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CHAPTERS:
0:00 THE BIG IDEA
2:03 BUILDING BEGINS
3:30 MANUAL STAND UP TEST
7:55 INTEGRATION HELL
11:56 NEW ENGINES
13:38 FIRST STAND UP TEST
15:55 OUTSIDE TESTING BEGINS
20:14 BOGDAN TAMES MEGAHEX
23:14 MEGAHEX WALKS
25:00 FOGGY MORNING
26:02 THAT’S IT THAT’S ALL
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@theHacksmith Рік тому
*FAQ: Such a huge project makes it impossible to cover everything in one video, so here's a bit more information about why we did things the way we did!* - The biggest challenge in this project was integrating and tuning our system, because big hydraulics, heavy frames, and tons of sensors have a lot of variability that needs to be checked. We used an open-source hexapod library to control how it walks, which has been used on much smaller hexarobots, and works great. Once the mechanical system is more reliable, it will be able to walk easily. - A lot of people asked why we didn't make a scale model, and the answer is quite simple. When you get to multi-ton mechs, scale models provide almost no benefit, because you can't build a scale model the same way you have to build a giant steel machine. A toy version using motors wouldn't teach us anything. And if we built a 1/4 or 1/2 scale version, the cost would almost be the same as the full-size megahex -- because all the components required cost approximately the same, small or large (valves, sensors, even hydraulic cylinders don't change -too- much in size). - This leads into another common fallacy when it comes to science fiction -- Movies like Transformers, or Pacific Rim... simply aren't possible. Doesn't matter how far technology advances, when you get to literal skyscraper sized robots... there's not any materials on earth strong enough to withstand the forces of such a big mech! Everyone's familiar with the common saying "The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall". And that really sums it up. Why is it you can drop a cat from a few stories up and it's fine, but it's certain death for humans? Because force multiplies with mass. - Why flat feet? We had planned on designing different feet attachments for it (you can see the holes in the plates for mounting), but for the base foot, we went with a large flat foot with rubber pads on the bottom, as the initial goal is just walking on flat ground. Having a big flat foot helps ensure the foot remains parallel to the frame, and the leg perpendicular to the ground. A pointy or rounded foot would increase the risk of the robot "twisting it's ankle" which is the weakest link in the excavators. They aren't designed for angular forces. - Why didn't we do more FEA calculations? FEA calculations are great, but sometimes are just theoretical for best-case scenarios. For the excavators, we didn't design or manufacture them, which makes them an unknown variable that makes it really hard to calculate things for! - Are we going to revisit it? *yes* but it might be a while. We want at the very minimum for it to be able to stand up on display, and walk one leg at a time (the slowest, but most stable hexapod gait)
@That1Knife Рік тому
That's really cool. I'm glad you guys stuck with it, I'm sure it was really hard. And thanks for the FAQ!
@Teiboku Рік тому
Ty for faq
@OneBiasedOpinion Рік тому
I’m not 100% sold on the idea that larger ‘mechs are “impossible” due to the force multiplication of their immense weight. It’s really a matter of current materials research not being on par with the physical requirements of such a colossal machine. That being said, even IF we had the materials and technology to build such machines, you’re still putting up a MASSIVE target in a combat environment with significant stability challenges. And then firing massive weapons from said platform. It’s just downright infeasible in any theoretical combat environment we’ve ever devised.
@DrystanLeander Рік тому
How are you guys doing? Dont forgot to take care of you both your mentle and physicale health guy good luck and thank for your hard work
@ieatmoney5074 Рік тому
ty for the FAQ and this project was ABSOLUTELY *INSANE*
@Baileh Рік тому
It's insane how you can build something like this. Major props to everyone at Hacksmith Industries :)
@biginfluencer5252 Рік тому
Wait how was this comment 2 days ago? This upload was 6 minutes ago🤯🤣
@pietmellinghoff4658 Рік тому
@@biginfluencer5252 members get videos a few days erlier
@Dontfucklewithdashuckle Рік тому
@@biginfluencer5252 Don't you see the membership logo beside the commenters name?
