Data Sheet

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Easy to build, with
engraved building notes
Precision laser-cut
fibreboard construction
No-solder battery-
powered construction
Chrome steel marbles
WARNING: Swallowing hazard!
Product contains small parts. Finished kit is not for young children.
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Marble Machine Kit
Battery Edition
The fun of a Marble Machine,
miniaturized for your desk,
now battery powered!
Basic tools required
(no soldering)
1 hour build time
Ages 12 and up
2 x AAA batteries required
(not included)
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FINAL ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
TROUBLESHOOTING
If damage occurs during construction, . We’ll make sure you get the contact us
replacement parts to have a successful Marble Machine experience!
SOLARBOTICS “NO FEAR” WARRANTY
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3a
If your Marble Machine isn’t fully functional, check this troubleshooting list:
The marble doesn’t run consistently down the whole length of the spiral: Make
sure the Machine is sitting level. Find the point where the marble jumps off
and adjust the spiral forwards or backwards slightly in the holding notch to
make that section of ledge a bit larger.
The motor is not moving: Make sure the switch is ON. Check that the batteries
are not dead, or their polarity is backwards. Last, check that the wire
connections at the motor leads are intact. Reattach them if necessary.
The wheel assembly gets stuck while turning: Wrap sandpaper around a pencil
and sand the holes of the two inner wheel frames that hold the shaft. This
reduces the friction on the wheel assembly, making it spin easier. Check to see
if any glue from the top rail has dropped into the inner wheel frame and
gummed up the works.
Really Important Note: For proper functioning it is super-important to have all
eight marbles loaded and running through the machine. Fewer will work, but a
misfed marble may jam the wheel mechanism at the lower rail.
If you happened to lose one or more of the marbles, the extra sets are available
for purchase separately at solarbotics.com.