ROKR Marble Spaceport Pages 28-END

For my next build I'm going back to a ROKR marble run, they have always been good for me, the instructions are usually pretty clear and well illustrated, and I like building these puzzle/model type contraptions. This one has a possible link system with the previously built Marble Night City, so I have ordered that and hopefully it will be here in time to ease right into that as the next build.

[@karenjohns1271]

“You’re never gonna get it right so make it as wrong as you can” words to live by … I had to stop by and see the final outcome of this build

[@Dbuilderguy]

That only applies to posters and stickers...unless I need it somewhere else. 😂

[@stevenwheaton874]

You probably should magnetize those screwdrivers, Daniel. This thing looks pretty cool. Can't wait to see them both working together.

[@Dbuilderguy]

I can't seem to win with the magnetized stuff, it seems like they only pick up the stuff I don't want when I use them. I think I'm jinxed like that when it comes to screws. 😂

[@martindaredare]

That turned out good .Like you mentioned, the moter isn't very powerful more so when you come to join them together ,liking the new project

[@Dbuilderguy]

There isn't a whole lot of info on the link kit, I as much as the motor struggled with the one run I'm sure it can't power both of them, so I'm sort of hoping there is another motor, otherwise I guess I'm just going to be powering them both by hand.

[@alanhaskell65]

Hi Daniel,
I just finished up Spaceport.
I think I know your problem with performance of the ‘weak’ motor. The pry is the use of the Impresa wood lube. The lube is too viscous or ‘sticky’.
I have used both. Wax is much better and gears don’t stick.
I bought a wax melting pot and pound of paraffin wax.
I brushed all moving parts with wax and my model runs smooth with the supplied motor.
I hope this helps.
Alan

[@Dbuilderguy]

Okay, that makes sense, I'm surprised though because it feels silky smooth when I turn the crank by hand, but I'll try to figure out a way to give it a clean and try the waxing once the link kit gets here.

[@alanhaskell65]

Yes, it”s smooth but the resistance is higher.