@AironNoriaLong Рік тому
@@biginfluencer5252 Don't you see the membership logo beside the commentators name?
@audelniemela9563 Рік тому
bro it almost choo choo charles
@PlasmaChannel Рік тому
The sheer amount of dedication, resilience, and tenacity this took was remarkable. It's always painful when the idea in your head takes longer than anticipated. But have to say, the result is one of a kind. Your team pretty much did the impossible! I love the result, or at least the result that was temporary!
@theHacksmith Рік тому
thank you! it was quite the journey
@PlasmaChannel Рік тому
@@theHacksmith yes, it most certainly was. We put a piece of ourselves into every project, and the project leaves of little piece of itself, in our hearts. Even on unsuccessful projects. Basically, I’m sure your team learned so much from this- and you’ll walk away with an even broader knowledge base that will only benefit you going forward. Keep it up all. We should chat plasma thrust some time.
@icedemon672 Рік тому
@@Blutankalpha the waffle house has found it's new host
@NYAJoeSchrader Рік тому
I would leave a like, but I like the nice even 700
@Shadowlordofwolfs Рік тому
It looks like the feet need more grip maybe some spikes on the bottom of the feet would help and probably rounding the edges of the feet as to minimise the chance of the feet to get caught just some ideas to help so keep up the great work you guys are doing
@Uppttrollpolice 4 місяці тому
GIANT ENEMY SPIDER **spitting bars**
@user-ty2ns5lb6r 15 днів тому
ATTACK ITS WEAK SPOT FOR MASSIVE DAMAGE!
@M4nu3l_FCS 7 місяців тому
The world needs more engineers like you, you serve as an example for young people in this society.
@dustinwatkins7843 2 місяці тому
Serve as an example of what? Doing something they admit at the end they shouldn't have? lol
@DIY-xd8kp 2 місяці тому
@@dustinwatkins7843 yep and they as engeners as my 5 years old son
@guysmiley4830 2 місяці тому
@@dustinwatkins7843 We stand on the backs of failure in order to see ahead
@Dont_Gnaw_on_the_Kitty 27 днів тому
I would definitely fly in a plane these guys design and build.
@jiricz1257 Рік тому
I am studying Robotics and I am blown away by how far you were able to get with this thing. I was implementing a closed loop walking algorithm for Hexapod as part of my thesis and I know how hard it is in simulation let alone irl. You have my biggest respect. I hope people will see how much time and love is needed for things around us to work robustly. Thank you for what you are doing.
@INVALIDZEROTheTitSucker69 Рік тому
Money?
@spooky4655 Рік тому
W
@cameronrich2536 Рік тому
I could use some money as well for my robots I'm building an octipod
@WSH3TM Рік тому
@@cameronrich2536 get that wendys job application
@TheLastMcleod Рік тому
@@sailyui to be fair, its Czk so 500 is like..22.50 usd.
@richardmoore7730 Рік тому
Don't typically do donations like this. I just wanna say thank for taking on this ride.
@FarmingJD-MF Рік тому
Bro this comment is so underrated, you gave $100 only for 2 likes!
@UlyssesGS Рік тому
I feel like they bot comments
@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR Рік тому
It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!
@crankysuits886 Рік тому
@@FarmingJD-MF it’s only a hundred bucks. Bros acting like he’s rich.
@porkchop0126 Рік тому
@@crankysuits886 only a hundred bucks ?? Dude get some concept of money that’s couple of weeks food
@megaboi7647 8 місяців тому
I also like how you guys controlled it like senator Armstrong controlling the metal gear he had
@ryatt9365 Місяць тому
Full scale Metal Gear Excelsus, when?
@cowtessa Рік тому
I'm so here for projects like this. Seeing the engineering work, the pride when it was working, the enthusiasm and effort. Yes, it was expensive, and I'm hoping beyond hope that, in the balance, it doesn't leave you in the red.
