Blue Marble 3 : the cannon

I didn't post for two months, now you know why ! I present you my most ambitious project so far, blue marble 3 ! I'm out of my comfort zone this time because the chain reaction is taking place on two tables, and with 0 fidget spinners. It is the longest in terms of duration and the one that takes up the most space in my room. I tried to use a little bit of everything like rubber bands, magnets, and elements. I had so many failures that I stopped counting, as always only a few tricks were responsible for the majority of failures, can you guess which ones?
Now let's talk about the tricks!
The beginning is mainly moving tracks tricks, I tried to compile all the ones I knew. You can notice that some are improved versions of tricks from previous videos. For example, the first one is inspired by the first blue marble video, but this version is simpler and more pleasant to watch ( ok I lied I still use ball bearings from "fidget" spinners, is that counts? ). Same thing for the grey track that rolls at 0:38 (and the timing is so perfect with this one). The track that rotates 180° in 3D caused a lot of vibration because of the big domino that falls and could trigger the rest too early, that's why I damped it with tissues.
You may be wondering what the two large metal balls attached to the tape measure are for. Two things, first, they slow down the tape to prevent it from flying away on the final impact, and second, they are used to slide the tape down because of the weight. The idea of using this slide came by accident, I saw that each time the tape measure was sliding down so I thought to myself why not integrate it into the trick. The speed of the slide is very random as you can see on the video, only one hair could stop it. It was very stressful to film thinking, "Go ahead... almost... you're going to make it... please".
The bridge of small metal marbles holds only with magnetic force. I wanted to put 8 marbles but the bridge was then too brittle and the marble destroyed it when passing over it. It was hard to break it in exactly the right place between the 3rd and 4th marbles. I think it is the trick that works in the most unexpected way of the project.
The air loop is very fun. The two main challenges were first to inflate the balloon with exactly the amount of air it takes to make 3 turns of the loop, and then to push a plug into the balloon (a small magnet with exactly the right size by coincidence) with exactly the right strength to hold it well but not too much :p You can see big magnets everywhere to recover the plug and prevent it from blocking a track, it was pretty unpredictable to know where it was going to jump. I couldn't put a large magnet too close because it could stop the two small magnets from getting closer or tear the cap off too soon.
Now let's talk about the red table! And more particularly the fire catapult, which is in my opinion the main trick of this video. I wanted to do it a long time ago! It is a cannon made of a metal tube with a small firecracker inside. I wore a headphone to reduce the sound of the BANG (even if it wasn't that loud). The marble thrown by the explosion hits another fixed metal marble that transmits its energy to the blue marble. This prevents the blue marble from being burned in the explosion, after which it could no longer roll.
The final technique with water is an improved version of my 1st water trick in Blue marble 2. It's better because there's a satisfying bubble sound :) It's the last one because once the marble is wet it doesn't roll much anymore and you can't do anything else.
I hope you will like it !

[@DEWILL]

That balloon tricks were purely awesome. 10/9

[@KaplaBen]

5/7

[@dinosaur8150]

9/10? Or 11/10

[@misery_4692]

여기서 또

[@idkwhatttosay]

Misery_ 헐 뭐예욛ㄷ

[@JJean64]

0:52 or 1:36 ?

[@DoodleChaos]

Awww it’s almost over...wait there’s a SECOND TABLE?!?!

[@thecomplimentguy3501]

Yes, there is.

[@krisgavin2568]

Indeed

[@divineessence444]

I know right? I was to busy following the marble

[@Ryansspeech]

Same wait I think I watched it before

[@YehudaHubertPetrana]

@DoodleChaos YOU HAVE IS NATIONAL'S IS HAVE ARE IN THE LOGIC LOGOPEDIA'S IN THE LOGIC!!!!!!!!!!

[@wallflee]

You are a master of... something... i don't know what, but you are a master of it

[@andrey_1703]

Rube Goldberg machine designer!

[@Korotan_]

Welp this channel has grown a lot

[@Katrtlen]

The Professional Marblerer

[@Endzy_Only]

Create = 200+ IQ

[@trozgaming5683]

Please do more of this I love it very satisfying

[@Wintergatan]

Those Tempo shifts... magic.

