Making a Tensegrity Table that Actually works!

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  • @earlye
    @earlye Před 3 lety +382

    Pretty sure that once the dowels are touching, it's no longer tensegrity. In particular, the dowels are now bending members. Not to say the design isn't cool - it definitely is; I think it's just more appropriately classified as a reciprocal frame than tensegrity.

    • @ilikewaffles3689
      @ilikewaffles3689 Před 3 lety +29

      True. This is clickbait.

    • @AfroNinja720
      @AfroNinja720 Před 3 lety +9

      I mean look at the thumbnail, he edited out the wires

    • @earlye
      @earlye Před 3 lety +15

      I don't think it's "clickbait" per se. I think the structure is simply mis-classified. Click bait would be: "You won't BELIEVE how this ONE WEIRD TRICK made Tensegrity Table ACTUALLY WORK!"

    • @fredericapanon207
      @fredericapanon207 Před 3 lety +1

      I suspect that if @Alexandre Chappel had put the brass channels closer to the ends of the wooden members, he would have been able to keep the wood legs separated for a true integrity table.

    • @batagnam
      @batagnam Před 3 lety +12

      I did my master thesis on tensegrity and sir, you are correct !
      Furthermore, the glass is a rigid object joining other rigid object so even if the dowels were separated, still not complete tensegrity :)
      Still nice table !

  • @headrobotics
    @headrobotics Před 3 lety +201

    Springiness of previous designs could be credited to the strings and reduced with cables that had less give.
    So they could work with the right materials and tensioning.

    • @thingswelike
      @thingswelike Před 3 lety +18

      That's what I thought too - that thin rope was likely to be quite stretchy.

    • @oscarrosengren3704
      @oscarrosengren3704 Před 3 lety

      Same thought!

    • @Millerwave
      @Millerwave Před 3 lety +7

      Exactly! He should build the cool non-touching one using cable. If the legs themselves don't bend and the cable doesn't stretch it should work.

    • @ItsRenderInnit
      @ItsRenderInnit Před 3 lety +6

      They still wobble, I’ve seen them made of steel cable and chain as well.

    • @Millerwave
      @Millerwave Před 3 lety

      @@ItsRenderInnit Bummer! I wonder what gives?

  • @lucacorallocaro4287
    @lucacorallocaro4287 Před 3 lety +1

    I've been working in a school project for about a month now, and you may not believe it but one of my proposals was this exact table but just with 3 legs. Fortunately I didn't end up choosing that path because 16 hours ago someone did it first so I cant do it any more for my project. What a coincidence men.
    By the way now I'm working on a big table that follows the tensegrity principles I it's turning out pretty cool , so I hope the same coincidence doesn't happen again.
    This ended up being a really long comment.
    I've been watching your videos for years now and I still love them as much as the first day.

  • @RonakDhakan
    @RonakDhakan Před 3 lety +96

    The 3-legged-stringy-springy-table would have been cool.

    • @RonakDhakan
      @RonakDhakan Před 3 lety +8

      And considering that wires would not stretch as much as the string, it could have been a lot sturdier than we think.

    • @DanteYewToob
      @DanteYewToob Před 3 lety +5

      It would make a good chair probably. Something you can gently bounce in while you think, like a full body fidget. I do that all the time in my computer chair, but I'm light so it's really hard to push down... lol

    • @snowpaw360
      @snowpaw360 Před 3 lety +1

      Seen it attempted but it wobbled like crazy, i think it was Kazmoses that did it.

  • @vetexio4439
    @vetexio4439 Před 3 lety +113

    This original structure will probably make a cool chair leg. I'll love a springy chair haha

    • @lazarjovic9948
      @lazarjovic9948 Před 3 lety +2

      Definitely agreed on some sort of chair variation, I think a springy chair would be really comfy to sit in!

    • @invitrace9185
      @invitrace9185 Před 3 lety +4

      Honestly I'm making one for my 3D printer - springy means the sound from the printer wont piss off my downstairs neighbors as much

    • @lazarjovic9948
      @lazarjovic9948 Před 3 lety

      @@invitrace9185 for a 3d printer, you should look into adding a concrete slab under the printer, see the CZcams channel CNC kitchen for that video and explainer

    • @achappel
      @achappel  Před 3 lety +10

      That's a great idea!

    • @smashyrashy
      @smashyrashy Před 3 lety

      @@lazarjovic9948 why?

  • @marsgizmo
    @marsgizmo Před 3 lety +109

    excellent project Alex! 👏😎

  • @matteo23battini
    @matteo23battini Před 3 lety +3

    Great project, for better stability I think you should set a wooden table on the structure with some weight and then, once the rope is under the maximum tension, tighten the screws. By doing this way you maybe could have managed to use also the other structures

  • @lilypower
    @lilypower Před 3 lety

    Didn't see it amongst the comments, put marks on the string where one side of the leg should be, then you can tighten the string as you pull it through the leg and all the legs have exactly the same distance from each other. 🙂 Great build and awesome content as usual!

