My First YouTube Video Changed Everything | Making Version 2

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  • čas přidán 11. 10. 2023
  • It's been a whirlwind of unexpected twists with this project and was a ton of fun taking it this far along the development process. Along with making the new version, I also put together some information on how you can build the original version yourself, details below:
    Free Parts List:
    www.patreon.com/posts/free-pa...
    60 page comprehensive build guide:
    patreon.com/Audax392?...
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  • @RAndrewNeal
    @RAndrewNeal Před 8 měsíci +4930

    Man, I hope Amazon paid you well for that first class service you pulled off. The six week lead time on a product that didn't even exist outside of a prototype was outstanding by itself. Incredible.

    • @sebastiansosnowski3859
      @sebastiansosnowski3859 Před 8 měsíci +223

      absolutely insane pace of development :D

    • @linusgoblin
      @linusgoblin Před 8 měsíci +180

      Its still a prototype, just a much nicer one.

    • @ShawnChristopher10101
      @ShawnChristopher10101 Před 8 měsíci +58

      Amazon ALWAYS does this.

    • @AaronAlso
      @AaronAlso Před 8 měsíci +85

      I hope, when they asked, he did his best Dr. Evil impression and demanded "One million dollars!"

    • @CyberbrainPC
      @CyberbrainPC Před 8 měsíci +100

      Likely got Amazon gift card credit 🤣🤣

  • @fluffycritter
    @fluffycritter Před 8 měsíci +1595

    Having worked at Amazon, I'm surprised they didn't just have a bunch of their own engineers try to make it in-house. Or maybe they did and they failed so badly they gave up and decided to just have you do it instead.

    • @pascha4527
      @pascha4527 Před 8 měsíci +355

      It was probably just an event manager asking him directly.
      And not an Amazon executive that can put engineers in motion.

    • @ShawnChristopher10101
      @ShawnChristopher10101 Před 8 měsíci +130

      No, they won't sell it till they watch this video, reverse engineer it and then make it themselves.

    • @neobscura
      @neobscura Před 8 měsíci

      @@ShawnChristopher10101 THAT. If Audax didn't sign papers to make sure it doesn't happen, somewhere down the line they make one.

    • @Dillbeet
      @Dillbeet Před 8 měsíci +33

      I imagine they asked him directly knowing he’d make more content on it aka free advertising

    • @CyberbrainPC
      @CyberbrainPC Před 8 měsíci +22

      They wanted his viewership more than anything.

  • @BP.COOPER
    @BP.COOPER Před 7 měsíci +518

    dude is an inventor, engineer, programmer, entrepreneur, editor and good storyteller. save some talent for the rest of us plz!!

    • @audax_YT
      @audax_YT  Před 7 měsíci +76

      I promise I’m just a guy who makes things in his closet 😂

    • @noob78
      @noob78 Před 7 měsíci +29

      But he is not a PCB Board desginer 😂

    • @saipulivarthi
      @saipulivarthi Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@audax_YT that escalated quickly

    • @markmatei5496
      @markmatei5496 Před 6 měsíci

      and there goes that humility reply😂😂😂😂 @@audax_YT

    • @kgury
      @kgury Před 5 měsíci +1

      Dont forget On site IT rofl

  • @audax_YT
    @audax_YT  Před 8 měsíci +467

    Huge thank you for all the kind comments, really happy to hear the story was clear and interesting! (Not really knowing how to edit made putting this together a brutal but super fun process, and I plan to push on to some other cool projects and videos)
    Don't give me too much credit, huge thank you to the individuals mentioned in the video, not only for helping on the project but also teaching me along the way. The six week time frame was tight, but we did know it was likely coming so we were prepared as much as possible to push up our timeline of development of V2 to hit the deadline.
    Fun Fact: I left this out of the video as I didn't have footage of it, but also in that final hour, an unforeseen user error caused the bottom of the device to fill with water, submerging a motor and sensor, yet somehow after draining the water, everything was fine! (We have now ensured this cannot be done again)

    • @mr.roboto9629
      @mr.roboto9629 Před 7 měsíci +8

      Bro...... That Lil Kick you did before ship it out, was the MAIN MALFUNCTION reason LOl. Love your work! Kudos!

    • @MicahUhl
      @MicahUhl Před 7 měsíci +2

      Do you need an editor? Where can I contact you?

    • @michaelceccio7344
      @michaelceccio7344 Před 7 měsíci

      @audax_YT old frame is free to a good home? My home is great! Send’r on over 📦

    • @thewickedgatekeeper
      @thewickedgatekeeper Před 7 měsíci +4

      I would like one please, Thank you ! On the front of mine please print the tagline "Fuck it, We ball!"

