Pieces
I have virtually modeled over 35 pieces of the K'Nex system. Click on their names below to see the orthographic drawings I made of each model.
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*The compound gear is a part that I designed myself, combining both the gray gear and the red gear together into a single part, making the construction of compound gear trains much simpler.
Models
Shown below are some of the largest virtual models I have constructed. These include:
- Tank - 9180 pieces
- Tractor Trailer - 1642 pieces
- Heavy Cannon - 5099 pieces
- 10 Wheel Crawler - 2014 pieces
Tank - 9180 Pieces
This tank is my largest digital K'Nex project, comprising approximately 9180 individual pieces. The tank is designed with internal structure and external panels. Features for this project include:
- Independently driven tracks
- Rotating turret
- Integrated turret bearings
- Elevating barrel
- Six internal motors to provide powered functions
- Length - 39.8 in (1010 mm)
- Width - 26.6 in (600 mm)
- Hight - 18.3 in (465 mm)
Tractor Trailer - 1642 Pieces
This project is a personal favorite. It started when I built this model myself physically. I then transferred the design into digital K'Nex. Features for this project include:
- Separagle tractor and trailer
- Linked steering front axle
- Independent rear suspension on the tractor
- Fifth wheel connection
- Two-Deck fifth wheel trailer
- Length - 55.3 in (1405 mm)
- Width - 11.8 in (300 mm)
- Hight - 14.2 in (360 mm)
Heavy Cannon - 5099 Pieces
This model is a launcher designed to shoot K'Nex projectiles. The design is based on instructions found on instructables.com. I made a few modifications to the design while modeling this assembly. Features for this project include:
- Storage for 13 projectiles plus one loaded projectile
- Pivoting base to allow for varied elevation
- Manually operated trigger
- Estimated firing range of 100+ feet
- Length - 59.3 in (1505 mm)
- Width - 26.8 in (680 mm)
- Hight - 22.0 in (560 mm)
10 Wheel Crawler - 2014 Pieces
This model is inspired by off-road cargo haulers, and based on instructions from instructables.com. However, I made several modifications to the original design including adding the cargo bed. Features for this project include:
- All wheel independent suspension
- Large flatbed for cargo
- High ground clearance for off-road
- Length - 27.0 in (685 mm)
- Width - 10.8 in (275 mm)
- Hight - 10.6 in (270 mm)