  • @Dworshak
    @Dworshak Před 3 lety +100

    I feel like one aspect of your builds that is missing in each video is some idea of how long it takes. It would be nice if in the description or somewhere you put roughly how much time you spent building whatever it is you're making in the videos. I really enjoy watching what you make, but it always feels like it only takes you one or two days, due to how its edited.

    • @nikilragav
      @nikilragav Před 3 lety +5

      Wholeheartedly agree

    • @trygveevensen171
      @trygveevensen171 Před 3 lety

      Haven't thought of that before, but I absolutely agree

    • @fredericapanon207
      @fredericapanon207 Před 3 lety +1

      It would also be nice to provide the time length of the initial design phase. I am sure he spent some time figuring out the dimensions of the legs and the cables. Build iterations are inevitable but that initial design phase isn't instantaneous.

    • @Arcticwhir
      @Arcticwhir Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah there is a slight illusion, I would bet from design phase to completion...1-2 weeks.

  • @sebastianolsson9063
    @sebastianolsson9063 Před 3 lety +7

    I LOVE the fact that you also watch James Bruton!

    • @trevsweb
      @trevsweb Před 3 lety +2

      one of the most underrated creative channels on youtube. just does his thing and loves what he does.

    • @ebikehacker
      @ebikehacker Před 3 lety +1

      I LIKED THAT TO THE ROBOT DOG IS CLASS

  • @nnrcs95
    @nnrcs95 Před 3 lety

    insane craftsmanship

  • @Gah_Hofs
    @Gah_Hofs Před 3 lety

    hey I think someone might have told you this already, but the wooden chips sucks up all the oil from the lathe sliding parts, so make sure to keep it well lubed and clean after use! Another awesome project Alex, love your work!

  • @khenderick
    @khenderick Před 3 lety +6

    Nice concept. In a future version, you could create two locking screws in one leg so you can have the wire ends connecting inside a leg

  • @901D
    @901D Před 3 lety +3

    You're designing process is so inspiring and the results are awesome! Well done!

  • @Stephen7475
    @Stephen7475 Před 2 lety

    nice design and well done, for and all out anti-tensegrity table. Every member is in contact with all other members. That explains that slight smile while he was doing this.

  • @loopinnerthe
    @loopinnerthe Před 3 lety

    Super cool build. I have seen so many tensegrity wobbly builds, this is a proper table that you can put coffee on without having to suffer continuous anxiety.

  • @user-ro2bn9cv4w
    @user-ro2bn9cv4w Před 3 lety

    You honestly are a genius

  • @adrianvallejo3396
    @adrianvallejo3396 Před 3 lety +1

    Way cooler than expected, especially with the glass top, helps you actually see the illusion

  • @ChrisPowellFSD
    @ChrisPowellFSD Před 3 lety

    This is amazing. Very well thought out. I love how you seamlessly mix materials like wood and 3D printing. Very inspiring.

  • @streetballplayer100
    @streetballplayer100 Před 3 lety

    I really like the way you present your ideas with the immediate showing of a prototype! That makes a huge difference! Well done

  • @asalottin
    @asalottin Před 3 lety

    You're such a skilled person -- congratulations Alex! Amazing work!

  • @JessyRenae
    @JessyRenae Před 3 lety

    You are an absolute genius!

  • @rajatsawarkar
    @rajatsawarkar Před 3 lety

    thts the level of surety i want in life, love watching you make and print stuff

  • @woody4431
    @woody4431 Před 3 lety

    Another amazing video. Love the precision that goes into your projects and your enthusiasm.

  • @johanbrits426
    @johanbrits426 Před 3 lety

    Dude! your videos are really awesome. I discovered you a few weeks back and its always entertaining to actually watch your videos from every point of view. the sound, video editing etc. And I will definitely at some point try and build sound panels. need them. I always learn something new as well. Keep it up!

  • @Macatho
    @Macatho Před 3 lety

    The amount of work done... Mind blown.

  • @Drunk-Mosquitos
    @Drunk-Mosquitos Před 3 lety

    Love you designs and how you incorporate so many different types of material in your builds!

  • @angusgroom1177
    @angusgroom1177 Před 3 lety +1

    I absolutely love the noise you make, eg at 13:53. So much happiness and excitement at a project coming together!

  • @joshcosta423
    @joshcosta423 Před 3 lety

    Probably my favorite project of yours so far

  • @Mr2at
    @Mr2at Před 3 lety

    That is the cleverest thing i've seen made on this channel. Bravo

  • @Pacwind31
    @Pacwind31 Před 3 lety

    Alexandre, you are a madman! I’ll never build it, but loved watching it!!!

