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  • @Iliketomakestuff
    @Iliketomakestuff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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  • @mikehorvath9661
    @mikehorvath9661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    I would absolutely LOVE to see a template for the “Holy Grail Trojan Rabbit “. They all look fantastic, but that rabbit is something I didn’t know I needed.

  • @brianfrommilwaukee
    @brianfrommilwaukee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    No offense Bob, but this might be the first time the rest of the team out shined you. Those towers are awesome!

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      I surround myself with talented people.

    • @steamer2k319
      @steamer2k319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@Iliketomakestuff Indeed. FWIW, we need a video on how that Trojan Bunny was made.

    • @jebowlin3879
      @jebowlin3879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@steamer2k319 that one was by far the best one, not the prettiest and not the simplest but the best one imo

    • @Givemepeacealone
      @Givemepeacealone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I mean they just printed stuff out or bought something and painted it, he cut and glued something and did electrics?

    • @bicdut
      @bicdut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Givemepeacealone printing is a pain
      Source(s): Dude trust me

  • @YorugataTV
    @YorugataTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Really awesome towers. My only opinion/critique is with your acrylic tower: If there's ever a rev.2, would be nice if you could move the switch itself into the base and use an acrylic rod to push the switch. This would help clean up the aesthetics by hiding the black switch and the black and red wires.
    Other than that, still an awesome tower.

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      oooh, A push rod is a fantastic idea.

    • @HollowRoll
      @HollowRoll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking the same thing

    • @LionsSlappy
      @LionsSlappy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Goooood idea!

    • @VEE727
      @VEE727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was thinking a vibration sensor installed in the base could work as well

  • @bretlemieux2489
    @bretlemieux2489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    My first dice tower was a pringles can with skewers punched through the sides I added hot glue to the sides to give it a rock like texture and painted it black an then off gray dry brushed on the sides. It worked well enough.

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That sounds amazing!

    • @bretlemieux2489
      @bretlemieux2489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Iliketomakestuff as I said it worked well enough my second or was a pringles can with cardboard stairs a hole cut out the side and lack paint like a dark tower to go against my light tower.

    • @noahzinc
      @noahzinc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love the idea. I might have to try something like that.

  • @fatesendGames
    @fatesendGames 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for featuring our Wizard Dice tower! The Rapunzel-tower paint job looks amazing!

  • @salt-emoji
    @salt-emoji 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    To make sure the dice don't slide, you could always add little drops of super glue or epoxy, just add a little entropy to the system

  • @zdbarnett
    @zdbarnett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Any chance you'll be building a DM's screen that matches the table? I would love to see your take - especially with some embedded magnets and accessories! Loving these TTRPG-inspired videos!

  • @feltron
    @feltron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Always thought the main purpose of a dice tower (at least my reason for wanting one) was to keep the dice contained. Making sure they don't roll off the table or onto the game playing surface (possibly knocking over minis and pieces). Also adds some cushion so they aren't so loud rolling on a table.

  • @hoguemr
    @hoguemr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I would love to hear your D&D sessions. Time for another podcast!
    Also, When Geeks Craft is excellent and everyone should check them out!

  • @marklengal9990
    @marklengal9990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the castle tower. You all have a great imagination. Makes me want to learn to play the game

  • @andyiliff7793
    @andyiliff7793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not long ago you mentioned those acrylic hinges on the podcast and how you've never had a reason to use them and here you are. Awesome project! Diy dice towers.

  • @ogrefade
    @ogrefade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I liked your tower, if I made it my own, I would have used speaker wire with clear insulation for the switch, and given it a landing platform, like many of your contemporaries with a fancy clear acrylic hinge so it could fold for transport. Maybe thrown in a rechargeable battery. Overall nice work everyone.

  • @mathewcox9371
    @mathewcox9371 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all of these! Awesome work guys and gals!

  • @Aquarica
    @Aquarica 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice dice tower, I'm so happy you mentioned that box maker website because it's just what a need for a project I'm working on

  • @SuperVoodude
    @SuperVoodude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sweet towers! I made a dice tower with two cardboard faux books boxes from Michaels (which I decorated to look like spellbooks from Yu-Gi-Oh). Now I'm remembering all my other tower ideas I gotta try.

  • @CrossPlatforming
    @CrossPlatforming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I made a plinko like dice tower board thing a few years ago. Maybe I'll finally finish it with a tray and start using it.

  • @TheSmugglersRoom
    @TheSmugglersRoom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    All of these are fantastic! Great stuff guys!

