9 Amazingly Useful Contraptions in Super Mario Maker 2

Here we show off 9 very useful contraptions for interesting game mechanics within levels. This include detecting the direction you're looking, when you jump, when you get a power-up or take damage, etc.
1: Direction Detection (evgarre)
2: Global Thwomp Screen Shaker (fbuffalo3)
3: Pow Activated Scroll Stop Breaker (nonamebro)
4: Vertically Global Hidden Block Detector (bbmariomaker2)
5: Insanely Fast Long Range Jump Detector (bbmariomaker2)
6: Quick Cannon Minifier (nonamebro)
7: Size Dependant Route Splitter (s4intel)
8: Switch Activated Bowser Jr Stun (explosive)
9: Perfected Global Lag Detector (bbmariomaker2)
#supermariomaker2 #contraptions #detectors

[@whizkid0521]

Thanks so much for making this!! I’ll definitely be using some of these in my levels!

[@sparkgg]

awesome!!

[@matthewcartermusic]

Thanks for these! I used the Global Lag Detector in a level, worked great!

[@sparkgg]

you’re welcome :)

[@matthewcartermusic]

@@sparkgg level ID: BX3-CWV-4NG and another using your left/right detector here: V0R-2WC-5SG

[@MadAliceInWonderland]

Thank you so much! I had an idea for my next level but wasn't sure how I'd pull it off without the mechanic being janky. This helped a lot.

[@sparkgg]

you’re welcome

[@diamondmemer9754]

@@sparkgg how can you hide contraptions in this game? I see many levels with offscreen mechanisms but mine never work unless they're onscreen

[@savxlandon5558]

I used the global screen shaker in one of my lite kaizos ID is CLS-39S-S0H spark you are a smm2 legend thank you so much for the inspiration

[@XBC30]

Thank You So Much Spark! I Need These Contraptions :)

[@sparkgg]

you're welcome! i love these types of videos

[@creepercatgaming7733]

The previous direction detection machine that I tried didn't work, so when I watched this and tried making the direction detection machine in this video and realized that this one worked I was shocked, so thank you! The only problem is how annoying the note block sound is but still. Thanks!

[@sparkgg]

i'm glad i could help :)

[@SomeoneWeird-vx5jx]

I need more of these!!!

[@sparkgg]

same!

[@theflameviper2154]

These are INCREDIBLY useful, thank you!

[@super_z6353]

J8B-3BB-BNF (SMM2 Magic) I made a level using the Global Lag detector

[@OkyshoNath]

amazing video thanks a lot :)

[@sparkgg]

yw :)

[@rasmillion]

Fun stuff Worth a sub for sure

[@dia_exclamation_point]

I made an on off switch activated stun lock without the fire. The Bowser junior has to be offscreen. Upon hitting a switch, the blasters push bj into a contraption with one note block at the bottom and 2 springs either side of him 3 blocks up from the note blocks.

[@sparkgg]

cool contraption :)

[@christinapalmer5005]

thx so much for lag detector! ttthhhxxx!!!!!

[@sparkgg]

you're welcome :)

[@Damariobros]

Is there a lag detector that can be used just for a specific area, and that can trigger a note block instead of an on-off switch? I want to use one to have power-ups come into my anti-softlock when you take damage for the first time, and I can't use on/off switches because that's already occupied to make it so that bumpers come into the area but only when you fall for the CP1 troll and get thrown into the anti and it can't be global because I don't want it interfering with other parts of the level

[@sparkgg]

probably, i'd have to look back through my videos though

[@alfinprathama8219]

I have a question. How to make the offscreen key contraption: after the keydeath and during the survival? I want to make a mini boss fight survival

[@sparkgg]

umm i forget, i'll look it up

[@cyboyentertainment92]

Hey Spark the last contraption I designed one that has the same idea but it's not designed like that. It's also global. But yours is slightly different

[@sparkgg]

that's pretty sweet

[@Mickeyink]

I clipped through an icicle in multiplayer and what's cool is probably not a glitch but what seems like one but dust still moves even though nothing is moving but dust from the player. also when i said lag messes with hitboxes i meant while a match i was in i nearly died and long jumped onto the flagpole in a glitch level for a hyperspeed setup. also i used a flagpole and a slope to clip through cannons as big toad.