  • @alexandrealbergaria6224

    this would be an amazing type of camping table since it collapse so easily! Good Job ALEX! awesome skills as always!

  • @marcosmagardi
    @marcosmagardi Před 3 lety

    Really nice project Alex! From Brazil 🇧🇷

  • @jameshanoomansing1442
    @jameshanoomansing1442 Před 3 lety

    brilliant....also love your Bridgeport milling machine.....big respect from Mauritius

  • @cindylewis2624
    @cindylewis2624 Před 3 lety

    Love it. Your projects always fascinate me! Keep up the great work. 👍🏾

  • @georgeswahid4663
    @georgeswahid4663 Před 3 lety

    You are such an amazing person, i cant get bored of your videos 😍😍😍😍

  • @abdullah-ze4bc
    @abdullah-ze4bc Před 3 lety +1

    i hope the cable hold up long term but over all a pretty cool project. nice job!

  • @3rdIsBest
    @3rdIsBest Před 3 lety

    I made one of these with welded box tube and chains; super sturdy but still very wobbly!

  • @FrancoGrimoldi
    @FrancoGrimoldi Před 3 lety

    You make these things look easy... that's how good you are, thanks!

  • @jaredhelder
    @jaredhelder Před 3 lety

    Wish I could have a workshop like yours. Great work!

  • @veromashka
    @veromashka Před 3 lety

    Amazing project!

  • @massonmilo5754
    @massonmilo5754 Před 3 lety

    Every time I watch your video makes me feel amazed and also have a nice mood !!! Love your project and laugh !!!

  • @marksinasac7298
    @marksinasac7298 Před 3 lety

    Awesome Work!

  • @Californer
    @Californer Před 3 lety

    Dude, thanks, good work

  • @CharlesBriggsCreated
    @CharlesBriggsCreated Před 3 lety +5

    Love the design Alex! I wonder if you could add a mother to "roll up" the wire and that would make the table change height! Keep up the great work.

  • @Th3Puck
    @Th3Puck Před 3 lety +2

    This is the best thing you have made - I would buy it if it was sold in stores (dont have a workshop or the skills to make it)
    Good Job

  • @pnwRC.
    @pnwRC. Před 3 lety

    SWEET project!

  • @avejst
    @avejst Před 3 lety

    Great video as always👍
    Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us👍😀

  • @raffaelesala992
    @raffaelesala992 Před 3 lety

    Great project, very well designed !

  • @ChristianN-
    @ChristianN- Před 3 lety

    Great build!

  • @Sapocrate
    @Sapocrate Před 3 lety

    Awesome project!

  • @KevD333
    @KevD333 Před 3 lety

    you deserve so many more subs. thank you for your content

  • @williamsanders6092
    @williamsanders6092 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful table!!

  • @eddierf791
    @eddierf791 Před 3 lety

    Love your videos mate

  • @FlameMage2
    @FlameMage2 Před 3 lety

    Looks nice good job man!

  • @mathi3933
    @mathi3933 Před 3 lety +2

    Now we need a project for the IKEA-coffee-table-base that came with the glass tabletop!

  • @filipkonrad7144
    @filipkonrad7144 Před 3 lety

    Wow! Good job 👍

  • @lpmittim1007
    @lpmittim1007 Před 3 lety

    Amazing to see how motivated you work on these projects! I would just give up while tinkering aroung the idea :D

  • @flymypg
    @flymypg Před 3 lety +1

    While I always enjoy each of Alexandre's builds, this one actually makes me happy! Why? Because, with some simplifications, it is well within BOTH my skillset and my tool set.
    The first simplification, as I have no lathe, would be to buy hardwood round stock. Next, the top and bottom 3D printed caps could screw flush to the ends or slip over them, eliminating the need for the shoulder. Just cut the stock to length, finish it, and add a few pilot holes on each end. Perhaps use a flared conical section the leg would insert into. So many possibilities!
    To simplify things further, as I have neither long drill bits nor the ability to drill deep centered holes, would be to replace the locking brass inserts with carriage bolts through the legs (using a 3D printed drill guide) and eyelet nuts, with the eyelet on the inside. Wrap the wire multiple times around each eyelet for some friction to get the right final geometry. Fiddly to adjust, but it should be doable. If getting the bolts right becomes a problem, even simpler would be to use split-ring pipe hangers with eyebolts. Again, many possibilities.
    The thing is, by changing only the wire length, the same legs may be used for a low coffee table and also for taller matching end-tables with a smaller diameter top. Such versatility! Would need to verify the end-table stability.
    Yes, this looks to be totally doable, even by me. I'm very happy!

  • @schmidtroselli
    @schmidtroselli Před 3 lety

    I'm from Brazil! I love your channel!

