You can build these marble runs and connect them to your smart home over Wi-Fi
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Summary
Marble runs are popular toys that usually rely solely on gravity to send marbles on an obstacle course.
Kickstarter campaign Marblelous builds on this with a smart marble run offering a number of enhancements to the standard marble run experience.
The system uses electronic components that are WiFi connected and powered enabling the ball to roll continuously.
The kit is sold as a building set with the aim of engaging children (and adults) in technical construction and creative play.
It includes a marble-detecting sensor to incorporate smart home devices into the set and is compatible with common straw or tubing diameters for expansion with other materials.
With tooling already produced, shipping of the sets is expected to start in June 2025.