[@sparkgg]

nice!

[@Doffu]

The direction detection one breaks pretty easily if you switch directions fast. Do you know of any fixes because I think it would be useful if it wasn’t so prone to breaking.

[@sparkgg]

the one i made in this video worked really well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHa2ZmCtapeXh7c

[@edilbertleyson]

I have a machine only using 2 blocks! Its called the AFK detector, put a spike trap at the height of the starting platform, 3 blocks to the right, and 1 block upwards place a winged trampoline, the player will AFK next to the spike trap and the winged trampoline will push the player at the left-most part then send you to the spike trap, if the player is not AFK he/she can just jump on the winged spring then jump or wait for it to be gone and jump.

[@sparkgg]

niceee

[@leoburgermanstudios3204]

Just wondering, does the lag detector work in VS mode? I want to know for so I can detect when all but one player dies.

[@sparkgg]

this isn’t dependent on latency based lag, it’s the lag you see in the game that happens when you get a power up or take damage

[@leoburgermanstudios3204]

@@sparkgg LOL yeah I know it works perfectly for damage and power ups. But I’m wondering that since the game doesn’t pause when you take damage or die in VS I’m wondering if it will still detect it. If you don’t know it’s okay 😉

[@BlueToadCentral]

Me looking at the title: “oh ok! Things like the ‘when on screen permanent p-switch!” The video: Me again. 😶

[@sparkgg]

hahaha accurate

[@superjimi3236]

@@sparkgg what is when on screen permanent p switch?

[@L1M.L4M]

I'm gonna make a gimmick level about the Direction Detector in SMB1, you cant turn mid-air, unless you shoot a fireball

[@smhsophie]

does the lag detector work if a player enters a door?

[@red_infinitystone]

How did you make the claws refill their power up supply tho?

[@sparkgg]

you can learn how in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZzMnGZpeauYldE

[@red_infinitystone]

@@sparkgg freaking legend for not only replying "i got a video on that", but also the extra effort for the link. i did the right thing subscribing to you

[@seanmcpherson2801]

Here's a real stumper, can anyone think of a contraption to auto stomp wigglers to make them angry without mario?

[@frogwizard5477]

You can make them angry in the editor

[@seanmcpherson2801]

@@frogwizard5477 True, but what about outside editor mode?

[@rickardahnstrom-ww5lg]

How did the swinging claw spawn out items?

[@sparkgg]

Here: How to make a Claw spawn Power-ups kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZzMnGZpeauYldE

[@RonanBurns2912]

Can you do a pow block detector?

[@sparkgg]

maybe

[@aycebenzsalud]

If i have the game i would make a smash bros themed survival fight jumping rapidly to defeat other players and it has a timer contraption Now that what i call chaos

[@WyattW_]

7:05 Does this work off screen?

[@sparkgg]

no idea, try it out

[@manperson5365]

What’s the contraption where you kill a boss and another one spawns?

[@sparkgg]

hmm, youd have to max the entity limit, and then when a boss dies another enemy spawns from a pipe and hits an on-off switch that releases another boss

[@azulamazighberber]

The Fast Jump Detector (4:11) doesn't seem to work for me. =(

[@sparkgg]

sorry about that :-/

[@commentsection8912]

Oh boy 4:00 AM *krabby patty noises*

[@sparkgg]

lol what

[@SomeoneWeird-vx5jx]

@@sparkgg it's another spongebob reference

[@commentsection8912]

@@SomeoneWeird-vx5jx Basically yeah except 4:00 instead of 3:00 because I watched it at 4:00am 🥜🐌

[@johnnickfanaccount3492]

THESE ARE SICK!!! btw, how did the claws keep respawning power ups at the end ? Invisible pipe?

[@sparkgg]

using ggt, i have a video somewhere on the method, where a clown car is inside of a clown car

[@johnnickfanaccount3492]

@@sparkgg oh ok, also, did the last contraption get patched ? I recreated it block for block and it doesn't seem to function properly for me

[@meganweber5057]

Is it possible to detect a hidden block twice?

[@sparkgg]

Put vines in the blocks, then force a door entry. It’ll reset the blocks.

[@merlijnnelis]

Can you also make a detector that openes a path once you defeated a koopaling?

