Building a Bendy Snake Bike

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What about, instead of steering by turning the wheels, we bend the whole vehicle?
I previously made a snake robot which has multiple segments that could bend sideways and up and down. Each segment had powered wheels, and that meant it could bend in all directions to get traction no matter what the terrain was.
I really enjoyed doing that project, so now I’m going to make a much bigger one that I can ride on!
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Former toy designer, current KZfaq maker and general robotics, electrical and mechanical engineer, I’m a fan of doing it yourself and innovation by trial and error. My channel is where I share some of my useful and not-so-useful inventions, designs and maker advice. Iron Man is my go-to cosplay, and 3D printing can solve most issues - broken bolts, missing parts, world hunger, you name it.
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@jamesbruton Жыл бұрын

Part 2! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9Sekrxil7isj2w.html

@freemovies3524 Жыл бұрын

NOT a good idea, riding my skateboard like that is how i lost my front teeth 😱 10:13

@talentz49 Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grF6Z6yqkq7cpnk.html

@lane9668 2 жыл бұрын

I will never complain about "thing I already did, but BIG ENOUGH TO RIDE." it's just very cool to see it all come together at this scale.

@connorquist3913 2 жыл бұрын

I agree!!!!

@CoolAsFreya 2 жыл бұрын

The miniature versions are really good for prototyping and design adaptation, then once he's happy it works well scaling it up to make it rideable!

@zfunked3299 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine OpenDog V4 but rideable

@Afeeq1011 2 жыл бұрын

@@zfunked3299 OpenDonkey because a horse is too large for scale.

@jono6379 2 жыл бұрын

Now all we need is an even bigger one that can carry a crowd around at the next festival😁

@H34... 2 жыл бұрын

I like this "Yeah that's cool and all, but what if I made it BIG?" series you're starting. I can't believe the breakneck pace you're putting these projects out at. If I could recommend a tool, a CNC plasma cutter. A lot of these bigger projects could probably be designed like flat pack furniture or one of those 3d slot together puzzles. Plasma cutting is very fast compared to CNC routing/milling, and takes a lot of the manual labor out of making complex shapes and structures. If you design the parts with this in mind, you can make things that fit and slot together very quickly and easily for any final assembly and welding. Just some advice as someone who works with metal every day, and uses a cnc plasma at work, if you do get one (a sponsor might donate one?) or build one (could make a good video or more likely series for the channel, I could also give you the plans for the budget one I built at work) I'd highly recommend good ventilation and fume extraction, or you'll have a bad time. p.s. I don't know about you, but I find those hole saws to be an absolute nightmare, step drills are much more pleasant to use in my experience and last a long time (if you run them at slow speeds, which most people forget).

@bjrn-oskarrnning2740 2 жыл бұрын

+1 for the CNC, plasma or otherwise. Or he could use something like Send Cut Send, like Superfast Matt does, and order "3D puzzles" you can weld together.

@OhHeyTrevorFlowers 2 жыл бұрын

OSH Cut is also pretty fast for laser cut metal and they’ll also bend the metal parts. Send Cut Send is also solid, though.

@H34... 2 жыл бұрын

@@OhHeyTrevorFlowers with the rate he goes through projects, getting them outsourced will become prohibitively expensive quick, especially if v1 of his parts need changes.

@benanddadmechanical6573 2 жыл бұрын

Oy an open dog big enough to ride like a motorcycle. It may not be fast but it would be all terrain with the right feet.

@xyic0re714 2 жыл бұрын

I really like that you've added steel, and the ride-able projects!

@Hisa1shi 2 жыл бұрын

It amazes me that you are doing so many projects so quickly. A project like this seems like a 6-12 month endeavor. Yet you get it done in 1-2 weeks. Incredible work.

@Yaanu.bno1 2 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling all of these rideable robot projects are leading to a magnum opus: openDog V3B, where the B stands for "Big enough to ride".

@MacLeodGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Like a horse that won't kick you, but may trample you in tiny repeated pitter patter steps.

@vhyez 2 жыл бұрын

BETR

@radianttakanuva8388 2 жыл бұрын

openHorse V1A

@CraftNexus 2 жыл бұрын

@@radianttakanuva8388 That would be dope af

@advanceringnewholder 2 жыл бұрын

@@radianttakanuva8388 why the long face?

@patprop74 2 жыл бұрын

I think James has been dreaming of having an old toy from the 70s' - 80's called a ride on inchworm lol Looking forward to seeing this one working! Well done as always James.

@bananas401k 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy that you are making larger and more substantial projects

@CoolAsFreya 2 жыл бұрын

Printing large parts with a big nozzle but then printing bushing inserts with a small nozzle for better tolerance is such a smart compromise to get the best of both worlds!