[@uzwadmirmizwa]

i am surprised find my favorite channel comment on other my favorite channel 😯

[@eclipse5393]

Give this man all the tables

[@Timboyxxx]

lmao

[@jackofallspades98]

The brilliance in this is unbelievable. I'm again blown away by the ideas you are able to come up with, and it appears that almost everything here was discovered by accident by just playing around with new objects. I love the addition of the ball bearing rings, and the discovery of hole reinforcements as ball holders. I HAVE to know your method for holding the air in a balloon and then releasing it in a controlled way. My favorite parts in this one were the string bridge and the jumping spaghetti. And of course the balloon loop! But literally all of it is great, you never disappoint! And I'm still very impressed by how effortless you make one-ball-paths look. When I've tried to make them in the past, I find it very limiting and difficult to do things exactly how I want. I'd be interested to know if you have any tips/strategies for building one-ball-path tricks/machines if you have any.

[@Kaplamino]

I found 2 methods for holding the air, and you can see both in this video. The easy one is to place a magnet that is exactly the right size in the straw and remove it with a metalic marble or another magnet. The complex method is to twist the balloon around the straw to block the air, and prevent it from turning back with a string and tape. For the bubble trick I had to do this method. I would love to see what you can do with balloon so don't hesitate to use it ! Everytime I have an idea that can be used in a one marble path I add it in a list, and when I have around 10 tricks I make a blue marble video. The main trick for this type of video is track tricks, so I think you can be good at it :)

[@Taikamuna]

You are the most creative person on the internet

[@Kaplamino]

thank you so much !

[@octavsolis5891]

Dude perfect be like: Hold my ping pong

[@YehudaHubertPetrana]

@@Kaplamino NO!

[@jackofallspades98]

Also thanks so much for including all these details in the description. It's so much fun to read, and I really appreciate that you take the time to do all of that. I wish more builders did it too!

[@Kaplamino]

It's like a behind the scene but with text, when you spend two months on a project there's a lot to say !

[@qaysed453]

Those are some very impressive tricks in there. I didn't realize how hard the balloon one actually was until I read the description.

[@bpdolesdominoes4]

When I was watching this video, everything was having me going “how?? How????” The purple balloon trick was so crazy. I can’t believe you’re able to include water, fire, and air into another machine. My new favorite from you!

[@willinwoods]

Incredible! You've outdone yourself once again. Keep 'em coming!

[@DominoERDMANN]

Love the balloon tricks!

[@danielwgk]

The ingenuity in this one is off the charts. I think it's my favorite yet!

[@Kaplamino]

It's also my favorite, I worked so hard on this one

[@danielwgk]

@@Kaplamino it really shows. The precision and perfection are amazing. Can't wait to see Blue Marble 4!

[@profdrdrnoname4360]

I just love the sound at 1:26

[@Kaplamino]

I was wondering when someone would notice it, it looks like it's a video game sound effect.

[@Kaplamino]

3m

[@klotzbobbel4523]

It sounds like a slap on the face

[@rangeslider]

@@Kaplamino its such a nostalgia inducing cartoon sound effect

[@DoubleDomino]

The use of two tables brought this to another level, and the balloon tricks were amazing, especially the last one.

[@Kaplamino]

it was supposed to be only on one, but I still had ideas and no more space ...

[@garrethinton987]

These videos you make never cease to amaze me. You obviously put in a ton of hard work to make these and a lot of the little mechanisms are pure genius and perfectly designed masterpieces. Keep up the amazing work!

[@reikomyles1495]

The attention to innovative meticulous detail, timing, and precise marksmanship. Bravo chap. Bravo indeed.👏

[@ChristopherMoom]

Wow, this video really *blue* me away

[@alikirb]

har har har

[@downonthefarmdomino9519]

You mean the color?

[@christophermorgenrood7913]

Dad... i-i-i is that you????

[@Pelegsiegel]

Pun city

[@ag20sebastiancharlizejeann46]

Well I have one too I think this was MARBLEous

[@reverseturingtest]

SOmething I really appreciate is how you not only create absolutely brilliant chain reaction Rube Goldberg style videos, but that you take the time to deconstruct them in the description. So nice to read your reflection.

[@StickTrickDominoDude]

This is is BRILLIANT. That trick with the balloon was so unexpected. Love it!

[@Causeitsallthisgood]

SO! COOL! Would love to see a slo-mo version of any of your videos, some of the manuevers are so clever I want longer to watch them! Beautiful! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Kaplamino]

you have the slow-mo option on youtube ;)

[@Judymontel]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Wow. Now to watch again, and again, and on slower speed, etc... THANK YOU!!!

[@TheAgentAPM]

I love whenever the elements of the contraption are being reused.

[@EdgedPixie]

Wintergatan brought me. I'm sure I'm not gonna be the only one. Prepare your floodgates!

[@teddytron2000]

Dude! You have done it once again! That was definitely the best Blue Marble yet! I loved every single trick! I also loved how this one was on two tables.

