Have you always wanted a real-life version of the Super Mario Bros. coin block that actually dispenses coins when hit? Instructables user “brunoip” has you covered. Technically, a “555 timer controls a servo motor to push the coins out of the top while an MP3 player plays the appropriate sound effect.” Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video demonstration.

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