Krakatoa - K'Nex Roller Coaster

This is my 16th K'nex roller coaster, featuring a cable launch, volcano theming, and an industrial ride control panel. The launch, block sections, and station are fully automated with Arduino and servo motors.
Music: "Fiery Stars" and "Designed Dreamer", both by Jeremiah Pena. He's one of my favorite film/game composers! Check out more of his music at jeremiahpena.com or soundcloud.com/jeremiahpena.
Make sure to check out SSCoasters.net if you have any interest in K'Nex!
Krakatoa took 2 months to build from start to finish. The ride concept was inspired by Volcano: The Blast Coaster and Intamin's hydraulic launch system. The ride is automated with an Arduino Uno, 6 micro servo motors, an incremental encoder, and a contact switch. The control panel uses Allen-Bradley 800H buttons and switches, and it allows you to run the ride with 2 trains in either manual or automatic mode. I initially designed the coaster layout in NoLimits to plan how it would integrate with the volcano's terrain and internal structure. The volcanic rock texture was created using crumpled brown paper, spray-on orange peel wall texture, black spray paint, and LOTS of hot glue.
This video was filmed on my Sony a6000 camera, and the slo-mo was shot on my Galaxy S8.

[@electrinoc]

The only manufacturer crazy enough to build this irl is intamin

[@NotAHero123_7]

*RMC would like to know your location*

[@DreamtonicsZH]

I bet TOGO would but they’re defunct and it would suck

[@warriorseamonkey1693]

Yeah RMC would too

[@AncientGecko]

Laughs in Gerstlauer

[@TheGreatGritzy]

I'd say that is more akin to S&S or Maurer

[@DacuberTM]

What we wanted from volcano the blast coaster.

[@zacharywoodman6445]

Now we just want it to exist

[@diegoomarcoppin1559]

Sad news volcano the blast coaster closed in 2019 at kings dominion

[@BSTR03Hockey]

@@diegoomarcoppin1559 one of two coasters I never got to ride there, the other being Shockwave

[@reissecupfilms]

@@BSTR03Hockey you didn't miss much lmao

[@reissecupfilms]

referring to shockwave, mind you; volcano was amazing

[@kylekocon9180]

Kid: Mom! Can I get Planet Coaster? Mom: We have Planet Coaster at home. Planet Coaster at Home:

[@lukestreams5956]

I wouldn’t be complaining 🤷‍♂️

[@cdubbz5923]

Kid: not bad mom

[@bobbery2]

Not bad

[@stephenhermann-mtb1681]

No limits gang plan co smoothing sucks its planet scenery

[@nintendoreviews2240]

Kyle Kocon I have planet coaster but I think this is way better👌

[@5MadMovieMakers]

That mountain is amazing, hard to keep track of all the twists and turns!

[@CharlieStudios]

Still no spacerollercoaster😏😃

[@meesvernhout7741]

I want this coaster

[@thepeaceboi]

5MadMovieMakers ñññññññ

[@Skrimpzz]

Hi :)

[@thepebble6709]

More replies to your comments I guess

[@zeeasee1739]

Volcano: The Blast Coaster 2 looks great so far

[@xach2]

0:34 ive never seen such a calm corkscrew

[@CalKP_Selectah]

@Myself On wod true

[@user-od4qw2kj1c]

Zachmartinsmusic Jojo roll*

[@crudkip4326]

It’s called a jojo roll. It’s quite bizarre (YOU SEE WHAT I DID THERE REEEE)

[@swickzy9250]

That’s a Jojo roll. You sir are gp

[@bobataco210]

That’s a JoJo roll! Gp....

[@coasternamegenerator5611]

2:12 those slo mo shots though 😳❤️🥵

[@calvinthedestroyer]

I need to hire this guy to make a video of my Skeebowling machine!

[@TheyMightBeBricks]

Captain Magma! Make him angry and he’s bound to erupt! KRAKATOA

[@BrickTsar]

TheyMightBeBricks Lol

[@eotechs]

TheyMightBeBricks god dammit

[@astven94]

damn, we think the same thing.... when I say it then I scroll down, I LOLED

[@snowyicicle1335]

You beat me to the joke.

