Hack N Mod - Amazingly Cool Hacks, Mods, and DIY Projects » rude goldberg http://hacknmod.com Amazingly Cool Hacks, Mods, and DIY Projects Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:13:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Top 7 Incredible Rube Goldberg Machines http://hacknmod.com/hack/top-7-incredible-rube-goldberg-machines/ http://hacknmod.com/hack/top-7-incredible-rube-goldberg-machines/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:00:52 +0000 Joe L http://hacknmod.com/?p=950
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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Rube Goldberg machines are complex devices that perform simple tasks. This time, 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.  The actual video was 16 minutes long, but it was cut down to 10 for your viewing pleasure.  View more rube goldberg machines on youtube.
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