Instructions

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To put it all together, refer to the exploded
Marble Machine diagram below, and
follow these steps:
1. Install the inner wheel frame into the
base plate. The motor should fit snugly
against the frame, with the motor shaft in the center of crank shaft hole.
2. Insert the gear wheel assembly into the
inner wheel frame. The text on the wheel assembly should face outwards,
away from the frame.
3. Push the gear assembly onto the motor
shaft, so that it sits flush against the
inner wheel frame. The wheel assembly
gears and motor gear should mesh nicely.
4. Install the outer wheel frame into the
base plate. Both the gear and wheel
assemblies should sit inside their respective holes. Make sure that the
wheel frame is flush against the wheel assembly.
5. Install the crank handle spacer and
caps onto the shaft of the gear
assembly. Glue is optional.
6. Attach the spiral frame by pushing it into
the base plate. Glue is optional.
7. Secure the spiral rail to the frame. Start at
the top, then push the spiral downwards.
While pushing, slide the spiral back &
forth to lock the rail under each notch.
Glue the top end of the spiral rail to the
inner frame.
8. Install the return ramp between the
spiral holder and inner wheel frame.
Make sure the motor wires are not
obstructing the return path of the
marbles! Glue is optional, but
recommended.
9. Wedge the top rail into the inner wheel
frame. Glue it to the diamond support on
the top spiral arm and the ball exit notch.
Load all the marbles and manually crank them in, being aware of any sticky motion. Make sure all frame pieces are well seated
on the base for proper alignment.
In sunlight, the motor pulses every few
seconds, and a ball will drop about every
minute. In indoor light, the motor slows to
a pulse every few minutes (be patient)!
The Solar Marble Machine in action: bit.ly/solarMarble The Solar Marble Machine home page for updates and tips: solarbotics.com/product/kmms/
Tips on soldering:
https://youtu.be/28OFNlXg-_k
Step 6. Final Assembly (see next page for diagram) Video Resources
See it in action:
The Solarbotics Solar Marble Machine Kit