    • @TheJotep26
      @TheJotep26 Před 7 měsíci +2

      A new subscriber here. Wishing you all the best.
      Will definitely binge watch your videos. I love this one already. 💕💕💕

  • @AarPlays
    @AarPlays Před 8 měsíci +902

    As a software engineer, that "run code to *actually* remove credentials" thing is incredibly frustrating. Things like that happen all the time, and Happens in live environments because you dont think to test it. Props for flying out and getting it working.

    • @reanimationxp
      @reanimationxp Před 8 měsíci +27

      the housing and everything is great, but would have been a lot smarter to spend less time on stuff no one is going to see and instead just wire up usb to an outside plug. that way if something goes wrong just have them jam it into a laptop with teamviewer. complete waste of time and lack of forethought flying out there. hell knowing it's a prototype i would throw a whole-ass raspberry pi or something inside it in case it goes down.
      also you didn't test it by taking it to another location or using your phone hotspot? i mean c'mon.. everyone has at least 2 wifi networks available to them in most places. also someone else writing the alexa skill and making the pcb? sounds like he farmed out the actual hard parts of the project to 2 other people and didn't so much as credit them.

    • @theengineer2017
      @theengineer2017 Před 8 měsíci +40

      @@reanimationxp He said himself that he has no idea how to design a PCB nor make something like an alexa skill nor did he have time and BOTH people offered their help but both probably didn't want their names revealed

    • @reanimationxp
      @reanimationxp Před 8 měsíci

      @@theengineer2017 one of them appeared in the phone call and i find it unlikely they both wouldn't want to be credited for their work. aside from that, if you can code this thing you can write an alexa skill. i've done it and taught a workshop on it. i just think it's a little shitty to not touch on how the project wouldn't be possible without them. don't think he mentioned paying them either. pcb's is actually the same deal, but i get that learning kicad basics might not have fit into the timeframe.
      still, basic testing wasn't done, and even then, someone could have simply changed the name and pw on their phone's hotspot and the thing would have connected instantly, no plane flight needed, and even app largely not needed. like i said, lack of foresight and troubleshooting.
      all that said, the project is cool. i know i'm being critical but it's because i have experience in this area and would also offer help should he need it for a project this cool again.

    • @theengineer2017
      @theengineer2017 Před 8 měsíci

      @@reanimationxp I am just saying that the very fact he made the prototype completely on his own without help is a pretty big deal for someone on youtube, and he only had two people helping him not an entire R&D Department, so taking something from what was a cool idea/gag to something that needed some refinement and could be mass-produced with only needing the help of two others is something VERY few can pull off, and the PCB designer might be a freelancer so if his name was putout he would get flooded with requests and such so he might not want the publicity same with the Programmer, I self-taught myself everything a small PC Builder/PC Flipper could ever need to know and even than I only do it for friends or family even tho I already built a good dozen pcs doesn't mean i would want to put my name out cause one of my friends used to do youtube a few years ago and had 30k something subscribers and I said i dont want my name being listed cause PC Building is a hobby for me and not a job so i dont want people emailing me or dming me for pc builds

    • @Mike-dp7yg
      @Mike-dp7yg Před 8 měsíci +8

      @@theengineer2017 The video shows him writing a text message to someone, asking if they could help write the Alexa skill. He also hired someone to design the first board and had it made somewhere else. Then he found a comment from someone offering to help make the 2nd board.

  • @djispro4272
    @djispro4272 Před 8 měsíci +416

    This is super cool. And that dramatic tension at the end definitely was scaring me, so good job!

    • @why6212
      @why6212 Před 8 měsíci +3

      I was having a second-hand panic attack

  • @nickprice7752
    @nickprice7752 Před 7 měsíci +125

    I’m a woodworker, I build furniture, tables beds etc.
    if you stuffed this thing in a solid wood sofa table with a walnut top and maybe some brass inlay people would pay good money for it.
    I’m sure they would buy it without the table lol I’m just saying the possibilities are endless as far as the piece of furniture you incorporate this into.
    I’m blown away man, you got my subscription.

    • @audax_YT
      @audax_YT  Před 7 měsíci +39

      Do you have your work posted anywhere?

    • @Vl0gWithAb
      @Vl0gWithAb Před 7 měsíci +19

      come on nick the guys interested!!!

