Making a Useless Joystick Robot

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  • čas přidán 5. 02. 2021
  • Mechanical Drawings & Tools I Use - www.maker-b.com
    In this video I'm making a joystick robot that repeats my movement.
    I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!
    Thank you for watching :)
    #useless machine #arduino project
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Komentáře • 515

  • @hughneutron8620
    @hughneutron8620 Před 3 lety +341

    Well, with a little modification and some lessons you could have it speedrun Pac-Man for you.

    • @hisyam1664
      @hisyam1664 Před 3 lety +5

      self learning mechanism maybe?

    • @hughneutron8620
      @hughneutron8620 Před 3 lety +8

      @@hisyam1664
      Not quite, it's more like you give it the inputs to complete the levels and it follows them.

    • @LugiDergX
      @LugiDergX Před 3 lety +5

      Pac-Man cant always be finished with same set of moves, Ghosts have their behaviours but they still follow you differently each time you play

    • @rendered5247
      @rendered5247 Před 3 lety +2

      @@hughneutron8620 well it would have to be self learning as the ghosts can go different ways so it would be simple to just make it self learning.

    • @hughneutron8620
      @hughneutron8620 Před 3 lety +3

      @@rendered5247
      That is true. Machine learning is much more optimal here. I was just stating that you could 'technically' pull it off with standard code.

  • @Madblaster6
    @Madblaster6 Před 3 lety +206

    “What is my purpose?”
    “You’re a joystick”
    Contemplates existence “OMG”
    “Welcome to the club pal”

    • @ishigamiyu1991
      @ishigamiyu1991 Před 3 lety

      is that a star trek reference???

    • @Madblaster6
      @Madblaster6 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ishigamiyu1991 Rick and morty

    • @PedroHenrique-ds3re
      @PedroHenrique-ds3re Před 3 lety +1

      @@Madblaster6 by the 3 "?", i think he was joking

    • @namanjalan7547
      @namanjalan7547 Před 3 lety

      I never understood that joke what did I it mean

    • @Madblaster6
      @Madblaster6 Před 3 lety

      @@namanjalan7547 look up what’s my purpose, Rick and Morty

  • @PunakiviAddikti
    @PunakiviAddikti Před 3 lety +233

    Definitely a cool project and well made. However I must warn you: servos don't like to be moved by hand. It can in fact kill the servo for good. They have no protection from the large voltage spikes that can occur in the motor windings when the servo shaft is rotated by hand. I've killed two servos accidentally this way. So beware, this might be detrimental to the health of the servos.

    • @michaegi4717
      @michaegi4717 Před 3 lety +6

      Thank you for this warning. Do you know a simple solution without such a problem? Are the typical steper motor drivers protected? Or is it possilbe to solder something to the sevomotor to add protection (a relay might work but seems to be a little bit overengenieered?).

    • @spoopyscaryskelebones3846
      @spoopyscaryskelebones3846 Před 3 lety +1

      @@michaegi4717 maybe a ground pin?

    • @stephmo371
      @stephmo371 Před 3 lety +3

      @@michaegi4717 I've used like a drv8834 that has a regulator on it and you can set your own current limit on it. Idk if can be used for what you've got here but you can look into something like it

    • @PunakiviAddikti
      @PunakiviAddikti Před 3 lety +11

      @@michaegi4717 Unfortunately no, I don't see a solution. Servos were really never intended to be backdriven like this, thus they have a habit of breaking. Some servos tolerate it longer than others, but you never really know. I think stepper motors would be a better choise. They're pretty much servos but can rotate infinitely. Only problem is that they need some sort of indication of the zero position of the shaft. Some steppers come prebuilt with an encoder that tells them what position they're in and if they lose steps.

    • @jorgeverdugosoto
      @jorgeverdugosoto Před 3 lety

      @@michaegi4717 I think you could open the servos and modified the internal driver

  • @bensonwr
    @bensonwr Před 3 lety +83

    could turn it into a simon type game where you have to match the moves of the joystick

    • @ralexcraft990
      @ralexcraft990 Před 3 lety +5

      And it spits out a you lose when you fail.

