Lego Car with Ball Wheels

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  • Building and testing a fast Lego Technic remote controlled car with spheres instead of wheels.
    Chapters:
    00:00 Ball Drive Concept
    02:04 Drive Unit
    03:55 Chassis
    06:30 Drive Modes
    08:15 Design
    09:09 Test Drive
    11:30 Conclusion
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  • @trattoretrattore8228
    @trattoretrattore8228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11782

    I can just imagine how wonderful parallel parking would be with this.

    • @exa0710
      @exa0710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1039

      Ok then so you use pedals to move forward use the gearbox to switch to C R A B D R I V I N G
      Edit: HOLY SHIT 300 LIKES!?!? I LEFT IT SITTING THERE FOR 5 MONTHS
      Edit #2: Nearly 1k likes, man...

    • @Wolf_90702
      @Wolf_90702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +249

      There's been cars in the past that could do this. Various different designs in different eras.

    • @trystanbernardie2398
      @trystanbernardie2398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +560

      Even blond girls could park without accident

    • @Hawk7886
      @Hawk7886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +346

      @@trystanbernardie2398 ah yes, nothing like some casual sexism

    • @trystanbernardie2398
      @trystanbernardie2398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +172

      @@Hawk7886 it's not sexism it's humor... my girlfriend drive actually better than me... if you can't understand humor you can just remove that wooden stick from your @ss

  • @johnclement189
    @johnclement189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2764

    No obnoxious music or talking, just the sounds of Legos clicking satisfyingly.

    • @Eleanor_Ch
      @Eleanor_Ch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      This is my kind of ASMR.

    • @jwalster9412
      @jwalster9412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Almost as good as Lego building IRL.

    • @thecrazything95
      @thecrazything95 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I mean yeah, its a ripoff channel of Brick Experimentation Channel that has been around for years.

    • @Mystixor
      @Mystixor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@thecrazything95 Ripoff is a surprisingly dramatic term for an amazing concept catching on lol

    • @WeiChei
      @WeiChei 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The only annoying noise is the motors high pitch squeal.

  • @DrYak
    @DrYak ปีที่แล้ว +43

    11:32 > "Dust sticks to the drive wheel and makes them slip"
    cries in "90s ball mouse"...

  • @babynamesinfo
    @babynamesinfo ปีที่แล้ว +170

    My middle school robotics team built a robot with a design pretty similar to what's shown at 1:50 for the 2009 First Lego League competition. We had two wheels connected to the NXT in the front & used the duplo ball in a cage at the back. The ball would roll around freely so it reduced the amount of programming we had to do. It's so cool to see a much better version of the dulpo ball wheel concept all these years later!!

    • @its640am
      @its640am ปีที่แล้ว

      Frc uses swerve drive which is similar liar to this

    • @ranceroni7488
      @ranceroni7488 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@its640am yes, but it's not really the same. but would be interesting for someone to attempt something like this

    • @VestedUTuber
      @VestedUTuber 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@its640am
      Swerve drive is similar in function but WAY more mechanically complex. Honestly, anyone who uses it is basically throwing money at whatever problem they're trying to solve, rather than being resourceful.

    • @jac1871
      @jac1871 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve seen some ftc teams make ball drive as well, though it’s not very popular

  • @arnoldrimmer9161
    @arnoldrimmer9161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2627

    If lego don't turn this into a technic model they've lost the plot, you deserve all the royalties too. Absolutely amazing build, I'd buy it.

    • @tankingwithtigers136
      @tankingwithtigers136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      Shut up and take my money.

    • @zimbu_
      @zimbu_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      It would need changes to make illustrations on a building manual easy to understand, and things like the tyres would probably have to be special pieces to make it work well on common flooring materials even with dust or animal hair. That said, I can totally imagine this as a set with a top that makes it look like a sci-fi muscle car from a cyberpunk universe. Love the sound of those electric motors whizzing away.

    • @HiiroRocker101
      @HiiroRocker101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Well, at the beginning of the video the balls were specified to be Duplo brand. So that's Lego's big ol' toddler blocks division. I don't see any reason why they couldn't just produce them in black for the set. Maybe they would need a rubberized finish or something?

    • @xx_worldjaxx_xx1494
      @xx_worldjaxx_xx1494 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@HiiroRocker101 they would probably need the rubber coating,for extra traction / grip / whatever.

    • @ArabianShark
      @ArabianShark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@xx_worldjaxx_xx1494 Rubber coating and possibly treads cut into it, not unlike tyre treads IRL, but probably in a hexagonal pattern. Anyway, I'd definitely buy this, if it were a kit.

  • @Simrasil_
    @Simrasil_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7097

    that's pretty cool, and the finished product looks like an actual technic set, great stuff!