    • @hankhill9195
      @hankhill9195 Před 7 měsíci +6

      ​@Vl0gWithAb look at his music playlists this guy can't make anything but domestic violence

    • @_moonopoly
      @_moonopoly Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@hankhill9195 😂😂😂

    • @knight808.
      @knight808. Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@hankhill9195LMAO bros playlists are maniacal

  • @Solid_Seven
    @Solid_Seven Před měsícem +12

    Dude that feeling of troubleshooting down to the last second and it runs last second is incomparable

  • @kiektumgoaan7188
    @kiektumgoaan7188 Před 8 měsíci +476

    I don't know why you get such low views but what you make is incredible man I wish I could do it to if the new version becomes available somewhere let me know

    • @Mr-md3sf
      @Mr-md3sf Před 8 měsíci +4

      Me three !

    • @PmXism
      @PmXism Před 8 měsíci +5

      I nearly didn't watch it because of the clickbaity title of the video - glad I did though!

    • @audax_YT
      @audax_YT  Před 8 měsíci +42

      @@PmXism Shoot I was trying not to be clickbaity, glad you clicked though!

    • @pvic6959
      @pvic6959 Před 8 měsíci

      youre fine!!@@audax_YT idk if you changed the title, but it wasnt clickbaity to me.
      im not a creator, but i am a huge huge huge watcher. I see youre a small, but soon to be big channel! You can't please everyone. no matter what you do someone will be upset. Its easier said than done, but you need to not worry about that! You go do you! Wishing you be best!
      I should take my own advice as I care far too much what people think lol

    • @lib747
      @lib747 Před 8 měsíci +5

      @@audax_YT yep, the "you won't believe what happened next!" part is missing. Joking aside, that's some impressive amount of cross-discipline work done in 6 weeks. Congratulations!

  • @dertuel
    @dertuel Před 8 měsíci +151

    As a software engineer I just love this projects. Mad props for fixing it on side! Must have been an overwhelming feeling 😅

    • @vaisakhkm783
      @vaisakhkm783 Před 7 měsíci

      ikr...

    • @audax_YT
      @audax_YT  Před 7 měsíci +6

      I'm not much the type to get nervous, but... I was incredibly nervous going into the final hour

    • @herrpez
      @herrpez Před 7 měsíci +1

      You mean "on site?"

  • @NoHope_
    @NoHope_ Před 8 měsíci +33

    Facebook comments never fail to surprise me by their pure idiocy, imagine seeing a cool device and letting it outrage because its "lazy" or doesn't support you alcoholism enough 🤣

  • @FrEeWaY7k
    @FrEeWaY7k Před 7 měsíci +22

    always great to see the youtube community come together, shoutout to that gold hearted pcb designer!

  • @horizons_edge_
    @horizons_edge_ Před 8 měsíci +58

    The story telling, the engineering, all a master piece!

  • @henrik.norberg
    @henrik.norberg Před 8 měsíci +159

    This video makes me sad. This deserves millions of views. Instasub for me. As a electronics engineer/programmer/smart home user with esp32/bartender with a big home bar that have had this idea on my mind, it ticked ALL the boxes!
    This AND a great video...
    Seeing your subscriber number almost makes me angry, you deserve so many more. I will sacrifice a goat to the algorithm that served this video to me! (will not complain at the algorithm for at least a week)

    • @nnm35
      @nnm35 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Love the rant about the algorithm!

    • @ZackJacksonAK99654
      @ZackJacksonAK99654 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Much agreed, but just checked out his home page dude just started 11 months ago, and this design is by far the top of the top, I see him going far! If he doesn't stop at this with the money rolling in now haha
      ~ZJAK

    • @ricseeds4835
      @ricseeds4835 Před 8 měsíci +1

      To be fair, he's only got 6 videos up with 8K subscribers. Calm down

    • @reanimationxp
      @reanimationxp Před 8 měsíci

      @@ZackJacksonAK99654 highly doubt he has much 'rolling in' yet. you'd be surprised how little a deep-pocket company like Amazon will actually pay for something like this. he might eventually make more on the video

  • @loopnoop
    @loopnoop Před 5 měsíci +6

    Mad respect for pulling off that tight deadline and running it on the last second! Years ago I built a drinking game for up to eight people which poured liquor into the current player’s glass in small impulses, while they solved a task. This project reminded me of mine, but with all the professionalism of turning a prototype into a product. Loved watching it and happy to chat whenever you need someone with a somewhat similar skillset.

  • @yurttgjk
    @yurttgjk Před 14 dny +2

    Cool project! I hope it will hit the shelves of the Amazon store!

