We Solved the #1 Problem with Robot Vacuums

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Some problems you just need to solve yourself. Such is the case with my Robot Vacuum. Nobody seems to have way to automate a closet door to open when the vacuum runs so we made one ourselves. And you can too! Here's everything you need to build one for yourself:
What you need for this project:
•Jinvoo Valve Motor: www.amazon.com/dp/B0C61V9W7H/r...
•Bottom Mount Drawer Slide: www.amazon.com/dp/B0064MDOY2/r...
•12-Gauge Heavy Strap Tie
•1/2" x 1/8" Steel Flat Bar: www.amazon.com/dp/B003X5KIUG/r...
•Shower Door Roller: www.amazon.com/dp/B08MTVTBMS/r...
•Assorted Screws, Nuts and Bolts
Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ32KKMW/r...
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@thestig007 2 ай бұрын

Ketchup trail is not something I would have come up with. Bravo.

@BudsSmartHome 2 ай бұрын

Very cool project! 👍

@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@stevenshircliff393 2 ай бұрын

Dude!! Super impressed with your MacGyver skills on this project. Great job!

@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@SystemsPlanet 2 ай бұрын

Every automation is another thing to maintain

@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 2 ай бұрын

Can’t argue with you there

@DouglasKrug 2 ай бұрын

Very clever Pete. Nerd approved!

@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It was a fun challenge to solve

@BrandonDoyleMN 2 ай бұрын

That’s pretty darn neat

@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 2 ай бұрын

Neato indeed

@IntellihomeSmartDIY Ай бұрын

Ok…. This is the best thing I’ve seen on KZfaq in a long time 👏

@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 Ай бұрын

And this is the best comment I’ve seen on KZfaq in a long time. Thanks!

@jimbates6227 2 ай бұрын

As soon as robot vacuums can climb stairs, I'll start paying attention. Until then, I'm on the sideline. I have just as many square feet on the main level as the lower level, and I'm darn sure not buying two robot vacuums. Vacuuming is also a good way to exercise and I certainly need more of that. Considering your belly comment, maybe you do, too. Keep up the good work though, Pete.

@DGBQ_ME 2 ай бұрын

MIGO Ascender can climb stairs.

@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 2 ай бұрын

Ha! thanks. The stairs thing is annoying, but honestly just having something regularly sweeping and mopping the kitchen makes it worth while. Any other room is a bonus.

@Santosm74 2 ай бұрын

Great video

@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@suzithewitch Ай бұрын

This is something I've been thinking about for a while. I love your solution, but before buying a valve motor (genius idea, btw!) and have to rent or borrow a grinder, I think I'm going to try using the Aqara blinds opener (that pulls on a chain) and hook that to my door. In theory, it should work, right? Of course, "working in theory" is why test pilots are so highly paid. 🤣 Also, I thought the ketchup idea was ingenious. I'm going to remember that!

@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks! You don’t actually need a grinder; a hack saw works just fine, but the grinder is definitely more fun. The problem with the blind opener is that you need some force to bump the bifold door out first. Maybe if it was mounted at an angle? I’d love to hear how it works if you give it a try.