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Can I Build an Elevator With a $1 Motor?
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in today's adventure I attempt to make an elevator using a $1 motor that will lift me to the ceiling so I can plug in my overhead lights and stop looking like a fool every time I do so
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hey all you cool cats I've got a super secret private Discord you can gain access to by joining the channel: th-cam.com/channels/W5i5rLbDiu9RhCEXj4BAZw.htmljoin
come tell me how bad my mechanical engineering "skills" are
I took AP physics in high school, friction wasn't ignored and neither was air resistance. Take that misinformation. Also the number of times my physics teacher who worked for fortune 500 companies on projects over the summer f'd up his math was hilariously high.
I really don't think you need a reminder of your engineering skills, but you're doing a great job. Your content is good to watch.
Hey maybe they're good maybe not, I haven't finished watching yet but I'm EXCITED about your JLCMC sponsorship, you are my SANTA CLAUS man - something else to spend my money on and hoard more useful crap LMFAO
+1 sub! :D
@currentconcept Why didn't you just lower the outlet? Than you could just reach up and plug things in.
This is like I Did A Thing's less Australian cousin, I feel like I've made a major discovery, thank you algorithm
Your comment was enough for me to subscribe and I've not watched the video yet.
Same, loving the vibes
exactly this ,ivr only watched 90 seconds and i know this is going to be a great channel
No.
He’s better than that stupid channel.
@@ChuckThree what's wrong with i did a thing ?
Engineers take one problem and turn it into 6 more expensive problems. It’s truly awe inspiring
Only an engineer could go through all this trouble to avoid making a box to stand on
its the only logical solution
@justin.s Why didn't he just lower the outlet so he could reach up to plug things in?
@@Starlite123 The sparkys get mad when we molest their boxes. Carpenters gotta set up scaffolds. IH needs to sign off. It's a whole production. Better to stay in your lane because nobody can tell you you're doing it wrong if they don't know what you're doing.
It’s like the NASA pen in space where the Russians used a pencil.
box? he has a ladder
I subscribed, joined and sent this solely because of the joke about friction
Yo!! Thank you so much!! I can use this to buy 10 more motors
@@currentconcept buy all the motors!!
aye aye capn
I think he already bought all the motors behind the scenes of this video 😂
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I really love how amp limiting the power supply has not been invented.
You don't need it to do that
Current limiting? Thou speakest of the darkest magic from the pits of hell, methinks?
work harder, not smarter
Or you use belt drive to motor which allows it to slip if it would ruin motor so replace cheaper belt instead like in real world German engineered floor sweeper
@@multilis2 NO Sensible suggestions here foul beast!
The ratio to wasted engineering potential and resources to jokes per minute and entertainment is insane. Thank you so much.
> has power supply with current limiting
> blows up all the motors instead of turning it on
died laughing, banger video
That was what i was thinking!!
You can see at 7:04 that the motor pulls ~9.0 Amps! Like oh lord!
I came here to say the same thing! You have a power supply. Why on earth would you not limit the current!?
@@lemon_flan 9:40 had 10.85A
@@GarranGossagecontent?
@@jasonaldenpatton 5 times the amps 5 times the power
1:38 Fun tip! If you ever need to figure out how fast a spindle, wheel or other rotating object is spinning, attach something to it like the piece of tape you have there, then let that tape smack against something else with every rotation, like maybe your ruler. If the spindle is spinning fast enough, the beating of the tape against the ruler will produce a tone. You can then use a tuner (or tuner app)to get the frequency of the tone, which translates directly into rpm.
It's not the most accurate form of measurement, obviously, and it doesn't always work. If your motor is weak enough and your "tape" (or playing card or whatever) is big enough, air resistance might slow your motor significantly. If your motor produces a tone in and of itself, your tuner might pick up on this instead of the beating of the measurement "tape." And if your motor spins too slowly, you'll get a pitch well below human hearing and below what the tuner is designed to measure.