@andycrask3531 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, Please can you use a vise when using your pillar drill. Better still as your mass producing parts 3d print jigs to save time and ensure repeatable accuracy. Great work as usual and it's fantastic to see your skill set growing

@o0julek0o 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this new "Now I'm gonna make a bigger version I can RIDE ON!" trend on this channel. Please don't stop, James!

@BABALOOEY46 2 жыл бұрын

Quality work! Your hands are getting a beating 😃 Perhaps latex gloves when cleaning the steel… I like how you say we have to build stuff… it feels like we do build it with you as we are there with your failure and success and learning gtogether too.. 🙏

@bendingsands87 2 жыл бұрын

Between you and Stuff Made Here.... My brain explodes from the creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of you guys.

@yurr7408 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the metal manufacturing. Allows you to expand your ideas to whatever size possible, and its been really fun to watch.

@TDOBrandano 2 жыл бұрын

I think there will be some issues when running over uneven terrain, since the segments are not free to twist along the length of the vehicle, and the wheels don't have independent suspensions. Imagine riding in a straight line and running one wheel over a small bump. The whole thing will tilt, lifting all the wheels on one side off the ground, and if the weight is evenly distributed over the segments the joints will be under a lot of stress, not to mention that at least 25% of the traction will be lost.

@andycrask3531 2 жыл бұрын

He could use a universal joint for each one that should be plenty strong and flexible enough

@YPOC 2 жыл бұрын

Hey James, here's a little tip for when you need to thread steel box beams, without having to weld on a nut: Friction drilling. You basically melt the thin wall while drilling, extruding it inward and forming a solid base to thread into. Super quick, easy and reliable.

@DonsArtnGames 2 жыл бұрын

I get where you're going with that but what speed and pressure would be needed to make that work?

@paulstrealer5414 2 жыл бұрын

You can actually do it with basically any hobby drill press. It's just godawful loud

@Volamek 2 жыл бұрын

YOU GOT A DRILL PRESS!!!!! It's exciting to see a maker expanding their horizons.

@Kojo2047 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you talking about the difference between "taking longer" and "doing more work". Like, for example, saying "I can hand wash dishes faster than a dishwasher" is a disingenuous statement because a dishwasher does the work for you while you're free to do something else. Furthermore, projects like this that you make with more "traditional" fabrication techniques could be a good case-study in a hybrid approach where you use 3d printing and CNC milling to make jigs to speed up your manual processes. That would help with repeatable operations like drilling the same hole dozens (or hundreds) of times. Either way, I'm excited to see your fabrication evolve as you incorporate new techniques. Looking forward to more videos!

@MacLeodGolf 2 жыл бұрын

Dang, I guessed it was going to be a morphing robot. Really enjoy your channel. Wish you had a second channel that would show some of your coding.

@planckstudios 2 жыл бұрын

What makes your 3D printing builds fun is understanding your design logic by seeing the CAD first, then the build. Great to see the design logic and CAD explanations still precede the builds as they branch out w/ new materials! Good riding!

@TazerAP 2 жыл бұрын

You've got a drill press finally! I'm happy for ya, haha. As always, fantastic work James. I love your creativity!

@TedMelander 2 жыл бұрын

I can't comprehend how you can make these types of videos so frequenty, but I can't complain! Amazing content!

@Cloxxki 2 жыл бұрын

It's insane. Where is his maker army?

@Nobe_Oddy 2 жыл бұрын

ohhh I REALLY like this project!!! it looks like it would be QUITE easily extended with more segments... VERY NICE!

@turbo2ltr 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq has thousands of TIG welding tutorial videos. You should watch a couple. Or all of them. Lol. Awesome project as always!

@BlueScreenCorp 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is quickly becoming a bizarre modes of transportation channel, and I am all for it!

@marcfruchtman9473 2 жыл бұрын

glad to see some steel in the builds!

@MeriaDuck 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool project as always. Maybe ride it like a recumbent bike, which would look quite chill I suppose.

@TheRealAlpha2 2 жыл бұрын

The natural thought that comes to mind is ride it like a skate board, but I kinda like the motorcycle idea more.

@weldeddaydreams 2 жыл бұрын

Well done on finally getting a drill press! Now you need to get a step drill. Get a good brand one, they're sooo much nicer to use than hole saws, and much more accurate.

@andyleathem9754 2 жыл бұрын

this is so great I love seeing all of the small scale inventions being scaled up! Awesome job.

@DetroitMicroSound 2 жыл бұрын

I think an ArcDroid would be a fantastic addition to your arsenal. It cuts highly accurate shapes, to a pretty fine level, using a plasma cutter. It can cut any parts you design, from steel, or aluminum plate. You just assemble complex parts, using your welder, bolts, etc.