    • @Andrew_Fernie
      @Andrew_Fernie Před 3 lety

      @@ralexcraft990 Or it electrocutes you

  • @meekcece4382
    @meekcece4382 Před 3 lety +29

    This video deserves a billion views. Ik this took time, and not many people can do this.👌🏾

  • @keenices1972
    @keenices1972 Před 3 lety +169

    When the world needed him the most, he returned.

  • @EnsignLovell
    @EnsignLovell Před 3 lety +82

    For a no talking, no face channel, what you make is somehow still amazing and keeps me watching for hours! Great job, I really liked this one. :D

    • @domsau2
      @domsau2 Před 3 lety +3

      No cat, no dog...

  • @stumcconnel
    @stumcconnel Před 3 lety +4

    Not useless at all, this is an absolutely gorgeous build! You have a fantastic set of skills, I love everything about this.

  • @epsi9923
    @epsi9923 Před 3 lety +45

    Removing the delay on this and having it sat on the desk, wired to a controller to copy real inputs would be a great way to show the inputs a fighting game player is making in real time without blockage from their hands.
    I'm sure some of the streamers would be willing to pay for something like that, assuming it's not an incredibly high price.

    • @michaeljones5681
      @michaeljones5681 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes I have to say I don't think the current production process would be the best lol. But I could see that being a real product

    • @megagamer8705
      @megagamer8705 Před 3 lety +4

      there are already programs that display inputs

    • @nimoy007
      @nimoy007 Před 3 lety +1

      The reason this works is because the servo can read its position, and I assume the delay is to allow it to determine that you have stopped providing input and that you are ready for the bot to repeat your actions. It isn't really designed to do what you're asking of it.

    • @michaelwielenga8809
      @michaelwielenga8809 Před 3 lety

      it would never be able to keep up with the input speed of any half decent fighting game player though

  • @bhamey1785
    @bhamey1785 Před 3 lety +11

    finally someone made the video after 7 yrs of existence of useless machine on the internet

  • @leonkelber2082
    @leonkelber2082 Před 3 lety +5

    Yeah man! I missed you! Your engineering is such a piece of art, keep doing!!

  • @billjackson9702
    @billjackson9702 Před 3 lety +3

    It's not so much what you are making, but the coolness of the equipment that you are using. Very beautiful work.

  • @desktoplathes
    @desktoplathes Před 3 lety +1

    This is brilliant. Just discovered this channel and can't get enough. Awesome projects!

  • @yu-yonyon
    @yu-yonyon Před 3 lety +6

    待ってました〜!

  • @tristshapez
    @tristshapez Před 3 lety +1

    Incredible work and equally incredible patience. Would love to see a blooper reel :D

  • @Nomad7262
    @Nomad7262 Před 3 lety +5

    I love how he puts his robotic skills into such useless amazing things

  • @firefly2472
    @firefly2472 Před 3 lety +27

    Great ending haha

  • @Rock_Appreciator
    @Rock_Appreciator Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing project, kinda of wished we had a little more of the showcase towards the end. Really cool stuff though, love these useless and creative projects.

  • @theannoyedmrfloyd3998
    @theannoyedmrfloyd3998 Před 3 lety +20

    So I wondered where they got the tool for Tool Assisted Speedruns.

  • @SacredMilkOG
    @SacredMilkOG Před 3 lety +1

    I love your machines.... the tools themselves. That CNC lookin' drill press is super satisfying. 👌

  • @HamletJunior
    @HamletJunior Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome project! Lots of work in 20 minutes...great job, man! Loved the machining...Cool concept for learning arduino and a lot of other stuff

  • @pkrishnankuttymenon3175
    @pkrishnankuttymenon3175 Před 3 lety +37

    My favourite youtuber is back

  • @navid9852
    @navid9852 Před 3 lety +1

    Super neat built. Love the last few seconds 😁😁

  • @peterdynamo584
    @peterdynamo584 Před 3 lety +2

    I always love your content whenever you have time to publish a new video! Great stuff :)

  • @ICGedye
    @ICGedye Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks. Some great machining and it brought back memories for me when I used to work in a tool room. That was before too many redundancies and 16 years in education. Great to see someone still at it😃

    • @TheReal10bears
      @TheReal10bears Před 2 lety

      I was a machinist for 15 yrs & enjoyed my job but thanks to 9/11 & the company replacing employees with CNC machines I was forced to change job careers at 45. I would love to have my own little shop👍

  • @housdrmoon
    @housdrmoon Před 3 lety +3

    lovely lathe and other machines showed precise result!!!