  • @DimONMINIpeople
    @DimONMINIpeople Před 3 lety

    Awesome use of metal lathe and BP. Love the brass pins

  • @AlphaMachina
    @AlphaMachina Před 3 lety

    Really awesome camera placement and editing in this one, man! The table is amazing too.

  • @eganshepherd8902
    @eganshepherd8902 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Alex i learnt 5 things i never knew i needed to know haha

  • @kimber1958
    @kimber1958 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding

  • @HamSamwichCHAPS
    @HamSamwichCHAPS Před 3 lety

    Awesome mate

  • @marinpopski867
    @marinpopski867 Před 3 lety

    so coool!!!!!!Love your work bro!

  • @yalcinyalcin7498
    @yalcinyalcin7498 Před 3 lety

    Awesome stuff

  • @_________________________

    Amazing!! nice brass details.

  • @enginesandmore1013
    @enginesandmore1013 Před 3 lety +2

    This is awesome 👌

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich Před 3 lety

    Really cool concept and iteration!

  • @abderrahimacheban3289
    @abderrahimacheban3289 Před 3 lety

    You made it look soo EZ, You are amzing😍

  • @NKCubed
    @NKCubed Před 3 lety

    it do look amazing

  • @christopherenoch4230
    @christopherenoch4230 Před 3 lety

    Great project and video... Thanks.

  • @usmanworks2616
    @usmanworks2616 Před 3 lety

    always amazing Alex! greetings from Philippines!

  • @kingmallow
    @kingmallow Před 3 lety

    Great job

  • @grantliddiard7742
    @grantliddiard7742 Před 3 lety

    Great job.

  • @amx3000
    @amx3000 Před 3 lety

    Very nice concept! And cool inplementation!

  • @alsanova
    @alsanova Před 3 lety

    That's look awesome! Nice build 👍👌🙂

  • @mkazumi
    @mkazumi Před 3 lety

    I love your vídeos so much!

  • @call_john_
    @call_john_ Před 3 lety +1

    This is a plan to hold the earth together. Good job! AC.

  • @griffinvanhorne8695
    @griffinvanhorne8695 Před 3 lety

    Awesome project! I've made that exact same sound when I finally see my project go from CAD to sitting in front of me, haha. Because the end caps beneath the glass are already black plastic, it would be a nice touch to model TPU inserts for them to replace the clear adhesive pads!

  • @RoyBlumenthal
    @RoyBlumenthal Před 3 lety

    Pure wizardry!

  • @supersonicCoach
    @supersonicCoach Před 3 lety

    Nice on, live your thinking process. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Sugo538
    @Sugo538 Před 3 lety

    it's so prettyyyy

  • @Creative_Electronics
    @Creative_Electronics Před 3 lety +1

    Nice project! Nice video Alexandre :)

  • @StephenBoyd21
    @StephenBoyd21 Před 3 lety

    Very cool table.

  • @hats_umei
    @hats_umei Před 3 lety

    What a good job boy, awesome !

  • @christianp3388
    @christianp3388 Před 3 lety

    That slot in the threaded insert is for cutting threads. Flip it around and screw a threaded rod into it, then lock it into place with a nut. Then drive it in with a drill.

  • @psychoprosthetic
    @psychoprosthetic Před 3 lety

    Great design.

  • @gustavosaliola
    @gustavosaliola Před 3 lety

    Well thought and beautiful build! And great ending too! 😎

  • @fabriciocabral3987
    @fabriciocabral3987 Před 3 lety

    Amazing!!!

  • @_jackmodz
    @_jackmodz Před 3 lety

    Alex you are nuts! great work

  • @franciscojaviersaravia3416

    amazing!

  • @S1r0nX
    @S1r0nX Před 3 lety

    This table would be a good product for IKEA. It’s portable and looks nice.

  • @Robc509
    @Robc509 Před 3 lety

    Nice, that is a great looking table too!

  • @AsitShouldBe
    @AsitShouldBe Před 3 lety +4

    Wonderful!! The first version of your table is nice for make some milkshake 😁😁

  • @jbs7926
    @jbs7926 Před 3 lety

    Man love the chanel and everything you build 👍

  • @guitarchitectural
    @guitarchitectural Před 3 lety

    now that you have pinned the cables in place, I think some of those other forms would actually be a lot more stable. the thing with them before was that the "legs" could move in two directions - but now that they're pinned, they can only move in one direction. the steel cable fixes them in place when it is tensioned, and with little "spring" they aren't really going to do much. It's no longer a slipping/sliding joint.

  • @Love4everFree
    @Love4everFree Před 3 lety +2

    Evan and Katelyn did a tensegrity table too that they crazy over engineered to be more stable. I need both of these hahaha

  • @everythingnnothingpodcast

    You're a Rockstar. Keep Movin, Keep Movin.