  • @Miguelsbigbro
    @Miguelsbigbro Před 8 měsíci +35

    Fuck it, we ball. 😂 You shot the game winning point as the timer ran out. Amazing video, as a tinkerer I love seeing creations like these. I mostly just build my own lithium ion battery packs and put them in things to make them rechargeable

  • @VideoGameBoxReviews
    @VideoGameBoxReviews Před 8 měsíci +31

    I can't begin to express how impressed I am you did this in under six weeks

  • @mefeusbr
    @mefeusbr Před 7 měsíci +4

    absolutely stuning. I was watching and feeling the drama, stress and thinking the probably thoughts that you has in this process. Your video for me its a art that i will remember and use as inspiration to continue the development of my app. Thanks for this

  • @Badge124
    @Badge124 Před 5 měsíci +2

    I laughed, I cried and my palms were sweaty at the end from the suspense of wondering if you'd make the deadline. Great story and a great project! Congrats!

  • @pjforde1978
    @pjforde1978 Před 8 měsíci +158

    Six weeks to live demo is shockingly fast. I sure hope that Amazon compensated you properly (this build, on this timeline, should be about $100k). Honestly, the only weird/crazy thing to me is that you weren't originally intending to show up at the event... everything about this scenario screams "keep the human operator and their laptop within 20 feet".

    • @paiddj3397
      @paiddj3397 Před 7 měsíci +7

      That's what I said. Bezos has the cash. Psy the guy something already

    • @yojirex6374
      @yojirex6374 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Wym 100k? If he knew how to sell it himself he'd make over 100k/month profits even starting out

    • @pjforde1978
      @pjforde1978 Před 7 měsíci

      @@yojirex6374 that’s a weird take. Amazon effectively commissioned a maker to build a custom device on a crazy schedule. There’s no indication that he intends to commercialize it as a product, and moreover, he shouldn’t have to to get paid for the amazing work and crazy turnaround he already did.

    • @Non-Legit
      @Non-Legit Před 7 měsíci +8

      @@yojirex6374yeah well he wasn’t already making them, he made a prototype and they wanted a working machine so they should pay him for what they asked for

    • @hoojchoons2258
      @hoojchoons2258 Před 7 měsíci

      @@paiddj3397 Yeah but probably like a lot of rich people he's rich because he's selfish/greedy. Hope I'm wrong, great dev work and video :)

  • @Brewskii2117
    @Brewskii2117 Před 8 měsíci +29

    One of the coolest stories I’ve watched in while. Had all my favorites, tech, suspense, struggle, innovation and alcohol!

  • @hetconaviation2624
    @hetconaviation2624 Před měsícem +1

    If you think that you can or you think that you can't... you're right. You are the living proof! Brilliant!

  • @henrikhjortshj6671
    @henrikhjortshj6671 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Love this "You just need to be curious, persistent, and unbelievably stubborn until eventually you accidentally get it right."

  • @scream_machine9189
    @scream_machine9189 Před 8 měsíci +20

    Dude the statements you spoke at 9:36 in video is just too relatable as a robotics deisgn engineer to me , and the product you made is just really cool♥

  • @eve_squared
    @eve_squared Před 8 měsíci +19

    That was an amazing story, I've never felt more tension from watching a robot bartender be fixed.

  • @danjones7561
    @danjones7561 Před měsícem +1

    That was better than a mini movie. Till the last minute, what a thriller :)

  • @IMake4Me
    @IMake4Me Před 8 měsíci +7

    Hey man, I just watched the video and thought it was phenomenal. Please don't listen to anyone who leaves negative comments. Many people who aren't makers have no concept that building something isn't necessarily about its function but the journey you took and what you learned along the way. This is hands down one of the best videos I have ever watched on CZcams, and it is inspirational for the rest of us who enjoy creative thinking and making. Well done.

  • @DanielSimu
    @DanielSimu Před 8 měsíci +30

    Well done! You describe the pains of these kinds of processes perfectly! I hope you were well compensated by A for your miracle work

  • @kennyotsu4357
    @kennyotsu4357 Před 27 dny +2

    This is absolutely aspiring on so many levels, thank you for this video

  • @speedyturtle1991
    @speedyturtle1991 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This made me so happy for you that you were able to deliver the product that you spent so many hours working on, and function as well at the event!

  • @itszoc
    @itszoc Před 8 měsíci +14

    How is this not viral yet? great video !

  • @rileycoyot42
    @rileycoyot42 Před 8 měsíci +15

    Yo that's sick man! You really had me on the edge of my seat at the end there. I felt like I was watching that episode of Mr. Robot when Eliot had to find and delete some malicious code on a server before the rest of them booted up and got infected. The way it came down to the very last second, it was awesome. Good job!

  • @wolf-yw9wk
    @wolf-yw9wk Před měsícem +1

    the ending is what gets me. it’s the culmination and idea of actually creating things in a world where people who don’t create anything get to pass judgement on it in a singular moment while having no idea how much goes into it. it’s wild.

