can be inserted into the base top to hold the pieces aligned while the glue dries. DO NOT glue the tray onto the base yet.
  • Page 9 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 When the glue is dry you can glue the ply top in place. Be generous with the glue as the cut edge of the MDF will soak up quite a bit. Use the clamping aid to press the ply firmly against the tray base and clamp or hold it in place with rubber bands while the glue dries.
  • Page 10 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Uprights Glue the supports to the rear upright. Glue them to the side the bearing is inserted from. Glue the uprights onto the base. Insert the 3mm rod in the bearings. The front upright can be slid a bit left/right.
  • Page 11 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Once the glue on the uprights has set you can glue the top piece in place. The ball entry slot on the front upright needs to be sanded to a slight angle so the balls roll into the wheel unhindered.
  • Page 12 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Track swtch (flip/flop) Toggle: Glue the three parts together as shown I the picture. Apply glue very sparingly so it does not get into the hole. Switch frame: The part marked “F” must face the front.
  • Page 13 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Glue the switch frame onto the upright. Sand the exit hole and frame so there is a smooth downwards slope. Only light sanding is required. Ver. 2.2...
  • Page 14 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Insert the 2mm bolt in the toggle. Put 1 washer towards the front and 3 on the back. Screw it into the hole in the frame. The toggle must be able to move freely from side to side.
  • Page 15 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Wheel The wheel is pre-assembled and has the holes drilled to the correct depth and angle. Glue the ply washers to the wheel, one on the front, two on the back. Use the 3mm rod to align them.
  • Page 16 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Motor, battery, switch Push the doubler onto the gearbox shaft just enough so a bit of the shaft protrudes. Add a bit of glue to the doubler, then press the spur gear onto the shaft. Put a bit of glue on the plywood doubler and screw it onto the shaft using the small self tapper.
  • Page 17 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 PLEASE NOTE KITS SOLD AFTER APRIL 2019 NOW NEED TO HAVE THE WIRES SOLDERED TO THE MOTOR, SWITCH AND BATTERY COMPARTMENT. IF A KIT WAS PURCHASED BEFORE THIS PLEASE IGNORE THIS SECTION. Solder the wires to the switch as shown below, it is important the wires are soldered correctly so the main wheel turns clockwise when looking at it from the front.
  • Page 18 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 The battery clip is also held in place with rubber bands. Insert the switch through the hole and orient it according to the on/off markings. The serrated washer should be on the underside of the base.
  • Page 19 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 The track spacers should be glued in place while the tracks are still retained in their respective sheets. The spacers are mounted on the undersides of the tracks (top side is marked by an X so you place the spacers on the side without the X).
  • Page 20 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Glue the end doublers onto the zig-zag track pieces. These go on the side of the sheet marked with an X (opposite side of the spacers!). Ver. 2.2...
  • Page 21 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Accumulator Separate the accumulator parts from the 1.5mm ply sheet Glue the spacers onto one of the side frames, ensuring they are square to the frame. Ver. 2.2...
  • Page 22 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Insert the tracks into the side frame and glue the other side frame in place. With the frame oriented as in the picture the track with the S-shaped section should be inserted into the bottom slots.
  • Page 23 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Use the supplied length of brass wire to mount the seesaw in the frame. It must be free to move. If it binds, sand the sides of the seesaw until it moves freely.
  • Page 24 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Mounting the track Start by cutting the carbon rods to the correct lengths listed below. Remember: measure twice, cut once! Roll them back and forth under a sharp knife a few times. They can now easily be snapped apart.
  • Page 25 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 The silicone tubing is pre-cut and the individual spacers are easily pulled apart. Slide 4 silicone tube spacers onto the rods. Slide the bottom track onto the rods, then add 4 spacers. Add another 4 spacer, track, etc.
  • Page 26 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Ver. 2.2...
  • Page 27 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Once both tracks are completed and mounted on the base you can glue them onto the track switch as per the picture below. Ver. 2.2...

  • Page 28: Final Touches

    Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Final touches Mount the ball tray onto the base. It is not necessary to glue it in place as it’s a fairly tight fit but you can of course do so if you prefer this.
  • Page 29 Assembly Instructions for MAD Marble Machine #2 Ver. 2.2...