    • @domimomi3954
      @domimomi3954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +210

      Looks better than any recent technik set.
      Technik is in a real sad spot right now

    • @jasonbrody9294
      @jasonbrody9294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Better technik is Trash nowerdays

    • @alwexander996
      @alwexander996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      I just throught of something...
      Can technic sets be accepted into Lego Ideas? Like, they already had some complicated sets there and why wouldn't this Piece of Magic be there

    • @jasonbrody9294
      @jasonbrody9294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@alwexander996 Lego is a shitty company there a so much better companys like xinbao or cobi

    • @sabrel4975
      @sabrel4975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@jasonbrody9294 That’s not entirely true. Yes, they have been pushing sets more recently, which tend to be same-y, but the quality of the pieces and the consistency despite the variety of parts is surprisingly high. Compare that to other companies, which use weak locking bricks and a very basic set of pieces, and you’ll see that LEGO is generally a better option. Also, LEGO’s developing biodegradable bricks at a similar quality, which is better for the environment but comes at a cost to them, unlike the Chinese toy companies which only really care about profit.

  • @vexxxG
    @vexxxG ปีที่แล้ว +325

    Suspension can be added if you separate the wheel "modules" and add suspension to the module itself, and braking can be added as a brake drum on the wheel itself, or by adding a short reverse burst (adding ABS might be harder though because of the omnidirectional thing)
    Awesome video! Part list, maybe? 🥺

    • @yourpal6542
      @yourpal6542 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ABS could be controlled via electric motor modulation in software.

    • @cheesebusiness
      @cheesebusiness ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Suspension can be added by just using inflateable wheels instead of plastic.

    • @CLASSIFIED.66
      @CLASSIFIED.66 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Our poor ass

    • @drunkenfarmerjohn42
      @drunkenfarmerjohn42 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@cheesebusiness Racquetball balls would solve several issues, from suspension to static build-up or dust.

    • @robotkabot7541
      @robotkabot7541 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I had this thought aswell but the unsprung weight is still quite high in comparison to suspension wheels

  • @hydrotherat5181
    @hydrotherat5181 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This is a really well-made video for all us non-lego technicians, because of how he explains what he is doing and the purposes of gears and explaining problems, also informing us what he is using and even adding arrows occasionally. Really fun and interesting channel, you have earned a sub

  • @ganesh2levrai
    @ganesh2levrai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2548

    The most amazing thing is that even if LEGO never intended to make those balls to be used like you did, all the engineering behind the craftmanship of the bricks make this absolutely possible.

    • @stella7022
      @stella7022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Ohhh Ganesh !
      c'est ca qui est beau avec les légos c'est de détourner leur utilisation principale

    • @withrejkapermana6087
      @withrejkapermana6087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      engineer : give me something, and I'll make it wonderfull

    • @Nalkahn
      @Nalkahn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Oh vous ici, quelle surprise :) A quand le "Apprend à imiter une brique Lego" ? :p

    • @Underbottom.Sandydown
      @Underbottom.Sandydown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      .... is y the toys exist

    • @tipyingmistakes4743
      @tipyingmistakes4743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lego is all about breaking conventional rules

  • @Malimber
    @Malimber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3075

    This is a perfect example as to why they don't make cars like this. The added complexity doesn't make up for the small amount of extra advantages.

    • @FreshApplePie
      @FreshApplePie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +452

      this project is incredibly cool... but imagine the contact patch on a wet/icy road lol

    • @Reiji_Kurose
      @Reiji_Kurose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +580

      @@FreshApplePie Tokyo Drifting to the graveyard

    • @Malimber
      @Malimber 2 ปีที่แล้ว +164

      @@FreshApplePie imagine any one of those parts breaking at speed.

    • @trevorphilips2521
      @trevorphilips2521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

      Imagine replacing a “wheel”

    • @trevorphilips2521
      @trevorphilips2521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Also, grip levels will be smaller

  • @Ctr1A1tDe1Eat
    @Ctr1A1tDe1Eat ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is easily one of the most amazing LEGO builds I've seen yet.

  • @pause.206
    @pause.206 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love this one, such an incredible build! If you ever do a redux of this, it would be cool if you marked dots along the 3 axis of each ball, so when you're showing the turning demos it's a little easier to see how they're rotating. Awesome video! Thanks you!

  • @leopeter9051
    @leopeter9051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1294

    You could use rubber balls as wheels, such as bouncy balls. They'd have better friction both to the ground and the drive wheels.
    They would also add, depending on the stiffness of the rubber, a certain amount of inertial dampening as a suspension.
    A awesome build.

    • @Arjun-ei3jx
      @Arjun-ei3jx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Good idea but with the plastic balls the car is able to drift smoothly

    • @yoloboogie3674
      @yoloboogie3674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      @@Arjun-ei3jx with enough torque and skill, you can drift rubber ball wheels as weell

    • @sambeatty2312
      @sambeatty2312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@Arjun-ei3jx it drifts bc of the 4 wheel steering, standard AWD tends to understeer

    • @pilosopher974
      @pilosopher974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      the dust issue will be worsened, need to mitigate that.

