Window Cleaning Robot is not entirely compatible with windows

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  • @ethann_browne
    @ethann_browne 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1285

    "It went blind, and I had to put it down." Haha!

    • @yellowbe2003
      @yellowbe2003 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol.

    • @maicod
      @maicod 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I wonder if it coulnd't be unblinded (aka repaired)

    • @1blisslife
      @1blisslife 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Maico Yes, the repair kit is $5 & about 1 hour of your time to disassemble/assembly back.

    • @maicod
      @maicod 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      1blisslife after seeing TechMoans repairs of old devices I suspect he has enough knowledge to do that fix but probably decided he did not want to do that.

    • @lokalnyork
      @lokalnyork 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Shouldn't have buy one with yellow lining.

  • @FlagshipFighter
    @FlagshipFighter 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1231

    Only Techmoan can give Windows Compatibility a whole new meaning! :)

    • @JOELwindows7
      @JOELwindows7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      FlagshipFighter yeeeeeep!

    • @JOELwindows7
      @JOELwindows7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      MinerMcMinerman I think the robot requires driver that they can download from the official website

    • @fatihyldz2283
      @fatihyldz2283 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ikr ı thought he was gonna try to clean a computer xd

    • @JOELwindows7
      @JOELwindows7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MinerMcMinerman​ But it doesn't even have to be connected with a computer. Simply connect it to a windows, plug and play!

    • @JOELwindows7
      @JOELwindows7 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fatih Yıldız the screen! It must be solid display, and large enough.

  • @zachmueller2912
    @zachmueller2912 8 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    This is the strangest minidisc player i've ever seen.

  • @WoodStoveEnthusiast
    @WoodStoveEnthusiast 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1042

    I want a review of the squeegee on a long stick.

    • @pinecone9619
      @pinecone9619 8 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      onecomputerkid It's a squeegee on a long stick

    • @edwardbell8771
      @edwardbell8771 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same

    • @Veylon
      @Veylon 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      If you're lucky, he might do one in early April.

    • @AkiraTheMetalHead
      @AkiraTheMetalHead 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's a soft sponge like material head on a long erect stick, of which, can expand.

    • @hulkhatepunybanner
      @hulkhatepunybanner 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Stick a Raspberry Pi on it and send it to him.

  • @jonwilliams40
    @jonwilliams40 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    8:17 "Not compatible with older versions of windows." You are a comedic genius. I love your videos, please keep up the great work and thank you.

    • @ThePC007
      @ThePC007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm pretty sure he said "all the versions of windows", but now I can't unhear it, lol.

  • @Wolfie_Rankin
    @Wolfie_Rankin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Just a cautionary note. a few times I noticed the colours from my clothing bled in the washing machine. Then I found the cause, it was whenever I had used window cleaner and had tossed the rag into the wash... even if the rag had been rinsed out beforehand.

    • @rippspeck
      @rippspeck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Do you remember which brand of cleaner you were using? I always assumed window cleaner was just water with a bit of soap and alcohol.

    • @TerrisLeonis
      @TerrisLeonis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Might be worth not putting cleaning cloths like that in the laundry.

    • @loganskiwyse7823
      @loganskiwyse7823 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      jibaad you answered your own statement actually. Some cheap clothing dyes, or dyes of this type that are not set correct ( set into the threads and fully dried/adhered ) can run in the wash when exposed to ... alcohol. But in my experience in the states some are ammonia(?) or maybe a blend. Instead of using a cloth to dry the window. Try those cheap brown paper towels sometimes found in public bathrooms ( librarys and schools mostly but some petro stations work very well. Newsprint was the best I have tried. But the real deal not the freebie sales kind.
      Or buy a cloth used to dry cars, but air dry them. And only use on windows.

    • @AureliusR
      @AureliusR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@loganskiwyse7823 The issue is, window cleaners do not contain alcohol. They contain ammonia, which is why they have that unique smell.

    • @goldenpun5592
      @goldenpun5592 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think some like Invisible glass use alcohol. I can't find what the actual ingredients are but they say contains no ammonia and it smells like rubbing alcohol. I also think there is spray away glass cleaner that claims to be ammonia free.

