Infinite horizontal marble game

Infinite level marble game ： Joystick control ：（Tinkercad）

This maze game is not your usual paper maze .. .

Each track consists of three levels , One on top of the other . Complete the first maze / After level , The marble will fall from the pipe to the next level . Complete the second level , Down to the third level .

Infinite level ？

At least build as many as possible ！

Each level consists of 1cm x 1cm The track unit of , These track units can be easily connected together .

The build area for each level is 12 centimeter x 12 centimeter , Give you enough areas to create any level you want ！

I designed many different track types to create more challenging gameplay .

All design steps are optional , Because I will provide STL file . Design steps are only used to show that everything is in Tinkercad Designed in . A simple but useful design program .

material

• Tinkercad（ free 3D Design a website ）
• 3D The printer
• 3D Print parts
• 24 individual 6mm x 2mm Disk magnet
• seccotine
• 1/4’’ Metal ball

step 1: Design Track

• First , I use a combination of cube and cylinder to create a 10cmx10cmx9cm The orbit of .

• Then I use the hole to create a sloped edge at the bottom . In this way, the tracks can be close to each other .（ When 3D When printing , The first few layers droop outward , The track is not clean ）. I used another hole , One on each side , Create holes for connectors .

step 2: Design Connectors

The connectors are used to connect each rail together . They are also the most difficult to do right , But I found a great design .

• First , I use a combination of cube and cylinder to make beveled edges . The beveled edges help it slide easily into the holes in the rail .

• Next , I added two very thin cubes at the top of the connector , This helps it fit closer , But only in small areas , So it's easier to pull out . I tested it , It's still hard to get away , So I used a hole to create a groove in the connector . You can use the groove to fix the connector better with your nails .

step 3: Design Other Track Types

These tracks provide turns and lengths for each level . Some have only one side , Not even one side , To create more challenges ！** You can make many different tracks ！** As long as they have a hole for the connector , They should fit perfectly .

• I first copied the previously made track and ungrouped the objects . I deleted some walls and added some walls to 90 Turn around 、4 road 、3 Road and dead end .

• Then I lengthened each track , So they are not all 10 mm x 10 mm . They can be almost any length , But I only made 20mm x 10mm and 30mm x 10mm.

• I even made a special 4 Road track , There is a hole in it that you need to bypass . Again , You can make a lot of special tracks ！

• Last , I use one. 10 mm x 10 Mm track 、 Cylinder 、 The wedge and several holes make a descent track . This track is used to pull down to the next level .

step 4: Design Pillars

Columns can basically do whatever they want . They are used to support each layer and separate them evenly .

• I use the cube to create the height of the column , And use the cylinder to give it an inclined plane .

• Then I use three orbital units （ Start with the first step ） To create the corner where the level will be connected . No walls , Because the columns provide for the walls 90 Turn of degrees .

• Last , I use two holes to create holes for the disk magnet at the bottom .

step 5: Design Track Base

The track base is used to support the column and catch the marble falling from the track .

• I use cubes and cylinders to create overall shapes . Then I made walls with holes to prevent the ball from falling . I also used four holes to make holes suitable for the column .

• Next , I used eight holes to punch the disk magnet , These magnets should be perfectly mounted on the magnets of the posts .

• At the bottom of the base , I use holes to create a notch , The arm will fit in . I used another four holes to create holes for the disk magnet .

step 6: Design Joystick Rotation Point

This work provides left-right movement when using the joystick . You need two .

• First , I use cubes and cylinders to create the main shape . I used a hole to create the hole in which the spinner will rotate .

• Next , I use more cubes and cylinders in “ leg ” Create a nice slope on . I use another hole to create a continuous curve along the bottom .

step 7: Design Joystick Base

The joystick base will maintain the stability and rigidity of the joystick mechanism .

• First , I use cubes 、 Cylinder and a hole to make the inclined wall . These should fit perfectly with the rotation points made in the last step “ leg ”.

• Then I used more cubes and cylinders to make the rest of the base . I will slope the wall （ Previously made ） Three times , Then place them like this .

step 8: Design Joystick

Joystick for game control .

• I used a bunch of cubes and cylinders to create the body . Each half of the joystick has two protruding cylinders , Combine the two halves .

• Next , I use a sphere and a hole to create a flat bottom .

• then , I used another hole to create a hole for the joystick .

• These fragments should be combined like this .. .

step 9: Design Arm

The arm is connected to the rail base with a magnet . It also mimics the motion of the joystick .

• I first use a bunch of cubes and cylinders to create the main shape . Again, I used two protruding cylinders on each half of the arm to assemble the two halves .

• Then I used four holes to punch the disk magnet .

step 10: Design Rotators and Lever

The rotator is connected to the joystick and arm . They are installed in the rotation point to provide left-right movement . leverage （ I don't know what to call it ） Connect the joystick to the arm and provide forward and backward movement .

• I first use cubes 、 The cylinder and the hole are combined to make two parts of the rotator .

• then , I use a hole to make a hole , So they can be well combined .

• For leverage , I only used a cube and a cylinder to make the main shape , And use the two holes to make the pivot point .

step 11: 3D Print Parts

Place each section like this , They can be printed ！

I designed each part so that it doesn't need support , Because they are difficult to print correctly on such an accurate print .

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step 12: Glue in Magnets

• For this step , You need four pillars 、 Track base 、 Two half arms 、22 A disk magnet 、 Super glue and toothpicks for applying glue .

• First , Stick the magnet to the post , So they can be connected to the magnet on the base .

• Next , Stick a magnet to your arm , In this way, each half will be connected to the magnet on the base .

step 13: Glue Joystick Base Together

• For this step , You need the joystick base 、 Two rotating points and super glue .

• Paste the rotation point into the hole on the base of the lever . Make sure that the protrusions on the rotation points are opposite to each other .

step 14: Glue and Connect Joystick

• Collect the joystick 、 Joystick ball 、 leverage 、 Half rotator and lever base , Form the last step .

• First , Connect the rotator and lever to one of the lever halves .（ As shown in the figure ）.

• Next , Stick the other half on the lever , And stick the joystick ball to the top .（ As shown in the figure ）.

• Last , Stick the two halves of the rotator together .

step 15: Glue and Connect Arm

• Put the two halves of the arm 、 The two halves of the rotator 、 Put the joystick made in the last step away .

• First , Connect the other side of the lever to one half arm . Connect the rotor as shown in the figure .

• Last , Stick the arms together , And stick the two halves of the rotator together .

Let it stand for about a day to dry , The joystick is finished ！

step 16: Build Marble Tracks - BE CREATIVE!

This is your most free step . Use your 3D The printed part builds any track you want .

• First , Attach each strut to the rail base . Then start building each level from the bottom up ！

The two parts can be connected together by using the middle connector .

• Connect the descent track at the end of each level , In order to be able to descend to the next level .

• The red track piece is the starting point and the ending point .

step 17: Play Handheld or Joystick

Last , You can play with what you create ！

You can play hand-held games by holding only the track base , You can also connect the track base to the joystick and use the joystick to play . Because of the magnet , They should be perfectly stuck together .

In my opinion, handheld play is the simplest , But the feeling of using the rocker is very unique , Very satisfied .

step 18: BUILD & GAMEPLAY

in general , This project is very interesting to build . Sometimes it's a little challenging , I have many failures 3D Print . without Tinkercad, I can't do that , Because it is very easy to learn . I hope I've proved that you can make amazing things with simple shapes .

You need precise 3D Print to make it work , But once handled , The end result will be incredible .