    • @Seethenhagen
      @Seethenhagen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would imagine that giving the driving wheels some angle pointed downwards would give it suspension through the mechanism that also keeps puts friction on the ball and drive wheels, and have that be the only point of contact. Though the ball choice would certainly influence the traction characteristics and soften the ride as well. Perhaps those pink super bounce balls would work well.

  • @Novalightningwolf
    @Novalightningwolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +808

    Reminds me of the car Will Smith drove in the movie "I Robot". Very well engineered.

    • @Xtoxinlolinecronomicon
      @Xtoxinlolinecronomicon ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Certainly. Put an Audi badge on it and they're very similar.

    • @NS5_USR
      @NS5_USR ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Xtoxinlolinecronomicon sorta it's just the design, Cooler to add the working backwards doors like on the Audi to this Lego car

    • @tecnogadget2
      @tecnogadget2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The R8 concept

    • @SilverSlugVideos
      @SilverSlugVideos ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Audi RSQ

    • @NS5_USR
      @NS5_USR ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SilverSlugVideos I know

  • @SPDLand
    @SPDLand 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    3D-wheels - fantastic build. Respect.

  • @donnieboose4863
    @donnieboose4863 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great mobility within an open space. I'm seeing possibilities for carts, particularly in a warehouse-like setting. Would also be responsive for park/lot/field security, especially when in groups. Less traction and softer surfaces may also be appealing for groundskeeping vehicles. Perhaps if the ball was lightly textured for grip, like a dodgeball/stability ball?

  • @lord_deedih
    @lord_deedih 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1015

    One change I would make would be to draw circles on the wheels/balls so that we can better appreciate their rotation and how they're affected by the motors. Great stuff!

    • @sashaherriott5129
      @sashaherriott5129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I guess, the motion of the vehicle seems explicitive enough.

    • @WoobyMe
      @WoobyMe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@sashaherriott5129 Diego probably means in the parts where the vehicle isn't moving, and the effect of the motors on the ball rotation is being demonstrated

    • @VincentGonzalezVeg
      @VincentGonzalezVeg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A 3d circle

    • @Gran69
      @Gran69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Don't you mean a line?

    • @koeielul112
      @koeielul112 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe even flimsy rubber bands for extra grip / traction

  • @estebanf9282
    @estebanf9282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +648

    it would be interested to see a model flying car made with legos in your style! Your mechanisms are impressive, and so is the design of the finished build!

    • @BrickTechnology
      @BrickTechnology  2 ปีที่แล้ว +156

      Thanks, well flying... That's hard to build

    • @OnezKrs
      @OnezKrs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@BrickTechnology its possible, Brick Experiment Channel has build flying brick vehicels

    • @jurekgadzinowski2895
      @jurekgadzinowski2895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@OnezKrs yea but with custom voltage, I think it was more than 25V

    • @glowytheglowbug
      @glowytheglowbug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@BrickTechnology reaallly hard :P ive tried before withcustom props the props broke before it even got any lift

    • @pavllosilverlosmaster1573
      @pavllosilverlosmaster1573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OnezKrs link?

  • @patrickgallogly8092
    @patrickgallogly8092 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Not only is this educational and cool, but I can see this being a potential future for automobiles

  • @irresponsiblecaptain851
    @irresponsiblecaptain851 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing! Would love to see this tried with rubber balls for added traction and shock absorption

  • @stefanomingotto7061
    @stefanomingotto7061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    I'm definitely not an expert, but this is one the most amazing Lego models I've ever seen

  • @anirudhkm3296
    @anirudhkm3296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +748

    they should definitely make this an official lego set. Amazing design and functions!

    • @macsmith2013
      @macsmith2013 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Agreed. It's been a while since LEGO did anything even half as innovative.

    • @billybobby7607
      @billybobby7607 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@macsmith2013 latest Lego technics is putting a hat on a Lego man

    • @danha3107
      @danha3107 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      fr with more color besides shades of gray, this absolutely should be an official set

    • @rocketman1969
      @rocketman1969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree

  • @ranchjenkem6002
    @ranchjenkem6002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool to see in practical use-and understand a bit more about the feasibility at larger scale

  • @tinam4466
    @tinam4466 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now this takes 'balls of steel' to a whole new level.

  • @Wildicon19
    @Wildicon19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    This is an ingenious design along with the three drive modes incorporated in the design! It reminds me of the car is I Robot! Outstanding creation you are very creative!

    • @teknoman117
      @teknoman117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was about to say the same thing!

    • @cirrustate8674
      @cirrustate8674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's likely the inspiration.

    • @alfalanceer17015
      @alfalanceer17015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i was watching the video and also reminded of that car. It's an interesting concept

    • @aestheticswim3397
      @aestheticswim3397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wonder if spherical tyres could be possible in real life

    • @MikolajF
      @MikolajF 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@aestheticswim3397 i think that biggest problem is transfer of power to a ball. With a wheel its easy, but with ball not so much :( for now only with rolers like here or old computer mouse.. Imagine hard breaking.