  • @robertsteich7362
    @robertsteich7362 8 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Since you can manually move it with the arrows to retrieve it. Can't you just use the arrows to clean the window instead? I know it takes away the automation of it. But at least for those hard to reach windows you can clean them.

    • @Doggieman1111
      @Doggieman1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      If you have to do that, might as well just use a squeegee on a stick.

    • @DebatingWombat
      @DebatingWombat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Doggieman1111 Not quite. If you live in an multi-storey apartment building that have such hard to reach windows, I can see two clear advantages:
      1) Not all windows are even easily reached by a squeegee on a stick.
      2) This robot seems to eliminate the problem of water dropping down and potentially annoying those on lower floors (or even staining their windows…).
      Still, it seems like the concept needs a bit more work, and I would be a bit concerned about using a suction cup as an anchor point.

  • @aljowen
    @aljowen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +789

    Well there is an obvious solution...
    Replace all of your windows

    • @TafT
      @TafT 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      aljowen or just the edging on them. That is usually just a facia that will unclip

    • @740mc
      @740mc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He could replace the glass instead of cleaning

    • @NeukiMGA
      @NeukiMGA 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      aljowen with what? mac

    • @aljowen
      @aljowen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      TheSneakyEngie Google Glass...

    • @youngbond0074
      @youngbond0074 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He needs to update his version of Windows to make it compatible.

  • @yueying7838
    @yueying7838 8 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    ain't you tried super magnetic cleaner? does both sides at once. they go through double glazing have a sponge and squeegee. only thing I don't like is when they're close and snap

    • @Techmoan
      @Techmoan  8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      It probably is....but I review tech on this channel. A sponge on a magnet doesn't fit into this category.

    • @yueying7838
      @yueying7838 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Techmoan lol that's dumb technology. if I'd have made it, it would be a tear drop shape that rotates with a squirter built in. and it would have Bluetooth

    • @yueying7838
      @yueying7838 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and it would pair with android and iPhone app. not windows

    • @Techmoan
      @Techmoan  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They do sell them on Amazon in three different versions for different thicknesses of glass- but, no I haven't tried them, I bought this instead.

    • @unitedco1904
      @unitedco1904 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      "Window cleaner is not compatible all versions of windows" - TechMoan 2017.

  • @GadgetAddict
    @GadgetAddict 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    An interesting little robot. It's a shame it doesn't work with your sloping window frames. Perhaps they've improved it in their newer version.

    • @malakaijames2853
      @malakaijames2853 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Justice Elias instablaster ;)

    • @justiceelias9237
      @justiceelias9237 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Malakai James it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D
      Thank you so much you saved my account!

    • @malakaijames2853
      @malakaijames2853 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Justice Elias Glad I could help =)

  • @RetroCabeza
    @RetroCabeza 8 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Only Techmoan can put together an entertainig and informative window cleaning robot review.

  • @RNSS_RKKS
    @RNSS_RKKS 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Maybe the internal battery is there incase there is a power cut or the plug is accidently taken out.
    You can then still use the remote to move it to where you can grab it (in event of power cut).
    It doesnt have to re-learn the window dimmensions when you eventually plug it back in (in event of accidental unplugging).

    • @Techmoan
      @Techmoan  8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If you pull the plug - it stops operating (including the suction).

    • @liucyrus22
      @liucyrus22 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rajveer Sandhu Got one of these bots in a fair where the company is based. The sales person told me that the battery is a fail safe measure like what you said.
      The suction worked long enough for you to get the bot back in, at least this is the case of mine.

    • @RNSS_RKKS
      @RNSS_RKKS 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      liucyrus22 as its RF tech. wonder if 2 neighbours have the same model? Would the Remote control both?

    • @d3str0i3r
      @d3str0i3r 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RNSS_RKKS sunlight can produce enough noise to prevent that

  • @jime386
    @jime386 8 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    suction cup w/ a bungee cord? why am I terrified?

