Magnetic Wall Marble Run

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Marble run tracks and tricks that mount onto any magnetic surface. I designed these with my kids as a project during the coronavirus lockdown. Make it your own by deciding which parts to print or even customizing the source openscad files, which can be found at [github.com/jhpieper/marble-run](https://github.com/jhpieper/marble-run). See it in action: https://youtu.be/W0yioqEhmZE #Changelog **8/3/2020**: Initial upload -- 42 STL files. **9/8/2020**: Added the Auto-Launcher. #Materials This marble run works with regular glass marbles that measure 5/8" (16mm). All tracks are designed for round 10mm x 2mm magnets. They can easily be ordered from [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753ZPBLQ/) and other retailers. #The Tracks * Straight: Just a straight run. Available in many lengths from 50mm to 200mm. * The Wave: This track makes things a bit more interesting. Print with supports. * Curve: A 90 degree curved piece. Great to catch a falling ball and getting it onto the next track. * The Tunnel: A straight pipe that hides the ball. Available in multiple lengths. * The Drop: A classic way to drop the ball onto the next track. * Lombard Street: A San Francisco landmark for your marble. Print with supports. * The Wheel: Spins as the ball goes past. Get creative and use it to launch another ball that is stored in the wheel. Or kick a ball placed on a track above into action. Available in various sizes and blade counts. Some assembly required: wheel-<-size>-<bladecount> + wheel-base + lock-<style>. Customize the look by using different colors for the parts. * The Pole: Catch a ball and vault it to the next track. Assemble pole-<left|right> + pole-base + lock-<style> Customize the look by using different colors for the parts. * The Whirlpool! The ball goes in circles until it drops through the center. Mount level for best effect. * The Looping: This one is tricky! Mount it at the correct angle, extend the incoming ramp and the marble will successfully perform a looping. * Funnel: It's a funnel. * Auto-Launcher: Releases one marble every couple of seconds. See it on [YouTube](https://youtu.be/TCUJiLz-vXs). Assemble auto-launcher + pole-base + lock-<style> * Flipflop: The flipflop diverts the marble left or right. Assemble flipflop + flipflop-base + lock-<style> * Tray: The tray is a great way to finish the run and to store extra marbles.