  • @antonnym214
    @antonnym214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2119

    This is a great project. Your ball wheels seem to be a simpler and better solution than ALL of the omni-wheel implementations I have seen. The crab and sideways translation modes were hyper-interesting. Nice going! I would love to see this with equivalent-sized rubber balls, or even what they call "Super balls" or "high-bounce" balls. I subscribed immediately. All good wishes, my friend.

    • @WhiteWolf65
      @WhiteWolf65 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      I was also going to suggest the hard 'super-bounce' type balls, as they are usually very round, and would provide better power-transfer & traction.

    • @carlsoto1747
      @carlsoto1747 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@WhiteWolf65 Are we talking vulcanized rubber balls like those that are used in Lacrosse? If so those balls are incredibly dense and have significant weight to them. It would be very difficult to stop the vehicle quickly and change direction because of the momentum.

    • @KleptomaniacJames
      @KleptomaniacJames ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Omni wheels have better performance when scaling.
      Otherwise we'd just use balls for everything

    • @jiquandaviussongaming8640
      @jiquandaviussongaming8640 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      super balls bro

    • @yeetionary
      @yeetionary ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jiquandaviussongaming8640 this is a family friendly youtube channel

  • @MJ-rr4hd
    @MJ-rr4hd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    aahh....these lego pieces clicking in makes such a satisfying sound.

  • @AtomicPixel
    @AtomicPixel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m so completely impressed with everything you make man! Just insane. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @TheGlitchyMario
    @TheGlitchyMario 2 ปีที่แล้ว +628

    Fun fact: If you replace the motors with turn sensors, that's about how old school computer mice worked.

    • @raymonddamm8559
      @raymonddamm8559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mice had X and Y axis, this is only one way (like a wheel) and I only looks cool

    • @jek__
      @jek__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Beautiful, throw a motor in an old ball mouse and let it roam around the room for your cat to play with!

    • @TheGlitchyMario
      @TheGlitchyMario 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@jek__ I have one of those old mice. Now I want to do this. One problem… my cat’s old, and doesn’t chance things.

    • @scallopkite5800
      @scallopkite5800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@raymonddamm8559 but... it does have 2 axis?

    • @befer
      @befer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      now that makes me think... You could technically program it then to map your room / route that the vehicle is taking, and have it transferred to your computer

  • @4nt0s
    @4nt0s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    If Lego doesn't make this into an official set I'm gonna lose it.

    • @Xsoskeleton
      @Xsoskeleton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      probably wont due to how much stress it put on the ball pieces sadly

    • @davidbuffum4887
      @davidbuffum4887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't care, I want one!!!!!

    • @4nt0s
      @4nt0s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Xsoskeleton ballshit

    • @eoctv4896
      @eoctv4896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Youre gonna lose it

    • @SarkadiGabi
      @SarkadiGabi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If it would be launched by LEGO it would probably cost a fortune. Would be at around 400 USD I guess.

  • @colleenforrest7936
    @colleenforrest7936 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like the ball-tire idea. It's an interesting idea. That could maybe work well on these new reverse trike vehicles that are coming out now.

    • @s3ncho190
      @s3ncho190 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i dont see how the break sistem would work with these especially with high speeds

  • @erikhalle7684
    @erikhalle7684 ปีที่แล้ว

    The snap sound from the Legos are so satisfying!

  • @atharvasrivastava8268
    @atharvasrivastava8268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    Incredible! The fact that sphere wheels can be better then regular wheels is surprising, you'd think it would be too hard but youve shown it isnt =D

    • @zaca911
      @zaca911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      it would be on a 3000 lbs car. but on a 2 lbs of plastic yeah its ez

    • @MagnusFeirenbacher
      @MagnusFeirenbacher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      spherical wheels are great if you don't have to worry about surface wear or traction

    • @methus9812
      @methus9812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@MagnusFeirenbacher what about dirt getting between the drive wheels and the ball

    • @RyanSmith-wc7ku
      @RyanSmith-wc7ku 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MagnusFeirenbacher well the good year tire concept would rotate them periodically for even wear

    • @dt99022
      @dt99022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@RyanSmith-wc7ku Yes, but the issue is the sphere will always end up with substantially less surface area on the ground than a normal tire. Surface area is critical in keeping your grip in all situations.

  • @TiagoCatarino
    @TiagoCatarino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +862

    I hate that I hate Technic and can't bring myself to do stuff like this!
    Well done man, it looks and works amazing!!

    • @BrickTechnology
      @BrickTechnology  2 ปีที่แล้ว +173

      My heart broke when you said you don't like technic in one of your videos :) Thanks for your feedback, means a lot to me coming from a lego designer.

    • @johnycraft7665
      @johnycraft7665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      You know..... lego Technic is very cool but its too expensive

    • @ianbuilds7712
      @ianbuilds7712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Knex...

