The Ultimate Lego Domino Machine: A Mesmerizing Display of Color and Motion

TLDRExperience the mesmerizing beauty of a fully automated Lego domino machine, featuring a ring-shaped setup, motorized control, and precise speed adjustments. Watch as thousands of dominos fall in a perfectly synchronized cascade of color and motion.

Key insights

💪The larger dominos with side tiles create a stronger structure, capable of withstanding heavy stress.

😀The use of ramp angles and controlled lifting mechanisms ensures smooth and precise movement of the dominos.

🏎️The domino machine maintains a high-speed pace, with approximately 1500 dominos falling every minute.

🔋The machine can run indefinitely with a rechargeable battery pack or be connected to main power.

🕒The longest continuous run of the machine has been 6 minutes, with plans for a 1-hour test in the future.

Q&A

How many dominos can the machine hold?

The machine can hold up to 64 dominos on the ring-shaped setup.

Can the machine be manually controlled?

Yes, the machine can be manually controlled for a satisfying interactive experience.

What is the purpose of the control wheel?

The control wheel aids in adjusting the speed of the motorized ring to synchronize with the falling dominos.

How is the speed of the dominos measured and adjusted?

The speed is measured based on the time between each state change of a monitored domino, and adjustments are made accordingly.

How many dominos fall every day?

Over 2 million dominos fall every day, with approximately 1500 falling every minute.

Timestamped Summary

00:05Introduction and comparison to previous domino machine.

00:26Building the dominos on a base with a lift mechanism.

01:08Enhancements to ensure stability and prevent dominos from being pushed off.

01:30Addressing movement limitations and adding a control wheel.

02:11Constructing the ring-shaped setup using LEGO train tracks.

02:28Testing different ramp angles for smoothly lifting the dominos.

03:11Completing the full ring setup with 64 dominos.

03:33Introduction of the ramp for automated domino falling.