I Reviewed the Stupidest Smart Devices From My Spam Folder

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  • @ZackFreedman
    @ZackFreedman  ปีที่แล้ว +648

    Bambu Lab informed me their filament is NOT made by Sunlu. It turns out this was a rumor from user groups on Facebook, Discord, and Reddit, that started when a number of filament orders arrived in Sunlu-branded shipping cartons. A warehouse probably ran out of Bambu-branded boxes and used Sunlu ones instead of ordering more. The two filament companies have no relation.

    • @77Fmydog
      @77Fmydog ปีที่แล้ว +29

      thanks for letting us know. now get back to railroading devices :P i meen reviewing.

    • @pickyyeeter
      @pickyyeeter ปีที่แล้ว +13

      "I got a Sunlu on the way by the name of Bambu"
      - OutKast (Probably; I can't really remember)

    • @rentaspoon219
      @rentaspoon219 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WinMX my dude.. miss it

    • @ZerqTM
      @ZerqTM ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i hate lowering and raising my standing desk i just bought a bar stool that way i can just stand when i want and sit my ass down when i want no buttons needed... some time low tech really is the best solution

    • @sarkybugger5009
      @sarkybugger5009 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Whips the Llama's ass, Shirley?

  • @TheTrueCatMan
    @TheTrueCatMan ปีที่แล้ว +87

    To add some context to the first item you reviewed, I have seen an E-bike like that used for a Japanese drunk driver service. They ride a similar vehicle to where the customer is drunk with their vehicle. They fold the bike up in and place it into the customers vehicle. They then drive them back to their home so that the customer and vehicle are both where they need to be. The service unpacks the bike and rides to their next job.
    A lot of bars in Japan have cards for these services so if you know you are too drunk to drive, you can call and travel safely.

    • @bored588
      @bored588 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      thats actually really smart, Japan seems like the place where even the smallest issues get solutions

    • @OpenKeith
      @OpenKeith 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      ​@@bored588 well, yes and no, they have problems of their own just like any other country

    • @SusanBell-dl5gr
      @SusanBell-dl5gr หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@bored588 Yes they make some really cool solutions to some very small problems, but have no solution to some really big problems, womens rights for one.

  • @sylphid8
    @sylphid8 ปีที่แล้ว +852

    quick tip for those manual crank benches. Grab an H10 bit and use an electric drill. This makes adjusting a breeze. Been doing this for the last year with great success.

    • @PacoGValencia
      @PacoGValencia ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Mount an under desk 3d printed drill holster next to the crank hole and always be ready for the change up!

    • @kitkat4892
      @kitkat4892 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      that's so badass

    • @1chriswu2
      @1chriswu2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I do that with the cheap car jacks that go up like a scissor lift. It's awesome and I'd do it if I had a crank desk too.

    • @tdgchan
      @tdgchan ปีที่แล้ว +21

      dont use a drill use an impact driver, just in case ;)

    • @aynsleyhoelscher988
      @aynsleyhoelscher988 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Did this: couldn’t find a bit and got stubborn about ordering so I cut the end off and Allen wrench

  • @supralapsarian
    @supralapsarian ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I do, indeed, have a low bar for entertainment. But you surpass it every time. Thanks for keeping us smiling all the way through!

  • @flexispotus
    @flexispotus ปีที่แล้ว +581

    Thank you for your high praise of the FlexiSpot E7.

    • @jenniferdunstan5065
      @jenniferdunstan5065 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Wow it's the real flexispot

    • @westonwright2670
      @westonwright2670 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      did you expect this when you sent him the desk

    • @sfdntk
      @sfdntk ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I just bought a motorised standing desk from a company called OmniDesk here in Australia which looks to be absolutely identical to the desks you're selling, including all the different tabletop materials you offer. Every single aspect of the design is the same, down to the ridges on the little plastic circular feet on the bottom of the legs. The accessories are also the same, although by the look of it you offer a few extra accessories they don't.
      The one thing that's different is the aesthetic design of the controller, which I imagine the OEM offers as a customisable option to resellers who buy these things in bulk.
      To be clear, this desk is amazing, worth every cent I paid and more. I would buy it again in a heartbeat, and would recommend it to anyone who was thinking of getting a standing desk. So don't take this as a criticism, I'm just curious about the way these companies work and how the products themselves are actually developed and made.

    • @Cack_Jooper
      @Cack_Jooper ปีที่แล้ว +20

      This seems passive aggressive.