  • @gkelly
    @gkelly Před 3 lety +1

    Love it! Beautiful work on the gimbal.

  • @michaelkoch2109
    @michaelkoch2109 Před 3 lety +2

    Immer wieder schön zuzuschauen. Saubere Arbeit! - Daumen hoch! Es ist natürlich sehr aufwändig, ein Einzelstück herzustellen. Spaß macht es trotzdem! Danke für die Mühe und die Aufnahmen!

  • @freddafishy
    @freddafishy Před 3 lety +1

    Not quite sure how I got here but this is satisfying af! Keep it up!

  • @6AL-4V
    @6AL-4V Před 3 lety +3

    You sir are one talented engineer. Keep the great content coming!

  • @xymaryai8283
    @xymaryai8283 Před 3 lety

    I love how the music kicks in when you know we've figured out what you were doing!

  • @thewallcometh1444
    @thewallcometh1444 Před 3 lety +1

    That ending was great. You gave a good sense of humour along with your evident EE and ME knowledge. This video deserves a lot more views. I hope your projects end up in an engineering museum (assuming you haven't sold them). Thank you for sharing your art.

  • @christiandupree8963
    @christiandupree8963 Před 2 lety +1

    As I said in your 4 stroke engine compilation video... your work is exactly the target I have set on my future. I couldn't wipe a stupid grin off my face lol Thanks for making this. Liked, subbed, and shared.

  • @DuayKnowu
    @DuayKnowu Před 3 lety +2

    You came back. Im looking for your new vids everyday 😆.

  • @stefans2143
    @stefans2143 Před 11 měsíci

    Just awesome!

  • @jamesdin4191
    @jamesdin4191 Před 3 lety +3

    와 대박이다! 인정인정 ㅠㅠ
    철공 전자공학의 절묘한 조화 ㅠㅠ

  • @ammonjohnson5669
    @ammonjohnson5669 Před 3 lety +2

    The return of the king!

  • @brendanroberts2032
    @brendanroberts2032 Před 3 lety

    Expertly made. Looks very professional for a device with no real practical use.

  • @mikeznel6048
    @mikeznel6048 Před 3 lety +1

    Neat! Thay turned put pretty cool!

  • @razorvla
    @razorvla Před 3 lety +1

    Astonishing ! Thank's for sharing this

  • @GoldCollector
    @GoldCollector Před 3 lety +17

    That's a cute toy.
    Thank you for the good video.

    • @MakerB
      @MakerB  Před 3 lety +5

      Glad you liked it!

    • @bob-ny6kn
      @bob-ny6kn Před 3 lety +1

      @@MakerB Is a name given to these projects, like the box with a switch? "Rube Goldberg'?

    • @lunatheluma3804
      @lunatheluma3804 Před 3 lety

      @@bob-ny6kn no, Rube Goldberg machines have a purpose but do it in overly complex ways, these ones simply have no purpose. The best way to find them would just be to look up "useless machines"

  • @EliteWorm
    @EliteWorm Před 3 lety

    Brilliant work as usual! Congratulations 😉👍

  • @farouqiamin7894
    @farouqiamin7894 Před 2 lety

    Wow, I can't even begin to think like this, you're an impressive human being, you are doing what you were created for

  • @YooProjects
    @YooProjects Před 3 lety +2

    Wow.. So special and professional works. 👍👍👍

  • @trevtomi
    @trevtomi Před 3 lety +2

    Watching all these servos going in through the assembly thinking wow that seems like a lot. Twist Ending FTW!

  • @msmith2961
    @msmith2961 Před 3 lety +1

    Great build and nice variation from the simple useless machines. Also good to see someone solder properly and not just blob dry joints all over perf board.
    How about some light springs to self-centre the joystick like real ones?