  • @jimda4910
    @jimda4910 Před 9 dny

    This is an angel story told over and over. An example everyone can relate to, Tucker automobiles.

  • @jamesleuthauser9336
    @jamesleuthauser9336 Před 8 měsíci +45

    Get fuckin' wrecked, Darin. Scrub. This shit is amazing, I frankly want two or three. Any chance that app is gonna get updated with a catalogue function so it can keep track of multiple machines plumbed with different drinks?

  • @Brian-S
    @Brian-S Před 8 měsíci +8

    The part about being stubborn and persistent is really what the maker community is all about I feel like. Just keep trucking till it magically works. Awesome project you did here, hope you got a nice big check outta this one for all the rushed work. Definitely gonna sub 🤙

  • @42Pursuit
    @42Pursuit Před 8 měsíci +4

    Freakin incredible dude! I'd have guessed you were a EE for sure; you successfully executed more in 6 weeks than most senior design teams do in two semesters.
    Stoked to see the views and subscribers you've gotten from this video too. I hope they keep rolling in and the growth helps you on your way to make more awesome projects and videos in the future 🤘🏼

  • @Makerizms
    @Makerizms Před měsícem +1

    That last second moment is badass, like something you would see in a goddamn movie o7

  • @flyby1629
    @flyby1629 Před 8 měsíci +5

    You may not be an official electrical engineer but you have the drive of one. Keep it up I'm investing early 😁

  • @evlqueen777
    @evlqueen777 Před 8 měsíci +10

    You deserve none of these haters. This thing is awesome! Great work, I hope it makes you at least a milli.

  • @baukevanderkooi8712
    @baukevanderkooi8712 Před 8 měsíci +3

    You sir, got an extra subscriber. Loved the "will to make it work" and that you admit the lack of knowledge you had and found the great people to help you. Can't wait to see more projects from you.

  • @el-domo
    @el-domo Před 8 měsíci +2

    Oh waw, amazing man. How it fits that we just published a product design course. Yes, it is late, but never late.
    This is why it is a science for itself and it needs preparation. But you did it. Congratulations

  • @julius.2003
    @julius.2003 Před 8 měsíci +4

    This was an incredible video. I haven't been hooked this much into a video for a long time. Props to you. Let's hope this video absolutely blows up.

  • @torvonic
    @torvonic Před 8 měsíci +3

    Dude, I freaking LOVED this video. Please, keep on posting, the algorithm will favor you as time goes on.
    As a web developer, I envy your skills, so jealous of what you are able to do.

    • @audax_YT
      @audax_YT  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I think I'll stick with this video thing for a bit! Its a different kind of challenging and that makes it fun

  • @SMITTY19722
    @SMITTY19722 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I think you’re a genius and great work…CONGRATS ON ALL YOUR HARD WORK.

  • @nickjohnson9640
    @nickjohnson9640 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow. Just wow. Be proud of yourself and your invention. So cool to see how the saga unfolded. Liked and subbed. Great job!

  • @josephkaneene
    @josephkaneene Před 6 měsíci +3

    This was incredible. I hope you get paid for your creativity and hard work.

  • @ArranAsh
    @ArranAsh Před 8 měsíci +8

    That was so fkn good, both an incredible build and some amazing story telling. I swear the view count must be broken wtf

  • @alap1983
    @alap1983 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Amazing Storytelling.
    Loved the thrill, the suspense, and even simple explanations for complex topics.

  • @estherstepansky5256
    @estherstepansky5256 Před 16 dny

    OMG! THIS is what DIY projects SHOULD be like - getting it done with the help of friends & strangers. The manual button with the lockout safety in the appwas a stroke of genius!

  • @Kenosos
    @Kenosos Před 8 měsíci +4

    I don't know why I got so stressed with how close to the wire it got, can't imagine how you felt. This is incredibly sick though, amazing work.

  • @Creative_Electronics
    @Creative_Electronics Před 8 měsíci +7

    Very nice video! Great storytelling too and I love how the result turned out!

  • @Musafeer360
    @Musafeer360 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Well done bro. What a story!!! But it works. And I was really, like really, impressed by your work and how you created the V2 from scratch! 🎉
    To be honest, I see that Servita Bartender for other purposes.
    My old man, 86 years old, doesn't move a lot. So we can imagine integrating this piece of art to a nightstand in the bedroom or a small table close to his sofa in the living room to distribute WATER. Being hydrated is important for everyone and sometimes you can't afford to have the help you need.
    But automation could help old and disabled people as well to get their glass of water when they can't move so much.
    I expect to see more about your project so and see your next CZcams video 😊
    Again congrats for this wonderful work and I really hope that Amazon will be a part of this project. I hope this Servita Bartender will come true.
    Regards from France 🇫🇷

  • @TheChoirDirector
    @TheChoirDirector Před 8 měsíci +2

    This is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to make this for us!