Now, in the case of a common motor like this, the datasheet was definitely the right call :)
bpm tachometer, nice. Maybe use thin piano wire for the measurement.
but if i smack it one time, itll still make noise, and that noise will not be at 1hz itll be at like 500hz
Or just count how many times the taped part spins every minute
Similarly, you can record the sound on your computer and measure the time between the hits.
You'd have to multiply by 60, tho. Hertz is cycles per second.
Crazy quality for such a small channel. No doubt it'll blow up soon.
@@lucasjacobson6119 ay thank ya kindly
@@currentconcept just like the motors
@@currentconcept another one doing a thing
What does this channel and taco bell have in common?
No doubt it'll blow up
@@freddiebauer5843DANG 😂
4x2 just sounds criminal, never have I ever heard someone call a 2x4 that 😂
Actually in wood construction that is how we call out floor trusses as that is the orientation of the wood- flat 4x2
Dad jokes, visual gags, silly nicknames and mispronunciations, and a video concept that's totally absurd on the face of it?
30 seconds in and I've subscribed. Lets gooo!
Edge of a napkin calculation 😂 thanks, I wanted to spray my coffee everyday
you have really done incredible work here just to avoid putting in a switch
2:42 "I turned to divine intervention" is the funniest thing I've seen all month
sorry your month has been so dry
@@currentconceptall good, I like dry humor
6:02 "Solid?" "Metal Gears?" (Invisible intensifies)
positive
I LITERALLY CAME TO MAKE THE SAME COMMENT.... Fuck it. I did it anyway. lol
Nah bro that's liquid
Psychomantis?
You're that ninja...
Bruh , limit the current to 2: Amps and use 4v max instead of 5v that you are using , the winding of these motors is delicate it can’t handle 18watts of power that you are providing…. Try 8-10 watts of power, it will work like a charm without burning up
Yeah, I was thinking that no matter the resistance you put on it, these shouldn't burn up if they aren't given too much power. They usually just... stop turning.
@@MisterBones223well, the stall current isn’t sufficient to overheat the windings at this power level basically.
@@BritishEngineer Oh, so I'm just imagining that they burned out, right?
@@MisterBones223well he was giving it 9-10amps…
The amount of jokes you pack into a short period is incredible. Bo Buildem.
0:37 Elephant Vader got me dying
Big S (0:14) is now the way I will refer to Shakespeare. Thank you. Also, I love this unhinged content, 10/10.
Although Nutcracker has nothing to do with him...!
@@pdrg Just a couple hundred years or so between him and Tchaikovsky
I found this video very useful: at one point you mention something about not taking your meds, and it reminded me that I had not taken my meds.
Neither have I. And that's how we end up watching videos like this.
Every single time you post its a mix of comedy gold, and genuine mystery as to what will end up happening in the video. Please youtube blow this channel up.
"your wish has been acknowledged, TH-cam will now nuke this channel"
@@markkeilys torpedo
1:58 "Mechanical black magic occurs"🤣🤣🤣🤣i feel bro for real coz how does mechanical advantage work 😓
6:16 that moment when every engineering student asks if they can ignore friction/air resistance
Holy expression of suprise Batman! Not only is this a really cool idea and project, but the sheer magnitude of subtle humor in this video is almost as big as 3% of the moon!
Wow the algorithm actually found something worth watching. 😅
2:22 Nice. You have officially scared the gear so much that it ran away 😂
😂😂
Fun video, I've read a lot of solid advice in the comments. Just wanted to add my 2 pennies. If got a well oiled axel and a counterweight to negate your weight like actual elevators do, you wouldn't have to overcome gravity. Just a little friction.
The ideas board at 1:09 just killed me lol
It had chicken on it...😂
RIP
@@microcolonelMeow
I was wondering is anyone else noticed that lol
8:27 can't believe man really said "yowza". Cool build though!
you might find the midwest us a fun place to visit
A wild Mudan appearance!
so what's missing is you need to scale the gear heft with the force on each gear. So the first gear in the set should be small and light and the last gear in the set should be very bulky.
Sorta kinda like bicycle gears
Lemme just chant "V 2 V 2 V 2"
why didn't you set a current limit???
POWAH!
Same answer to why didn't you use the ladder at the first place...?