    • @jime386
      @jime386 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      true... but no comfort

    • @jime386
      @jime386 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      probly tear my ear off on the way down

    • @csgas0
      @csgas0 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      *I* have problems removing those suction cups off windows, I can't imagine the little robot would be stronger.

  • @themaritimegirl
    @themaritimegirl 8 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Graceful sloping window frames? Must be Vista.

    • @12Altaire
      @12Altaire 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      no wonder it doesnt work

    • @suprememasteroftheuniverse
      @suprememasteroftheuniverse 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@12Altaire it's not the window not working because it is. It's the window cleaner not working. Idiot.

    • @stinkiestman398
      @stinkiestman398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@suprememasteroftheuniverse Youre a fucking dunce, hes saying that windows vista is a shit OS.

    • @ThePC007
      @ThePC007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@suprememasteroftheuniverse Oh look, we've got a badass over here!

    • @valdecoxib
      @valdecoxib 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Master of the Universe babaca

  • @XOIIOXOIIO
    @XOIIOXOIIO 8 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Check for updates to see if there's a service pack available which fixes the compatibility with the latest version of windows XD

  • @craigroberts5965
    @craigroberts5965 8 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    has no interest in window cleaning tech but is still excited to see a new techmoan upload in my subscription list

    • @godless789
      @godless789 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TH-cam suggests you should finally clean your dirty windows smh

    • @craigroberts5965
      @craigroberts5965 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I respectfully assure TH-cam of my proficiency with robot-less window cleaning methods

    • @godless789
      @godless789 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean his girlfriend cleaned them? lol

    • @craigroberts5965
      @craigroberts5965 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      godless 789 Is that not what they are for?

    • @godless789
      @godless789 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      not only but yes lol

  • @jackfrazer576
    @jackfrazer576 8 ปีที่แล้ว +559

    does it clean microsoft windows?

    • @deaconblooze1
      @deaconblooze1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      No, the windows must be fairly large, and hard.

    • @jackfrazer576
      @jackfrazer576 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      NamelessHere Forevermore i have it on a 40“ tv and its passeprd locked xD

    • @jackfrazer576
      @jackfrazer576 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      EgoShredder xD windows 8?

    • @unverifiedbiotic
      @unverifiedbiotic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Nothing can clean that, save for format C:

    • @rkan2
      @rkan2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Jack Frazer You heard him say it: "It's not compatible with all the windows"

  • @BRMBug
    @BRMBug 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We used to sell those at my Fry's. I had fun building a display for it. Bought a surplus sliding glass door & some hardware & affixed it to an endcap. I was amazed at what a good job it did of cleaning. I was also amazed at how many people bought them thinking the thing would scale their walls and do all their windows... Okay, it was like 2, but that was 2 more than I ever would have imagined.

  • @AndersEngerJensen
    @AndersEngerJensen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    It took me a few minutes before I realised: "...not entirely compatible with windows" meant REAL windows and not Microsoft Windows! I was waiting for something about Windows drivers or such. D'oh! ^__^

    • @drk9111
      @drk9111 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi anders

    • @BillAnt
      @BillAnt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Do you guys realize that it takes longer to set the damn thing up than actually manually cleaning the windows yourself?! And lets not even talking about not being perfect.... wowwwza!

  • @TheOriginalJphyper
    @TheOriginalJphyper 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This would save me a LOT of effort at work. Earlier today, I spent an hour cleaning windows, only to do a merely almost-passable job. This might work better and it can get into those tight spaces that are blocked by merchandise, claw machines, and the like. I'll have to keep it in mind.

  • @MHoekman
    @MHoekman 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    if you figured out how to get around the "lift off" problem, i would love to see a follow up video

  • @vicr123
    @vicr123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Disappointed... I thought N and Z meant "New Zealand mode" ;)

    • @mako775
      @mako775 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      In New Zealand mode, it cleans sheep.

  • @ImpiantoFacile
    @ImpiantoFacile 8 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    This robot is not compatible with this version of Windows, do you want to install a free upgrade to Windows 10?

    • @speeder3235
      @speeder3235 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      sorry that is not really... free?

