I built a LEGO vacuum that sorts your bricks! (From The Office)

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@dwdesign2873 2 жыл бұрын

this is probably one of the most useful ones yet. literally throw your bin of lego across the floor and go over it with this

@macwhatwho 2 жыл бұрын

This one would be awesome for preschool and big families with young kids. I think the manual one would be better for us just needing organising. more eco friendly!

@GrenTheProto 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@shalimarlake7852 2 жыл бұрын

Biggest issue with it is it doesn't look like it actually sorts them properly

@sourfar 2 жыл бұрын

@@shalimarlake7852 yeah

@beefburito 2 жыл бұрын

@@shalimarlake7852 yeah, he definitely cheated a little to make it look like it performed better than it does. The main problem is that the holes up top get blocked up, so smaller pieces can't get through. He'd need some kind of agitator to shake them up and allow the small pieces to get through the holes. Also, the "print only the infill for better flow" approach was probably counterproductive, since it would disperse the suction force over the whole surface of the filter, rather than suck pieces toward the holes. With some kind of basic agitator, like what you see in high-end shop vacs in order to prevent the filter getting clogged, and properly printed parts, this could actually work, but it would be way more complicated and way more work than just printing a few disks with cutouts.

@ArchiChakraborty 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe add a functionality to shake up the compartments periodically so that the pieces stuck at an awkward angle, or smaller pieces stuck above a larger piece can pass through to their actual compartment

@vxnte5576 2 жыл бұрын

Like a slider at the bottom of the connect 4 game

@sainteagle4426 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea, the tube should have like a motor connected to it that would keep it constantly vibrating so that each piece stuck at an awkward angle will eventually get sifted through.

@jimmerseiber 2 жыл бұрын

Vibrator

@logi2356 2 жыл бұрын

you know you could just manually shake it at the end, but I think it would be great to see this project over-engineered

@wolvenar 2 жыл бұрын

Fins at an angle on each bottom side to direct airflow may agitate them enough to ensure the sorting.

@ryderwebb3 Жыл бұрын

Jumping Jerry should be the name for the Robo Dog

@limitlesspotential9075 10 күн бұрын

Yes

@MB-gz8qx 6 күн бұрын

Pizza

@aixfort 2 жыл бұрын

Thats actually really smart idea

@k.o3064 2 жыл бұрын

“These things are too expensive!” Matt 2 minutes before: “I just bought a robot dog!”

@EnderRobber101 2 жыл бұрын

True

@chubbysumo2230 2 жыл бұрын

The robot dog probably cost less than those Lego.

@davemonster2 2 жыл бұрын

Doggy Mc Dogface!

@bim_2587 2 жыл бұрын

@@chubbysumo2230 ?

@campbellwinslow6986 2 жыл бұрын

@@chubbysumo2230 per ounce? The legos absolutely cost more than the robot lol

@MeakinGrainger 2 жыл бұрын

You should name the dog T.U.R.D. or TOTALLY UNNECESSARY ROBOT DOG

@Criteez 2 жыл бұрын

Lool

@abeffchop 2 жыл бұрын

Y.e.s Yo Everything should like Sir you are smart

@BEM684 2 жыл бұрын

This is the way.

@flapersnaperalt 2 жыл бұрын

yesssss

@donevans1148 2 жыл бұрын

This is the way

@terrencedent3071 11 ай бұрын

Seeing Daddy Wallace in a hot tub and yelling "SUCK IT!" really awakened something in me. Glad his vision has come to life.

@eroark79 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful product. One modification I would attempt to make to see if it would work correctly is to try an air mattress pump. Some of those pumps pull and push quite a bit of CFM air and would make it more compact without the need for a shopvac

@alexandreblracing 2 жыл бұрын

Your inventions are getting more and more useful over time.

@bigoldpp9542 2 жыл бұрын

The only problem is the big bricks build up on top trapping some of the small bricks, but other than that, where can I buy one?

@tonberryking42 2 жыл бұрын

I mean, sure, but any mechanical agitation should allow the smaller pieces to filter through.

@cygnet6 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonberryking42 so tape a vibrator to it and it's good?

@Derek1t444 2 жыл бұрын

I need it

@Derek1t444 2 жыл бұрын

NOW

@yoloboy03 2 жыл бұрын

Ok but I saw big lego pieces, how did they get through the tube?

@lambui1774 Жыл бұрын

Bro imagine just saying “pick those Lego off the floor”

@Mjdecker1234 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. With maybe a few more designs, it could be 99% accurate, as you can see some got stuck once the bigger pieces came in, but still got me to sub

@topperhatschire 2 жыл бұрын

I would honestly buy this. My son's room is a landmine of Legos

@superplushiebrosukgaming5189 2 жыл бұрын

My room is filled with Lego

@iQueeneth 2 жыл бұрын

rip

@alexakis458 2 жыл бұрын

Yes 🤣 I I definitely need it

@RockyFoxxowo 2 жыл бұрын

Just divorce your son

@SuperTiffyLynne 2 жыл бұрын

My son might enjoy the vacuum more than the legos. Lol

@zaydmazouz6193 2 жыл бұрын

Calling this invention "useless" is an understatement, this is the most useful

@Gertyutz Жыл бұрын

You can just pour the bin full of Legos into the top, and eliminate the vacuum cleaner.

