Marblevator, Magnetic Tracks

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https://youtu.be/94cf398R_8\n\nhttps://youtu.be/lhLB-MUQAV0\n\nhttps://youtu.be/5iMP5SksCHM\n\nI must admit, my original reason for buying a 3D printer was to create marble machines. My first marble machine, the Marblevator, was published over six years ago. Since then, I've designed, 3D printed and assembled numerous marble machines using Autodesk Fusion360, and I felt it was time to update the original Marblevator with Fusion360. The updated version features a wider staircase, base, and tracks that allow for actual glass marbles (12mm) and neodymium magnets at each track section end for easier, snap-together track assembly.\n\nTo accommodate different track lengths, I created and included the Autodesk Fusion360 File "Marblevator Tracks.f3d," a parametric track section generator. By adjusting two parameters - radius for curved track sections (right and left) and length for straight track sections - the track sections are instantly updated by Fusion360 and ready for 3D printing.\n\nIn this tutorial, I will detail how I assembled the Marblevator and a simple track. However, using the "Marblevator Tracks.f3d" model, the track design options are endless.\n\nAs usual, I probably forgot a file or two, so if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I make plenty of mistakes.\n\nDesigned with Autodesk Fusion 360, sliced with Cura 4.2.0, and printed in Ultimaker Tough PLA on an Ultimaker 2+ Extended, an Ultimaker 3 Extended, and an Ultimaker S5.