  • @d3str0i3r
    @d3str0i3r 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    a visit to the site makes it clear these are actually intended for apartment and studio windows, large windows that can't be opened, the outside of these windows are usually cleaned by someone paid by the owner of the building but often you're responsible for the inside, and just like the roomba they're intended to save you time by performing a small, simple, but time consuming task so that you don't have to
    i also find odd you mention carpeting for the roomba because most robot vacuums are best on and designed for hard floors rather than carpeted floors, for example an unsealed wood floor which might warp if it were mopped regularly

  • @YoutubePedant
    @YoutubePedant 8 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    The last time I was this early - this meme was funny.
    By the way, where's the puppets?
    and when is the minidisc video coming.
    and what happened to the camera videos.

    • @BenMursa
      @BenMursa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      TH-cam Pedant that cleaning robot sounded terrible through my laptop speakers.

    • @BrekMartin
      @BrekMartin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      TH-cam Pedant You're my hero!

    • @MitchellHang
      @MitchellHang 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      TH-cam Pedant I think you need to change one of those valves.

    • @fractalcat2121
      @fractalcat2121 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I think you mean choobs

    • @CJT3X
      @CJT3X 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *where're the puppets. You wouldn't say "where is the puppets" would you?

  • @jasewest
    @jasewest 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mine arrived today and I put it to work straight away. Thankfully, it worked really well on all my hard to reach windows apart from one. I used the manual navigation to clean that window which was an acceptable compromise for me to get the job done. Thanks for the review.

  • @Golo1949
    @Golo1949 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They have them here in Hong Kong because of the tower blocks. Maids are not allowed to lean out and clean them!
    Smartliving sell them.

  • @ibaisaic
    @ibaisaic 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for saving me £100. I was almost tempted until I saw the problem you had with your windows as mine also have a slope that will probably confuse the robot.

  • @ibnalfreak
    @ibnalfreak 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That moment you spend just as much effort setting up your window cleaning robot as you would just cleaning the window.

  • @theevilone
    @theevilone 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know you say in the description that it does nothing if the power is disconnected but did you try whilst it was mid-clean? It might be that it is to keep it running if the power fails but only if it's already on a window.

  • @MrNateSPF
    @MrNateSPF 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    9:19 American plug going into a Chinese outlet.

    • @mrichter4681
      @mrichter4681 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aidanstanding Zulu

  • @Brascofarian
    @Brascofarian 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    D'ya know, the title of this video made me grin so much I almost didn't watch it for fear of spoiling it.

  • @numbers9to0
    @numbers9to0 8 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    You british are strange. Why not build windows into your houses that can be opened and then be cleaned while standing inside.

    • @Techmoan
      @Techmoan  8 ปีที่แล้ว +352

      I don't build houses - I just live in them.

    • @joinedupjon
      @joinedupjon 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I don't know - probably afraid someone would fall out of them?

    • @xxxenricop
      @xxxenricop 8 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      ö. . , the short answer is because it's a more "traditional" design.
      why do Americans use Imperial measures...it's how they did 100 years ago so is what they do now...Same with British windows. the long answer is that when building/refurbishing​ a house for the purpose of then selling it "they" spend as little as possible on everything (a window you can open costs more than one you can't) due to the fact that house prices are mostly based on location and size. If you buy a period propriety you can expect the wooden window frames to be painted shut as "they" never bothered opening them while painting... for the last 20 years...this is again... traditional...weird...

    • @GreensAdventures
      @GreensAdventures 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      We'll stop asking about your windows if you stop telling us to use the metric system.

    • @richardkeith1168
      @richardkeith1168 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ö. . , your strange, just because one guy has a window that he can't open doesn't mean that the rest of the country has them too, I have windows on my house that I can open and clean whilst standing inside, I'm of course very special and not like the rest of the scum in this country that has to go outside and wipe them

  • @BanditDrang
    @BanditDrang 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe that this model of Ecovacs window cleaning robot has a firmware update where you can calibrate the sensors. Although, this device being an older model the software I found for it was only compatible with Windows 98, 2000, and XP. Because of that I had trouble installing the drivers on my modern Windows 10 PC. I guess you could say that this Window Cleaning Robot is not entirely compatible with all Windows.