@lionspride9763 Рік тому
Money
@IWasAlwaysThere Рік тому
*sniff sniff* moneeeeeeee
@irfanalam1878 Рік тому
Hey!
@someone-mh5uf Рік тому
hmm
@MysticArbitrarilyATMG Рік тому
@@lionspride9763 I said that same thing lol
@ICONxMADE Рік тому
Thanks for pushing boundaries and keeping the inner child alive. Love you guys and keep going!
@noodlesauce__ 9 місяців тому
this has to be a reference bro 😭😭😭
@dinglebord 8 місяців тому
Inner child.....hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Red sun over paradise
@noodlesauce__ 8 місяців тому
@@dinglebord golden rays of the glorious sunshine
@Alex.In_Wonderland 9 місяців тому
you guys are incredible for even attempting this and genuienly blown away at the insane amount of work! you guys should be proud!
@reevolution9821 Місяць тому
mad respect not just releasing the first 3 parts of this video to try to gain revenue, but to make a great video show-placing the ups and downs of what something like this takes. Big resepect.
@richardmmackay Рік тому
The fact that this started out as 6 excavators is absolutely mind blowing. I have no words for how cool this is!
@user-jf4lt4uk7u Рік тому
perhaps in the future hydraulics will be powerful enough to have full on Metal gear solid esc. mechs/Jak II Blast bots/Gundams…but for now it’s not meant to be ; ( Great effort though! you guys made a definite advancement in robotics right there!
@aru-YT Рік тому
@@user-jf4lt4uk7u There are actually some hydraulics that can support things like the hexapod mech very well but they are EXTREMELY expensive and needing to get six of them will cost more than what its worth
@PrograError Рік тому
@@aru-YT i guess if they'd like to they could start a sinking fund for it? so we might get a actual walker ?
@Akanoyoru 9 днів тому
Pretty sure they stole this idea off reddit lol
@s.eljawhari Рік тому
As an engineering student myself it was really awesome seeing you guys highlight not just the successes, but the learning opportunities too! I loved having Bogdan walk us through the thought process and emotions at each step, as it gives us a very valuable insight into what truly goes into these videos. Personally this is probably my favourite video you guys have done, kudos to everyone involved! I hope you do more of these mini documentary-style videos instead of the flashier reaction-based videos, so long as they're fun for you guys to produce as well :-) Small side note, seeing you guys just dragging it back and forth on the concrete like that made me laugh as much as it made me grimace 😂
@darknessblades Рік тому
Even the biggest failures can be a road to success
@beans726 Рік тому
how are you donating $50 as an engineering student I literally have like $20 rn 😂😂
@s.eljawhari Рік тому
@@beans726 I donated my last 3 years worth of savings for this, I *really* liked the video 😂
@aze4308 Рік тому
$50 dang
@Angelderbat Рік тому
Very well said! I agree, 100%
@j0nrages851 5 місяців тому
Hugely inspirational, and an amazing amount of grit and effort to make the impossible possible. Its always interesting to watch this and see what different decisions on parts or configuration could be to improve outcomes, but really impressive the amount of engineering and troubleshooting. Thank you for sharing!!
@stalka4515 7 місяців тому
I watched some armored core videos and now yt served me this, what a perfect recommendation 10/10 awesome project
@KaliTakumi Рік тому
You guys are really doing what nobody else could conceive of accomplishing. The existence of this channel is a huge inspiration for people wanting to get into engineering!
@mustard8759 Рік тому
Put some more armor make it more stronger put a tank turret then bamm
@Ryfyle Рік тому
Hex pod walkers have been around since the 80's
@deepdoop7271 Рік тому
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ bot
@slappyjo1046 Рік тому
@@deepdoop7271 ye I mean I'm christian but still it gets annoying
@Alex-on-youtube Рік тому
Except there's a guy called Matt Denton that goes on tour with the rideable hexapod that he made over a decade ago. So this isn't exactly unheard of. It's just a rehash of someone else's work.