    • @ianbuilds7712
      @ianbuilds7712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      "I hate that I hate something" is probably the silliest thing I think I've ever heard that did not come out of my girlfriend's mouth🤣... it sounds like the words of a true uber hipster contrarian. I'm a die hard knex lover and if you want to build large scale stuff or impressively functional weapons (particularly compound bows that actually flex like a real bow) or really fast elastic powered cars knex can be superior but technics are so popular there's a part for literally everything now (which is why it's kinda cheating; u want a worm and wheel gear box? Just buy one) .. the variety of parts and level of intricate, functional detail you can achieve on such a small scale with technics is unmatched though... You certainly pay a premium for it and that is why I love to hate on Lego.. if I want to build cool stuff out of plastic nowadays I think a 3d printer is where I'd start and basic rc car stuff is so cheap now there's no reason not to go that route

    • @phoenixschallert2720
      @phoenixschallert2720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@ianbuilds7712 sounds like a lovely relationship you have there 👍
      why even include that lol it just makes you sound a bit shitty ngl

  • @EGOTube-fe5kj
    @EGOTube-fe5kj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is the coolest thing i’ve seen all day! this seems very complex so props to you! i wonder how we could take this concept and turn it into something for humans to drive.

  • @sethchromick5620
    @sethchromick5620 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didn't realize the only ASMR I can enjoy is the LEGO variety. Awesome build.

  • @zednotdead
    @zednotdead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    When I was a kid, I had a Hot Wheels magazine that showcased the car used in I, Robot that had a similar ball-based drive. It was so cool. This is basically that car brought to life.

  • @danielrojas4008
    @danielrojas4008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good donuts bro 9:40

  • @nakhulanrs7152
    @nakhulanrs7152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fact it looks just like a cyberpunk car... Well done...

  • @bsharpmajorscale
    @bsharpmajorscale ปีที่แล้ว +615

    People are saying "I, Robot," but my first thought was the DMC-12. Very cool build! I wonder if the "dual steering" would have functioned more like what actual cars have if the wheels were grippier?

    • @nicholasteran5329
      @nicholasteran5329 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same 👍

    • @ryanbauer3680
      @ryanbauer3680 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      "If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious sh*t."

    • @kito1san
      @kito1san ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup. It's an Audi car in "I robot"

    • @paulstein8854
      @paulstein8854 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wait the DeLorean had ball wheels? or are you referring to the chassis/styling?

    • @bsharpmajorscale
      @bsharpmajorscale ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@paulstein8854 Chassis/styling. I've never seen a full-sized automobile with ball wheels! 😅

  • @cable4619
    @cable4619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    The complexity of this builds are super satisfying. True talent on display here!!

  • @Dustin_the_wind
    @Dustin_the_wind 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing, a very awesome build.

  • @darwiniandude
    @darwiniandude ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ball Wheel Drive... love how well this works. Well done!

  • @stefano173
    @stefano173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    So double steering makes it an AWD but then the car steering makes it a RWD. That's interesting. I like that you also used the crab steering concept that people thought of irl with cars such as this :D Great job!
    (Just an edit here about my comment: Yes I have realised it's supposed to consider the steering and not the drive since it still uses all wheels to drive but can change which wheels it uses to steer, thank you to the people who were correcting me in the comments.)

    • @cuzwhynot1898
      @cuzwhynot1898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Nah it's AWD all the time. All 4 spheres are spinning even in car steering mode, which techinically makes it AWD. The word you're thinking of is 4 wheel steering. It already exists on some cars, and cars even from the 80s, but the spheres in the video just takes it to the extreme.

    • @sirondium
      @sirondium 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crab steering as an extra slider in double steering mode would be sick for parking.

    • @joshuamartin3232
      @joshuamartin3232 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Double steering makes it 4WS 4 wheel steering

    • @MaxUgly
      @MaxUgly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The "crab" steering is what I was waiting for as soon as I saw this. Freaking awesome!

    • @johnwig285
      @johnwig285 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaxUgly crab wheels actually exist but mostly in robotics and AGVs in ur shipyard

  • @noahledesma3151
    @noahledesma3151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    The fact that this is custom made is incredible

  • @kolty99
    @kolty99 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen the Goodyear sphere tire prototype years ago. Always wondered how it could work in the real world. Now I know, thanks :)

  • @hyperdwas
    @hyperdwas ปีที่แล้ว

    lego is so satisfying when it just clicks in

  • @maximecollet30
    @maximecollet30 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The dream drift car. You can literally drift at 1 km/h. Plus no excess wear compared to normal driving.

  • @Thesnakerox
    @Thesnakerox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I've seen a lot of pictures of concept cars with spherical wheels. It's amazing to see a working model of it though! If anything, this definitely proves that such a mechanism is very much possible.

    • @heylloe9382
      @heylloe9382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Facts I was so hyped when I saw this vid

    • @JohnCena-iw2vk
      @JohnCena-iw2vk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MidwestFarmToys steel speres with rubber coating.

    • @JohnCena-iw2vk
      @JohnCena-iw2vk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MidwestFarmToys time to find out how they did it on the balls from those ball mice.