  • @zoti
    @zoti 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This looks more work than a benefit.

  • @verdunian595
    @verdunian595 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this channel. he manages to make videos about technology that seems mundane, yet still makes it interesting somehow.

  • @ew4206
    @ew4206 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My favourite was the thing that you had to put an egg into.

    • @leisergeist
      @leisergeist 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh shit that thing was oddly hilarious
      Just needed church music while the egg slowly rose out of it

    • @dashcamandy2242
      @dashcamandy2242 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd like to see the Seiko Executive Egg go into that egg cooker. ;-)

    • @EngineeringVignettes
      @EngineeringVignettes 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +LeiserGeist
      Wot, with some bloke playing the egg whilst in the intermission?
      (You know, 99.9% of the TH-cams will not get this one, nicely done!)

    • @nrdesign1991
      @nrdesign1991 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The thing that shat out a piece of scrambled eggs...

  • @lgoamity
    @lgoamity 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressed. Didn't realize this was going to work as well as it seems to. If you have a peel and stick Veneer Strip/"bumper strip" that you can install like a Picture Frame around the outer edge of the Cleaner... Seems like the best chance. Maybe the New Model(s) have an adjustable edge?

  • @uriituw
    @uriituw 8 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Is it compatible with *BSD or Linux?

    • @strawberryjam3670
      @strawberryjam3670 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      uriituw I think it's compatible with Mac OS

    • @Astfgl
      @Astfgl 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It should be compatible with Windex.

  • @mastergx1
    @mastergx1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You could always take it apart and disable the corner sensors. If they are normally open switches, isolate the leads. If they are normally closed, bridge them. Job Done

  • @Q974
    @Q974 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    if it's not compatible with windows is it compatible with Mac ?

    • @strawberryjam3670
      @strawberryjam3670 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      NA it probably does clean apples

    • @gentuxable
      @gentuxable 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think it should work on an iMac but not sure if the iMac will continue to work afterwards.

    • @gentuxable
      @gentuxable 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it should work on an iMac but not sure if the iMac will continue to work afterwards.

    • @KuroOldAccount
      @KuroOldAccount 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      NA i was waiting for that joke

  • @ducttapeanddreams
    @ducttapeanddreams 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    As for your window problems, you could try instead of taping the sensors down , puttiting some sort of shim/extension on the sensors just to make them have more range of travel before they lose contact. Or, larger bumpers.

  • @RobynASDxxx
    @RobynASDxxx 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    autoglym fast glass, clean cloth, job done!

  • @lifooz2955
    @lifooz2955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very late answer, but if you still own it, then it could be worth a try.
    It seems as the "fall sensors" just is circuit breakers, when they get the power disconnected, the robot believe it is falling and get that red light.
    It would maybe be possible to open it up, connect the wires that go to the circuit breakers and make it believe it has attachment to a window all the time.
    That would cure the problem as appear when you try it on your windows.

  • @SollowP
    @SollowP 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Now I go cleanin' windows to earn an honest bob
    For a nosy parker it's an interestin' job
    Now it's a job that just suits me
    A window cleaner you would be
    If you can see what I can see
    When I'm cleanin' windows

  • @edwinsuijkerbuijk5106
    @edwinsuijkerbuijk5106 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    the internal batery sounds like a good idea.
    If the power is cut of it doesen't imidiatly drop of the window but sticks a few minutes and gives a error beep, hoping to be retrieved before the internal battery rund out and it drops.

  • @VerboseSlayer
    @VerboseSlayer 8 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    Remember all that yuppie trash people would buy back in the 70's?
    I'm gettin' that vibe, you know, the feeling a classic automatic porche gives you.

    • @tripplehelix
      @tripplehelix 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm very impressed with my roomba, especially as I have a very low sofa and bed. It does a fantastic job, I can reach under my bed again now without getting my arms covered in hair and cobwebs.

    • @pinecone9619
      @pinecone9619 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Verbose Slayer What exactly is yuppie?