  • @burnieclimber
    @burnieclimber Před 7 měsíci +3

    hands down one of the best videos i have ever seen...you're like "stuff made here" but with an intense storyline

    • @audax_YT
      @audax_YT  Před 7 měsíci +1

      That dude is next level smart. He's gotta be a genuine genius

  • @michaelbuzbee5123
    @michaelbuzbee5123 Před 8 měsíci +8

    As a maker myself, I know for a fact you did not sleep the entire 6 weeks. Got a sub from me. Nicely done

  • @jimlipscomb3236
    @jimlipscomb3236 Před 10 dny

    Even with the missing high stress last hour video this story is gripping and a fun success. You earned my subscription!

  • @Hix7
    @Hix7 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Bro that amazing feeling at the last moment it worked is everything. Great job.

  • @Wardropulous
    @Wardropulous Před 8 měsíci +3

    This is literally my nightmare. I do everything in my power to avoid situations like these, but when you work in IT it's inevitable. It's incredible anything works at all sometimes when you truly appreciate the complexity of everything at play.

  • @DarkHorseParatrooper
    @DarkHorseParatrooper Před 7 měsíci +3

    So badass that you designed something amazon wanted. Congratulations man!

  • @NoDoo_TV
    @NoDoo_TV Před 15 dny +1

    That is amazing! Allthough I felt stressed watching it, good work my dude!

  • @SteeveYT.
    @SteeveYT. Před 7 měsíci +1

    Now we wait untill amazon buys it. Get the bag man! You deserve it!

  • @TheToonamiRevolution
    @TheToonamiRevolution Před 8 měsíci +4

    This is incredible and inspiring. Hats off to you.

  • @jonnusofjon
    @jonnusofjon Před 8 měsíci +3

    Amazing work and perseverance, hats off to you dude, subscribed.

  • @KirasNote22
    @KirasNote22 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This was such a well documented and relatable (suddenly being asked to do a job for someone or something much larger than yourself) experience. It had me on edge the entire time. Well done and congratulations! 🎊

  • @TySmoothie
    @TySmoothie Před 6 měsíci

    Congratulations for getting it up and running. You are not alone. This is very normal for experiential marketing.

  • @JacobLeeson-zk1ol
    @JacobLeeson-zk1ol Před 8 měsíci +3

    I have some insights on your automatic drink pouring machine concept. Your idea for future development is promising, and with some enhancements, it could be a game-changer in the industry. Let's delve into the details:
    Wider Drink Selection:
    Consider expanding the number of available drinks from 2 to potentially 10 or even 20.
    Achieving this can be as simple as adding a tube and a pump for each drink, accompanied by a few additional traces on the circuit board and lines of code.
    Customizable Mixing:
    With many drinks you can easily add drink mixing to make almost anything. To implement it, you'll need to conduct tests to determine the precise time required at a given pump speed to deliver specific drink quantities.
    Another option is to incorporate a scale at the bottom, zeroing when a cup is placed on it to measure drink mass.
    AI for Cup Size Detection:
    Integrate 3D mapping sensors and AI algorithms to automatically detect cup sizes. This feature would greatly enhance user experience.
    Alternatively, if sticking with fixed cup sizes and in-app selection, ensure there's a mechanism to prevent overflows, possibly through a drain system.
    In-App Menu and Pricing:
    Develop an in-app menu that dynamically determines the drink price based on the ounces of each drink used and the cost per ounce.
    Age Verification and Payment:
    Implement robust age verification through a government identification service like mobile banking sign in partners.
    Users should be required to link a credit card to their account, and payment should be confirmed before each order.
    Security and Voice Control:
    Offer two modes: in-app drink ordering only and voice control, which is akin to an open bar.
    Record voice commands for security and dispute resolution. These recordings should be saved for a specified duration.
    Management and Self-Cleaning:
    Develop a management app for tracking profit and expenses.
    Mangers should be responsible for supervising the safe use of the device and should be able to cut users off through the manger app/portal
    Ensure the machine is designed for easy self-cleaning; users can place the empty tubes in hot soapy water followed by clean water. Use food-grade materials.
    Mass Production and Investment:
    Opt for injection-molded plastic housing instead of 3D printing for cost-effective mass production.
    Source parts from wholesale suppliers like Alibaba to reduce costs. Your publicity should make attracting investors to cover initial parts costs and time off work easier. Stick to self assembly for the first 1000 units or so.
    Marketing Strategy:
    Consider targeting bars as a significant market. Collaborate with installation companies to set up devices. Bars already have pressurized beer keg lines running from the fridges in the back to the bar top for the taps. You can convert your machine to use solenoids instead of pumps to take advantage of these systems already in place.
    Highlight the scalability of having multiple machines within a single establishment. Have like a dozen at a bar top and one per table. Sell a hundred units to one restaurant.
    Legal Considerations:
    Plan to have a legal team, especially if you intend to expand internationally.
    Keg Monitoring:
    Implement keg water level sensors that can detect when a keg is empty. This information should be sent to a centralized server to disable ordering and notify the owner.
    Network Management:
    In a restaurant scenario, establish a system where all machines are controlled by a host device or a centralized network for efficient management.
    Once you have enough investment money to cover advertising and mass production get it mass produced and packaged in china then partner with redistribution centres.

