This Sculpture is Better At Basketball Than You...

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In this video, I'll walk you through the process of how I designed and engineered a unique sculpture that resembles as a mini basketball game. The sculpture features two miniature basketball hoops and nets, and it shoots mini basketballs back and forth between them, creating an entertaining and interactive experience for viewers.
You can get the STL for the fully mechanical, fully printable version here:
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These are the balls I used:
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Much of this project was printed on my Bambulab X1 Carbon which I HIGHLY recommend (seriously, nothing beats it) Here’s my affiliate link: shrsl.com/2a5d5-2yn7-1cwx9
To create this sculpture, I started by sketching out my ideas and making a rough 3D model. Once I had a basic design, I began prototyping and testing various mechanisms for shooting the mini basketballs. After several iterations, I settled on a system that uses a stepper driven linkage design with a compound gear train.
Next, I had to figure out how to power the motor and control the timing and speed of the ball movement. I decided to use an Arduino microcontroller and some custom code to control the motor and trigger the ball release mechanism. I also added some sensors to detect when a ball had made it through the hoop and into the opposite scoop, which triggers the next shot.
The final sculpture is a combination of wood, metal, and plastic parts, all carefully crafted to fit together seamlessly. I'll walk you through the construction process, from cutting and sanding the wood to assembling the various components and wiring up the electronics.
Overall, this was a challenging but rewarding project that allowed me to combine my love of art and engineering. I hope you enjoy watching the process as much as I enjoyed building it!

[@MorleyKert]

This is absolutely incredible, both in engineering and aesthetics. I can't believe how consistently it makes the shots! Your perseverance is also inspiring - redesigning the entire shooting arm after having a fully working prototype took some real gumption.

[@Engineezy]

Thanks brother! I feel like you know a thing or two about persevering!

[@viv3d]

Morley kert and JBVC ultimate collab?

[@mattw7949]

As an old engineer, I consider tenacity to be my only real skill.

[@SniperSlayer980]

Good job God bless you

[@marsgizmo]

marvellous engineering! 👏

[@Engineezy]

Thank you brother 👊👊

[@user-zq9xh4rc3c]

@@Engineezy sorry to ask this but man.. put two balls in this things but offset it by like, a half second. Please? (:

[@er13490]

You are seriously improving your skills with every video I see!! Hopefully it makes others realize that it takes alot of trying, failing & learning what works & what doesnt to get positive results!!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Definitely doesn't ever work on the first attempt!

[@tannerbuschman1]

@@Engineezy your leveling up for sure, just keep challenging yourself and the rest will just happen

[@RobinGerritsen1995]

​@@Engineezy would you be willing to start a Discord community?

[@mrmaceoin2982]

I show your videos to my students when they're setting out on the design process, I focus not only on your great designs but the finetuning and tweaking every mechanical element has to go through and how you overcome them with hard work and perseverance. They love your enthusiasm....thanks for making these REAL videos

[@Engineezy]

Appreciate it!

[@79nsg]

I really love your process and creating. A great example for the Toronto kids who want to get into engineering. Creating something from nothing - inspiring man. Keep it up!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Nav! Absolutely :) That is the true meaning of create 🙌

[@laupetre]

This is amazing! Congrats on delivering such a great piece of art and engineering!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!!

[@RainSixteen]

I loved this series. Turned out amazing great job. Can’t wait to see more amazing work!!!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Appreciate you following along!

[@ritchie5273]

So glad to have followed along, the final product looks amazing

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Ritchie! Appreciate you sticking with me!

[@Ideal_Idea]

So awesome. I love seeing the design iterations as the project develops, the end product is so slick- well done.

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!! Glad you can gain something from the process

[@nz1616]

Such an awesome design! The work you put in is inspiring, love your content!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Def a ton of work but it’s always worth it. Cheers!

[@Robothut]

Great job on the project. It turned out fantastic. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@Engineezy]

Thank you for watching!

[@justinburnettemusic]

Absolutely awesome! Looks so smooth and functions so well!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SturleyArt]

After all the shorts it's great to see the completed project. Great work sir.

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Appreciate you following along 👊

[@ivprojects8143]

I love your builds! They all have such a cool style

[@Engineezy]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@ecuachiben]

This came out awesome! Really cool documentation of the process and final product. Would be interesting to see more into your workflow when it comes to the electronics side of things - power supplies, motor control, etc.