  • @EnesAltun
    @EnesAltun Před 3 lety +2

    Where were youu we missed. Great video again.

  • @m.g.176
    @m.g.176 Před 3 lety +1

    Nobody needs it...everybody wants it 😍 Love your channel...thx!!!

  • @MrJitendra007
    @MrJitendra007 Před rokem +1

    Holy moly... Your joystick is possessed... No joke this is what people will think 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @rebmcr
    @rebmcr Před 3 lety +7

    I like the previous no-music videos a lot. :)
    Also, you didn't show us tapping all the holes on the baseplate! :o

  • @billfrench9218
    @billfrench9218 Před 3 lety +1

    Good fabrication skills ! REALLY good at layout & machines control amazing !

  • @hinkleaj1
    @hinkleaj1 Před 3 lety +1

    Very clever! Good to see you making videos again.

  • @Mr.Kcat6965
    @Mr.Kcat6965 Před 3 lety +2

    I love this channel because i cant do this things but i like to wacht it because its satisfying

  • @takumiya2575
    @takumiya2575 Před 11 měsíci

    めっちゃ面白い!!
    かわいい!
    これ良いな!!

  • @smallshoptalk589
    @smallshoptalk589 Před 3 lety +1

    Pretty darn cool.

  • @MG-ce3dx
    @MG-ce3dx Před 3 lety

    Man all your videos amaze me

  • @memlafeder
    @memlafeder Před 3 lety +13

    Dude. I envy your kid if you have one. :) I wish my dad knew all those you knew too, other than simple handyman stuff. I would have learned what I know now, 10 years earlier for sure. (a 40 yo. subscriber)
    Oh and a suggestion. How about you make a tiny pixar lamp at your next video? (Not jumping, but moving its head only) :)

    • @MakerB
      @MakerB  Před 3 lety +3

      I like that idea. Will add it to the queue.

  • @Mariano.Bernacki
    @Mariano.Bernacki Před 3 lety +2

    Electronics seller website: How many servos would you like?
    Maker B: Yes.

  • @crithitjace
    @crithitjace Před 3 lety +1

    All I can think is that if they were elastics somehow involved in the assembly the stick would return to neutral more easily. That's what I've noticed at least about modern joysticks on video game controllers.

  • @OZtwo
    @OZtwo Před 3 lety +1

    Welcome back! GREAT video! You need to make a Vector robot now. :)

  • @robertl5440
    @robertl5440 Před 3 lety

    Eu acho seus projetos magníficos, sem falar em suas ferramentas que excepcional. Parabéns 👏👏👏👏

  • @GyuHobbyRC
    @GyuHobbyRC Před 3 lety +1

    와우 대단합니다
    기계 전자 분야에 지식이 없으면 창작하기 어려운 영상입니다
    한수 배우고 갑니다 👍😁👍

  • @alebone_
    @alebone_ Před 3 lety

    Very nice video! Personally I like these types of videos without music, as I often watch them to tone down.

  • @thiagoabsc
    @thiagoabsc Před 3 lety

    Very nice and well executed. Keep on!

  • @tommyfred6180
    @tommyfred6180 Před 3 lety +1

    ha pointless stuff made beautifully. made my day worth it :)

  • @GeekMustHave
    @GeekMustHave Před 3 lety

    Great video. You are definitely a "Maker". Excellent camera angles and shots of the machines used to build this robot. After watching you do this I don't feel as though I over-engineer things so much ;-) I have a half dozen 123 blocks, nice to see how they are used by you. Have you ever drilled or milled into one of them? Keep Broadcasting!!!

  • @FIXDIY
    @FIXDIY Před 3 lety +2

    Great idea 💡 my dude new sub for you

  • @carlosrivas5522
    @carlosrivas5522 Před 3 lety +9

    Welcome back!

  • @Tupeutla
    @Tupeutla Před 3 lety +1

    happy to watch someone having sherline !

  • @NortelGeek
    @NortelGeek Před 3 lety +1

    I love this!