@Kolop315 2 жыл бұрын

crazy how quickly you make all these things especially while also making them into videos.

@jazzophis 2 жыл бұрын

I've always been impressed with what you can make and now seeing you weld and tap holes I can't wait to see what all else you can do.

@tactileslut 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Odd. Beautifully shown, too.

@forrestglenn2520 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you put a small mattress atop and ride it like a lounge. I think that would be especially fun to see going over obstacles, and it would distribute the weight more evenly than the skateboard option.

@mattiaslaserskold137 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really impressed by how much you manage to build in so little time.

@yngndrw. 2 жыл бұрын

You'd probably benefit from a large parts washer and a belt grinder for your metal fabrication. Looking forward to the next video!

@nielscremer599 2 жыл бұрын

If you're making a bunch of parts that are the same it's always best to make a jig out of plywood for say, drilling for example. The repeatability is excellent and it saves a lot of time

@cho4d 2 жыл бұрын

Oh one piece of backseat metalworking advice - the optimal rotational speed for drilling steel is surprisingly low! consider using the slow speed / high torque gear of your drill especially for big diameter bits!

@chrissugg968 2 жыл бұрын

It's really cool seeing the super heavy-duty versions of the parts used in the smaller robots.

@jwtfpv8957 2 жыл бұрын

1:25 You got a bench drill! YAY!

@boonjabby 2 жыл бұрын

Jim definitely has access to a time device. How on earth does he otherwise find the time !?! Haha

@boonjabby 2 жыл бұрын

Or he is a clone; one does design, one does manufacture and the last does editing + narration

@vhyez 2 жыл бұрын

@Weni Xerja 👇💘 report

@eekee6034 Жыл бұрын

I suspect there's at least one other person involved. Look at how the camera moves at 10:38. Do you think James could have got his hand out in time to turn the camera? It looks difficult to me. :) But I have to admit you can get through a project pretty quick if you work on it all day every day.

@chrishechtl8330 2 жыл бұрын

Cool. You could add a skateboard on top with tilt and angle sensors to steer it.

@bjrn-oskarrnning2740 2 жыл бұрын

An idea to explore, maybe: a snake robot that has powered joints, but wheels that can only brake or rotate. That way, by braking and releasing as it undulates, it'll move like a real snake!

@HelenaOfDetroit 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you finally got a drill press

@darioferretti3758 2 жыл бұрын

You can always ride it like one of those deckchairs (i think is the right word) you find near pools and on beaches

@barefootalien Жыл бұрын

This looks absolutely terrifying... so many ways to get a limb caught in between two metal parts with a powerful servo trying to crunch you...

@owengrossman1414 2 жыл бұрын

Your drill press has slots that allow you to bolt down a fence. A fence is useful for reproducing a number of holes that need to be located at a consistent location. A clamp can also be added to the fence as a stop to get the holes located at a consistent distance from the left or right end of the work.

@Matty.Hill_87 2 жыл бұрын

This is going to be so cool, look forward to seeing next week's video

@trevorhaddox6884 2 жыл бұрын

You should add a seat mounted on suspension to two of the segments in a way that it stays roughly level (doesn't flail around like a mechanical bull) and keeps your body away from all the moving and twisting parts at the bottom.

@DJlegionuk 2 жыл бұрын

It's great to see steel, wood and 3d printed parts working together. Next you need a proper 5 axis CNC and a lathe now you have more room.

@amphibiland 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing quality content, as expected. Keep it up!

@onlygaming69 2 жыл бұрын

I think its a really good idea remaking some of your old designs but bigger, and rideable 😅 thats like all of our dreams i think 🤣 anyway keep up the good work

@Dangineering 2 жыл бұрын

Your content has always been next level, and you branching into steel and other materials has been fantastic to watch

@BazilRat 2 жыл бұрын

James: "I made a cool little thing. I wonder if I can build it huge and ride it?" What's this, the third one now? Please, do keep going!

@danielreborn4707 2 жыл бұрын

You should write book about productivity-Michael Reeves could use some tricks 😉.Quality and amount of projects You putting out to World is impressive.Well done mate.

@chrisblake4198 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! You finally got a drill press. It was getting to be agony watching you do it with a hand drill and knowing how hard that is.

@vaisakhkm783 2 жыл бұрын

my man is going crazy like hacksmith :)

@jand2315 2 жыл бұрын

have you ever tried to use rivet nuts instead of welding and taping? I prefer this process for thin walled profiles. A lot faster easier.

@thermidorthelobster4645 2 жыл бұрын

I’m hugely relieved you now have a bench drill. It used to be so painful to watch.

