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[Sir Pent]

Hey SSC

Long time lurker and first time poster here. I may get around to introducing myself to those who haven't met me in the chat yet but not right now.

I was just wondering if anyone's ever heard of anyone attempting a controlled spin 4D K'nex coaster (think X2). I've been pondering it for a while and I think I may be able to make it work, but I'm not planning it for now.

I'm really more just interested to see how someone built (or attempted to build) the mechanism.

Thanks and this site is da bomb!

Edited by Sir Pent, 16 October 2015 - 06:52 PM.

[Old_Hag]

I think the problem is that knex isn't very efficient at retaining it's kinetic energy, and adding such a complicated system that also depends on inefficient knex would drastically compound the problem. It might be possible but whatever is built with it would be a very short ride. Of course this is assuming someone tries to replicate the real world mechanism. Maybe someone could invent something entirely new...now that would be awesome. Glad you enjoy the site!

Edited by Old_Hag, 16 October 2015 - 10:19 PM.