  • @samuel.t4783
    @samuel.t4783 Před 3 lety +1

    vous êtes un génie quel travail de précision...très beau boulot
    magnifique !

  • @Bannimann2
    @Bannimann2 Před 3 lety +1

    Funny and brilliant!

  • @mattdrat3087
    @mattdrat3087 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice! We need the electronics as well!

  • @takemo_
    @takemo_ Před 3 lety +1

    Great job!

  • @lord_vek
    @lord_vek Před 2 měsíci

    Very nice and well done!

  • @ilandprnce
    @ilandprnce Před 3 lety +1

    It would be interesting to see this on a p2 side of games. With self depressing/illuminating buttons as well. That way the cpu p2 on street fighter or something could be a 'ghost' opponent.

  • @snyper7979
    @snyper7979 Před 3 lety

    Very impressed. I haven't seen very many gimbals, but I really like how you designed and made yours.
    I am super jealous with all your power tools you have. I currently only have a drill press, chop saw, table saw and 2 stationary belt sanders. But I really would like to get is a mill and a lathe.
    You can do so many things with a mill and a lathe. But only if you know to use them properly.

  • @SteigerHSV
    @SteigerHSV Před 3 lety +1

    i was thinking that you will program it wheels but that also cool :D

  • @CNCPRINTBLOGSPOT
    @CNCPRINTBLOGSPOT Před 3 lety

    Robotic teach mode activated hihi. Top Video very nice :-)

  • @ibfranciscolima5666
    @ibfranciscolima5666 Před 3 lety

    Very Nice job. Congratulations!

  • @konstamoro
    @konstamoro Před 3 lety

    Hey cool stuff! A suggestion: consider showing the end-product in the beginning in your future videos. I skipped to the end and was sold after!

  • @rjbaria5170
    @rjbaria5170 Před 3 lety +1

    That one is so cool!

  • @avicek1433
    @avicek1433 Před 3 lety +1

    This joystick will surely freak the gamers!! 👍👍😂😂😂

  • @sddiymakeitworthit7512
    @sddiymakeitworthit7512 Před 3 lety +1

    Always nice projects

  • @SpawnofChaos
    @SpawnofChaos Před 3 lety

    I love working with aluminum and other softer metals, you never need to speed up the footage very much 😊

  • @andrzej3511
    @andrzej3511 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Useless???? You have no idea how many faces you have put a sincere smile on! On mine too.
    How could you title "Useless"? It's a great thing to bring joy to people!

    • @MakerB
      @MakerB  Před 2 měsíci

      Glad you like it!

  • @The-Old-Days
    @The-Old-Days Před 3 lety +1

    enjoying your videos while eating

  • @steveman1982
    @steveman1982 Před 3 lety

    It's beautiful!

  • @thehighesthill
    @thehighesthill Před 3 lety +1

    That's awesome

  • @parvizaghayarov935
    @parvizaghayarov935 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for come back

  • @dracarysdmc9708
    @dracarysdmc9708 Před 3 lety +1

    Well, the last part was the best of all

  • @mikegroom5650
    @mikegroom5650 Před 3 lety +2

    Welcome back mate. Long time no see.

  • @sliwa4204
    @sliwa4204 Před 3 lety +2

    Yeaaa is back!

  • @brucebello9892
    @brucebello9892 Před 3 lety

    Love it!

  • @aydandines
    @aydandines Před 3 lety +2

    He’s back !

  • @max-bikefr4929
    @max-bikefr4929 Před 3 lety

    Good work !!!! De la France !

  • @FA22_RaptoR
    @FA22_RaptoR Před 3 lety

    Awesome, now to make a sentient servo powered robot that passes butter! :o

  • @ianstyles9759
    @ianstyles9759 Před 3 lety +1

    proper None Useless Joystick, I never knew you could make it copy your movements very clever Useless Joystick .
    I love it,,,, .... ...---...

  • @nadezhdarusina7687
    @nadezhdarusina7687 Před 3 lety +1

    thats prety cool

  • @noadon5473
    @noadon5473 Před 3 lety +2

    와 쩐다 진짜 능력자시네