    • @cameron7374
      @cameron7374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@JohnCena-iw2vk See, those are just entirely made of rubber. Which, at the speeds you move a mouse around, is fine but once you put that on the road, you'll just sand off the wheels until they're too small to make proper contact with the drive wheels or your car just hits the ground and then just sits there.

    • @bee2hive
      @bee2hive 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnCena-iw2vk Buy 4 mice and make a new car

  • @IsThatJed
    @IsThatJed 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    0:04 Okay, it works. We’re done here.

  • @ManicMechanic82
    @ManicMechanic82 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always thought vehicles of the future may incorporate a round rubber ball into a driving or controlling wheel especially if you had four at the corners where wheels would be. It’s an interesting concept. I love the way it turned out!!!!

  • @SarkadiGabi
    @SarkadiGabi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    I am fascinated by your skills. The whole process of developing looks just easy - yet I know it was probably not. And the result looks also very professional.
    Was nice to see how you integrated everything in a very compact way. Thanks for sharing!

    • @couththememer
      @couththememer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mean, it is professional

    • @Ruslanfrom91
      @Ruslanfrom91 ปีที่แล้ว

      same chassis may be used with either tank turret or car cab

  • @hallwaerd
    @hallwaerd ปีที่แล้ว +6

    11:53 Can be used for astronaut training lol

  • @frankclint7919
    @frankclint7919 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What u did here show the world that the future is here, the future car should be based on this model. Great job

  • @manteiga_de_pimenta
    @manteiga_de_pimenta ปีที่แล้ว

    This video should be classified as ASMR, the clicks are so satisfying

  • @neetard7360
    @neetard7360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Finally, a worthy use for Duplo parts
    Mighty impressive, my dude!

  • @HouseofBricksStudios
    @HouseofBricksStudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    perfect for drifting

    • @RainaPCB
      @RainaPCB 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to see a phonk music video with this car drifting

    • @myth5306
      @myth5306 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drifting to heaven

  • @topazlynx2228
    @topazlynx2228 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The ultimate Drifting Car.

  • @AltairZielite
    @AltairZielite ปีที่แล้ว

    That would be the ultimate demolition derby! I would like it more than battle-bots.

  • @markiffusjointicus2132
    @markiffusjointicus2132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    There was never a more appropriate time to say "man you realy need balls to do something like this!"

    • @FarrelTTE
      @FarrelTTE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A very nice amount of likes you got there sir

    • @Insert-Retarded-Reply-Here
      @Insert-Retarded-Reply-Here 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@FarrelTTE indeed, pray no one ruins it

    • @justablitz
      @justablitz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Insert-Retarded-Reply-Here too late. Its up to 76 but im not gonna like in hopes it goes down again

    • @annemccolm8753
      @annemccolm8753 ปีที่แล้ว

      🥁🥁 tssssss

    • @vitrajustme4436
      @vitrajustme4436 ปีที่แล้ว

      He be rollinballlin

  • @alichamas63
    @alichamas63 ปีที่แล้ว +653

    Can we not only appreciate the wonderful engineering here but also the amount of time and editing which goes into the videos? Attention to detail that's all I can say!

    • @hobbes5043
      @hobbes5043 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I dont want to appreciate it i just want to watch some shit

    • @nomey07
      @nomey07 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@hobbes5043fr lmao these youtube comments are everywhere

    • @unclejoe3338
      @unclejoe3338 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hobbes5043ong

    • @mr.cantplayaninstrument8402
      @mr.cantplayaninstrument8402 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@nomey07 glad to see likeminded people

    • @sleepysombre4307
      @sleepysombre4307 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      “Can we just appreciate-“ no. Stop this comment immediately mister NPC 🤖

  • @imofage3947
    @imofage3947 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude! That is some beautiful engineering! And the look of the car is pretty nice too. It just moves in such an alien way. But parallel parking must be breeze.

  • @Fredcat11
    @Fredcat11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like it comes straight outta "I, Robot". And this universe needs this kind of "tires" instead of those usual tires we are using.

  • @BrickTechnology
    @BrickTechnology  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1234

    Chapters:
    00:00 Ball Drive Concept
    02:04 Drive Unit
    03:55 Chassis
    06:30 Drive Modes
    08:15 Design
    09:09 Test Drive
    11:30 Conclusion

    • @flourboom
      @flourboom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I want to have a brain where your great ideas come from

    • @Ananas_belka
      @Ananas_belka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      9:08 Test-Drive

    • @TheAnkiitu12
      @TheAnkiitu12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cool, now make a tank.

    • @BlaBlabla-fc4xx
      @BlaBlabla-fc4xx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Maybe I have an Idea that will fix some of the cons : Try to use squash balls instead of the plastic balls. They have a rubber surface wich gives them much grip and can act as a suspension.

    • @klimershorts4604
      @klimershorts4604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      3:26 my brein boom

  • @optiblue16stopmotion45
    @optiblue16stopmotion45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    10:45 ngl, that really sounded like a tea kettle

  • @IsaiahEyre
    @IsaiahEyre ปีที่แล้ว

    This would be perfect for material handling/forklift applications

  • @halv3rmand4l
    @halv3rmand4l 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Changing spherical tires would be a very funny moment if car were made like this 😂

  • @anton2699
    @anton2699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Awesome video.
    Love how you show the design process.
    The dust of the rollers made me think of old ball mouse and how we had to clean it.