    • @JackBandicootsBunker
      @JackBandicootsBunker 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Pine Cone Yuppie is a stereotype that refers to young, fashionable, middle-class or upper middle-class workers at well-paid jobs, particularly in finance, banks, audit, accountancy, technology. It was *the* aspired position for young people in the 1980s

    • @AtheistOrphan
      @AtheistOrphan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Pine Cone - Young upwardly-mobile professional.

    • @ninjamaster3453
      @ninjamaster3453 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kevin Moondust effing boomers

  • @sidbrun_
    @sidbrun_ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't think I'm ever going to read a techmoan comments section again. But I think the battery is in case of a power cut, it will still be able to stay on the window.

  • @Landrew0
    @Landrew0 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "A twenty dollar solution to a ten cent problem."

  • @善膜师
    @善膜师 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The batteries are used for the case that if the power cable came loose while cleaning it may fall immediately.
    The instruction didn't translate well into other language, but they are very detailed in Chinese...

  • @command8783
    @command8783 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Techmoan, will you do any more videos on tape?

    • @Silent_Python
      @Silent_Python 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      he would but this is 2017, so putting his videos on tape will be an issue sending 403,358+ VHS tapes...
      I know it was a good joke XD

  • @PureElectrified
    @PureElectrified 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    a bit of a late reply, and maybe no longer relevant, however I would indeed mount some sort of rubber (sticky) bumper on the edge of the robot that is cut to the same angle as the one on your window, but then reverse (e.g. window edge |/ meets robot bumper edge /| ) this will then create again a straight surface for the robot to 'bump' off.

  • @K1borg6773
    @K1borg6773 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    how about you superglue those switches. in that way even if they hit edge they will not trigger so device will continue to vacuum. pushing it all 4 down gave you error because it thinks he is hitting edges on all 4. just glue them as they are on device it will work

    • @Ror55555
      @Ror55555 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Radijacija it will think it's constantly encountering edges and not move then, obviously

    • @K1borg6773
      @K1borg6773 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ror how does it know where edge is then? there is no switches on corners but on bottom

    • @rich22221
      @rich22221 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it knows because it can't move further so it turns

    • @rich1051414
      @rich1051414 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The switches are to let it know its about to lose suction. Without the buttons, it will just drive off the window, so it would convert it into a bungee jumping robot. The solution would be to square frame the bottom and top of the window, and not have a sloping frame, or a robot that has a completely different means of detecting the window area. Perhaps you could put a skirt on at 45 degrees, as that would fight the slope of the frame.

    • @Cyba_IT_NZ
      @Cyba_IT_NZ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought that too but as Richard said as soon as it gets to the 45 degree sill it'll keep driving and fall off. It needs a firmware update to tell it to change direction when the buttons are pushed instead of posting an error.

  • @clumaster
    @clumaster 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    apparently the newer model 930 has moved the drop sensors away from the corners inwards, maybe that would have worked better for your type of windows.

  • @chrispychreme02
    @chrispychreme02 8 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love all the cute little jokes sprinkled in.

  • @pauljs75
    @pauljs75 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should return that one for the next version on the list to see if they fixed the problems you were having. Might be worth it since it worked well enough when it did work.

  • @Keranu
    @Keranu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is the ultimate example of technological excess that is made obsolete by basic non-electric means.

  • @Vednier
    @Vednier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:13 awesome view from window, just like in Lynch's Erasehead

  • @Pro1er
    @Pro1er 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Right. Definitely a toy for blokes, the missus would have none of that.

  • @cliffordsmith9628
    @cliffordsmith9628 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the first time I've ever seen a window cleaning robot. As always please keep up the good work.

  • @hippiedave1362
    @hippiedave1362 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    more weird gadgets reviews, plz.

  • @groverasylum9626
    @groverasylum9626 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't even watched this video yet, but you're getting a thumbs up for the title alone :)

  • @willg4802
    @willg4802 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey buddy. You could just use magnets to clean the outside if your window

    • @CT-vm4gf
      @CT-vm4gf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will G he’s not reviewing magnets, he’s reviewing this window cleaner.

