MARBLE RUN THAT LIGHTS UP THE HOUSE<br />WITH PIX AND VID<br />By Shuk Yee Tsang<br />Check out this invention of a marble run that lights up the whole house!<br />Steven Price from Michigan, USA, the creator behind Sprice Machines has unveiled his most high-tech invention yet: a smart marble run that lights up the house, activates gadgets, and even “teleports” marbles from one place to another.<br />Sprice Machines designs and builds custom chain-reaction and domino projects for adverts, TV, film, online content, and live events. <br />This new interactive system shows how far the classic marble run can be pushed with smart technology and creativity.<br />Steven explains that when a marble passes a sensor, it can activate a smart trick such as a lift —meaning motors only run when needed. <br />The track is made from cut-to-size paper straws and connectors compatible with popular building toys, allowing full customisation in structure and colour.<br />The system can also be programmed so lights switch on as the marble passes, creating a glowing trail through the house. <br />One of Steven’s favourite features is the “marble teleporter,” which pairs a detector with a marble dropper to create the illusion of instant transportation.<br />Tracks can be mounted on walls using tape or suction cups and even built outdoors using wedge mounts. <br />Smart plugs can also be triggered by the sensors, allowing a marble to activate devices such as fans to keep the chain reaction going.<br />The marble run supports advanced programming through web hooks, letting users track marble speed, detect colour, trigger delays, or send marbles down different paths. <br />This opens the door to complex creations like lap-timing systems, interactive games, and home-automation tricks.<br />One viewer said: “This is by far the most high-tech marble set I’ve seen in the 18 years I’ve built dominoes and marble runs.<br />Another viewer: “I’d make the most high-tech breakfast machine cooking eggs, brewing coffee, even delivering the food!<br />A third viewer said: “I love the idea of turning on my TV or downstairs lights when I get up in the morning two stories of marble track fun!"<br />END