    • @javaguru7141
      @javaguru7141 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Is that you, chatgpt?

    • @JacobLeeson-zk1ol
      @JacobLeeson-zk1ol Před 8 měsíci

      @@javaguru7141 I said all of that I just used chat got to fix my horrendous grammar because I was being lazy lol

    • @K-Effect
      @K-Effect Před 7 dny

      And learn how to adjust Euro style cabinet door hinges

  • @linuxization4205
    @linuxization4205 Před 8 měsíci +12

    You should give source code and project files to go along with all this stuff, they're probably not going to decompile and reverse engineer everything to manufacture it themselves

    • @javaguru7141
      @javaguru7141 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Not everyone wants to give away their work for free...

    • @Polymath2B
      @Polymath2B Před 8 měsíci +1

      ⁠@@javaguru7141yes, I believe that was sarcasm. Just a fact that a cool idea will have cheap copies whether you like it or not.

    • @reanimationxp
      @reanimationxp Před 8 měsíci

      @@javaguru7141 he did a huge writeup on how it was built. wouldn't do that if he didn't want it copied

    • @camtwan1
      @camtwan1 Před 8 měsíci

      @@javaguru7141 This video is worth a lot more than a patent. He didn't have to pay for an expensive and complex patent that another engineer will change a few things and rip off anyway. He has a foot in the door with Amazon, and he has a lot of early marketing that will make people feel more confident in his product. If he decides to manufacture and sell it, this route he is on is extremely ideal.

    • @Volcan-kf3oz
      @Volcan-kf3oz Před 8 měsíci

      he probably has the dispenser patented all up until it connects with alexa

  • @jimmygriswold9258
    @jimmygriswold9258 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Bro made sure they got an end table big enough for him to fit in, Incase it didn’t work (talking in high voice) “preparing margarita now” worked for the flintstones

  • @CuriouSage
    @CuriouSage Před 7 měsíci +1

    Fantastic video. Clear demonstration of intelligence, perseverance, and development skills. This could/should be a part of freshman engineering courses.
    Great stuff.

  • @SeabornNomad
    @SeabornNomad Před 7 měsíci

    its nice to see the community actually getting together to help make and fix things.

  • @hoyle038
    @hoyle038 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What an awesome adventure you must have had. I'm glad everything worked out for you, brother. Cheers!!

  • @SeanStClair-cr9jl
    @SeanStClair-cr9jl Před 8 měsíci +1

    Haha that is awesome. Unreal hustle at the end there. Of course, we’re all dying to hear about you getting rich off of these! Here’s hoping Amazon gives you a bajillion dollars.

  • @anthonyisensee
    @anthonyisensee Před 8 měsíci +1

    Having done a good bit of work in the software field, that last 10 minutes made me STRESSED. Good for you for going balls to the wall and making this happen. So, so cool!

  • @keith-is-mad
    @keith-is-mad Před 8 měsíci +1

    Man, you're an aspiration. I've been aiming for this kind of manufacturing skillset for some years and it's a lot.
    You've basically been a whole team of specialists for six (I'd guess 70-hour) work weeks.

  • @surgio98
    @surgio98 Před 13 dny

    Who else smied at Bill's laugh at 8:06?
    Honestly, that feeling of banging your head against the wall and finally getting exactly what you want is amazing!

  • @scottpageusmc
    @scottpageusmc Před 8 měsíci +1

    Many years ago I was a Control System Engineer in New Orleans, and one of our biggest customers was the Army Corps of Engineers on the pump stations. Being a former Marine, I met a few other former Marines in the USACE Emergency Operations Center. One of those Marines wanted to start a business with me to create an automated drink dispenser. Given my other backgrounds in automating Metrology labs as a calibration tech, I thought it was a good idea.
    Anyway, my life has changes that required me to move, so I was never able to pursue that idea. It's great to see someone has finally done it to some extent! That dream for me is now 10 years gone, but it's always been on my mind.

