Uploaded May 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Last year, Sylvania asked me to build a machine that showed how their products could be used in all kinds of different environments, while incorporating their lightbulbs and other products as much as possible. I built the machine by myself over the span of 10 days, and it ended up being over 2 minutes long. I never ended up uploading the machine as it's own video until now, but I'm really proud of how it turned out!
Support me on Patreon! patreon.com/jackofallspades98
LINKS:
Full commercial: youtu.be/yEGGxAu2FeY
The machine was designed to take you through vignettes of settings where Sylvania's products are used, including Office, Retail/Grocery, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, and Hospitality. It was a challenge getting each section to look believably like the right setting, but with large props like the office desk, the bookshelf, the copier, the whiteboard, etc., I think the final result is successful. Despite this being a professional project, I still tried to incorporate mostly original tricks, even if they are on the simpler side. The machine was decently reliable; we were able to get multiple successful runs all the way through the machine on filming day, plus my own footage with less signage (this video). Overall, easily my favorite professional project I've done so far, in no small part because of Glen Gracia, who hired me for this project and oversaw the build from start to finish. Glen was so passionate about the project and devoted to making it the best it could be in every way.
MACHINE STATS:
Time taken to build: 10 days
Number of fails: unsure of exact number, probably less than 30
Time: 2m8s
Favorite trick: Tipping Light Fixtures (1:18)
Most fails: Flagpole (0:22)
Most unreliable: Flagpole
Most frustrating: Flagpole
MUSIC:
Getaway by Neovaii
youtu.be/lIyRpEGrrkk
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/neovaii
Spotify: tiny.cc/neovaii
Apple Music: bit.ly/neovaii
Want to hang out with other chain reaction artists and enthusiasts? Join the official Domino & Machine Community Discord server! discord.gg/9x8trKhS8K
I am also interested in commissioned work, such as live events, commercials, or product placements. Contact me via e-mail at jackofallspades98@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Last year, Sylvania asked me to build a machine that showed how their products could be used in all kinds of different environments, while incorporating their lightbulbs and other products as much as possible. I built the machine by myself over the span of 10 days, and it ended up being over 2 minutes long. I never ended up uploading the machine as it's own video until now, but I'm really proud of how it turned out!
Support me on Patreon! patreon.com/jackofallspades98
LINKS:
Full commercial: youtu.be/yEGGxAu2FeY
The machine was designed to take you through vignettes of settings where Sylvania's products are used, including Office, Retail/Grocery, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, and Hospitality. It was a challenge getting each section to look believably like the right setting, but with large props like the office desk, the bookshelf, the copier, the whiteboard, etc., I think the final result is successful. Despite this being a professional project, I still tried to incorporate mostly original tricks, even if they are on the simpler side. The machine was decently reliable; we were able to get multiple successful runs all the way through the machine on filming day, plus my own footage with less signage (this video). Overall, easily my favorite professional project I've done so far, in no small part because of Glen Gracia, who hired me for this project and oversaw the build from start to finish. Glen was so passionate about the project and devoted to making it the best it could be in every way.
MACHINE STATS:
Time taken to build: 10 days
Number of fails: unsure of exact number, probably less than 30
Time: 2m8s
Favorite trick: Tipping Light Fixtures (1:18)
Most fails: Flagpole (0:22)
Most unreliable: Flagpole
Most frustrating: Flagpole
MUSIC:
Getaway by Neovaii
youtu.be/lIyRpEGrrkk
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/neovaii
Spotify: tiny.cc/neovaii
Apple Music: bit.ly/neovaii
Want to hang out with other chain reaction artists and enthusiasts? Join the official Domino & Machine Community Discord server! discord.gg/9x8trKhS8K
I am also interested in commissioned work, such as live events, commercials, or product placements. Contact me via e-mail at jackofallspades98@gmail.com if you have any questions.






![Dominoes vs. Machines: Round II (w/ @WebGuy1000)
Once again, the ultimate question is asked: Which is cooler, dominoes or machines?
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LINKS:
WebGuy1000: https://youtube.com/webguy1000
Behind the Scenes: https://youtu.be/f3gvNYRqla4
Fail Compilation: https://youtu.be/gfGaDpYlMm0
Watch Round I! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJc_biUk0i74UcS7_WMgibJ_tS6YncftP
First of all, HUGE thanks to @WebGuy1000 for working with me on this project. (And putting up with me. Im a huge perfectionist, so Im sure it wasnt always easy.) I really respect him as a domino artist, and I think he is one of the best builders right now. It was truly an honor working with him. That being said, I hope machines wins. ;)
For the past 4-5 weeks, I have been working almost nonstop to create 12 machine clips. Last year, Dominoes vs. Machines was my best video, so I wanted that to be the case this year as well. I wanted every single clip to showcase a trick or idea nobody had ever seen before. I wanted to include a ton of multiple-use elements and never-before-seen track tricks. And I think I accomplished that.
#DominoesVsMachines
MUSIC:
@WhatAmIGaming - Explode [NCS Release]
http://youtu.be/vbXl-Ne-eMM
Follow Verm:
https://www.facebook.com/VermOfficial
http://twitter.com/WhatAmIGaming
https://soundcloud.com/verm
https://www.youtube.com/user/VermOfficial
http://vermofficial.bandcamp.com/
Want to hang out with other chain reaction artists and enthusiasts? Join the official Domino & Machine Community Discord server! https://discord.gg/NRj5NwU
I am also interested in commissioned work, such as live events, commercials, or product placements. Contact me via e-mail at jackofallspades98@gmail.com if you have any questions. Dominoes vs. Machines: Round II (w/ @WebGuy1000)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lyHPCUJ6wNA/mqdefault.jpg)


![The LEGO Machine
For the first machine of RGMay, I made a LEGO-themed machine! I incorporated three LEGO models into the machine, including two train cars, the Mini Cooper, and a wind-up truck. The main problem I had during building was that I was using a lot of large models that moved, so I limited myself with the space I could use. I overcame this by adding a large track over the top, and a board that falls down. Theming the machine was easy! I just printed out a couple of pictures and placed them around the machine. Then, I took 20 LEGO series minifigures and placed them around the machine as well. For a challenge, see if you can find all 20 of them!
The machine only took 45 fails, which isnt too bad for me these days. The most problematic part of this machine (the part that failed the most) was the two train cars. They would often collide with each other as they came down, or only the first one would get released. There were even a few times where the second one ran out of energy, and didnt even make it to the bottom of the track! The cup was the only other problematic part, but after a minor redisign, it worked fairly consistently. Other than that, though, the machine worked pretty well.
This machine is the first one for this month. For the month of May, I am making two Rube Goldberg machines for a school project. This is the first, and the second one will come out later in the month.
Music:
Alan Walker- Fade [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM7SZ5SBzyY
Follow this artist:
β Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DJWalkzz
β SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/walkzz
β Twitter https://twitter.com/IAmAlanWalker
β YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/DjWalkzz
Upcoming Videos:
1) Rube Goldberg Machine #17: Anti-Bullying Theme
2) Sprice Contest Entries
3) Kinetic Chaos Collaboration
Subscribe for more Rube Goldberg machines, screenlinks, tutorials, and more! I upload whenever I get around to making a video. I try to upload at least three times a month! The LEGO Machine](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mxthyxlp98I/mqdefault.jpg)