    • @BrickTechnology
      @BrickTechnology  2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Exactly, it is like a mouse ball just way dirtier

    • @Aconaut89
      @Aconaut89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@BrickTechnology you need to switch to laser drive soon :D

  • @kasekinekiratah1800
    @kasekinekiratah1800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "When This Baby Hits 88 Miles Per Hour, You're Gonna See Some Serious"... I swear all it needs is an "OUTATIME" license plate to complete the look.

    • @ashleyhamman
      @ashleyhamman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      alternatively, reshape the body a little and give it an "I, Robot" display stand

  • @rhythm9588
    @rhythm9588 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know what I like about you?
    You don’t tell anyone to, “Like and subscribe!”
    I like your style, and your ingenuity. You certainly have my attention!

  • @zqmfbg1
    @zqmfbg1 ปีที่แล้ว

    can't believe the driver kept his cool the whole time

  • @UltraHeavyShadow
    @UltraHeavyShadow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Very cool! "Crab steering mode" is called holonomic drive--it's commonly sought after in robotics, but is usually achieved with omnidirectional wheels.

    • @chaotickreg7024
      @chaotickreg7024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a common feature in off-road forklifts and it makes life WAY easier. It's also just fun using all 3 steering modes.

  • @High_Key
    @High_Key 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Amazing and very ingenious build. But what’s also crazy is the undeniable importance of actual wheels. Even when you’re trying to build a wheel-less vehicle, it still requires wheels.

    • @winterpanda6204
      @winterpanda6204 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      maybe not i think there can be a solution with magnetic just think of a motor or in german its called a ´´Drehstromasynchronmotor´´, maybe if u copy this technique and make it better u can left the wheels out.
      Just my thought

    • @Solotocius
      @Solotocius ปีที่แล้ว

      Just wait until we figure out how to make our cars hover
      I know it sounds crazy and stupid at the moment, but so was the idea of planes before they were invented by the Wright Brothers.

    • @gamerdrive5565
      @gamerdrive5565 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dense rubber would work better, then drive wheels could be changed to rollers that taper with the ball and have a much larger contact patch.
      The drive rollers could also be mounted on a swing arm suspension setup, but probably not using legos.

  • @user-tj1sg9zc3x
    @user-tj1sg9zc3x ปีที่แล้ว

    If I had such skill, Lego has a lot to learn from this person

  • @booshmcfadden7638
    @booshmcfadden7638 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Neat proof of concept for that car from I, Robot.

  • @saintapoc4031
    @saintapoc4031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    if you ever make an updated version to this, it would be interesting to see each ball module on suspension so that you can conquer terrain. This thing is freaking awesome btw

  • @Ur_N0.1_fan
    @Ur_N0.1_fan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    9:04 pov: ur roomba came back from los santos customs

  • @ulischmidt03
    @ulischmidt03 ปีที่แล้ว

    imagine this concept scaled up to human scale, those tire-ball things would be giant, heavy duty kickballs!

  • @woodenstick6968
    @woodenstick6968 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    O.K.
    Soooooooo... let me get this straight.
    This guy is actually simulating a cutting-edge tech of the modern automobile industry....with lego...
    I'm bringing back all my old lego stash from the garage.

  • @beastlyidiots9232
    @beastlyidiots9232 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely the future of personal vehicles. Love it. Well done.

  • @moosedander2740
    @moosedander2740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I love the concept of these cars, and always though about the pros and cons of the concept and how it could be improved upon. Sadly the cons outweigh the pros under most if not all circumstances. it'd be interesting to see it with rubber coated spheres and see how much the extra traction improves speed/control or if it only makes things worse for the car.

    • @jrojassengard2586
      @jrojassengard2586 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Extra traction is always good, I think suspension and "tire" wear are going to be the main issues

    • @Tsudico
      @Tsudico ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jrojassengard2586 Couldn't tire wear partially be mitigated by slightly altering the vector the tires should travel, so they do not constantly use the same orbital plane? It might add wear due to the added friction, but would prevent "ruts" in the tire that would completely kill the omnidirectional functionality.

    • @ninjahunterx7497
      @ninjahunterx7497 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BlackTorrent How does having low contact area take away from traction? Isn't friction force propotional to friction coefficient and reaction force? So, contact area shouldn't matter in my opinion.

    • @MrGHOSTMAXX
      @MrGHOSTMAXX ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ninjahunterx7497 It aint that deep man. Ever stop to think why drag cars have insanely wide tires?

    • @sneedmcsneed2762
      @sneedmcsneed2762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BlackTorrent It's not due to wheel shape
      Larger tires can be made from softer materials, which have a better traction coefficient

  • @firedell1031
    @firedell1031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    11:19 When you're lagging in Rocket League.