  • @johnbarnes5142
    @johnbarnes5142 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    they all look so cool

  • @washinthewind
    @washinthewind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watch every video anyway, but this was a particularly eye-catching thumbnail! Probably your best yet!

  • @Chewbacca1220
    @Chewbacca1220 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are cool!

  • @AedLamhchleasai
    @AedLamhchleasai 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the makercase reference. I have had a LED planned tower that I had been wondering how to do the base.

  • @prakaashmeenaa
    @prakaashmeenaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It seems so fun. Also miss your outdoor builds.

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The weather is getting nicer, so we'll be doing more.

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool video today Bob and the team. This turned out very well there. Hopefully you get great use out of it for many years to come Bob. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work BoB. Keep making. ClampChamp. God bless.

  • @MikkosFree
    @MikkosFree 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The wooden tray is gorgeous!

  • @thomaschumley3904
    @thomaschumley3904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    “And by that, I mean move it to another saw!” I felt that in my soul! Lol

  • @jebowlin3879
    @jebowlin3879 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have made a few Dice towers out of pallet wood, supper simple tower, but they work nice, very creative team there Bob, keep up the awesome work

  • @Mikey-Likes-I.T
    @Mikey-Likes-I.T 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    all of those look cool as hell, good job!

  • @DIYGene
    @DIYGene 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very fun. Love all of them.

  • @pixl3l
    @pixl3l 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool to see so many different versions of something with the same function. I love dice towers, cause they are practical and can even be used as scenery if made to look like the setting of what ever the game you play is.
    I made several of xps foam and some of eva foam. They make very little noise when used because the softness of the materials, specially the eva foam ones.
    Otherwise, if you don't like the rattling noise you can always glue some felt or similar to the inside to soften it a bit.

  • @WhenGeeksCraft
    @WhenGeeksCraft 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    HEY THATS US!!!!

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Whoa it is you! Everyone should go follow their channel.

    • @WhenGeeksCraft
      @WhenGeeksCraft 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Iliketomakestuff Couldn't agree more. Come on party people. head on down.

  • @blizatrex
    @blizatrex 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    these were all really great.

  • @TheWoodLab
    @TheWoodLab 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really dig all the towers! Well done guys.

  • @jameswest6232
    @jameswest6232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can we please get a video for that wooden tray?
    Seriously, tho. a good follow up could be making your own dice boxes/vaults.

  • @theanimal1321
    @theanimal1321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it bob

  • @Blahnik1182
    @Blahnik1182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Megan! Welcome to the team!

  • @ItsRave_n
    @ItsRave_n 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO COOL!!!!

  • @AlEpp1834
    @AlEpp1834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another bad ass vid, and I’m glad the crew got in on it too

  • @anon_y_mousse
    @anon_y_mousse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the Mario pipe the best, it's simple but not too simple, and it's just the right size. What'd be really neat for a second revision, add a little Mario or Luigi figurine at the top that plunges the dice into the pipe to roll it.

  • @jasonrhome710
    @jasonrhome710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sliding you saw is probably why there are designs out there where there are bumpers/ledges on the ramps to add more tumble triggers for the dice on the way down.
    I love the lights!

  • @ethanfulton4395
    @ethanfulton4395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the TTRPG builds!

  • @joshwiley881
    @joshwiley881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    looks good guys. All of them

  • @nitababcock3977
    @nitababcock3977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome team!

  • @jaredhammonds8255
    @jaredhammonds8255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video. On a scale from 1-10 I give it a 20!
    You're like the Jedi of D&D for having constructed your own dice tower

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic work, guys! Brilliant ideas!!! 😃
    Stay safe there with your families! 🖖😊

  • @ThatGeekyMaker
    @ThatGeekyMaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dice towers are great, there are so many fun possibilites of what to shape them as to fit a particular theme. Over on my channel I made one in the shape of a bird house for the board game Wingspan.

  • @rosascreativeworks5403
    @rosascreativeworks5403 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! Those are awesome! 💙💛😎

  • @laurieg2436
    @laurieg2436 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super cool!!

  • @JiggsysShed
    @JiggsysShed 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool towers. Will need to make something like this for my brother who is into D&D

  • @DreadPirateElla
    @DreadPirateElla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooh I've gotta make that Mario pipe one!! That's such a good idea!!!

  • @MadAsKiwi
    @MadAsKiwi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are all super cool in their own way and construction. Are you going to/able to release a video showing them all being made? Keep up the great work!!

  • @woogaloo
    @woogaloo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish y'all would upload the model for the Mario tube dice roll. My son saw that and wanted one immediately!