@kylehill Рік тому
This thing is INSANE
@KhemZombi3 Рік тому
Agreed on that one.
@LivingNihilism Рік тому
Kyle, this means you need to upgrade the ones in your facility. Big ones like this are way cooler. Might help with whatever ... something ... they are doing at the moment.
@abinivesh657 Рік тому
now whats insane is the smith's haircut
@lukdragon Рік тому
no surprise that the worlds biggest super villain would be watching this and commenting for his own builds to take over the world with
@YautjaSpacePirate Рік тому
YYYEEESSS!!! Now imagine it being 80ft! Lol
@HalfCracker4life 4 місяці тому
Y'all get mad props for attempting that. Keep it up guys. & happy new year 🎉
@DaveWasHere112 8 місяців тому
This is just so incredibly complex... I can't believe what a smart and talented group you guys are! You need to work for NASA!!
@Dont_Gnaw_on_the_Kitty 28 днів тому
6 separate engines running 6 arms with completly different movement profiles? No thanks.
@Zekiraeth Рік тому
I actually really like the fact that you're ok with showing how a project failed, because not only is it a very interesting story on its own, but it also gives us a great look at what working on stuff like this is really like. The fact that no project is guaranteed success makes the ones that do succeed all the more impressive.
@mkisner8060 Рік тому
LOL They have no choice. They need to get some kind of revenue from it.
@mitotakjde9763 Рік тому
Is the view counter broken? I see only 600 views on this video 1hr after posting it :o
@Zekiraeth Рік тому
@@mkisner8060 Yes. Obviously making money is part of the reason they uploaded this, but that's true for any of their videos. It doesn't change the fact that the concept of a documentary style video showing how a project failed is interesting and novel.
@BlockMasterT Рік тому
@@mitotakjde9763 there’s only 5.6K views after 3 hours 😰
@bigbird4481 Рік тому
@@BlockMasterT it's almost a million views now, but for the effort put in I don't know if they will break even
@ivanmirandawastaken Рік тому
That's quite a display of engineering, work ethics and tenacity right there (and a some craziness too) Hats off to the team!
@Flashbang_Photo Рік тому
nice to see you around here!
@ThePlaguebringer172 Рік тому
The four most important qualities!
@user-se5ew2xq9y 7 місяців тому
정말 대단하시네요.. 제발 좋은곳에 사용 됬으면 좋겠어요.
@LegitReptile 8 місяців тому
This and your Bucky arm design has inspired me to start studying robotics and biotech to try to create some amazing things thank you
@lavasharkandboygirl9716 Рік тому
The fact that it curled up like an actual spider when something went t!ts up is super cool and creepy
@JACKHARRINGTON Рік тому
Yea, it's literally the same mechanism too.
@IronMan-jj2fd Рік тому
@@JACKHARRINGTON Dr Hexavius in the making
@aless2723 Рік тому
yea and even the system like spiders do that because of no blood preassure and this one with no hydraulic one pretty cool
@acoolrock65 Рік тому
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@dirkdiggler9379 Рік тому
@@aless2723 it’s because the dry out. Has nothing to do with blood
@danmorris8714 Рік тому
We learn the most from our failures. The fact that it was able to walk and turn is a feat of engineering that you guys should be proud of. You figured out how to make it move steadily, adjusted things as needed and over-all made a very solid platform. We won't be seeing mechs anytime soon, but taking little steps like this are a great way forward. As much as I would love to see you guys make a working 6-legged mech, don't kill yourselves over it. Do what you can and keep testing. Isn't that the entire point of the Scientific Method?
@ulforcemegamon3094 Рік тому
An 6 legged mech that could work a bit better would be trying to make another OSU adaptive suspension vehicle , that one is a rather old mech that was hydraulic but it could go to up 30° degree inclines , "run" at 12 kmh , carry an operator and 200 kg of payload , that mech was finished in the 80' so i think a modernized versión could work the same or better
@katunu6030 3 місяці тому
The amount of effort this must take is unreal. I dont think I would have the determination to finish it. Also this looks like something straight out of mad max.
