Tips & Trics

Get the Best Results When Building Your Wood Marble Machine

Unboxing & Numbering Parts

Inside the package, all wooden parts are organized in foam trays. Before removing anything, open the PDF manual and note the part numbersin the diagrams. Use a soft pencil (or small stickers) to mark each wooden part with its correct number while it’s still in the foam tray. After all parts are numbered, remove them one by one as you assemble.

Do not pull parts out of the foam trays before numbering — it’s... Read More

Surface Prep & Glue Control

Wipe dust off the joint surfaces with a soft tissue/napkin before gluing.
Apply a thin, even layer of wood glue. More glue ≠ stronger joint; excess squeezes out and makes alignment harder.
If glue squeezes out, wipe immediately with soft tissue while still wet.

Recommended glue: Titebond (or an equivalent high-quality wood glue).

Tools You Need

You only need one screwdriverfor the whole build.

All screws are included, no extra tools required.

Square the Drive-Frame to the Base

For smooth, quiet running, the frame that holds the transmission (gears, pulleys, belt drive) must be perfectly perpendicular to the base plate.

How to do it

Apply glue to the frame’s mating surfaces per the manual.

Place the drive-frame in position on the base.

Use a small carpenter’s square (L-square) against the frame and the base to verify a true 90°.

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Work Step-by-Step

Dry-fit (no glue) first to confirm parts seat correctly.

After finishing each sub-assembly, turn the mechanism gently by hand to feel for smooth motion before continuing.

Take Your Time

Allow glue to set on load-bearing areas (frames, gear supports) before adding load.

A few extra minutes now saves hours of rework later.

Wiring the Motor, Switch & Power (Battery Box or Adapter)

Many models use a DC motor powered by a battery holder or a plug-in adapter.

Follow these rules

Wire exactly as shown in the manual, step by step.Respect wire colors (e.g., red = positive, black = negative).After wiring, make a short test to confirm the motor’s rotation direction matches the manual.If it spins the wrong way, swap polarity (reverse the two leads).

Safety note: Double-check connections before powering on. Avoid running the motor unloaded for long periods.

Quick Troubleshooting (If the Motor Doesn’t Spin)

Power source: Fresh batteries or a working adapter?

Battery holder contacts: Ensure the metal tabs touch the battery ends firmly.

Loose wires: Tug gently; all joints should be snug at the motor, switch, and power input.

Switch: Toggle several times to rule out a sticky contact.

Polarity: Swap the two wires and test again.

If the motor still won’t run, email contac... Read More