    • @HicSvntDracones
      @HicSvntDracones ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Interesting.. I am in the market for a height-adjustable desk after buying a treadmill without handholds and realizing my balance is non-existent

  • @stevenloriot9916
    @stevenloriot9916 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love watching new gadget reviews and struggle watching to the end due to actor’s ability to convince me that they genuinely endorse the product they are showing. Even more so when it’s overhyped with bad acting and over emphasized hand and facial expressions to try and convince the viewer that this is the greatest thing ever and need to order now before its sold out. But you had me captivated with every syllable and your ability to be brutally honest and not concerned about how many likes you’ll get. And most times you can tell when they are reading from a script as they struggle with reading and believing what is written and trying to figure out how to make me believe “i need one of those!’ You have been the most analytical and knowledgeable about what is being reviewed i have ever seen and applaud your dedication to the process of a honest review without concerns of ( as you put it) burning bridges in the process. And im sure a lot of people have problems keeping up with you and processing what your saying so quickly. unless they to have ADHD and can process multiple things at once. I even watched you ramble off the names without skipping a beat and screwing up a single name all the way to the end. Bravo! I look forward to your next segment of an honest review. Sincerely Steve

  • @shayes.x
    @shayes.x ปีที่แล้ว +427

    The thing that I think companies like FLSun forget when trying to capitalize off a community of makers is that... we are a community of makers. We want to be able to create without restrictions and use a product to its full potential. Unnecessary restrictions, usually added for the purpose of financial gain, are likely going to backfire on the company. It's quite frustrating as a maker as well, especially when such restrictions are not made clear up front.

    • @KernsJW
      @KernsJW ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Or the fact that they are selling stuff that came about due to the community of makers inventing it or developing it beyond its original.

    • @EmeraldHill-vo1cs
      @EmeraldHill-vo1cs ปีที่แล้ว +2

      monetize,monetize mmmmmmmone

    • @nannesoar
      @nannesoar ปีที่แล้ว

      🎉BINGO🎉
      we have a winner

    • @boiboi6847
      @boiboi6847 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My first printer was an XYZtech DaVinci Minimaker. My poor, unknowledgeable family got it for me for christmas. Actually very interesting, the hotend is just one giant nozzle. The issue? All spools were tagged. It would only run XYZprint, AND XYZprint would refuse to print if the on-spool NFC was missing or "empty." That meant you could only ever use their brand of filament. XYZ went out of business a while back, so until I nut up and hack it, It's a 300$ paperweight. Came with a spool of translucent blue "PLA" that printed just like PETG.

    • @jacobekker
      @jacobekker ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've been using this thing for months now and it's more reliable that the three bedslingers I have. I'd have to say based on my personal experience, and that includes swapping a heater block due to my own mistake, the criticism here feels anemic.
      Also, the pad with the FLSun is not meant to be a speeder pad. It's not useful to give a product a negative for it not doing something it wasn't sold to do.

  • @colormaker5070
    @colormaker5070 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pin 35 input only will be engraved on my brain for years. It solved a bug in my project of the week. Thank You

  • @hultaelit
    @hultaelit ปีที่แล้ว +245

    That bike looks like a waay oversized version of those small and portable mini-bikes that were all over when I was a kid. Seeing it at 4:38 threw my brain for a loop, I can't help but think Zack is about 2'3" riding on one of those small fellas 🤣

    • @eponinesg
      @eponinesg ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Now you know his secret

    • @swedneck
      @swedneck ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Coincidentally i just recently bought a much more sensible version of the same concept, lyfco e-fold specifically (god knows if that's available outside sweden but you can look it up to see what a sensible execution of "foldable e-bike" looks like).

    • @angrydragonslayer
      @angrydragonslayer ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@swedneck oh hey, i'm swedish
      But i got a trike....

  • @SuperTrooperC
    @SuperTrooperC ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have a V400, and in its stock form, I agree to everything you say. HOWEVER, since I have flashed official Klipper on it and tuned input shaper, I love it. The thing flies at 300mm/s and 12k acceleration easily, and at around 200 print hours it seems to be really reliable so far.
    So I would not really shy away from it, if someone thought about buying it.

  • @nomakewan
    @nomakewan ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Heck yeah Winamp reference! Love these kinds of videos and love your presentation style! Glad to see the lab is back up and doin' stuff!

    • @Jubjub9000
      @Jubjub9000 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Winamp really whips the Llamas ass. at maximum volume :)

    • @stevencurtis7157
      @stevencurtis7157 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was happy to hear this. I don't think I've ever heard anyone reference it before.

    • @Poison333
      @Poison333 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@stevencurtis7157 There are dozens of us.

    • @horacegentleman3296
      @horacegentleman3296 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@@Poison333 DOZENS

    • @felderup
      @felderup ปีที่แล้ว +2

      since it doesn't exist anymore... well, audacious is an exact copy drop in replacement based on different code, yet supporting all the themes and skins, yet with support for new codecs.

  • @soundspark
    @soundspark ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Encrypted filament sounds totally wrong.