[@catfacepoetry3211]

That launching mechanism allows this builder to build a WWII battleship with a launchpad. The Fighter jet can be drone with helium balloon in them, remotely controlled on the smart phone. The drone can carry sugar glider or trained mice, or trained praying mantis (can be trained, they are smart). Perhaps huge jumping spider too, smart too, but no one trains them before. The spiralling movement is rare to see, great work. The mountain and the tunnel are the works of an artist. The realism of the panel is just superb.

[@al3x14]

Wow! that realistic break run and launch 😇😱 Truly amazing knex coaster

[@raphaelvincent00]

It would be awesome if this came to Kings Dominion as a revamped Volcano, the blast coaster.

[@storm14k]

When I was a kid and even young adult I dreamed of being able to build models like this. Then I saw one wooden model and one guy online well before the days of KZbin building them with metal. I should revisit my younger days and try this out now with my kids.

[@Milani-qe7jp]

Go for it!

[@TheWeekndGaming]

Do it!

[@lorddorogoth]

I love that you built the volcano so the roller coaster goes through it.

[@hannahrofail2831]

Who else thinks this should be a new ride at cedar point

[@HiAnonym]

Or Kings Dominion

[@berry7939]

@@HiAnonym oof, wanted it to be a water coaster at the water park volcano bay.

[@megaplayz6064]

Myself On wod yeeeeeet

[@roaringfire6102]

That’d be insane YES

[@JesterWolf-bh9bf]

Even at carowinds

[@SecondStageOfGrief]

Holy crap! This is amazing! Imagine a POV of this! Or maybe even as a real ride! Keep up the good work dude, this thing is awesome!

[@foreverjosuee]

King's Dominion should buy this concept from you and remake Volcano !!

[@meermattmusic]

Incredible work. I'm blown away.

[@phantomtriforce7393]

I LOVE the roll right out of the station, and the launch is AMAZING

[@samholden8064]

This is amazing!! You're a genius, keep doing what you're doing and you'll get hired to design coasters. No doubt about it!

[@Jay415sf]

Great work as always!

[@RobertoCighetti]

I'm speechless! Simply amazing, good job!

[@yellowvegtables454]

Absolutely amazing, so creative!

[@TrashyTwoFox]

This is fantastic! Nice job!

[@aaronsinchok6935]

This is incredible, so glad you made another video.

[@Cirrus5005]

The attention to detail, down to the turnstiles and cinematography, is truly amazing.

[@deleterious_tactical_7024]

Wow this is awesome man, well done!!! This is by far one of, if not the best built and sickest K’Nex coasters I have ever seen. 👍🏻👍🏻 TWO THUMBS UP!!!

[@parisdeleon7603]

This is the coolest thing EVER!!!! That launch system is SICK!!!

[@astron3133]

This is the coolest knex coaster I've ever seen! And I also love mixture of box and tube supports Truly a masterpiece!

[@SoFarSoFree]

This has to be the best K'Nex coaster i have seen. Well done.

[@rafaelbalaguer9342]

This is GORGEOUS!!!

[@armandofernandez8257]

This is one of the best toy Roller Coasters I've ever seen,and it has a launch WOW. Is just amaizing, Awesome job.

[@GMoney-B]

Everything about this and especially the launch system and mechanisms is so clever! :)

[@Pablux]

WOW, this roller coasters are AMAZING, KEEP DOING THINGS LIKE THIS

[@RCF919]

Always setting the bar. This was a masterpiece. I need to come back to SSC...

[@nikkcade4481]

same here.

[@obwilly]

This was awesome man! Brings back alot of memories. K'nex, Lego, and Rokenbok

[@jacopattikawa]

This is the best one I've seen so far. Nice job brother!

[@audrey_sif]

the build itself is really cool, and your editing for the whole thing make it even better!!

[@GWorks]

High Quality video! I really like the slo-mo shots later in the video. Cool track too :)

[@3k2p6]

Impresive!!! Congratulations, I love it!

[@jbponzi1]

Bravo! Another masterpiece.

[@colonelminus]

Serious question: why are people disliking this video? I mean, if it’s not your cup of tea - okay. If it was a cheesy kitten video or music you just don’t like - fine. But there’s no reason I can think of to dislike this one. This is actually really awesome.

[@NoName-wz2iu]

Great job!

[@alanbean4243]

God above, this is a work of engineering art. I love it.

[@LevsInventions]

What a BEAUTIFUL Controlling interface and an amazing Launch system, Best knex work ever seen!