[@Engineezy]

I can work some more info into the next video! Thank you

[@diy_wizard]

This is so cool! And amazing how you keep on working unless there are so many struggles!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Gotta keep pushing always :)

[@thaphreak]

Finally, I can beat that damn carnival game!

[@Engineezy]

It just plays itself! So much easier that way :)

[@thaphreak]

@@Engineezy True! But!! If you only make half of the machine... 🤓

[@ChristianBehnke]

Awesome piece! 👍🏻 Love that you still make some mistakes and show how you fixed or moved past them.

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Christian! Mistakes are part of the process, even more so at 3am 😂

[@Creative_Electronics]

Awesome video and the final design looks beautiful!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@D1zZit]

this is awesome! Next time I visit Toronto I'm totally checking this place out.

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Ty! Worth it for sure

[@tiagdvideo]

I love this - brilliant!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Ken! Appreciate the early watch :)

[@Mysterious5tranger]

wow, I just love your designs and watching your process is just wonderfull to experience

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! I’m going to try to show more of it!

[@darreno9874]

Nice work!

[@Rouverius]

You knocked it out of the park!
Yeah, I was never great at sports ball.
Seriously, what a great final result.

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! I wasn't either haha, engineering to the rescue!

[@charlesmg]

This invention is an absolute game-changer for anyone who loves basketball. Its innovative design and cutting-edge features make it a must-have for any serious player or enthusiast. i wish i have this opportunity to take my game to the next level - to get my hands on this amazing invention !

[@fuzedlabs]

This is amazing. Great work

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!!

[@tesfishaligaz2626]

This is incredibly satisfying! AMAZING!

[@Engineezy]

Yess! Mission accomplished!

[@rizalardiansyah4486]

Really like this long format more than the shorts. Interesting project and the result is quite satisfying!

[@Engineezy]

I’m going to try to make these for each project moving forward! Cheers

[@electronick_co]

I love how you mix mechanical eng (and in general engineering) with art! amazing!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Nick!! 👊👊👊

[@a_marshmallow_called_luka]

The way it turned out is so amazing and cool!!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks JQ!! I'm definitely satisfied with it!

[@a_marshmallow_called_luka]

@@Engineezy that's great!! Keep up the good work ^^

[@ericrosenburg657]

Very few of these build videos have made me smile at the end product more than this one! So cool!!

[@Engineezy]

Appreciate it!!

[@JesseDriftwood]

Dude this is turned out incredible! Seriously so cool.

[@Engineezy]

Thanks brother! Been a fun one

[@masterofscience4829]

such an amazing job. i just love your work bro

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Really appreciate you watching 👊

[@ryandury]

This is awesome, and so well done.

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Ryan!

[@abantubeads7141]

Great Job JB. Keep inspiring.

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Will do 😀

[@wumboworks]

This is brilliant great job!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@elspanishimo]

This is amazing!! Dude what an incredible project and video, I am in awe.

[@Engineezy]

Means a lot coming from the GOAT

[@UndercoverFerret404]

That's really great CAD work! Impressive!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!

[@imbue]

Another incredible project! 👏

[@Engineezy]

Thanks for supporting 👊👊👊

[@SayonR]

Man! This looks like something I could watch all day! Great Work!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Appreciate the ongoing support!

[@nateolmsted22]

That thing turned out beautiful 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Nate!

[@DoubleBFPV]

EPIC! Nice job man! This display that you made here is one of a kind! Thanks for sharing! Great work!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!

[@piplup10203854]

This thing is gorgeous! What an awesome piece to have 😮 the tiny swish is perfect

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! The tiny swish is so satisfying 😀

[@piplup10203854]

@@Engineezy You're welcome!! I am so glad I was recommended this! Yes that tiny swish is so satisfying! I agree with you 😃

[@ChemicalArts]

I really like your projects. They are fun and educational. Keep up the great work.

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Will do!

[@leandrocamargo8777]

Love your videos! Keep up the good work!!!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Leandro! Will do :)

[@engineericly]

Interesting engineering scenes, thank you!
I love the kinematics of shooting hand :)

[@Engineezy]

🙏🙏 agreed, that was what inspired the entire project!

[@travisrounds6161]

Amazing job man, just went to your website and bought 3 of your models to help support the awesome work you are doing!

