Revisiting the magic of K'Nex

Using LDraw, MLcad, and an available K'Nex parts library I have drawn up a virtual version of my K'Nex Xbox 360 Controller shelf (for fun, as I wanted to see if I could do it). Yes, I used Lego software to build K'Nex. Hopefully, I don't get sued or my head doesn't just explode randomly. ...Actually, I hope that last part every day.

The original story is located here: The magic of K'Nex – HoC style

This is Version 1.1 modified with a wider bottom shelf. Two screws through the black circular K'Nex connector 8's hold the shelf solidly onto the wall.

Please note that the colours are the closest approximates and the original is no where near as bright.

The fluorescent green connectors are a dark metallic green;
the florescent green rods are a dark green;
the tan parts are a metallic bronze;
and the bright blue parts are a dark blue.

K'Nex Xbox 360 Controller shelf: virtual model
K'Nex Xbox 360 Controller shelf: virtual model viewed from the front
K'Nex Xbox 360 Controller shelf: virtual model viewed from the side

It still holds three wireless controllers securely with easy access and has two small shelves for battery storage. The small top shelve holds AAA and AA rechargeable batteries. The bottom wider shelf holds my Xbox controller rechargeable batteries and my headset adapter. My Xbox wireless headset hangs off the bottom rod at the side of the shelf.

Remember K'Nex is modular and I can always add to it.

Here is a K'Nex parts list generated by MLcad with everything you need to build your own.

Or for the lazier clan members, if you provide me with a reasonably sized K'Nex kit in trade I will build you one to your specifications (number of controllers and shelfs).

No. Color Part no. Part name
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2 Light-Gray k207.dat K'nex connector 2 gray
21 Brown k225.dat K'nex connector 2 orange
7 Dark-Gray k304.dat K'nex connector 3 red
8 Green k402.dat K'nex connector 4 green
19 Dark-Gray k422.dat K'nex connector 4 purple
8 Tan-Solid k514.dat K'nex connector 5 yellow
2 Blue k701.dat K'nex connector 7 blue
3 Black k815.dat K'nex connector 8 white
37 Green k0002.dat K'nex rod 0 green
5 Tan-Solid k1114.dat K'nex rod 11 yellow
2 Tan-Solid k1804.dat K'nex rod 18 red
14 Light-Gray k0315.dat K'nex rod 3 white
10 Blue k0601.dat K'nex rod 6 blue