[@RyanONeill13]

Thank you!

[@dannyboy3737]

That brake system though 🙌🏻👌🏼 perfect and the control desk too

[@PlatinumEagleStudios]

I LOVE that you made an actual working friction brake at the end. Great job and good design

[@o-Girly-x]

That's amazing!

[@BVH-tje]

Another great creation!

[@Koolcoasterkid]

This is sweet! Good job man!

[@mkenoly1]

You sir, are the MAN! Excellent.

[@BrickTsar]

Another amazing coaster. Love the realistic coaster style controls

[@jimskywaker4345]

i'm pretty sure that is an actual ride control panel

[@SpaceStudios2000]

That was a cool coaster. I thought the video itself was really well done as well. From the slow motion panning shots, to the editing itself. Well done!

[@rcmaster207]

Outstanding job man! Never seen such an amazing K'Nex coaster :)

[@haz4dc394]

These videos make me so nostalgic knex was my life around 2011-12 when I was 9 and used to watch these for hours

[@bapdnombrana]

This is truly amazing!!!

[@thecoasterspecialist5667]

another amazing build! Great Job man

[@nicholasneuman1587]

bro u are actually talented af that was the best knex coaster i have ever seen

[@rollercoastercrafter]

Yo! My inspiring K’NEX KZbin channel is back! I love this coaster and pls make more coasters more often.😄

[@Boggie1999]

This has to be the best coaster I have every seen on youtube

[@microcoaster]

I love it! Very professional

[@MangoTango7]

This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.

[@magnetmantalkstoyou]

That... is.... amazing!!!

[@FNCREEKER]

Wow... Its amazing this is so cool

[@hamberberentertainment126]

This is the coolest knex coaster I have ever seen

[@K1ngdaKa88]

Wow, amazing model. You've done a great job 👍🏻

[@patrickbrown9321]

Bro thats really dope!

[@lepercolony]

Wow this is awesome

[@themeparkchannel9907]

That is soooo rad!

[@zbaszi]

Woooow awesome Man!!

[@bradencw]

This deserves credit, this is amazingly engineered!

[@RyanONeill13]

Thank you!

[@supercullen0047]

So satisfying!

[@Darealking49]

Very awesome and creative! Nice job and keep it up ☺

[@Theo-cu4zc]

Beautiful

[@LeoNewt]

All of your coasters were so inspiring to me. Clockwork got me into building knex coasters (and SSC) but then last year I stopped due to not having enough time, this really makes me want to start again.

[@johnnyfigueroa.]

thank you for ur hard work ill give that vid a like

[@keithkittridge]

You are beyond talented. If you aren't already an engineer go to school to become a mechanical engineer and design roller coasters. You have a gift my friend.

[@ryanhorvath4476]

That is so cool!!

[@zengaming6305]

That was a heck of a launch

[@TimothyChapman]

Complete with block sections. Impressive.

[@skodwardee]

You’re my favorite person. Awesome come back

[@calvinthedestroyer]

Now that's impressive!

[@Joepert]

Damn best K'nex coaster I've even seen, never saw a launched one!!!

[@bluehoudini30]

Might be the best knex coaster I seen.

[@marte3351]

Love it!

[@emperormiester]

jesus, this is incredible...

[@connormagnuson6361]

Wicked project

[@lukasgaming1945]

Nice job on the coaster!

[@Jacobdlr06]

This is so cool

[@spaceverest]

So cool!!!

[@naggrasnchicken]

The stuff you come out with is incredible. I hope you’re still making these!

[@RyanONeill13]

Thank you!!

[@nethzul]

Now this is cool!

[@Mlowe89]

That’s amazing

[@Rob_Smith_golf]

Good job well built

[@steamloco]

Awesome!

[@MattCurney]

You are just a damn genius, I want to ride this coaster so bad

[@lesboulochesadventures482]

Amazing 😍😍😍

[@suttongriffin8154]

So cool!

[@1uzpete]

This is insane

[@lkcarmedia907]

Mooie achtbaan. Het systeem is mooi bedacht en in elkaar gezet!! En het afschiet systeem is echt gaaf !!! En mooi compact door een decoor heen cool gemaakt !!!😘🔥🔥🤯❤️

[@michealsstepdad7688]

That launch looks hella intense