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If you know me, then you know I can get easily distracted. This was the case with this project, where I set out to test the Chebyshev straight line mechanism which is part of my much larger Rube Goldberg Project, and ended up with a gravity powered looping ball contraption. The main challenge was designing the escapement, which I was able to do with the help of this app: https://motiongen.io (Not sponsored, but really great)

If you want to help support the greater Rube Goldberg Project, or my channel, check out https://engineezy.com

I also have a patreon:   / engineezy  

Much of this project was printed on my Bambulab X1 Carbon which I HIGHLY recommend (seriously, nothing beats it) Here’s my affiliate link:

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Also, the electric screwdriver I used to assemble and disassemble this thing many times is a game changer: https://geni.us/f6oJ

Here are links to all the shorts so far in this series:
Short 1: The First Prototype
   • Quick Release Mechanism Design  
Short 2: The First Module
   • Ball Machine First Prototype  
Short 3: The Waves Module
   • Ball Surfing Wave Machine  
Short 4: Chebyshev Side Quest
   • Crazy Mechanical Linkage  
Short 5: Finishing off the Waves Module
   • Inertial Governor Soft Drop Mechanism  
Short 6: Closer look at the inertial governor
   • How an Inertial Governor Works