  • @TafT
    @TafT 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    would this work on a conservatory roof? Even if I had to clamp a bit of wood at the bottom to stop if falling off it would be a lot easier than a squeegee on a stick. I'm sure I'll fall through the flimsy polycarbonate one day when I put my hand in the wrong place.

  • @TomGreen99
    @TomGreen99 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Does this work with Apple?

    • @tiltedtesseract8210
      @tiltedtesseract8210 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'd imagine this device would have a difficult time cleaning an apple.

    • @tookitogo
      @tookitogo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ganymedeIV4 You realize Apple does the *least* data-mining of all the big tech companies? They make their money on the devices; Google makes it money on ads. Apple's track record on user privacy is pretty much the gold standard.

    • @drk9111
      @drk9111 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      apple crumple yes if you want the crumbles gone

  • @JVerschueren
    @JVerschueren 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got it! -instead of trying to adapt the machine to accept your window, you need to fabricate a shim which squares up your window frame.
    For example, my appartment has sliding windows which are silly dangerous to clean on the outside, given I'm 15 floors up and they're flush with the facade. If I were to get one of these robots (and I will), I'll just cut some foam to fill up the tracks the windows run in and stop it from disengaging.

  • @Vexonia_Music
    @Vexonia_Music 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Microsoft better patch Windows to fix this issue.

  • @Wooble57
    @Wooble57 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    maybe the "N" mode is for windows that are higher vertically and the "Z" mode is for windows that are wider then they are tall.
    on the first window it was hitting the edge of the window nice and square, where as on the second it hit the edge of the window with only one corner, in the middle of it's maneuver to move over.

  • @ramrod126
    @ramrod126 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    But will it clean Windows 10?

    • @speeder3235
      @speeder3235 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think techmoan has x64 bits upstairs, so i think x32 only.

  • @shaunhuggins
    @shaunhuggins 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are honestly one of the best channels I've ever seen. Is good to see a fellow English chap reviewing things I could be interested in. Good Luck in the future mate!

  • @KingJellyfishII
    @KingJellyfishII 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It cleans windows by uninstalling it and installing linux instead

    • @MakotoIchinose
      @MakotoIchinose 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      But alas, the penguin is being a dick to non-casual game developers.

  • @matthewcoleman8267
    @matthewcoleman8267 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shopping channels used to have a thing with magnets, you put one on the outside and one on the inside and the magnets held them together so when you moved the one on the inside the outside one would do the same. No idea if it actually worked though.

  • @creepinwhileyousleepin
    @creepinwhileyousleepin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You could set 15 or 20 of these outside an office building and charge a killing cleaning commercial windows

  • @eformance
    @eformance 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think that if you added some L shaped brackets to the corners, to act as bumpers, it would prevent the wedge corner from getting under the bot and releasing the pressure on the drop sensors. The l brackets would wrap just the corners, acting as a lower hanging bumper to hit the window edge at at a more perpendicular point.

  • @henryyang478
    @henryyang478 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    hey,this bot is very well programmed.

  • @illus1ve
    @illus1ve 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm guessing that the sensors react to being pressed down, so when it encounters an edge the buttons are pressed, or how? The reverse would mean that they are always in contact with the window - and that sounds - risky.
    If it's this way, you could just cut down the buttons or replace them with something different that doesn't supress the springs - I'm guessing?

  • @AtheistOrphan
    @AtheistOrphan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got a robot vacuum cleaner but it just sits there gathering dust.

  • @mmmfloorpie
    @mmmfloorpie 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    More importantly, how do you clean the little hatch window you use to put the machine on the larger window?

  • @OntariosElevatorssince2013
    @OntariosElevatorssince2013 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These robotic contraptions are such garbage! If you want anything done right, you've gotta do it yourself.

  • @osebu
    @osebu 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've noticed that you've found and bought the silver HP-01 you always wanted. Congratulations :)

  • @youfoundisaac
    @youfoundisaac 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Mr. Techmoan, I thought you were going to do a vid on your intro whirla-majig 😯

    • @Techmoan
      @Techmoan  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Check Techmoan.com

  • @WooShell
    @WooShell 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For some reason, TH-cam keeps recommending this video again and again.. but by now I'm seriously considering getting one for my attic windows.