  • @heyspookyboogie644
    @heyspookyboogie644 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I really like these sorts of videos. Zack and I have similar hobbies, but he’s MUCH more experienced / knowledgeable. So it’s actually pretty helpful seeing stuff I might stumble upon and think would be cool to try but not be experienced enough to know what the differences are, or why something doesn’t seem to work since it could always be me.

  • @theminiturtle1
    @theminiturtle1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really appreciate the review of the v400 and I think it should be spread around more. Many youtubers that reviewed it don't have the knowledge you have to be able to fully evaluate it and tended very positive without fully understanding the product.
    I purchased one and have been happy with it but wish I was informed with what you said before deciding. I have had some troubles with the silicone cover. Also the heat block getting bent while printing.
    Funny but unrelated thing to mention is that with it being 3 ft tall I have to run it on the ground as otherwise I would need some sort of step stool to insert the filament into the top. Had to rewire the screen to come out of the top to avoid having to sit fully on the ground to use it.

  • @t9h3m
    @t9h3m ปีที่แล้ว +19

    34:48 I find them neat for projects that are "fundamentally primitive" on their own (like it ends up just switching a relay or reading a sensor or something, making even an Arduino feel bored), but do benefit from some sort of complex display output (sensor read-outs, long text messages, plots), since you just talk to it over serial. The touchscreen versions are particularly handy, you can basically implement the whole GUI *in the display* - I turned one into a simple internet radio control panel (which yes, ended up being served by a full computer, but its single display output was already busy doing something else).
    Anyway, great video, I found myself reaching for the like button a dozen times throughout, love your delivery!

  • @swecreations
    @swecreations ปีที่แล้ว +1

    40:46 honestly for something like that the locked-down part is pretty nice. Not having to take many precautions and just knowing it will always just do what you want it to is a good peace of mind.

  • @rileysimmons9886
    @rileysimmons9886 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    I really liked your advice towards Bambu Labs. I think it would be an impressive show of good faith to open-source the RFID tags.

    • @andybrice2711
      @andybrice2711 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      To play Devil's Advocate: Maybe the encryption is to prevent people counterfeiting their products. But then it would make more sense to use an open standard for the RFID and cryptographic signature.

    • @ZackFreedman
      @ZackFreedman  ปีที่แล้ว +35

      If authenticating genuine goods is the goal, there are better ways to go about it. Bambu could just register their tags' UUIDs during the production process, and when an AMS loads the filament, it would send the serial number to Bambu's servers to look it up. If it's not on the list, the printer could ask the user whether to trust the encoded settings, or prefer the G-code.

    • @KaitharVideo
      @KaitharVideo ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@ZackFreedman then they'd have people making knockoffs by cloning UUIDs, forces an always online requirement for confirming, and adds a manufacturer dependency that will fail if their servers stop replying for whatever reason. I'm not approving of junk lockin, but encrypted RFID is at least offline and fail safe

    • @KaitharVideo
      @KaitharVideo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@A-wy5zm I'm not saying their filament is especially good, just that DRM comes in varying levels of suck

    • @markboz3366
      @markboz3366 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I'm going to sound like a conspiracy theorist. Sounds to me like they're boiling the frog.
      Push back now or you'll be paying a subscription for pay to print. No different to HP ink printers.

  • @josepharthurl2191
    @josepharthurl2191 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    the bike sounds like something you don't necessarily want to keep. mine was stolen not long ago. if you wish to free the space occupied by said bike, I'm willing to sacrifice my own space just to be of service to yourself

  • @CheshireSwift
    @CheshireSwift ปีที่แล้ว +29

    My most charitable interpretation of Bambu's RFID lockdown is that it's a measure against knock-off filament being sold under their brand, but that does feel like going out of my way to assume the best.

  • @gamemeister27
    @gamemeister27 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You reach for an electric screwdriver and regret it. I reach for an impact driver and reget it. We are not the same.

    • @aaronhambek6362
      @aaronhambek6362 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey, I’ve regretted every type of driver I’ve ever used on a brass bolt

  • @JonathanDavidsonn
    @JonathanDavidsonn ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I built my own sit stand desk with a sit stand frame (£190) and an Ikea kitchen counter top (£45 - £70, I went for the fancy chopping block style) and it costed me roughly 350 dollars for my own measured size, it's just as simple! Only issue is that if you want to get your specific size (for me it was 186cm) you have to cut the table yourself, but the rest is so explanatory you don't need to have a predrilled counter top, once you line the frame up and measured all sides to be centered, you just tap the holes before screwing them in!
    Would recommend this, it feels great to make your own desk :) I've had it for 2 weeks and I've been loving it.

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I went to a home improvement store and they cut me a 63.5cm deep (IKEA countertop depth/height) countertop piece to size at millimetre precision. Didn't even charge me anything, first cut being included in the price of material.

    • @saygoodnighttoghosts
      @saygoodnighttoghosts ปีที่แล้ว

      Recommend a brand for a good frame manufacturer?

