The engineering in these 2 videos is mind blowing. You breeze over it like it's common knowledge but I can hardly keep up with just the 3D printing and modeling. James, I am really blown away...
This guy is amazing. He has so many skills. I hope people appreciate how amazing it is that he does electronic engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, product design, CAD, and the craftsmanship.
Funny to watch how quickly you rocked this project. I remember watching way back when you were building your first BB-8 and all the trial and error as you built the next 2 as well. Cool to see 3D pieces that I saw you design from scratch show up without a thought in this build. Your ball droids have come a long way since some ball bearings inside and empty shell and the head doing the driving, haha. Congrats.
I remember discovering this channel back when he made BB-8 V1 and I was thinking "man that's kind of a primitive design, but impressive how he manages the head to stabilize while also driving". Then came Version 2 and 3 and I was blown away and since became a fan and subscriber
and since it has problems with flat turain maybe some way to either dynamics or with like a option on the controller to change the torq like the 4wd gear in a car
Really impressive James! It's great fun to watch your creative problem solving. And I very much look forward to seeing how you might further improve the head movement in future sphere droid builds. Top job!
Isn't that droid in Star Wars CGI ? I mean this is quite incredible, you've turned sci-fi fiction into a practical reality, what next, a laser blaster ? Far out and awesome.
I agree, but I wish the videos for this one were much more detailed like the other ones. I really enjoyed watching the process take place over a long period of time and extra detail it adds.
there are TWO main types of drive systems, the direct drive like on this droid where it is physically attached to the inner wall of the sphere, and there is the "Hamster Ball" type drive, where the drive itself is free rolling inside, each type has it's positives & negatives... : +more torque, +more stable drive over irregular surfaces, +vertical axis head control, not just horizontal rotation / -more complicated programming, -heavier, -more costly, -more complicated, -less operational time between charges * : +less complicated programming, +less costly, +less complicated, +lighter, +more operational time between charges, / -less stable over irregular surfaces, -less torque, -only horizontal spin for head * Direct Drive systems are better for more experienced and better access to funding Hamster Ball drives are better for first time and/or inexperienced in electronics and those who are not well funded
or adding a raspberry pi and some tracking software and a camera in the head so you can set it to follow you around... this way you can walk your droid without a controller... from there we just need to add a few voice commands and what not...
you can up the resolution when you create your STL files and that will get rid of the faceiting when you print it itll save you a bunch of finishing work
Whenever you go to the actual movie, in a theater, you need to bring it, but use some remote you control with your hand or a glove. That would be awesome.
AWESOME!!! 😁 Now add in some coils so you can do wireless charging. Put the coils on the sides where the cross member supports are so you can just park it to start charging. Then you'd only need to open it to replace worn out parts. Probably could go years without issues! 😎
You should make one with a clear shell so we can see the amazing feat of engineering powering this thing! I would love to see a droid like this with clear polycarbonate shell or similar material.
That droid looks amazing! I would love to see you do something crazy like outfitting a BB type droid with something like a kinect to build a map of the world around it, so that it can then autonomously navigate within a "known" volume of space. An omnidirectional camera could be fun too. Then it could do things like record 360 degree video when you take it to exhibitions. :D
I did put in a request on the first video for an itemized parts list (with specifics) as well as the files used for the printed parts, I'm no engineer, nor do I have the money to buy the right equipment, so I'll end up having to go to a shop every other week and make one or two pieces on pay day, for that I need the info he used to make that stuff, I'm still hoping to hear, but I'm not seeing much evidence he responds to his fans or requests :(
Would it be possible to make the ball in 2 halves with a very thin seen line kept together with your strong magnets.Then you wouldn’t have to worry about the panels and the paint job could be offset to make it look like it’s not 1 axis?
using a car wax on it willl shine up the paint job to a really high gloss. I'd wax it, wait a day, then wax again and it'll be super high gloss finish for you
So what did you spray it with at the end there to make it glossy? That was really the part I was most interested in, since the finished surface looks so nice
Now connect four of those droids with a chassis and a seat and you have an omnidirectional car. Connect two and you'll have a omnidirectional motorcycle, although I don't know how stable. What is the weight bearing capacity of these droids?
Could you make a video of building a budget bb8? Like maybe under $150? Just since the majority of us might not have access to 3d printers or that expensive of parts.
I feel like you should of off set the mounts for the axle bracket. That way the circles on the body won't be line. That gave bb8 version 3 more realistic.
No the panel stay where they are. Instead of having the axle in line with the center of the brace. Move side of the axle up and the other down. Like I said like bb8 version 3.