  • @dwoodman26
    @dwoodman26 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is why I used Linux for my last home renovation...

  • @GarryFMason
    @GarryFMason 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the timely review. This is one gadget that my angled window edges won't be getting. I wonder if the later models have had this issues fixed.

  • @antonb9459
    @antonb9459 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Haha when he started talking i really was confused why there should be unaccesable windows. Strange to me why somebody should build windows which can't open :D

  • @greenanubis
    @greenanubis 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    About those corner switches: it seems that they dont get activated at all when working on a window without slopes. If they are just that "stupid" press variety switches with two contacts you could just open the device and cut their wires. Or glue them in place so they dont ever get pressed in. Though losing their function might be a bad thing... Im interested to see if there is a solution!

  • @NoiramK
    @NoiramK 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Windows? But isn't he a Mac-user?"

  • @bridgendesar
    @bridgendesar 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think those corner sensors need to be longer, so that they activate before the robot overshoots the edge.
    infra red might have worked better, but added to the cost!

  • @darkmadder9897
    @darkmadder9897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    someone makes a stick-on bumper adapter for these, eBay/Amazon that sht !!! get some new kicks, twist that up!

  • @ReevansElectro
    @ReevansElectro 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why do you call it 'mains' power? Is that some kind of regional nickname for house hold power or 220 VAC?

  • @intuitiveobservations459
    @intuitiveobservations459 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    But how would this device clean the window above that one, the one that hinges outward? If you have to get on the roof to do that one, you might as well do the other one manually as well.

  • @ianvicedomini2648
    @ianvicedomini2648 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Obviously the angle on the outside of many windows is one think they didn't take into account by perhaps incorporating an infrared sensor to correspond with it. Great video though mate

  • @loganskiwyse7823
    @loganskiwyse7823 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the US. BUT LOVE your channel. Just found it. late 2019 for reference to readers in the future.
    Many older homes here have glazed windows. It wouldn't work on those either. Only modern designs. And that is a major flaw for sales across too many places. It needs antennae or whiskers basically. So it can tell where the window frame is vs. the window face.

    • @gwishart
      @gwishart 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Surely all windows are glazed? Otherwise they're just a gaping hole in the side of your house.

  • @JcGross93
    @JcGross93 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you try the Z cleaning option on the incompatible windows?

  • @PolarisStarman
    @PolarisStarman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. I found this interesting and timely. Please don't be discouraged by some of the goofy responses. Your videos are always helpful, and there are a lot of us who appreciate the detail, and thus the time and effort you put into creating them.

  • @tumest
    @tumest 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    It seems to me like the corner sensors might just need to be padded out a bit since they're not making contact with the pane. Maybe with some of the little plastic feet or some hot glue or something?

  • @nekomasteryoutube3232
    @nekomasteryoutube3232 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This would sort of work with my windows but I'd have to take it outside to put it on my Apartment windows, I wonder if it handles very large windows.
    Also I imagine it has an internal battery just incase theres a power out or the power gets unplugged and allows it to keep it self on the window long enough for you to hopefully get to it in time before it falls off.

  • @Christopher-N
    @Christopher-N 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video, but I'm confused as to why someone would think taping the bumper sensors against the machine would help. Doesn't that manually activate the window sensor in the same way as if it had encountered a window slope? I should think that if something like this was tried, it would be the opposite: to get the bumper sensor to stand off the machine, not taped back against it.

  • @travis4798
    @travis4798 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The second version might exist for the exact issue you had. If you come across the newer one cheap maybe a follow up video is in order?

  • @MrJPEzra
    @MrJPEzra 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you ever get this machine to work properly on the slanted window frames? If not perhaps the solution would be to fabricate a ring to go around the devices outer edge that has the same slant as your window frames. Perhaps some sheet aluminum bent to the angle of the window wrapped around the outer edge would solve the issue. It seems it’s hitting that edge and lifting. Anyhow thanks for all the great content. I especially love the retro tech.