    • @gamemeister27
      @gamemeister27 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell yeah dude. If you have the tools and the time, building stuff yourself is awesome. I just built myself a new bed frame a little over a week ago when my old one broke. Spent about the same amount as a decent one costs, but it'll probably last longer than me, and I know I'll be able to fix it cheaply if it does break

  • @apersonnamedalex998
    @apersonnamedalex998 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The foldable bikes are popular because (if they are small enough) they are allowed on public transport without needing to have a separate ticket bought for them. So if you are traveling around europe for instance (where train travel is both popular and cheap) you will take the bike with you so you have transport when you get to the other side. (for instance)
    Oh, the fat wheels are great for snow (heh) as well as going on the actual road and even offroad (cause bike lanes have speed limits) Expect them to be banned soon

  • @Cornerstone_Creative
    @Cornerstone_Creative ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The Bambu AMS does actually track remaining filament, but in a great way.
    Under the Hexagon Icon, you can select "Update Remaining Capacity" and it will let you know if you have enough filament left to complete a job or not. People seem to not know this. However, I believe it seems to keep a log even if not checked because a spool I had placed before I enabled it was halfway empty and when enabled, it recognized it.
    They have also considered opening the RFID tag system as well, apparently.

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Considered and then decided against it?

    • @Cornerstone_Creative
      @Cornerstone_Creative ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SianaGearz I don’t believe they have made decision so far. From what I have been from my industrial contact, they want to make sure that if they open the RFID system, filament manufacturers maintain the standard Bambu wants.
      Their tags not only measure filament, but change the calibration data. It seems to work well

    • @Zyghqwyv
      @Zyghqwyv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      when enabling it it does not pull up a log but spins the spool 1 full rotation by spinning it until the RFID drops signal then comes back in range. It measures how many mm of filament were passed through the gears then uses a circle circumference to radius calculator to estimate the radius of the edge of the filament wound on the spool thus giving capacity

  • @Darthjammer224
    @Darthjammer224 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just use a electric ratchet from milwaukee with a 1/4" quick disconnect on it and hex bits for anything I need. Its like 35FT/lbs of torque. It is a lot bigger but the right angle part usually keeps it out of the way. its even super handy for Ikea furniture.

  • @MrMartinSchou
    @MrMartinSchou ปีที่แล้ว +12

    44:15 - that adapter allows you to use the mini-bits in a regular sized bit holder. They also exist in the iFixIt-kits.

  • @recklssabndon
    @recklssabndon ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for acknowledging the difference between “begging the question” and “raising the question” then actually saying the correct phrase. Personal pet peeve, you made me feel better for not being the only one who notices this

  • @secondengineer9814
    @secondengineer9814 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    Zack, I just wanted to say, you do such an amazing job capturing the cyberpunk side of the maker zeitgeist. Your humor and references are top notch, your energy is endearing, and your passion is awesome!
    When I think of the archetypal cyberpunk content creator, it is you! You deserve all of the success coming your way and more!

  • @Fot717
    @Fot717 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes I got the llama comment. I was a huge fan of winamp. Also after listening to your every type of filament video and the way you can word things and talk in the way you do like a constant tounge twister I subscribed. Which is very rare as I think I have only ever done that about 3 times. Thank you. As a side note have you done one on the most conductive filament yet? Should I search for it? I would love the option to be able to print tracks into my models etc for motors I can just use an alligator clip on lol

  • @jstra
    @jstra ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I don't think I've ever laughed more during a review of anything. This whole video was a treat.

  • @me0262
    @me0262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16:30 yes, a callback to a better era.
    "Winamp, it really whips the llama's a--"
    Everytime I heard it I was reminded of an old Atari ST game I had called Llamatron. (Robotron clone)

  • @McStebb
    @McStebb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a "Dremel GO" electric screwdriver and it has a little torque selector knob on the back of it, the lowest setting of which behaves similar to how I imagine the CreationSpace driver does.
    But, turn it up to max... and the thing will spin right out of your hand when the screw stops turning. It's a powerful little tool. I've put together WAY more IKEA flatpaks than I ever wanted to in my life, and it certainly saved me from the carpal tunnel

  • @MrLookpro
    @MrLookpro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8:37 bro what the hell was that stray bullet 💀

  • @Gentle_Chu
    @Gentle_Chu ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The electric screwdriver looks suspiciously like the "wowstick" one i got from aliexpress years back. I quite liked it. Its not a replacement for a regular one but great when tinkering with M3s in projects. I ended up liking the slippery nature as it made it possible to torque control my screws by varying me grip preassure.

    • @NEEDbacon
      @NEEDbacon ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also, worst comes to worst and he hates the slippery nature, I imagine some double sided tape and a not too rough sandpaper, or maybe rubber. Get you all the grip you'd need.