[@idk01123]

These videos are always so cool and satisfying to watch. Thanks for wasting your time for us.

[@Kaplamino]

No problem it was a pleasure

[@zanka53]

I've been bingeing these marble chain reaction videos for 2 days now and I love every one of them

[@22DOMINOES22]

The 0:43 trick was an interesting; the bridge itself is the blocker. The balloon was a great idea, too! Another awesome application was having the water bubble over and somehow push the marble!

[@lorennzolictao5019]

Unbelievable! I loved the idea of having a machine go to table to another.

[@3k2p6]

The spaguetti trick was unexpected, it worked perfectly. I also like the balloons tricks. Well done.

[@Kaplamino]

It worked perfectly this time but trust me, It was not always like that :p Thanks !

[@rosellaaalm-ahearn1760]

Creativity at its' best! Big blue marble, a long Urr and a soft theta.

[@Kagenosoranokaze]

Your video is again amazing! Pretty cool tricks with the balloons and the firework. That's pure dedication, all those attempts for such a great result^^ Looking forward for your next video, you're a genius :D

[@GranTheMan]

Great chain reaction once again! I am amazed by your unexpected tricks and uses of ordinary objects throughout! I hope to be amazed by more in the future

[@downonthefarmdomino9519]

Spaghetti bounce... bubbly water... air loop... amazing!

[@puzzLEGO]

the best one yet, and also the most underrated

[@elfidge1]

Absolutely superb. Makes PythagoraSwitch look positively tame

[@camdenyu1302]

This is always incredible to watch. Your innovation and style are just stunning to see in action. Thanks for the work and I hope we can see more of this in the future. As always, you've more than earned a like.

[@susanne5803]

I vote for a name change: can 'Rube Goldberg machines' please be called 'Kaplamino machines' from now on? This is serious genius level! Thank you!

[@AlwaysAfkVEVO]

Had to rewind a few times to figure out what the hell you just did. Amazing.

[@giovannytorres1681]

These videos remind me so much of Donkey Kong's Crash Course. These videos are awesome!

[@Yggdrasill8]

Like a puzzle solving itself. Truly amazing

[@christhebirb]

How do you not have 1M subscribers. This is like a sequel to the 'elements' one. Amazing!

[@deklanmai6077]

That balloon thing was genius. What a masterpiece.

[@thelamb288]

I don't know where you get your ideas from but they have to be watched at least twice to even get the "Drama". Bloody well done and many more vews to come :) Cheers.

[@kathartley66]

Phew...what a lot of work but a lot of learning, too! Keep rolling. Awesome.

[@Kaplamino]

that's exactly what I thought when it worked

[@SeanDS89]

I'm so glad you still make these videos. They are so cool and they put smiles on lots of faces :)

[@muzvid]

It's like a pinball machine that, once you get it started, plays itself!

[@g-rated3514]

Always impressed by your ingenuity brother

[@michaelweileder8328]

They just keep getting better! Also: "I'm out of my comfort zone this time because the chain reaction is taking place on two tables, and with 0 fidget spinners." I lol'd.

[@RSpudieD]

Absolutely amazing! I really enjoyed your creativity here!

[@klotzbobbel4523]

Wow that's sooooooo cool 1:11 I watched that scene maybe 10 times and I have no idea how it worked. Great job

[@SimplyAlteringMaterials]

If it's possible, I would like to see some not all of the way you're able to figure out and setup some of the course in order for things to work like they do. Another great video!!! 😃👌

[@birdwife589]

This person is a genius. This is actually incredible.

[@llljjj007]

Probably the best one so far! Absolutely amazing!

[@christophergronhagen]

This is Scooby-Doo, Fred Jones level work my friend. Good job.

[@prizmincordik6768]

Blue marble will save the world

[@Kaplamino]

technically the world is a blue marble

[@Ryabnimation]

Yeah, by snapping off half of the universe

[@zone613]

@@Kaplamino Good one 😄

[@mrzarroc0925]

Godlike! Amazing! Every single one of your videos is pure gold!

[@NathalieFLE]

INCROYABLE !!!

[@IainGalli]

Your inventiveness made me laugh in delight. BRAVO!

[@ggrraannddmmaasstteerr1555]

And the Oscar for best creativity and best endurance goes to...

[@johnlight6003]

Every video is an insta like, you deserve it for the effort you put into each vid

[@user56673]

Your videos are totally awesome! Thank you very-very much!

[@Kaplamino]

3 tricks caused 80% of the fails, can you guess which ones ?