@dude6074 Жыл бұрын

"just suck it" really got me😂

@person-lg6jh Жыл бұрын

that “I SeE You” had me nightmares for 3 weeks 😭

@ryangoff1127 2 жыл бұрын

The dog should be called Bark Rober!

@drenz1523 2 жыл бұрын

omg yes

@elisalabarge3516 2 жыл бұрын

I was going to come up with a clever name but damn I don't think I can do better than this lol.

@rustybuildz Жыл бұрын

Yes

@rickschoofs4891 2 жыл бұрын

Really usefull invention, perhaps another filter for the realy small parts that are 0,7 mm in diameter / square. And a nice name for the robot-dog could be Lego-las.

@zman4002 2 жыл бұрын

It's a dog, not an archer lmao

@pon197709 2 жыл бұрын

Nah joe

@rental_buckete4631 2 жыл бұрын

Candice would be a perfect name for the dog with no hidden meaning

@cyclops8238 2 жыл бұрын

This device would be perfect for schools and daycare centers if they own Lego

@jonathansung667 2 жыл бұрын

Quick idea: if you design the plates so they can rotate independently from the housing and add spiraled grooves on the bottom of the plates it will rotate, further optimizing the self sorting

@Brick_Science 2 жыл бұрын

I approve of this!!

@azurakakya8868 2 жыл бұрын

Holy i am first :D

@Searchin4keys 2 жыл бұрын

@@azurakakya8868 how dare you i am second

@abeffchop 2 жыл бұрын

What how

@djispro4272 2 жыл бұрын

You make some of the most awesome videos outside of tech (my primary hobby)! Keep on making these videos!

@j-man4317 Жыл бұрын

This is actually pretty useful

@mr.universe740 2 жыл бұрын

This also reminds me of the LEGO vacuum from the LEGO Batman games.

@talonredfeather3986 Жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment

@rileyparish5149 2 жыл бұрын

It's always sad to see channels like this one not staying true to their origins. This invention is just way too necessary to be found on "Unnecessary Inventions" ;) I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work!

@mrsquid_ 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure he always somewhat didn't stay true to that. i feel like it's always been a bit sarcastic. most of his videos are" never in hell would i have thought of that but it's absolutely necessary" kidnapping videos EDIT: *KINDA

@brrrrrr 2 жыл бұрын

Unnecessary does not mean useless

@rosanesunshine5608 8 ай бұрын

This is great ! I would add one more layer at the end for the dust . So if there is any dust while vacuuming it would be easy take the last one with dust and dispose the dust in the garbage.

@grw13 3 ай бұрын

I saw this video forever ago. Today, I just saw a clip from Shark Tank and the start of the “Pick Up Bricks” Lego vacuum. The timeline seemed to be a bit after this. When I was watching that video, I instantly remembered this. I wonder if they also saw this 🤔

@madeintexas3d442 2 жыл бұрын

I just printed something for the first time yesterday with no infill on the top and bottom. It acts as baffles in a speaker it seems to work well you can definitely hear the bass more.

@micahordus5813 2 жыл бұрын

You should add an even smaller compartment for any dirt it picks up

@samster7640 2 жыл бұрын

It's still attached to a shop vac... So all of the dust will still end up in the shop vac bin

@swaggychicken. 2 жыл бұрын

Printers can't print that small and it is already attached to a vaccum why would you need a dust compartment

@riccardobrandolini2545 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe just a dust filter at the bottom

@RogerGarrett 2 жыл бұрын

The output of the Lego sorter goes into the Shop Vac itself, which already has the filter to catch any dirt.

@ytuser4562 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch his videos I get so jealous of how amazing his makerspace house is

@dinaannnirenstein87 Жыл бұрын

I love this! My sisters and I used to have a baby toy that (when shaken) sorted various-sized mini-spheres in a similar-yet smaller- multi-level cylinder. You know what would be cool? For another LEGO accessory, people would love a plastic dome to house completed LEGO projects without having to destroy them, and which would simultaneously serve as translucent mobile cases, each molded to cover the entire [architectural] surface area, correspondingly. i.e., White House, Guggenheim, etc.

@ochowells 2 жыл бұрын

If you put string instead of plastic - like a tennis racket. Then there would be no shaking nessasary as it would not be able to balance

@bpizzayes 2 жыл бұрын

You should call your “dog” zoro and make him a croc collar

@corex72 Ай бұрын

Rover, is the best dog name ever.