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@NEEDbacon You know that most of his 3D printers can print TPU? And like a cylinder with a little bit of smaller cylinders subtracted is easily whipped up.
      Double sided tape with anything is an open invitation for the covering to unwrap wherever the seam is.
      Lazy mode and yet good is just heatshrink. You get adhesive lined as well, extra hold. I'm sure he has a ton of it.

    • @priceisalr1ght
      @priceisalr1ght ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I just purchased a Wowstick last year and I thought the same thing. Same shape, color, head design. The only difference is this one is 150% scale and has some fancy additional buttons.

    • @rando_commie
      @rando_commie ปีที่แล้ว

      gonna be honest i hated using mine, compared to my thicc boi electric torque driver and my dollar store drill its kinda useless. (plus torque drivers sound wayyyyy more satisfying)

  • @c90adventures
    @c90adventures ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You never fail to make me laugh. Good work, dude.

    • @XcaptainXobliviousX
      @XcaptainXobliviousX 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      this is definitely not where i expected to see you, but i suppose considering all the sick USBs you print i shouldnt be surprised!

  • @andyantony6638
    @andyantony6638 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm... pretty sure I'm working at a Flexispot right now, ironically. It looks a lot like the standing desks at my school's computer lab.
    Just so you know, they break pretty easily, and if you have something underneath it (like a particle board for life drawing easels) it can very easily get crushed. half the ones at my school don't work anymore.

  • @pointeplusplus
    @pointeplusplus 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love these product reviews. And even though you roasted that controller, I showed one of my friends the crowbot bolt and he’s considering getting it because making it say crude things in that silly voice was priceless
    Idk how many subscribers you had when you made this video but now you do have 500k! Glad things are plowing on
    Comment comment interact interact 😝

  • @ailivac
    @ailivac ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Bambu could easily open up that NFC spool tag system so that other filament manufacturers could support it (or people could custom-program tags for other spools to have them plug and play the same way). And other printer manufacturers would be able to implement it too, like how Bambu has built on open designs others have made.
    Unfortunately from what I've heard they don't seem that interested in supporting the open source community themselves in any way.

    • @armLocalhost
      @armLocalhost ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Saying that they don't want to support OSS is overstatement. They released Bambu Slicer, which then got forked to Orca Slicer which is an amazing slicer.

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@armLocalhost And how much "want" is there exactly? Given you have to release slicer binaries, so that people can actually run and use the bloody thing, it would take someone all of 4 minutes to figure out what that was forked from. And that came with Affero GPL 3.0 obligations attached to it.

    • @armLocalhost
      @armLocalhost ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SianaGearz I didn't understand your point. They added improvements to the form and released it.
      Regarding of licenses no one cares about them until they are enforced.
      Marlin is also GPLv3 and looks like Bambu used a modified version of it but they didn't release anything.

    • @FAB1150
      @FAB1150 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@armLocalhost and I will never support a company that does that sort of stuff.

    • @armLocalhost
      @armLocalhost ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@FAB1150 you probably already do unintentionally but whatever. Being a radical open source fanatic is like to being a millionaire and claiming to be communist.

  • @groupwbench
    @groupwbench ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On the screwdriver - that magnetic viewing film. Its meant to hold up to something like a small permanent magnet motor to see the glorious magnets inside. Oh and wow... Winamp! Holy guacomole that brings me back.

  • @hazonku
    @hazonku ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That was a fun variety of "smart" devices. The face sensor was definitely my favorite. Doubt I'd ever have a use for that but it really was smarter than it has any right to be for its price point.

  • @the_smart_home_maker
    @the_smart_home_maker ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! I already track the cycle but I love the idea of automatically decreasing the number of dishwasher pods and automatically adding detergent to the shopping list- will build this as well!

  • @myriadtechrepair1191
    @myriadtechrepair1191 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The fact that the badging is optional on the touch screen is amazing.

  • @dextardextar
    @dextardextar ปีที่แล้ว +8

    they sell cat converters at shady scrap yards. it's become more difficult recently but it's still possible.

  • @Werdna12345
    @Werdna12345 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:10 nice njb/strong towns reference 👍
    I think it would help for the “last miles” and leave it in your car trunk. Park in one spot in town and bike to all the in-town stuff you want

  • @azazeldeath
    @azazeldeath ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Surprisingly I find these videos not only entertaining but great information sources. Things like that pocket screw driver is tbh something I may save to buy

  • @Delistd
    @Delistd ปีที่แล้ว

    More videos!!!! I want Zack working 20 hour days creating very entertaining videos so I can have 15-30 minutes of entertainment a couple of times a week. I demand this.

  • @bigrjsuto
    @bigrjsuto ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Great videos, Zack. I noticed while you were talking about your standing desk that you have a 3D Connexion Spacemouse in the middle of your split keyboard. Is it separate or did you combine them somehow? Very curious about that setup. Thanks.