  • @Xuvier
    @Xuvier 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn those are all amazing.

  • @Polarzbek
    @Polarzbek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "So this is a cool thing that I found on Amazon years ago and I bought them just in case I would ever have a need for them. And today's the day! Now I just have to find them."
    I FEEL SEEN! 🤣🤣 Love you Bob!

  • @cowslapr
    @cowslapr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the vid, leaving a comment for the algorithm

  • @nickbaddorf2673
    @nickbaddorf2673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet!

  • @miked.9364
    @miked.9364 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My latest dice tower is also my drinking cup. I have a 20z. tall insulated mug. I made a dice tower "sleeve" to fit around it.

  • @missedyadobalina8619
    @missedyadobalina8619 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Elegant entropy engines!

  • @TheSmuey
    @TheSmuey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet! Great final products all around. I have that Fate's End dice tower, too. Also went with the purple roof. Awesome print and paintjob! Just a quastion, would you expect any issues with the acrylic bonds possible cracking over time? Most of those joints do suffer repeated impacts and I've always wondered about durability when solvent welding.

  • @yossid422
    @yossid422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing

  • @MarcSolomonScheimann
    @MarcSolomonScheimann 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    03:19 +1 awesomeness for using die when referring to a single item (instead of the plural dice)

  • @RDGoodner
    @RDGoodner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Those are nice.
    In my efforts to stop spreading my gaming stuff all over the table, I built a gaming box with a dice tower in the lid. There's also a rail to prop up index cards or spell cards I need to be able to reference.
    The bottom part has the dice tray to catch dice from the tower and several compartments. One holds pens and pencils. One holds index cards (the lifeblood of gaming). There's a little niche for post-it notes (great for noting conditions and whatnot), and a compartment to hold dice and/or minis. I made it big enough to hold a couple standard Chessex plastic dice containers, which can also be converted to mini transport cases with a little poster tac.
    It keeps my dice, player notes, and supplies contained in a space about a foot wide, and (mostly) stops my dice from ending up on the floor.
    I might add feet that lift it up off the table. That way, I could slide my character sheet under it when I don't need it and save a little more space. That'd make it a bit more of a pain to transport, though.

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's a heart-warming study in efficient design. Great job.

  • @CardboardCleric
    @CardboardCleric 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I finally made my own dice tower out of cardboard. It makes rolling dice even more fun

  • @KelliAmandaHoward
    @KelliAmandaHoward 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    KILLER TROJAN BUNNY!!

  • @RaccoonHenry
    @RaccoonHenry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Josh wins again! I need that rabbit so bad! Rapunzel's tower is amazing as well

  • @jppendleton
    @jppendleton 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What brand of acrylic solvent do you like to use? I checked your shop list and didn't see consumables on there.

  • @MrSignalPlus
    @MrSignalPlus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would have loved to see a detailed video on the other 3 towers. They looked really cool

    • @sternentigerkatze
      @sternentigerkatze 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yes! I love how different they turned out 😀

    • @jimbobjones9330
      @jimbobjones9330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Rapunzel one is actually a free model you can 3D print from Thingaverse (I have the same one sitting on my shelf)... it isn't Rapunzel-themed by nature, so I loved her creativity there, but when I saw it, I was like "Hey! I recognize that!!!"

  • @johnbradley1599
    @johnbradley1599 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not in the least bit interested in a dice tower - but I find all of your videos fascinating. Thank you and well done. (The Rapunzel Tower gets my vote) 😉

  • @gregmullins1296
    @gregmullins1296 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video! Someone should make a Lego one. Thank you!

  • @MakeForLifeWorkshop
    @MakeForLifeWorkshop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Fate's End's models. They do amazing work

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are amazing models.

    • @MakeForLifeWorkshop
      @MakeForLifeWorkshop 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Iliketomakestuff These dice towers are wild! Can't wait to see them all in action at the table :)

  • @mark2talk2u
    @mark2talk2u 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video! I’d be interested in test results. A) Drop a die in with a given side facing up. B) Record what is rolled. C) Repeat 1,000 times. In this way, one can test whether or not a dice tower actually produces random rolls.

  • @LiqdPT
    @LiqdPT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What solvent are you using in the vial to solvent weld the acrylic?

  • @xersys
    @xersys 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dice towers are nice for keeping dice in one place too.

  • @orange-micro-fiber9740
    @orange-micro-fiber9740 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay! When geeks craft shout out!

  • @WizardFire
    @WizardFire 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What glue were you using for the acrylic, and where do you get that cool bottle with the small/precision tip?