@@JackHaI'm sure he would have if it wasn't hiding under the motor
It was when I googled a third obscure reference within the first minute of this video (and found a Foghat shoutout) that I knew I had found love. Thank you, algorithm. Confused and subscribed.
8:28 how dare you
Lol glad you enjoyed and glad you got the Foghat bit, that one was pretty obscure
Great vid as always! Love seeing your whole build process (and thought process lol)
lol thanks
I don't know who you are or how you ended up in my feed. But I hope I'm smart enough to get half of the jokes in your videos. Highest gag density of any non-adult video I've ever watched. Quality stuff.
I'm loving everything about this channel so far.
the practicality, the impracticality, the general info provided, and the humor as well.
Looking forward to what you'll work on in the future
Subscribed and got the bell on. This is the perfect blend of nerdy and funny. Right up my alley.
Unhinged science is my favorite kind of science. Love the visual gags, I'm definitely subbing
Edit: I was already subbed. WACK
Yup new subscriber today.
This was such a gem on my feed. The video was witty, engaging and felt WAY longer than 11 minutes (in a good way). Can’t wait to see more :)
You need a counterweight system so the motor doesnt have to lift your whole body weight.
Real elevators do this, so its not cheating ;)
10:43 bro turned into a full on poet! super cool video :)
I'm digging this channel, I love your sense of humor, we're on the same wavelength. ❤
I still can’t believe you don’t have more subs. As I was writing this, I went and checked, assuming you had something like 500k (still not enough) and was shocked when you only had ~44k. I hope the algorithm randomly shows you to a good chunk of people soon.
@@Museum.42 thanks man I appreciate that. We will get there soon enough. I believe
The mechanical output power needs to be able to overcome the motor's inertia during rotation, the gearbox mass moment of inertia, and the load's inertia. Yes you did create an elevator that can't handle it's own self for too long. Love it keep it up
I hope the naked gun reboot has at least half this level of slapstick.
@@mp9228 they better not ruin it
@@currentconceptI thought you were already working on it?
Dude! Not only are you an absolute genius but you are freaking hilarious lol. I struggled to watch videos from start to finish because I get bored, but your content is top-notch!
10/10 for just the writing and puns!
yo my bad man, I didnt see this!! thanks :)
“Severe genetic condition” is a fantastic way to describe a physical characteristic. I’m definitely stealing it ✍️
Bro. Love this. Keep it up. But you know your blowing up your motors bc you’re pumping them with way too much power lol. 5v at 4amps is definitely over it’s power rating.
oh for sure lol
I have learned the hard way, even brushed dc motors need proper driver, stall current is just too much for either power supply or motor itself to handle.
This dude is everything I love about youtube
I love this channel
Well this channel is about to blow up
please be a time traveller
Incredible work
This channel will definitely blow up soon
@@nylemaroof thank you !
I love this style of script, it's very strange and simple, it's like I did a Thing
possibly better
The word you’re looking for is cringe.
@@SCU3A_S7EVE nope. That’s not it.
0:19 the fact he ignores the ladder is crazy😮😅
8:45 made me chuckle 🤣🤣🤣
the commentary on this video is Pure Gold!
7:49 that just cracked me up 😂
That elevator surely lifted my spirit.
Absolutely love your channel, stay up!
2:34 gyro was a good reference
Gyro… gyro… gyro zeppili!!!
I've been looking for JLCMC my whole life. Thanks.
10:56 "six." *(yeets motor into trashcan and video ends)*
I just found your channel 4 minutes ago and already it's great and this is the first ad I have ever seen that was something I would want. Subbed.
holy crap, as everyone else has stated, algorithm absolutely COOKED. I will promptly be sharing this to everyone I know, cant wait to see what else you've made!
ayy love to hear it. thanks man
I donated just because of the car to unicycle ratio. This needs to be standardized like gumball measurements
Yo!! Thank you so much, appreciate the support!
