Top 7 Rube Goldberg Machines of the Web
A Rube Goldberg machine is an unnecessarily complex and impractical device to engineered to perform a simple task. Essentially, it’s the perfect project for any electronics or robotics guru. We tracked down the top 7 just for you! There are even annual Rube Goldberg competitions for enthusiasts.
7. Mythbusters Christmas Special
6. Wall Mount Cocktail Maker
5.Half Life 2 - Gary’s Mod
4.Classic Household Version
3. Pool Table Madness
2.Japanese Style
1. PyroManiac Style
Instead of a simple marble going down a track, how about a pyromanic’s dream using fireworks, rockets and tons of gasoline. An absolutely fantastic video demonstration. For more epic posts like this one, you should definitely subscribe to HacknMod.
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September 24th, 2008
You forgot the Honda commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEF0cg1j35o
September 24th, 2008
Saw that one, I think most of it’s animated though.
October 15th, 2008
#1 is a cut-down remix of a 30 minute film, _Der Lauf Der Dinge_ (The Way Things Go). It was made in 1987 by Peter Fischli and David Weiss and later publicly released by First Run Films; I have it on DVD