Space Tower (Knex Ball Machine)

My newest ball machine: Space Tower! 12 paths, 3 networks.  If you like it, please vote for me in the "Toy Rods and Connectors Contest".  Thank you!

3 railed path, but made out of micro pieces instead of normal.

The centerpiece of the tower.  The ball can roll across in either direction, and will be lowered onto the track below.  I wouldn't make it any longer, because it already has problems twisting from the weight of the ball. Also uses the largest counterweight I've ever built.

I used it as a path, having the ball roll across it from one end to the other.  However, it needs to be PERFECTLY rotated, or the ball will fall off of the side.

Good for straight sections, and vertically flexible.  Turns are near impossible.

I modified the Shuttle Orbiter model, putting a hole in the bottom so that it can be used as a basket.

Since it was space themed, I decided to add some satellites as decoration.

A turnaround I made for the standard yellow connector path. The speed of the ball needs to be pretty precise, or it won't work.

I've seen a few of these on Instructables, but none that are exactly the same, so I'll post mine.

A custom whiplash loop I made.  Difficult to get the landing exactly right, but pretty cool when it works.

I did something similar in Four Flags, but this system works much better. Quite stable, can be used to hang sections from ceiling.  Used to support Skyrail.