@monhi64 2 жыл бұрын

So I’m curious how does the infill pattern increase suction? I would’ve thought the more airflow there’d be less suction. Now instead of all the air pulling through the holes its spread out over a way larger area. But either way pretty interesting

@MojitoMouse 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, my dad made me something similar (but a bit more primitive) to this: A bead vaccuum! :D He put two holes in the lid of a medium/large jar, put a plastic hose in each hole, and attatched one of the hoses to the sucking end of an electric air matress pump.. :P I could then use that to pick up all the pearls and beads I had dropped on the floor while playing with them! :D Honestly, witnessing all of my dads ideas while growing up really made me love invention and innovation.. ^^

@legomaniac4689 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best inventions, as a huge Lego fan with at least a couple hundred thousand to my name, and constantly building on the floor, this would be great

@R0DBS2 2 жыл бұрын

0:06 Needles, and Screws: are we a joke to you?

@wolvenar 2 жыл бұрын

Fins at an angle on the bottom of each level will stir them all and ensure that all get sorted correctly

@Nirrrina 2 жыл бұрын

Lego should contact him to make this an actual sellable product. I'm sure there's tons of people who would love this. From parents/caregivers who want to quickly pick up the kids Legos. To adults who want their Legos quickly sorted so they can get started on their new masterpiece of complexity.

@Azurath100 2 жыл бұрын

Also can be used in competitions.

@SkyGamer911 2 жыл бұрын

i' juåst take myp duåal mo¨to¨r vacuåuåm and clean u all o¨f i't p

@nottelling6598 2 жыл бұрын

You could set it up like a shop cyclone dust collection system. That way all the tiny legos still end up sorted instead of in the shop vac.

@docolemnsx 4 ай бұрын

I don't know how unnecessary your inventions are, but necessary is the greatest understatement to describe this one. I've been brought here by watching hours of similar diy solutions, but I've never thought I could connect the two shop vacs I have at home to one of these - I might even buy a third for the ultimate Suck It 9000

@imnotabot. 2 жыл бұрын

5:36 does no one really mention the large plate in the top tube that never could have been sucked in like that?

@milomaz1 2 жыл бұрын

I think 2 things that would truly take this to the next level would be rubber gaskets between each section to reduce the air slipping out of the space in between the 3d printed rings. And secondly a small offset motor spinning to gently vibrate the chamber would be great to make sure the small pieces don't get stuck on the ledges.

@jayspell179 2 жыл бұрын

You don't need a second motor, but a fan blade in each chamber, which would turn with the suction, and keep the pieces from getting stuck. It could be 3d printed to mount onto the bottom of the component above it with a 1m steel rod for an axis. This is actually a pretty good invention, speaking as a grandfather with a grandson who has many Lego blocks.

@milkymoo_ 2 жыл бұрын

you should name the robodog Stickbug! the way it bends it's legs reminds me of a stickbug lol

@nerdrecall1996 Жыл бұрын

you should name the dog "spark" like electricity 😂

@Mlblover1869 Жыл бұрын

That robot dog should be named Beckett

@gammaao 2 жыл бұрын

5:37 how did the green big piece fit in the small vaccuum hose?

@LinhLinhBD 2 жыл бұрын

he bullshiting it. I have this invention at home too, I used a dyson V15 as the vacuum. Much more suction. And the big green piece will not fit any vacuum holes.

@gammaao 2 жыл бұрын

@@LinhLinhBD chill I know he's just joking. He opened the tube and obviously put the big piece in

@oliverklein6300 2 жыл бұрын

If it also sorts by colors, you're my man 😆

@SnakisVR Жыл бұрын

Name the dog mr.doggy man

@jseaz 6 ай бұрын

You should use a DUST collector design ... where the heavy stuff falls down

@Bhalv 2 жыл бұрын

Name the dog unnecessary

@lilliansnide4073 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like your inventions just keep getting more and more necessary.

@rosanesunshine5608 8 ай бұрын

Where can I buy this ?

@lynnjo2010 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome!!! When will it be on the market to purchase?!?

@karjay0428 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you've grown your channel so much. I remember when you had like 10k subs, great job man :)

@Definitely_Melnyx 2 жыл бұрын

Mr Beast video was helping a lot and shorts ofc.

@NonsensicalSpudz 2 жыл бұрын

1:30 yep lego is already plural

@kythedead Жыл бұрын

Bro turned into necessary inventions

@xientau9028 2 жыл бұрын

It seems to work fine for large and medium pieces, but what about the really small ones, like 1 point studs? Do they get sucked straight into the shop-vac?