    • @orinn777
      @orinn777 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There are dozens of us who have the 3D spacemouse, DOZENS!

    • @dmytro.d
      @dmytro.d ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@orinn777 I guess 13 is more than a dozen :D so DOZENS!

    • @patching-
      @patching- ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@orinn777 Im definitely stealing this

    • @Argosh
      @Argosh ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@orinn777 I've been looking for a FOSS alternative to that thing for so long...

    • @Bandrik
      @Bandrik ปีที่แล้ว

      I got one of those as well. My friend and I call them "Spaceballs" after the movie, haha.

  • @timne0
    @timne0 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been using a v400 for 8 months now, very happy with it. It works great out of the box and I've done more printing with it in 9 months than I've done in 5 years. Wouldn't swap it for the world!

  • @wolfpack5065
    @wolfpack5065 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    A WinAmp joke 🤣 you made my day Zach

    • @pattmyn
      @pattmyn ปีที่แล้ว

      I was looking to see if anyone had caught the joke prior to just this moment. You did. A winrar is you.

  • @AppliedCryogenics
    @AppliedCryogenics ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, you earned my sub through blood, sweat, catastrophic floods, and absolutely brilliant writing. Well played, Sir. Well played.

  • @RussellNelson
    @RussellNelson ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This bike looks VERY VERY similar to my ENGWE EP-2 also a folding bike. Have you tried putting it into mode 5, where the throttle actually works? Keep pressing the + button.

  • @look_atyourself
    @look_atyourself ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this was 4 months ago, but I feel ya on the flood. I get bringing it back up. Lost my house to surge flooding from Ian and my workshop was also part of that loss. So many years and so much money washed away within a night. Hopefully things are looking better for you now!

  • @heyspookyboogie644
    @heyspookyboogie644 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow I’m glad you talked about the miniware es-121. I’ve been wanting to get one for ages. They all list torque output but it’s hard to know what’s a meaningful difference / amount without owning one.

    • @iDoPew
      @iDoPew ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's a newer model since like 1.5 years, ES15. That thing has been torque AF for me.

  • @daanwilmer
    @daanwilmer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't 3d print, and I barely use smart stuff (usually because it sucks). Then why do I watch these videos? For gems like "they shot themselves in the foot so hard their toe nails struck oil". Awesome stuff!

  • @DonC876
    @DonC876 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Finally a new video ! I don't know how you did it, but you've become my favourite tech maker youtuber in just about a month. I am a technical artist by trade but damn making electronics, soldering and 3d printing seems like heaps of fun. I can't wait to have the time to start my own little project

  • @jsalsman
    @jsalsman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Polarna M-6 has got to be a relatively long distance commuter bike for those blessed with safe paths.

  • @SatomiForward
    @SatomiForward ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Super excited we got another episode. Your videos are helping me figure out deciding on a printer too.

  • @DecDude84
    @DecDude84 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should take the offers for free clone fdm printers, do a quick review of them, then disassemble them, and then build something new with the parts. Bigger printer, recreater filament maker, etc.

  • @siniorgolazo
    @siniorgolazo ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Where do meth-heads actually sell all the catalytic converters and balls of wires and sh*t? Methmaster-Carr?"
    And the worst part is that the prices would be more affordable than the real place 😆

  • @bobwilkinson4001
    @bobwilkinson4001 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m pretty sure you were fishing for engagement but yes please, I would love to see a next-gen 3d printer episode. I’m sure a lot of us are contemplating an upgrade and it would be awesome to get your take.

  • @xion1629
    @xion1629 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Styropyro gave the Flexispot desk a good review as well. If two smart guys say something works well, I trust them 😅

    • @leobla744
      @leobla744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think nilered made endorsement to So yeah sounds like a solid Desk. The desk in the Office i work cost 250€ and would certanly break if i jumper on them like shown in the Video, (normal desk, no smarts)

  • @TheMNWolf
    @TheMNWolf หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember having to fix one of the power adjustable desks at work. They somehow got it stuck in the upwards position. Turns out, someone wired the emergency stops backwards and when you get it to the top of travel, it prevents you from pressing down 😂

  • @theborednerds
    @theborednerds ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should definitely give this all away at rocky mountain rep rap fest!

    • @eponinesg
      @eponinesg ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Omg I agree, our house is full lol. I'll mention this to Zack when he wakes up

  • @rockosgaminglogic
    @rockosgaminglogic ปีที่แล้ว

    44:53 I use a set of hex-socket drillbits in a screwdriver for soft plastics. It's so much better than a drill in many cases. Also the cone-expanding type of drillbits with hex-socket, in a handtool you get precision you won't find in a drill.