[@tinchoideramos]

No idea :p But if i have to guess, i will say: - The tape measure rolling backwards (it starts fast, but then slows down; i think that maybe it stopped a couple of times) - The air loop (until you figure out the exact amount of air and the right way to put the plug) - The firecracker (i can imagine the blue marble flying to any place but never landing on the rigth track). Sorry for my bad english, i'm from Argentina. Awesome job!!!

[@Kaplamino]

@@tinchoideramos 2/3, The tape measure worked almost all the time surprisingly

[@SpielSatzFail]

First time I saw balloons and firework involved. Nice

[@snakeplissken2018]

Your videos are hypnotizing you are very talented person and extremely patient I can't imagine the time that goes into creating these

[@quads2893]

WHO DISLIKED IT? BTW Very nice! Nobody can beat you when it comes to marbles and magnets!

[@NUGGet-3562]

You're freakin insane, I always get a kick out of watching your vids

[@TheRGMGuy01]

Kaplamino, you truly never fail to disappoint. Fantastic video!

[@Ymitzna]

Incredible! You just keep shattering my expectations. Just amazing

[@thedenial]

I really liked the bouncing bridge at 1:11, I had to re-watch it a few times to catch what happened. :)

[@Kaplamino]

I'm still not sure why it works, but it works

[@j-1176]

Kaplamino please keep making these videos they are amazing me so much my eyes just focus of the blue marble and it's surounding like in G-dash

[@Pinest]

You are getting more creative every time. Love the videos

[@Hatmaster]

0:53 is genius. Timing and everything.

[@ironsights4me]

Unbelievably talented. Thank you.

[@Qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvvbnm]

I don’t think there’s anyone who could match your level of creativity

[@lundtherabbit]

I love it ! Didnt expected that second table !

[@sebastianzaczek]

You're for sure the only one who could make such a Chain reaction in the style of a sort of automatic Flipper Table... Will you maybe?🥺

[@user-vy5li9xd7z]

What an amazing quality! I wish I can watch next video very soon!!😁

[@Dadzuka]

Absolutely mind blowing!

[@hristomatev1866]

basically everyone:who can put this blue marble into the cup in the most entertaining way? Kaplamino:hold my beer

[@viret]

Best video of the year, I mean of the century, even of the millennium!

[@keikei5678]

The part with the balloon and the cup looked cool , but clearly you can see an electrical outlet underneath the table .

[@pantonuestion6589]

Ok i love everything about these and i dont wanna know how you do this cause it spoils the fun for people like me who watch this in the 3am yt video recommended black hole but the one thing that i just have to know now is the table angles because it just gives me a headache whenever i see ir

[@NcKyPmHzPPcrnTEat]

Did you just put stuff under some of the legs to angle the table or is there a special angled table for this?

[@Kaplamino]

I put blocks under the table at the top for the black part, and for the red part it's a table with adjustable legs

[@kushkiller7108]

I really enjoy watching these vids, thanks for making them. On average how long does it take till you get a successful take?

[@Kaplamino]

Around one week to film it (no all the time but a few hours each days). I try to modify it after each fail so that it doesn't happen again

[@sacation6057]

Love the pinbal theme in this one!

[@davisekman1125]

You've really outdone yourself this time!

[@carlyoshizumi831]

Your videos are COOL. YOU HAVE ONE hell of imagination .keep making more marble video.

[@iiTzWolfyy0201]

Incredible ! Amazing ! Awesome ! Great job !

[@PenBdomino]

The balloon was incredibly genius! Must've been a lot of attempts for this setup

[@Lagatron777]

THANK U! Now i finally have a solution to put away my marbles quick and efficiently

[@nestorgraciano3316]

another perfect Blue Marble Run i hope see the next one soon

[@rens2998]

Dayum, all the sick mechanics

[@Nikkiflausch]

Oh my _lord_. So much perfectness. Kudos to the MAX!

[@thefactspherefromportal2740]

I can imagine you trying to hold in your happiness from the success

[@Denorius]

One day we will be watching hour-long videos of this marble being flung around several buildings! ^^

[@chrisoconnor3119]

Yes yes! More please! Excellent!

[@craiglister7110]

Love the videos they are so clever and great to watch 👍🏻

[@prizmincordik6768]

Just a tiny question How you make this rubegoldberg machines? More speccifically, how you make the impression the ball is falling with gravity but the domino not?

[@Kaplamino]

everything is fixed with blue tack or hot glue gun ;)

[@thecomplimentguy3501]

Awesome video as always! This project impresses me a lot!