@skeetbowl 21 день тому
The fact that y'all got as far as y'all did on this project is honestly amazing. Good job and great video. I'm subscribing.
@DattatrayBhosale Рік тому
Our society needs engineers like this
@cool_probably Рік тому
@@calvindejong6060 I disagree but ok
@Hex_the_hexagon Рік тому
How much money do yo have?!??
@AdamsBrew78 Рік тому
@@calvindejong6060 a false sense of what with technology?
@thrash184 Рік тому
@@calvindejong6060 how is this a bad thing
@mantelmann13 Рік тому
Not really. Pretty disappointing. This thing is just wobbling around. Absolutely useless.
@thestarscape2446 Рік тому
I am genuinely so proud of Bogdan in being able to sit here and walk us through his project knowing he has to give in in the end. It’s an extreme showing of his strength of character.
@marisbarkans9251 Рік тому
if you get anywhere close to that i think it would be an achievement for anyone. thats not giving up actually. its just stopping. time money etc. they actually taught they can do it easy hehe.
@koolkid2342 2 місяці тому
GIANT ENEMY SPIDER
@newtagwhodis4535 8 місяців тому
Incredibly impressive! I wish i had the means to donate, but I hope to in the future. Folks like you bring applicable innovation to the public when so much is hoarded for the military only. I love all your content! Keep your chin up! I enjoyed this thoroughly and look forward to more great projects. Long live Hacksmith!
@xpreame3406 Рік тому
The level of ambition and ingenuity is off the charts on this one boys. You successfully made a Giant freakin' walking spider-mech prototype! It's mega frustrating when budget and labour constraints inhibit a passion project like this, but your team must have gained a ton of valuable data on things to avoid in the future.
@organizerbmo Рік тому
It's the definition of grit. When you get kicked down, and you keep on going. Over and over. Absolutely incredible
@FinGeek4now 9 місяців тому
Just by watching the video and seeing how it works, there are a few changes I would have made. The first is the transportation - by dragging the legs, it would have added more stress to the frame than was needed. If the femur was raised vertical and the other segments folded in, then it could have been rolled out much easier. The second thing is the feet. Rather than have them digging into the ground like that, I would have allowed them to articulate / rotate using heavy duty springs (Side effect would have been added stability). The final thing would have been to watch high FPS videos and motion capture data for spiders moving and use that mocap data to "animate" the walking.
@johnduty4505 2 місяці тому
I believe that in order for the machine to move naturally and smoothly...we must return to nature and place sensors on the spider’s feet while walking in order to measure the movement of its limbs compared to its abdomen and measure the rise and fall between the legs to discover the correct matrix for the correct walk.
@jaylacke Рік тому
The level of endurance you guys have for these big projects, and the sheer amount of programming and engineering is amazing to see! Too bad this didn’t work out, but I can’t wait to see what you all having coming up next!
@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR Рік тому
It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's is MONEY!
@coreyms Рік тому
Holy cow. What an awesome jobs guys! That was amazing. I’m becoming a Patron right now to support these bigger projects. Annnnd I have to admit it makes me feel so lucky that I only have to record my screen in my videos and there’s minimal costs to start projects. That budget had to have been wild. Even better reason to support. EDIT: Just noticed they consolidated mainly to YT memberships over Patreon. So I’m becoming a member!
@theHacksmith Рік тому
Awesome! Thank you!
@thegamercave5160 Рік тому
@@theHacksmith hey hack smith I’m a big fan of your work I can’t become a patron but I will watch you guys vid
@jenniferfarrar7641 Рік тому
@@theHacksmith hi hacksmith I am enjoying your UKposts channel video
@Gunther_Griffin Рік тому
@@theHacksmith are you trying to take over the world? If so give it hydraulic press teeth
@grenzzgernascoticlas390 Рік тому
Patrol paw paw needed check this system DBL.