  • @lIIl_lIl_lIIl
    @lIIl_lIl_lIIl ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Zack the only youtuber sponsored segment that I *_dont_* skip🖖

  • @IlBiggo
    @IlBiggo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    41:20 I own a Wowstick electric screwdriver since 2019 and a second one since 2020, they're suspiciously similar to this CreationSpace (huh?) and they work wonderfully. Plenty of torque for that first/last half-turn, although sometimes you have to aid them a little in un-sticking particularly stuck screws.
    I started using them for everything, then I realized that they're perfect for large amounts of screwing (heh), but too much of a hassle (find device, find the right bit between dozens of them, maybe replace/charge battery) for a 10-screw job. Some of the bits are pretty weird and I just have the Wowstick ones, so they've saved me a few times. All in all, I'd buy another if these ones should fail.

  • @mikpiotto
    @mikpiotto ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been printing with pet from ultrafuse and I've had no warping. It's been great and it's recyclable. Atleast they say it's not a composite, but I'm storing it and gonna do more research. Seems really promising

  • @asteamsavant9994
    @asteamsavant9994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should test the person sensor with the faces of your dogs to see how well it differentiates between human and canine faces.

  • @TheXello
    @TheXello ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Top notch writing as usual. Great video!

  • @chadrobinson3504
    @chadrobinson3504 ปีที่แล้ว

    The adapter allows you to put the reduced-shank H4 bits in a standard 1/4" driver. You probably wouldn't do that with a T6 because you'd already have a good one. But for stuff like security bits where the bit is more important than the driver, it's super helpful.

  • @dahveedperez4987
    @dahveedperez4987 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So.... I'd just like to reach out and say that I love your videos and prosaic pronunciation and conveyance of your topics! I have a horrible habit of watching TH-cam at 1.5-2x speed and you're one the few channels that I like to watch wholeheartedly at normal speed. Thanks for your contribution. I'm sorry I can't participate more, but rest assured you're the reason for my limited funds to go to 3d printing and more importantly, the efficentization of my effective habitat and general peace of mind!

    • @Hawk7886
      @Hawk7886 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's not a horrible habit, dude. Most youtubers seem to speak obnoxiously slow.

  • @hiddendip5165
    @hiddendip5165 ปีที่แล้ว

    Regarding the target market for the Polarna, there are similar bikes on the market here in the UK and the main use-case is backpack delivery drivers for services like ubereats, were they need something cheaper to operate than a car, but also don't want to blow their calves out cycling up and down hill all day. The fold-down nature means that once the bats are dead you can just throw it in the back of your junker and head home.

  • @DavZell
    @DavZell ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The bike's site says 5 levels of assist and 8 gears. Are you sure you used all the gears and not just the 5 levels of assist? It seems odd the lowest speed is 15mph.

    • @skylerlehmkuhl135
      @skylerlehmkuhl135 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The motor is a hub motor, it doesn't run through the gears - they only affect the speed and torque on the pedals.

  • @jcudejko
    @jcudejko ปีที่แล้ว

    6:48 as far as who is this bike for, I think you left out a really promising group - it seems like this bike would do really well in wide open spaces. offroad with no mountains. you know, people with lots of room in the barn to store a heavy bike without having to carry it upstairs
    the kind who'll get on, flick it to max throttle and yell to their friends 'check this out y'all'

  • @MrQuickLine
    @MrQuickLine ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WinAmp! It really whips the llama's ass!

  • @TheJmbf10
    @TheJmbf10 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For the water alarm, you can buy a $10 fire alarm and solder wires to the test button and leave the wires next to a drain pipe, etc. it will have the bonus of also still being a fire alarm.

  • @fnordingers
    @fnordingers ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You bring joy to otherwise lame product reviews. Thanks for your time you put into your videos and narration and jokes :)

  • @andybrown4284
    @andybrown4284 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd love to see the aftermath of someone trying to use their standing desk and foot hammock at the same time.
    Safe bet you could bodge a thing to let you adjust your 3d printing table height with an electric screwdriver instead of the manual handle.

  • @volodimirkun
    @volodimirkun ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dude, u r one hilarious person out there . Love your humor a lot! Regards from far Ukraine!

    • @ZackFreedman
      @ZackFreedman  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I put your profile pic in the video

  • @MarcelEnglmaier_1
    @MarcelEnglmaier_1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flexispot is basically a $300 chinesium standing table base with a tabletop. I have 2 of amazon specials :P 2x8ft butcherblock on top and I get an insane standing desk for less than $600 :P

  • @ScytheNoire
    @ScytheNoire ปีที่แล้ว +7

    But can the Person Sensor detect dark skin tones? Most of these facial recognition sensors have issues with that. They're racist.

  • @BarfusWOW
    @BarfusWOW ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Creality Pad was originally locked too, they just recently unlocked it, I personally won't use either because my Klipper setup doesn't require it. and it is not limited by companies telling me how i should set it up
    which is good because i have 5 totally random printers stuck to it :D

  • @nsteffensen
    @nsteffensen ปีที่แล้ว

    Nerd here. UWB excels at high throughput at short distance and is not detectable at range, making it a darling of on-soldier weapon systems. Also detecting position with three distances is trilateration, as opposed to angles which is triangulation. Love the attempt to intercept the NFC tag.