  • @WvlfDarkfire
    @WvlfDarkfire ปีที่แล้ว

    Some absolutely sick drifting in this

  • @da-profezor5178
    @da-profezor5178 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are using Lego things I have never ever seen. The creation and implementation it’s wonderful.

  • @52flyingbicycles
    @52flyingbicycles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    I see why regular cars don’t use ball wheels. It’s a very interesting feat of engineering, but too many impracticalities for mass manufacturing

    • @owenliquidnitrogen
      @owenliquidnitrogen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Surprised we haven't seen anyone make an insane sportscar that can drive sideways yet. Or maybe I've just missed it

    • @myselfproduction2880
      @myselfproduction2880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You mean like this one? th-cam.com/video/noqBUEgyQ8A/w-d-xo.html

    • @reshfish2
      @reshfish2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@owenliquidnitrogen it ain’t a sports car but it looks like one, it’s the Mercedes AVTR

    • @7878444
      @7878444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@myselfproduction2880 Sure. But that is just a concept.

    • @jaky3
      @jaky3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      And mostly because of the sphere's contact patch on the road is nonexistent compared to a car tire. It wouldn't work practically.

  • @markus_park
    @markus_park 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    This is so underrated! The idea and the mechanism is just fascinating both in theory and in practice! I also really liked the design. It just shows how much thought and hard work was put into it. Wish you all the best, sir!

  • @maggnar
    @maggnar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It reminded me the concept car from Audi. The Audi RSQ as it was shown in the movie "I Robot". Impressive build.

  • @RazielBG
    @RazielBG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would be fun to try in free movement mode. Where you controll all 4 motors independently.
    Would be fun to see what maneuvers are possible.

  • @carrotcake699
    @carrotcake699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    9:35 DEJA VU I HAVE BEEN ON THIS PLACE BEFORE

  • @klopton
    @klopton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    0:25 sounds like rickroll at first

  • @Chinito_OrF
    @Chinito_OrF 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    WE ARE DRIFTING WHIT THIS ONE GUYS🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Booman-it4yv
    @Booman-it4yv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    9:09 sick drifts

  • @ruledbysaturn
    @ruledbysaturn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    " the robots tried to kill me "
    " what robots? "
    " THE GOD DAMN ROBOTS JOHN! "

  • @Ash3n0ne
    @Ash3n0ne ปีที่แล้ว +7

    the future needs more balls and robots

  • @turbojax07
    @turbojax07 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know the channel is good when stuff from a year ago is in the recommended list!

  • @Suctess
    @Suctess ปีที่แล้ว

    You should control it using a 6D mouse. By tilting forward or backward you can adjust the center of rotation more to the front or more to the back.
    And if you shift to the left or right (instead of rotating left or right) that will enable crab mode. By tilting left or right you could even adjust the center of rotation out of the center line which could help in precise crab mode parking.
    But i guess you will need more motors to enable that.

  • @killer0005_
    @killer0005_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    That is actually incredible. This needs to become an official set, with some small changes to fix the issues that you listed as the cons.
    I also have a suggestion: Would you be able to apply this movement style into the Card-Shooting Tank? I think that would be pretty cool.

    • @SOLDEUSofDETHEROC
      @SOLDEUSofDETHEROC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This would easily be a $2k set, doubt it would be very popular.

    • @QuietPenguinGaming
      @QuietPenguinGaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree, I came here to say I'd buy this if it was a complete set/kit

  • @Plarndude
    @Plarndude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I'd love to see a life size concept car with this ball drive system. Make it easy to swap balls for different surfaces.

    • @FlowHD
      @FlowHD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      well suspension would be really hard to make or design for that so back to normal wheels

    • @precumming
      @precumming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's not as practical as omni-wheels that can be built much smaller. There would also be exponentially more friction as you increase the size and weight (unless you have wheels that provide minimal friction). It would also require an enourmous amount of space. However it would be really cool to see.
      A more practical use for a car that has more manouverability is having both front and rear wheels steer (4 wheel steering), at slower speeds they can turn opposite which would allow for tight turns and at higher speeds they turn together so you can slide between lanes, no sliding sideways tho; these cars even exist and can be bought although most have the rear steering so subtle you might not realise, like the Audi A8 where the rear stearing is like 1/4 that of the front.

    • @beanos2287
      @beanos2287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FlowHD suspension could be linked to a seperate component that connects the the rotors that move the spherical wheel.

    • @davidwebb1872
      @davidwebb1872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@beanos2287 I think the much bigger problem would be that you’d only have a point contact on each wheel with the ground and therefore very little traction

    • @beanos2287
      @beanos2287 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidwebb1872 I agree, that would probably be a big problem.

  • @fnafloreenthusiast
    @fnafloreenthusiast 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is a sick concept i wish there were real vehicles that implemented 360 steering this well

  • @tristanscott331
    @tristanscott331 ปีที่แล้ว

    Audi RSQ with the goodyear eagle 360 tires! Man of culture!