@lordgarak 2 жыл бұрын

A tromel would work better at the sorting. Have the entire tromel system inside a larger container(lego bin) to contain the vacuum. The in port feeds in the uphill side of the tromel and has a fairly fine mesh, then get coarse and eventually gets to lego sized holes. Suction comes from the first section of the tromel with the fine mesh. From there gravity takes over and the rotating action of the tromel breaks the legos away from the suction permitting them to continue down the tromel and be sorted. Bonus points, add a spraybar to wash the lego as it goes through the tromel. Also the original design is far too small and fills up too fast. Anyone who needs one of these has far too much lego for this thing.

@StephenKoplin 2 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes this is a good idea. I had to look up what a tromel is, but this would solve the issue of losing suction as each bin fills up.

@Joe-RR Жыл бұрын

3:49 Unnecessary

@brziperiod 2 жыл бұрын

5:26 why man's look like a super villain

@austinchoong7146 Жыл бұрын

You can improve it easier by at the flat parts of the coloured sorters, make it slopes so Lego won’t get stuck there

@xxqox 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I’m a big fan and love your videos. Your inventions are so cool, unique and also inspire so many different ideas…I think it’s great that you can completely transform an issue into a solution! Great work 👍😊

@deborahcho1084 2 жыл бұрын

Dog name = Sparky

@natashasherwin7759 11 ай бұрын

I NEED this attachment!

@woodboi65 Жыл бұрын

make a add on that covers the bit that goes into the vacuum so the smallest pieces can get filterd

@HypnoMotion Жыл бұрын

I need this!

@kristinaguevara4264 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else here because they mentioned this invention on the latest Office Ladies Podcast?

@luellalambiotte2238 2 жыл бұрын

NAME IT LA QUEDA YES THE DOG NAME IT LA QUEDA

@gabrielplayz8647 Ай бұрын

Robot dog name: sparky.

@kre4ture218 2 жыл бұрын

4:53 coke-heads be like

@gamingwithmr.fregles8802 Жыл бұрын

Wait but that's not an unnecessary invention! We need more like this. I want one, but I need a new shop vac. Mine went through a garage fire. It sounds horrible, even after I wd40d the bearings. So hook me up with a shop vac too, lol

@berry2552 2 жыл бұрын

robot dog + shop vac lego sorter = automatic lego picker upper

@MmmmmmmmTaters 2 жыл бұрын

I like how when he started the “commercial” there was a huge flat green lego in the canister knowing damn well its to big to fit

@tisoyowens724 2 жыл бұрын

When I step on lego I don’t even feel it lol

@RatPac249 2 жыл бұрын

I had to do this invention thing in class when I was 9 and had to draw it and this is exactly what I drew and he just made it but it sorted color to

@nolongeravailable666 2 жыл бұрын

Dude looks like the Swedish chef if he had a life

@TiagoCatarino 2 жыл бұрын

LEGO bricks, never legos!

@TiagoCatarino 2 жыл бұрын

In all seriousness though, this is far from unnecessary, I would use this in my studio all the time!

@MrError101 Жыл бұрын

Stepping on Lego feels good

@xxportalxx. 2 жыл бұрын

I'd replace the holes in the classifier plates with just plain grates of differing grid size, there'd be less for the bricks to catch on and more airflow.

@JustTheRat01 2 жыл бұрын

i tihnk the reason lego is painful is cuz its tiny btw to anyone who is thinking or is saying this this is necesarry, its not. specifically the sorting part, people sort legos either from colour or from type, like 1x1 brick with 1x1 brick or 1x1 red brick with 1x2 red bricks, etc etc. not by size, thats kinda useless, the vacuum part is very useful

@Smokestack272 Жыл бұрын

Make a Lego vacuum that separates every Lego pieces known to the universe

@ffrreeddyy123456 2 жыл бұрын

Robit dig!!!💛 I love dahgs!

@ninjanerdstudent6937 2 жыл бұрын

Necessity could be added to the invention by using it for sorting at a recycling plant.

@RuZaYT 2 жыл бұрын

Oliver name for the robot dog

@allertschallenberg1857 2 жыл бұрын

The real answer to the "LEGO'S" controversy is.... THERE IS NO PLURAL. LEGO is the brand, the company, and there's only one of those. Just call them LEGO blocks or pieces. Like the rest of the world 😁

@alielsais3876 Жыл бұрын

Where do you buy it from

@bertenheimer 2 жыл бұрын

It needs a larger opening for the vacuum to get more legos at once to be more satisfying, but anybody could probably do that themselves

@zahidshabir4038 2 жыл бұрын

Using a trackpad for CAD is NOWHERE NEAR as bad as using MacOS for CAD

@Hurricaane_Princess Жыл бұрын

Do you know how many times this would've came in handy when my son was younger? He's 17 now and has tons of Legos. I will say though he's made some amazing things.

@johnzoid74 2 жыл бұрын

I believe many sizes of Lego can slide through any size of hole if it enters the hole end first... right? Every Lego end piece is around the same size