Nuno C creates this classic amusement park attraction featuring bumper cars that actually move. The mechanism is described as a system of gears underneath the floor that moves magnets that pull the cars. This technique has been used in at least two instances but none as complex as this. See the video on Flickr.
Here’s the video:
that’s amazing Oo I love it! and want it!
I thought this previous example was sufficiently complex… http://www.brothers-brick.com/2007/07/27/racing-around-bodville-with-peter-edwards/
Holy smokes, those (Including joelkun’s link) are cool!
At least I recall this one applying the same principle, as well.
Damn! I’ve had this idea for a while but haven’t found the time to build it. Very well executed!