[@sparkgg]

i don't think so, the closest thing would be giving it a key

[@merlijnnelis]

@@sparkgg Ah okay, I could've expect that. Thanks anyways! :)

[@sparkgg]

no problem :)

[@sona_the_persona]

Entity limit, when koopaling gone, enemy spawns and activates and on off switch. Boom

[@leothepickle]

The ninth mechanic is AMAZING!! HOW DID HE COME UP WITH THOSE??!?

[@ricardoortiz4870]

0:31 the boo gets a little janky, help me.

[@lukecooksey961]

In my opinion, these things are the main reason Mario Maker is so awesome!

[@sparkgg]

same, lots you can do!

[@Minecraft_kart]

Ceave would’ve loved this

[@sparkgg]

Thanks 😊

[@want-diversecontent3887]

Contraption 6 works in smb3 too. It also technically works with the link costume in smb1, but it either doesn’t crush you, or it kills you.

[@sparkgg]

yes, exactly, probably works in all styles, you just need the note block to get hit by something

[@L4ngyAge]

question: are these glitches?

[@sparkgg]

some are, kind of, some aren't

[@L4ngyAge]

@@sparkgg in the last setup, how did the fireflower and super squirrel keep respawning in the claws?

[@LilyTheCuteKitty432]

That moment when you realise that he hid another glitch in the video...

[@StacyMcCabe]

Where

[@sparkgg]

😈😈

[@jessyburger9982]

Size Dependant Route Splitter this doesnt work for me

[@sparkgg]

oof

[@ethicc168]

Swag video

[@alexanderbabich]

Hi Spark! Am I late?

[@sparkgg]

you're never late, you arrive precisely when you mean to

[@TOOLS_BS]

Bery bery bery good video!!!Yes!

[@sparkgg]

thank you!!

[@TOOLS_BS]

I really like your videos!

[@Zel-Veraan]

How were the power ups respawning in the claws is my question.

[@sparkgg]

using a black hole and game genie tech, check out this video for more info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2jEZYd_g7GIppY

[@DatD00d84]

I'd like to know how you can make something come out of pipe only by killing and enemy like in the 4ymm level sands of time

[@sparkgg]

cap out the entity limit above you, have only one enemy on screen, kill that enemy, only one comes out of a pipe

[@prestige_rusher_3500]

The global lag detector doesn't work for me

[@sparkgg]

gotta place everything perfect, exactly as i do it.

[@bigbrainmario1244]

I did but my contraption was being constant

[@dylanpink106]

How do the Acorn suit and fire flower respawn sorry spark I want to know .

[@sparkgg]

ggt

[@dxrkened5229]

3:16 spark, is this contraption reusable after hitting a hidden block

[@HittingTheBluez]

The lag detector isn’t working 😢

[@sparkgg]

gotta do it exactly a i do it

[@upgradr]

He says level mechanic, I hear troll setup.

[@dhearyzikrimuhammad_0366]

So umm... Which video is the "respawning item in claw" glitch

[@sparkgg]

i go over that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2jEZYd_g7GIppY

[@dhearyzikrimuhammad_0366]

Thank you spark!

[@sparkgg]

@@dhearyzikrimuhammad_0366 yep np :)

[@sona_the_persona]

I didnt understand anything but im gonna use it

[@sparkgg]

good luck!

[@jessemarooplaysofficial]

Hi

[@AGuyOnTheInternet562]

Bro the first one doesn’t work does it not work if it’s in a sub world?

[@sparkgg]

sub world could affect it, idk

[@JTE96]

I hope it's OK that I borrowed an idea from this video

[@sparkgg]

you can use anything in any of my videos :)

[@Vazmel]

the third does not work

[@sparkgg]

you have to do it exactly as i do it, any misstep and it won't work

[@dairhat]

I just realized I'm still not subscribed.

[@goofygoobingyt003]

You keep saying bowser when it's bowser Jr he doesn't look 60 XD

[@sparkgg]

but he isssss

[@NHM33]

7th idea/contraption you have to say bowser.jr not bowser

[@sparkgg]

same thing

[@tayadonmom]

No more funni number

[@Xydoxx]

Hi

[@sparkgg]

Hey

[@SomeoneWeird-vx5jx]

Hello