Lego Ball Machine—with Powerhouse!

1) Start the first video playing but shut off its sound.

2) Quickly start the second video playing.

3) Restart the shorter second video several times, as necessary.

4) Enjoy!

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Posted By: Paul - Thu Sep 20, 2012
Category: Music | Rube Goldberg Devices | Asia

Comments

That is one of the most fantastic things I've ever seen. Your recommended music is a perfect match, too.

Posted by Duke of URL on 09/20/12 at 11:11 AM

Good match, Paul.

I've watched in amazement at this machine before somewhere. The mind boggles at the versatility of Legos. They make Tinker Toys and Lincoln Logs look like remedial toys.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 09/20/12 at 11:16 AM

The team has some good mechanical engineers.

Posted by KDP on 09/20/12 at 02:40 PM

KDP, prepare to catch your jaw, one guy made all of that, by himself!
it took him two years to get it all to work together smoothly.
http://legokarakuri.blog91.fc2.com/
I tried to link to the google translation, but Weird News thought I was spam.

Posted by Captain DaFt on 09/21/12 at 12:52 AM

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