  • @carlosaceves5946
    @carlosaceves5946 Před 7 měsíci

    Man I watched till the very end I was about to pull my hair out my head with the anticipation!. Congrats man! totally awesome

  • @brycenmccrary4193
    @brycenmccrary4193 Před 7 měsíci

    I was on the edge of my seat. What an incredible story

  • @DigSamurai
    @DigSamurai Před 7 měsíci +1

    I admire your perseverance. Been there, done that. Was doing a presentation in Panasonic's booth with a Commodore Amiga. The computer wouldn't hook up to the external devices on the show floor so I stayed almost the entire night getting it working. Every time I ran the presentation to test it the computer crashed. I think I rebooted a hundred times that night but in the end I got it working.

  • @julius.2003
    @julius.2003 Před 7 měsíci

    I came across this vid a few hours after it was uploaded and hoped it would blow up. Just came across it again and yes, it did blow up. So deserved. One of the best videos i've seen in a long time.

  • @JuanPabloSalamancaRodriguez
    @JuanPabloSalamancaRodriguez Před 7 měsíci

    I was rooting so hard for you to get it working, awesome job I hope I'll have the ability to create something as incredible in the future

  • @greenmoxy
    @greenmoxy Před měsícem +1

    I remember my first time programing an arduino and I was getting crushed, I'm not a programmer and I was typing random code that kinda made sense. The feeling when you hit bingo and all functions worked. I made a wood shop routing table that would adjust the bit height and display position in a LCD with a stepper motor. The homing feature was important.

  • @hussainhakimuddin6391
    @hussainhakimuddin6391 Před 8 měsíci

    dude, u r god damn amazing, u didn't give up in the end and made an amazing prototype. HATS OFF man.💯💯

  • @SageRonin
    @SageRonin Před 8 měsíci +1

    Ah man, I have a loving home for that Aluminum one! Hehe😉

  • @basildaoust2821
    @basildaoust2821 Před 2 dny

    "I'm not a smart guy." OK, that is something we do not hear every often on CZcams and it did make me almost laugh, well done.

  • @VRBEARS
    @VRBEARS Před 7 měsíci

    Great story telling of your experience! I was on the edge of my seat hoping you'd pulled it off! Excellent job on fully realizing this device.

  • @thedosco1142
    @thedosco1142 Před 7 měsíci +2

    That was actually worth watching instead of putting the Phone away and go to bed 😂 What a Gem, fantastic Video!✌️

  • @meetim2931
    @meetim2931 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Kudos to your design and problem solving skills. You're the man. Not because you are super smart but because (like me) you arent, but put in the hard yards to figure it out.

  • @theresamclaird1572
    @theresamclaird1572 Před 13 dny

    This is what engineering is all about; what a great project!

  • @totem168
    @totem168 Před 8 měsíci

    That is what you call determination 👍
    Good job on tackling the request and solving the problems.
    You did deliver it well to the audience that never experienced it. Now I know how difficult it can be and how intense it can be.

  • @luqmanoop
    @luqmanoop Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hats off for pulling this off in such a short time. Loved every sec of it 🫡

  • @Benefits
    @Benefits Před 8 měsíci +2

    This is so motivating and inspiring. Absolutely love seeing projects like this.

  • @noebody878
    @noebody878 Před 7 měsíci

    Thats so cool. I'm glad everything worked out!

  • @karl-qi1nf
    @karl-qi1nf Před 8 měsíci

    Ok. I'm hooked. That was amazing! So glad i found your channel so now I can journey vicariously with you. Kudos my man!

  • @MrDiscoScooter
    @MrDiscoScooter Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for the vid! Best video that tubes recommended in a hot minute. Looking forward to more maker stuff in the future.

  • @pranavdhodamani6283
    @pranavdhodamani6283 Před 7 měsíci

    DAMN BRO!!!!!! THAT WAS WAY MORE ENTERTAINING THAN SOME THE SERIES THAT I HAVE WATCHED RECENTLY!

  • @NickTheNerd81
    @NickTheNerd81 Před 8 měsíci

    Great job at getting a prototype up and running so fast. Your determination is first class!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

  • @kurtjohnson5412
    @kurtjohnson5412 Před 7 měsíci

    If there’s ever been a vid that deserved a like and subscribe it’s this one. Great job from innovation to project customization, and finally project presentation!