@patjackmanesq 2 жыл бұрын

The welds are getting nicer! Nice one J

@jengime 2 жыл бұрын

This is more like a centipede robot since the locomotion is provided by the wheels on each segment and not by the articulation of the body like actual snakes.

@dayavonty Жыл бұрын

i think a Fishing style Seat like off a fishing boat just one leg centered on a spindle on the Frount of the unit Sweet Idea and Concept

@14768 2 жыл бұрын

For the part where you welded the nut on to the tube to add extra threads (around 2:20). Look up nut-serts. These would save you quite a bit of time since you only have to drill a hole, you don't have to tap and you don't have to weld. They are also pretty affordable.

@RuthlessMojo 2 жыл бұрын

You can tell James really likes his TIG welder. A plasma cutter is next.

@jonsommet 2 жыл бұрын

Consistent and great content.

@torydavis10 2 жыл бұрын

I realize by now you're likely well down the road to building something already, but just in case you're still planning you should consider building it like a chariot. Make a standing platform on the last car with a control pedestal/handhold. It will be mentally and mechanically easy to operate as the whole thing will be in front of you and you won't have trouble staying on. Your weight will serve to anchor the last car in place, so that as it bends back and forth it displaces mostly at the front, also making it mentally easier to steer and eliminating the possibility of accidentally swinging your tail into things. Also, it'll look awesome!

@danieltweit3702 2 жыл бұрын

you always make awesome stuff

@errantpursuits4249 2 жыл бұрын

The seating should be like a lounge. Reclined back, legs stretched in front, possibly include a smoking jacket

@reubenrichardson4669 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely do skateboard mode!

@amirhm6459 2 жыл бұрын

This channel have awesome progression. cant wait till the day James Bruton build giant walking robot in future

@PixelSham 2 жыл бұрын

i think its about time you get into some CNC Millig!

@VenelinEfremov 2 жыл бұрын

James managed to increase the price of used wiper motors with one video.

@barrettvelker198 2 жыл бұрын

This man gives me what I want

@FallenDj122 2 жыл бұрын

I swear you and Ivan Miranda need to do a collab and make a whole 3d printed crazy car/robot thing

@tirthvora5061 2 жыл бұрын

Gamers BTHs : cheat codes James BHTs : Pure hard work and welding, drilling, bolting, wiring, coding, designing, etc.

@TheFlatulentCow Жыл бұрын

Challenge: One of my favourite YT Halloween maker channels (Wicked Makers) just made a Minecraft spider based on an R/C car. Real fun, but I wonder if it could be made more articulated. You sprung to mind. Up for a challenge? No worries if not, just a bit of fun. Love your stuff. Keep doing what you do.

@henzleekeilgalvizo5777 2 жыл бұрын

Great work man 😇

@henzleekeilgalvizo5777 2 жыл бұрын

@projectrc4978 2 жыл бұрын

Thats Amazing!

@Marco-yk8kp 2 жыл бұрын

I like these ride on projects a lot more than the smaller ones, when are you making openHorse? 😂😂😂

@ChristianBehnke 2 жыл бұрын

You tease! That looks awesome.

@DrWhom 2 жыл бұрын

It's funny that I am worried about looking straight into the welding light when it's only ever the max brightness of my Mac!

@hogofwar0 2 жыл бұрын

How bout a big comfy chair, nice work

@AJ-Palermo 2 жыл бұрын

drinking game: take a shot every time James says "substantial"

@teabagtime 2 жыл бұрын

You have a drill press! huzzah!

@cho4d 2 жыл бұрын

oh god please ride it like a skateboard! just have flat platforms on the top with grip tape! it will look so sick!!!

@Stoneman06660 2 жыл бұрын

You, sir, are a machine!

@christopherdaane2538 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool

@jimmyhackers8980 2 жыл бұрын

sounds like your gaining skills to build another exo suit :)

@Hephera 2 жыл бұрын

ha! i commented on the last video that I would love to see this and lo you were already working on it!

@rascal1514 2 жыл бұрын

Hearing that countersinking bit going at full speed with no lube made me audibly gasp.

@charliesteiner2334 2 жыл бұрын

For the control software, I think you'll want changes from the small version. Rather than trying to bend the entire robot at once (sliding the wheels sideways over the ground), it's better to bend at the front only and then propagate the bend backwards as the robot moves.

@memejeff 2 жыл бұрын

super cool

@SuperSuperSpork 2 жыл бұрын

do something weird for the seat, like a bicycle seat on one section and bike handle bars on the front section or make some wide skateboard decks for each section, and have it as a really long a bendy e board

@MaxMakerChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thats funny, I just ordered a windscreen wiper motor yesterday to motorise a trash can with it. Does anyone know a better way to get the spline to fit?