[@Engineezy]

Really really appreciate it!

[@atacstringer8573]

Now that is awesome and satisfying

[@Engineezy]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@watchyourjet]

That’s soo sick! Well done.

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!!

[@jozefkostelansky]

Really nice piece of modern art as well as 3D engeneering. 👍👍

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Jozef!

[@theawesomer]

Amazing build! Love this thing. Great job as always!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!! Appreciate the ongoing support 👊

[@dillonrose3428]

Proud of you! This is a pretty significant achievement, Kuddos!

[@Engineezy]

🙏🙏🙏

[@pauserratgutierrez]

Wow, congrats! The quality of the videos and the creations is looking fantastic!! Your work looks amazing! Thanks for making content for us ❤

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Pau! Trying to up my game with each project

[@pauserratgutierrez]

@@Engineezy You rock it! 🎉

[@I.no.ah.guy57]

You always make such cool sculptures man! And with awesome mechanisms. Great work on this one it looks beautiful

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Noah 👊👊👊👊

[@danieltruter1671]

This is so cool and what an entertaining video! 🙌

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Daniel, glad you enjoyed 👊

[@alemazza87]

Amazing job, as usual!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Alessandro!

[@Vez3D]

dude I just found your channel !!! Im a huge fan already ! Creativity at its best! You got me hooked ! awesome channel

[@Engineezy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gbekkema]

Very cool result! Really like the combo between the wood and the white

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! Agreed, has a vibe for sure 👌

[@cameronkennedy7053]

Awesome project
Awesome storytelling
Awesome showcase of your perseverance!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Cameron! Appreciate it 👊

[@notfeedynotlazy]

Best part, from a design standpoint, is the counter. Not even saying that in jest. Since failures are gonna happen, just incorporate them in the design. Bravo.

[@Engineezy]

Haha exactly it 👌👌

[@caseyboone7018]

This some of the best mechanical and technical skills on youtube, I just recently got a 3D printer, hope one day I can create contraptions like these!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Casey! Good luck, make sure to enjoy the process

[@clueyman4720]

You gotta love that industrial design team and their artistic creativity. Us ID guys are great

[@Engineezy]

😅😅😅

[@rpals5412]

Very awesome mezmorising piece of art/decor ! this should be installed in a store window

[@Engineezy]

That would be cool! Thank you!

[@josecarloscarrion3652]

Enhorabuena por tan buen trabajo.
Gracias

[@Engineezy]

🙏🙏🙏

[@DanielWahlig]

Super fun to watch - wish I had one of those in my office! :)

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Daniel! Makes a good conversation starter...or ender *silently watches sculpture when things get awkward*

[@MakewithMatt]

This is so nice. Works great and looks awesome. Well done and congrats on having this on display in the gallery! I live about 3 hours north of you just outside of North Bay. Nice to see such an awesome and successful creator so close to me. You’ve got a new follower my friend. Cheers!!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Matt!! Super nice up there

[@MakewithMatt]

@@Engineezy it certainly is a great place to live! Next time you need an escape from the big city let me know :) we’ve got lots of room to play up here!

[@monkeyzeetube]

Beautiful work!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!! 👊👊

[@eMeM4n]

Amazing!... love your channel..!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Mauro! Appreciate the support!

[@citratune7830]

Amazing. The murphy law touch was funny!

[@Engineezy]

Haha sometimes you just gotta blame
Murphy

[@Taylachteam]

Keep up the amazing content, love your videos!!!! ❤❤❤

[@Engineezy]

Appreciate it!

[@richardsousa4585]

I've been following the build, looks awesome. Great work 😎👍👏👏👏👏

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Richard 👊👊🙏🙏

[@djhanna2234]

For real bro that looked GREAT!!!!! It looked like it should have been a focal point for the exhibit... I can't believe it was the first thing u saw walking up.

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!!

[@maryammohamed5150]

OMG i was strolling in downtown toronto with my friend and saw this piece randomly in an art gallery and we literally stopped and glued our faces to the glass (it was closed) staring at it go. It was absolutely incredible and i cant believe I'm finding this video months later 😭

[@Engineezy]

That’s awesome!!