Just take the axle mount and the axle goes the center mover that hole up about one inch or more or less. Then with the same style mount, turn it upside down. This will just Slightly off set the panels.
I am surprised you didn't use a single joystick for the controller, it would be easier to control with forward, back, left and right then twist the joystick to rotate the head, just a thought.
James Bruton yes you can still move and steer while twisting the joystick to move the head, I built an RC tank and controlled the turret while moving using this principle.
Very nice robot and good design. Do you publish the files like your BB-8 robots? I like to build one and the new design seems to be less complex in the inner side
Awesome work! Is it possible to share your 3D printing files of your drive and some of your arduino coding? Or is these build similar to the bb8-Build and are these files available to download?
Fantastic job, James! You 'upgraded' your rebuild of BB-8 by offsetting the tracking--to make it appear that it could roll in any direction (and not always across the same four circular panels). Did you not do this this time due to time constraints? Incredible design! I wondered if it is feasible to make a build with no set tracking (actually rolls in all directions).
In regards to the radio system, you could have just used a computerized radio system like a Taranis QX7 or a Spektrum DX9. Don't get me wrong, I'm still impressed with the build, I just feel it's a bit "arduino for blog cred"y.
Wow - amazing work Mr. Bruton. I loved your BB-8's, and this is just so much above and beyond even the BB-8 v3 in terms of elegant, functional design. I like (and miss) the flywheel element of 8v2 and 8v3, but being able to keep everything so streamlined internally is amazing. Any chance you'll be releasing the STLs and code for this one?
@@jamesbruton ok yeah I was wondering if you did could not easily see that, awesome build btw :) I'm still learning Arduino and etc I'd love to eventually build something like this
how did you filtered the accelerometer and gyroscope (and the fusion ones if any) signals to get somewhat smooth and steady angles even on the bumpy grass?
The engineering in these 2 videos is mind blowing. You breeze over it like it's common knowledge but I can hardly keep up with just the 3D printing and modeling. James, I am really blown away...
This guy is amazing. He has so many skills. I hope people appreciate how amazing it is that he does electronic engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, product design, CAD, and the craftsmanship.
Funny to watch how quickly you rocked this project. I remember watching way back when you were building your first BB-8 and all the trial and error as you built the next 2 as well. Cool to see 3D pieces that I saw you design from scratch show up without a thought in this build. Your ball droids have come a long way since some ball bearings inside and empty shell and the head doing the driving, haha. Congrats.
I remember discovering this channel back when he made BB-8 V1 and I was thinking "man that's kind of a primitive design, but impressive how he manages the head to stabilize while also driving". Then came Version 2 and 3 and I was blown away and since became a fan and subscriber
Gained a sub brah.
Bb4
You should sell electronics, software and 3D files. I would totally buy them from you.
You have constantly improved your robotics knowledge. This impresses me.
12:15 BB-9E looks a bit drunk!🤣
Nice update to the design. I am a little sad that it can't turn in place, but maybe the next version will be able to.
and since it has problems with flat turain maybe some way to either dynamics or with like a option on the controller to change the torq like the 4wd gear in a car
My name is Kayden
I remember watching your Ironman videos and now I have returned to see your bb unit builds, which I must say are fantastic!!!
You're saying if I build a BB-9E, I don't have to mow my lawn for a year? Sign me up!
OMG LETHAL ENGINEERING IM A BIG FAN!!!
you mean forever
This is my first time watching him and I love it.
I am amazed at your engineering skills and knowledge!
Please take this to a beach, I’d love to see this drive on the dunes....
This is a seriously impressive project. Nicely done. I'm sure it's much more complex than what we're seeing.
Really impressive James! It's great fun to watch your creative problem solving. And I very much look forward to seeing how you might further improve the head movement in future sphere droid builds. Top job!
Love the gloss on it, makes it look very realistic and sci fi
Isn't that droid in Star Wars CGI ? I mean this is quite incredible, you've turned sci-fi fiction into a practical reality, what next, a laser blaster ? Far out and awesome.
I lost track of your channel when you where working on the old one and didn't have it working yet. Glad I found you again.
A far better design than your previous droids.
I agree, but I wish the videos for this one were much more detailed like the other ones. I really enjoyed watching the process take place over a long period of time and extra detail it adds.
Why didn't you offset the spots on the outside of the ball like you did last time. Now when the ball rolls it's obvious that it's only got that 1 axis
He still did very well!
there are TWO main types of drive systems, the direct drive like on this droid where it is physically attached to the inner wall of the sphere, and there is the "Hamster Ball" type drive, where the drive itself is free rolling inside, each type has it's positives & negatives...