And yes I agree ratios should be in terms of vehicles with correct wheel counts. Tricycle to 18-wheeler is a good example
4:20 for the guys who want to skip
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Me
Legend
Thank you
funny number
new to your channel bro, glad this was recommended. you definetly nailed the right sort of comedic narration i love to see on TH-cam of people just doing real THEM things.
Top Tier acting + Top Tier Jokes + Top Tier content = Subbed.
im crying laughing 😹
when you where grabbing the motor you had the ladder right there 😹
i know for a danm fact that was intentional😹😹
first video ive seen of yours, and i already love your content
Instantly subbed the writing and wordplay alone was enough, the video was just a bonus
As someone who pays for YT Premium and skips every ad on every video ever, I have to comment to say this video’s sponsor is the first ad I’ve seen that honestly looks really helpful and valuable! Your delivery was funny, and the sponsor’s products and coupons actually looked like something I would use. Just wanted you to know how rare that is.
that's pretty sweet to hear. I'll just screencap your comment to show future advertisers lol
That's generally true with maker channels, usually sponsors are actually relevant since, well, the target audience for a maker channel doesn't really coincide with the target audience for your typical sponsor
@@nikkiofthevalley You're right. I've seen it both ways over the years. It's still rare enough that I feel compelled to say something when it's relevant. Obviously some channels don't lend themselves well to "relevant sponsors" (eg True Crime channels 😀), but it's nice to see on maker channels.
I am an engineer, and I know how it would end but I adore the effort for making it and filming it at the same time 😁💪👌
Absolute quality of editing, jokes and engineering
your humour and editing tickles my brain the right way. Subscribed
Been a few months since a video has popped onto my feed, but the humor is still as great as I remember. I enjoy the vids, keep it up man 👍
I had this idea come up in my brain many times about this very tiny motor used through a gear ratio to lift myself over time. This ks very cool a childhood dream fulfiled. Thank you!
To actually make it happen, I'd start with the same motor in the version with a plastic gearbox. That way the hard part is already optimized. Add a couple of heavy-duty gear stages and you're good to go.
This video was so much worth the time watching it! Please never change 😂
Algorithm brought me here. Thx YT as this is great and very humorous, subbed. Also, this is why engineers should always start as technicians to understand the reality of design.
This video is a cinematic and comedic genius.
I subbed instantly xD.
Instant sub for not disappointing the big S
Having such a small motor lift two plywoods is an achievement. I'm impressed.
Just found this video on my home page and I’ll just say I’m gonna stay tuned for more videos to come. The setups and stupid unrelated payoff jokes got me hooked.
I found it on my main page and I'm so glad I did. I love your humor, great video
The tallying of the rotations is the funniest shit I’ve seen in a while 😂😂
first i have seen from you, good combo between IDAT and waterjet channel-esque stuff, i like how many jokes there were and i liked that you spoke about yourself in the past tense very funny
I guess your stepladder got stuck in a washing machine or something huh? 😂
Your ideas and production quality were enough to earn me as a new subscriber! Nice work and I look forward to seeing what you come up with next! 😁
Your humor is fantastic. I loved this video. Subscribed instantly.
This is easily the best TH-cam video
Man im glad i found this channel, this guy is funny af and smart too!!
I just found bros content and im already addicted. Amazing video🙏
30 seconds in and I was already in love with the comedy
Now that's a real artist 🎨
Funny AND crazy.
What a likable, subscribable guy.
Cool build from super small motor. Erector was doing this 75 years ago; I think they were lifting 320 pounds at the last show I was at. One other note, WD40 is not a lubricant, it is made to displace moisture.
Displace moisture with... oil?
@@rexsceleratorum1632 Not all oil is the same believe it or not.
insane engineering + non-stop hilarious commentary == instant sub
keep going man!
engineers do back-of-napkin calculations, epic dudes do edge-of-napkin calculations. well played sir.
This was such a good video! Please do more like these 🥺
Dude the commentary is hilarious 😂😂😂
Such sweet sweet content! I can tell you how many pauses and rewinds I did trying to catch all the absolute bangers you’re dropping! Oh, and learned a few things too! Please make next project a Time Machine so you can go back and produce more videos for back catalog so I may binge.