[@a5tr00]

Amazing work! Subscribed!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!! Much appreciated

[@christopherbedford9897]

Really nice. Love it! 🌞
This truly fits the (at least one) definition of a work of art, because it's aesthetically pleasing, has no practical purpose, and cost w-a-a-a-a-y more than any reasonable person would be prepared to spend 😝

[@Engineezy]

That absolutely nails it! But don’t forget about the attached meaning that may or may not have been made up once the piece arrived at the gallery

[@ivovass195]

Very cool build. Plenty of engineering showcased with modern design and an artistic touch, very well done

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Ivo! 👊👊👊

[@strangeke7750]

Wow you are an amazing engineer! Perfect!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@J0rdan069]

...until you move it.

[@Coolfwip]

Ataraxia has a flexible pla that supposedly works well, im about to order some to test myself, but maybe would work better in those 3am crunch hours 🤣 love the work as always

[@Engineezy]

Haha yess the crunch time print/wash/cure can definitely be a little stressful. Ill check it out!

[@sarowie]

I love the imperfection.

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Michael! The perfectionist in me thinks it can do without it haha!

[@Wintergatan_2]

ptsd from the funnels :) awesome work!

[@Engineezy]

Hahaha I know eh! Thank you

[@PrimedProductions]

That looked really top notch

[@Engineezy]

Thank you 👊👊👊

[@jwonderfulsuccess]

Quite incredible man. Great imagination, determination and success. We're going to visit that art gallery this summer, hopefully the "super splash" i think you called it is still there. 🙏🏼👍

[@Engineezy]

Thanks! It may not still be there, but maybe something new and fun!

[@vidhansarkar2]

Incredible!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you 🙏

[@Hexlattice]

2:03
Very well put! I think every engineer/designer/creater goes through this same phase when making something

[@Engineezy]

Forsure! Doesn’t really get easier from one project to the next either- I just gain more faith in the fact that I’ll get through it with something I’m happy with

[@jopps1001]

Awesome! I bought the STL files because I'm trying to make a tennis ball throwing machine for my dog :) I assume I will have to make tweaks for the size and weight of the ball, but can you tell me what motor you ended up using. Any thoughts on upgrading this for a tennis ball would be appreciated as well. Again... great channel!

[@repbydesign16]

So awesome!!!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!!

[@YeastCorner]

I really hope this video goes super viral this is amazing

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!

[@darranedmundson1505]

Great iterative design and build! It not only works, it looks beautiful ... and is wonderfully documented for the rest of us. Congratulations on a job well done. (Re the undersized holes, you might want to treat yourself to a reamer. I get much a much better result than the twist drill that tends to grab and tear.)

[@Engineezy]

Thank you very much! And I will look into it 🙏🙏

[@rickseiden1]

Awesome Job! I'm subscribing to see what else you do!

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Rick! Hopefully I wont disappoint

[@psycho6020]

Absolutely brilliant I wish I had the skill set to do such excellent work as this always enjoy watching your videos

[@Engineezy]

Thank you! And thanks for watching 🙏

[@chinazomejingiri4390]

This is fire 🔥

[@Engineezy]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lysdexsick]

That's really Good!!!

[@Engineezy]

Thank you!!

[@gilb6982]

That is why i like your chanel
Funny , crazy , brillant , genius , and more !

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Gil! Cheers :)

[@brodontdoit123]

Wooo that is so cool!

[@Engineezy]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌

[@adampatterson3573]

This is so flipping awesome 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Engineezy]

Thanks Adam! Appreciate it!

[@DominusFeles]

As an industrial design engineer, this video was an instant home run! Or rather a bank shot, I guess 😇
(I do design and construction, not sports)

[@Engineezy]

Hahaha! Maybe its a windmill dunk?

[@DominusFeles]

@@Engineezy I figured it wouldn't be a dunk since your machine threw the ball from a distance ^^
But then again, I did google "basketball terminology" while typing my comment 🤓

[@AlexHaan]

What a nice mechanical piece!
Though I'd love to see the arms each throw a ball almost at once in quick succession. The ball barely missing one another.

[@Engineezy]

That would be cool, maybe when I get it back I can make it happen

[@SwissplWatches]

That is just amazing

[@Engineezy]

Thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@IndianaGraphics]

Lovin’ that X1

[@Engineezy]

It absolutely rips!

[@IndianaGraphics]

@@Engineezy Mine will be here Tuesday. I am a beginner.