: +more torque, +more stable drive over irregular surfaces, +vertical axis head control, not just horizontal rotation / -more complicated programming, -heavier, -more costly, -more complicated, -less operational time between charges
*
: +less complicated programming, +less costly, +less complicated, +lighter, +more operational time between charges, / -less stable over irregular surfaces, -less torque, -only horizontal spin for head
*
Direct Drive systems are better for more experienced and better access to funding
Hamster Ball drives are better for first time and/or inexperienced in electronics and those who are not well funded
You are Incredible...Congrats! Disney should be calling on your talents for the future movies.
I wish I was even 10% as productive as this guy is
imagine mass producing this and racing droid will initiate
The racing of millenium
No se porque que me hago el gringo
or adding a raspberry pi and some tracking software and a camera in the head so you can set it to follow you around... this way you can walk your droid without a controller...
from there we just need to add a few voice commands and what not...
Stuff like this inspired me to get my engineering degree, I’m in my third year, currently loving every horrifying minute haha
This is really awesome! It's super cool to see how you've learned from and improved on your previous BB droid builds.
Pretty cool. Good job. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful Droid would luv to have one
you can up the resolution when you create your STL files and that will get rid of the faceiting when you print it
itll save you a bunch of finishing work
8:56 that thing behind him on the right looks like the back tube-things from a Xenomorph. Coolio.
It is actually
@@disrespecc9678 what for real!? Haha niiiice! Right on friend!
Whenever you go to the actual movie, in a theater, you need to bring it, but use some remote you control with your hand or a glove. That would be awesome.
Really look forward to your new videos. My favourite channel
AWESOME!!! 😁 Now add in some coils so you can do wireless charging. Put the coils on the sides where the cross member supports are so you can just park it to start charging. Then you'd only need to open it to replace worn out parts. Probably could go years without issues! 😎
Lol @ 12:14, your droid needs to lay off the sauce. Amazing work, James. 10/10.
You should make one with a clear shell so we can see the amazing feat of engineering powering this thing! I would love to see a droid like this with clear polycarbonate shell or similar material.
Are the 3d printed files for this version of the droid available for download via patreon/any other means?
Always love these kinds of robots
Great video James, your a very clever man.
Troy Snaith YOU’RE not.
You could put flywheels(gyroscopes) under the battery, and it will be way more stabile, and if you want some bobing , that can be solved by software
This is straight up brilliant.
Congratulations for your project!
coolest project ever!!!
Really wish I was smart enough to do something like this. Would be so cool to have my own little droid buddy.
제임스버튼. 당신의 창의력이 항상 똑같은 일상과 지친 몸을 이끌고 집으로 돌아가는 나에게
희망의 빛처럼 열정을 가지게 하네요. 멋지시고, 존경합니다^^
Unbelievable I thought it was actually cg in the movie. Well done
This man is a legend
YOU’RE A BEAST, DUDE
Idea? Maybe put a blue tooth gps on so unit will follow you at a fixed distance. That would be cool in a con type setting.
That droid looks amazing! I would love to see you do something crazy like outfitting a BB type droid with something like a kinect to build a map of the world around it, so that it can then autonomously navigate within a "known" volume of space.
An omnidirectional camera could be fun too. Then it could do things like record 360 degree video when you take it to exhibitions. :D
Great job!!! We want more!!!!
James, are you ever going to build a C-3PO or some sort of proticall droid? you now have an astromeck, 2 bb units, ultron and a walking robot.
I like all your creations, congratulations
Hi James really nice done how much it cost to make this droid?
I did put in a request on the first video for an itemized parts list (with specifics) as well as the files used for the printed parts, I'm no engineer, nor do I have the money to buy the right equipment, so I'll end up having to go to a shop every other week and make one or two pieces on pay day, for that I need the info he used to make that stuff, I'm still hoping to hear, but I'm not seeing much evidence he responds to his fans or requests :(
They cost between 3 and 5 thousand USD in material and parts
I would like to see a video of you driving it around. Maybe test it's top speed?
A fantastic build.
Your work and videos really satified me
Awesome work 😎
Very Nice project man. Congratulations from Brazil - Parana state - Araucaria city
Was this easy for you what with all the experience you have by now? Because you made it look easy in the videos xD
Would it be possible to make the ball in 2 halves with a very thin seen line kept together with your strong magnets.Then you wouldn’t have to worry about the panels and the paint job could be offset to make it look like it’s not 1 axis?
Best droid project to date. love it!
Could you make a list if everything you bought from ebay?