  • @benaycock1646
    @benaycock1646 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just finding your channel & I love it! You’re so genuinely funny & have great thorough reviews!

  • @Hardwyre
    @Hardwyre ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pretty sure that screw driver is just a re-cased generic micro driver. I have one that is nearly identical from Kaiweets. I was going to return it, but I took some heatshrink and put a couple layers on either side of the buttons and its a whole lot easier to hold on to.

  • @markissboi3583
    @markissboi3583 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The lifting table - How to make your own 2nd storey lift :)
    only motors turning long bolts > youtubeDIY lift jacks
    3d Printers - Make a small Mulcher \__/ to churn plastic into granules = make yr own filament /mouds etc
    its only time plastic will stop and back to metals / glass

    • @markissboi3583
      @markissboi3583 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      washing machine motor with a roller cut blades
      just copy a big mulcher

  • @joshuawargo6446
    @joshuawargo6446 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    low bar for entertainment CONFIRMED. ENJOYING actual informative and well put together information and great presenters. ALSO confirmed. LOVE the vid

  • @MoppelMat
    @MoppelMat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the V400 HAS input shaping! its just fixed parameters by the factory. If you dont change anything it should work. I recorded my own measurements and put them into the config. your take on "it does not have it" is plainly wrong

  • @TheEudaemonicPlague
    @TheEudaemonicPlague ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thoroughly impressed by the way you read off all those names. I'd guess that you sped it up for playback, but if not, then I'm doubly impressed.
    Can't claim I'm likely to be in the market for any of the types of things reviewed here, but it was very interesting.

  • @suspectsn0thing
    @suspectsn0thing ปีที่แล้ว

    Love not only the review of weird gadgets, but the interesting look behind the curtain at the kind of offers TH-camrs get. Now all you need to do is review all the garbage mobile games I'm sure you've gotten sponsorship offers for XD

  • @michaelketchel
    @michaelketchel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the ES121 too, and yeah, it was disappointing. However, the ES15, despite having the smaller number, is significantly more powerful, has configurable torque, uses USB-C, has a light and impact mode, and has earned a prominent spot on my bench. Might be worth a try.

  • @shmehfleh3115
    @shmehfleh3115 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I own more pedestrian, non-app enabled water alarms. They're essentially just a buzzer circuit, a latch, and probably some sort of op-amp to boost the sensitivity of the terminals that detect water. They've been running on the same 9v battery for a decade now, because they don't use any power unless they're sounding. And they're dirt-cheap.

  • @Orionrobots
    @Orionrobots ปีที่แล้ว

    +1 for the pin vise alone. Once I started using it - for both 3d printed, or small styrene parts they are the business!

  • @faeranne
    @faeranne ปีที่แล้ว +1

    small comment on the es121... I ended up having to merge a broken es120 with a 121 (long story) and discovered they not only have different gear boxes, but also different motor drivers.... and the two together has been a dream. Neither worked well on it's own, and was a waste, but together something strangely wonderful was made.
    Just thought you might wanna know... they *can* work well.
    Also you can unlock them via open source firmware and they just rock, but still driver + gearbox was weirdly helpful.

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well which parts from which are better in what regard?

  • @rossrobots5160
    @rossrobots5160 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really wanna see a video about all the types of diy or roll-your-own positioning systems

    • @rossrobots5160
      @rossrobots5160 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can triangulate just about any signal afterall, but how easy is any given hardware/frequency to mod into a GPS knockoff

  • @rfmerrill
    @rfmerrill ปีที่แล้ว

    Collapsible bikes are mostly useful for public transit where standard bicycles piss everyone off because of their size.

  • @Bingojr23
    @Bingojr23 ปีที่แล้ว

    Give me the next gen 3D printer showdown. I'm building my own printer to use to build my own cnc to use to build my own metal parts and when I say I'm building all of these things, I want them all to be as over engineered and unnecessarily good at their jobs as the stalwart wearable you don in front of your eye sockets each video. Give us the printer showdown and keep the crispy content coming

  • @xs1l3n7x
    @xs1l3n7x ปีที่แล้ว

    "You have a very low bar for entertainment"
    Bish, i like this stuff.

  • @thecyberquake618
    @thecyberquake618 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idk why but "voltage goes high when face" was such a great line

  • @TheLostMedici
    @TheLostMedici 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Speeds between dead halt and call-my-lawyer" - laughed out loud and woke people up.

  • @justinbanks2380
    @justinbanks2380 ปีที่แล้ว

    The unexpected Winamp reference!
    I haven't thought of that in years...