  • @oscarluna4268
    @oscarluna4268 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shelves? Slopes? Steps? = Baffles. :)

  • @tatzlewyrm
    @tatzlewyrm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The rabbit is the best one!

  • @SargeWolf010
    @SargeWolf010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These look like there straight out of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and... I'm liking them 😅[1] in thumbnail

  • @kyleslestet6650
    @kyleslestet6650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I find it funny that just over a week ago i 3d printed that same wizard tower dice tower!

    • @jimbobjones9330
      @jimbobjones9330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I printed it a few months ago. It's pretty great!
      (Though hers definitely looks better... I printed mine in Purple and then painted the walls gray and... that was it.)

  • @alankeith7866
    @alankeith7866 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Trojan Rabbit was epic!!!

  • @artistpoet5253
    @artistpoet5253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please link the template for the Trojan Rabbit. I love that it also stores the dice and not just rolls them.

  • @Weretyu7777
    @Weretyu7777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These do look really nice, yours included. But if I were to do the acrylic one, I'd surround it in rough, jagged cut(though obviously sanded to prevent cuts) pieces, coming to a point at the top, to make it look like a crystal that I'm throwing my dice into. But that's just my take.

  • @patrickdingman1521
    @patrickdingman1521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite is the"large wooden badger!"

  • @TheGrantAlexander
    @TheGrantAlexander 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That ending looked pretty dicey

  • @pezfortytwo
    @pezfortytwo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm gonna need some plans for that rabbit tower stat

  • @TBL_stevennelson
    @TBL_stevennelson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the tower with the Hair.

  • @drumbumifyer
    @drumbumifyer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have more info on the welding solvent you used? Maybe worth a Bits video? :P

  • @vidm96
    @vidm96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really like all towers. With Bob's tower, I think either an optical switch or a microphone would've been better suited to trigger the LED's, rather than a regular momentary limit switch.

    • @hoguemr
      @hoguemr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking optical as well but a microphone is really interesting. I could see a lot of false triggers though

    • @vidm96
      @vidm96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hoguemr Microphones/vibration sensors would definitely be a bit more tricky to get to work reliably. Fortunately, the acrylic can transfer vibrations quite well, so a microphone could even be hidden in the base, as long as it's mounted directly to the acrylic. Might be a bit more difficult to get working properly, but it would also allow for the tower to be completely clear, without wires. Another option could be mounting the entire thing on a stain gauge (weight sensor) and have it trigger when it senses a significant weight increase when the die is dropped in.

  • @gehtdinichtsan309
    @gehtdinichtsan309 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg i love all the towers. especially the python one! :D
    btw bob, what do you think of the idea of adding a battery to the base of your tower? i think this change woukd make it more mobile, removing the need for a power outlet.

  • @ChristianBehnke
    @ChristianBehnke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Roll to save vs. Giant Wooden Rabbit!

  • @TheGingerWorkshop
    @TheGingerWorkshop 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Light bolb!

  • @marcusjohnson2985
    @marcusjohnson2985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the Mario theme, but definitely have to go with the Monty Python rabbit!! It's definitely time to watch the Holy Grail again...

  • @theduck6516
    @theduck6516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    New to the channel, what's the stuff being used to stick the acrylic together?

  • @baldeagle5297
    @baldeagle5297 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought a photoresistor or other optoelectronic component set in the center column would be a nice touch.

  • @kartisleal8890
    @kartisleal8890 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    dice catapult with a variable hight and distance limiter set to random hight or distance or both

  • @NapoleonBonaparteMAGA
    @NapoleonBonaparteMAGA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is sounds like a cool place to work

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really is. We have a lot of fun here.

  • @Geeksmithing
    @Geeksmithing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha, did Bob's not work at the end there? Anthony broke it! :D

  • @russelleaston1832
    @russelleaston1832 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like we missed an intro to Meghan. Sweet paint job!

  • @Salinaut
    @Salinaut 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob! Is your logo available as a standalone PNG or even svg? This video has inspired me to design you a special ILTMS set of dice and when I'm able to get more silicone I would *love* to get them made, printed, poured, and sent your way!

  • @JonathanRansom
    @JonathanRansom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Josh's tower! But I also love Arduinos and LEDs...

    • @Iliketomakestuff
      @Iliketomakestuff  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It is so silly and perfect at the same time.

    • @finks1
      @finks1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would love to see a build on his!

    • @pileofstuff
      @pileofstuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Iliketomakestuff But what if we built this large, wooden badger?