Bought
I kind of thought that would have been the idea of the bay sponsorship, but it isn't looking like the case :(
13:34 Bowing to BB9E
using a car wax on it willl shine up the paint job to a really high gloss. I'd wax it, wait a day, then wax again and it'll be super high gloss finish for you
To be honest, this droid is a lot cooler than the tie fighter. Gotta work on C3PO next xD
Cool project very nice.
So what did you spray it with at the end there to make it glossy? That was really the part I was most interested in, since the finished surface looks so nice
Now connect four of those droids with a chassis and a seat and you have an omnidirectional car. Connect two and you'll have a omnidirectional motorcycle, although I don't know how stable. What is the weight bearing capacity of these droids?
Could you make a video of building a budget bb8? Like maybe under $150? Just since the majority of us might not have access to 3d printers or that expensive of parts.
Are the plans available? Darth Vader kept asking about getting some plans or other. Maybe he was talking about these?
I really enjoy your videos james :)
great job james
Great Job James. Will you be releasing .stls, parts list from ebay and build guides for this epic droid
These droid videos are AMAZING. Though, I would like to see some wifi integration.
Excellent job. Well done....I’m envious of your build and brain power...perhaps a force beit light or dark may help!! 🤔😈😊
I feel like you should of off set the mounts for the axle bracket. That way the circles on the body won't be line. That gave bb8 version 3 more realistic.
No the panel stay where they are. Instead of having the axle in line with the center of the brace. Move side of the axle up and the other down. Like I said like bb8 version 3.
Just take the axle mount and the axle goes the center mover that hole up about one inch or more or less. Then with the same style mount, turn it upside down. This will just Slightly off set the panels.
I am surprised you didn't use a single joystick for the controller, it would be easier to control with forward, back, left and right then twist the joystick to rotate the head, just a thought.
James Bruton yes you can still move and steer while twisting the joystick to move the head, I built an RC tank and controlled the turret while moving using this principle.
James Bruton I should have mentioned I used an old flight simulator controller for parts.
Very nice robot and good design. Do you publish the files like your BB-8 robots? I like to build one and the new design seems to be less complex in the inner side
Can I have the print files, the part list, the electronic stigmatic , and the code so I can build on myself and nice job on the build and video
Hello, I love your inventions. I would like to know what is the name of that rubber wheel that you put on the BB9E
Awesome work! Is it possible to share your 3D printing files of your drive and some of your arduino coding? Or is these build similar to the bb8-Build and are these files available to download?
Fantastic job, James! You 'upgraded' your rebuild of BB-8 by offsetting the tracking--to make it appear that it could roll in any direction (and not always across the same four circular panels). Did you not do this this time due to time constraints? Incredible design! I wondered if it is feasible to make a build with no set tracking (actually rolls in all directions).
Dude is talented! Wow.
Have you considered making a fully functional AT-AT (smaller size obviously) Would it be possible? How about AT-ST?
im looking for plans to build it!
In regards to the radio system, you could have just used a computerized radio system like a Taranis QX7 or a Spektrum DX9. Don't get me wrong, I'm still impressed with the build, I just feel it's a bit "arduino for blog cred"y.
Try making a wrist-mounted controller for it so all you gotta do is type in commands and watch it go..
Great video, I only wish you extended the videos a little more ☺️. That way we could have seen a little more detail of what took to make this.
Wow - amazing work Mr. Bruton. I loved your BB-8's, and this is just so much above and beyond even the BB-8 v3 in terms of elegant, functional design. I like (and miss) the flywheel element of 8v2 and 8v3, but being able to keep everything so streamlined internally is amazing. Any chance you'll be releasing the STLs and code for this one?
When you did the final clear coat, did you protect the electronics under the grill plates? Because from the angle it didn't not appear to be
Sort of with paper etc
@@jamesbruton ok yeah I was wondering if you did could not easily see that, awesome build btw :) I'm still learning Arduino and etc I'd love to eventually build something like this
@@jamesbruton What about the self rotation like in bb8?? Is this available in github?
your video are just so satisfying!
You sir, are a genius.
Will you be making another marvel related build in future
Ohhhh It is so great...
how did you filtered the accelerometer and gyroscope (and the fusion ones if any) signals to get somewhat smooth and steady angles even on the bumpy grass?
Do you have a video that explains how to do the programming?
Check out my BB-8 V3 series for lots more detail
James Bruton thank you.
How is it called the green working board cover? I want to buy for my desk.
is there any possibility that you will share with list of parts you bought and used for building ?
Media Info has he reached out to you?
Justin Chadima nope
What product did you apply to give it such a nice gloss?
Wow. Truly amazing, I'd love to have one of them. I wonder if they are for sale??
Inspiring work! :)
What kind of gloss spray did you use?