@3TimeT 2 місяці тому
This is amasing! Hi dudes, you and your project is some beyond, I'm shocked. Even though my specialty is far from robots, your efforts taught me a lot, thank you! Good luck in your new projects!
@BlackWolf-bu5dt 4 місяці тому
I’ll be honest, this was really cool. Was it complicated? Yes. Was it difficult? Yes. But what this shows me is that the idea is possible and actually feasible in the future when technology advances a bit more so keep up the good work
@kape5105 Рік тому
Let's be honest. When I first saw the little thumbnail and read the title, I was sure it was some kind of CGI showcase. But no, you guys actually built a huge spider mech and walked with it. My words can't describe how blown away I am. Crazy good work!
@wisenotwise2676 Рік тому
You can climb a mountain with this
@YourLocalInquisator Рік тому
Have you seen their channel before? Get used to it if you haven’t…
@osmanyousif7849 Рік тому
Please, you must have been watching Wild Wild West to think this is CG....
@NickAndriadze Рік тому
I am really saddened that this project was put to rest even if it had the real potential of becoming something so much bigger... But I suppose I shouldn't request too much. The fact that the Megahex project carried out this far to begin with is a miracle of its own, and the fact that ya'll cared this much about your passion project that you were working on it despite it making you loose money, to the point that it almost pushed you to bankruptcy... That's wholesome, man! An inspiration to all the aspiring engineers or any other artists at that matter, and a textbook definition of ''Step by step goes a long way.''
@-jank-willson Рік тому
I wonder if it would be possible to make it completely analog. Like rather than computer programing to make the legs move just right, it maybe could theoretically be possible to have that all controlled by a gearbox, and the 'pilot' could control the direction with a stick connected to the gears?
@RawPikachu Рік тому
@@-jank-willson that would be so much stress that it'll probably snap instantly
@firestorm-productions 7 місяців тому
You guys are super smart! You did a great job.
@jorgearielgonzalez6227 5 місяців тому
Without a doubt, these projects mark a mark in the history of civilization. Congratulations! 🐾👏👏👏👏👏
@mg7979 Рік тому
I mean... the collective engineering work that went into this is insane. The project is an amazing fusion of different disciplines, and really is a fantastic case study in appreciating just how incredibly complex so much of the machinery we take for granted in the modern world is. Thank you for the incredible work on this, and you should all be incredibly proud of what you accomplished.
@everettedwards4137 Рік тому
collective? COLLECTIVE? MULTIPLE LEGGED MECH? THE UNENLIGHTENED MASSES
@zickzack0855 Рік тому
@@everettedwards4137 metal gear excelsus is a mantis, not a spider
@randombrickfilms1253 Рік тому
They built an at te 💀
@thisisntmymainaccount7923 Рік тому
@@everettedwards4137 THEY CANNOT MAKE THE JUDGMENT CALL
@wadoid4239 Рік тому
THEY CANNOT MAKE THE JUDGEMENT CALL
@crofpv Рік тому
To be honest, as an engineer I watched this from the beginning to the end since the video format was quite good, and another reason to support you on a project like this one since I know how hard it could be.
@grenzzgernascoticlas390 Рік тому
Beginning not conpatible cross spider this sale for join company bvah!
@alejandroconde2408 Місяць тому
Que ingeniería tengo que estudiar para poder hacer cosas así?
@astikusfull 8 місяців тому
Buen video resumen, oye ... En definitiva estuvieron muy cerca de conseguirlo, así que ánimos con sus futuros proyectos!
@osmarverdugo8669 Місяць тому
Después de ver proyectos "perfectos" ver este proyecto tan humano y tan lleno de aprendizaje es realmente inspirador. Yo también me encuentro en un emprendimiento que, más de una vez, me ha hecho decir "no debí de dar luz verde". Así que los entiendo perfectamente y los admiro por la valentia.
@aaron_r6611 Рік тому
This thing is insane, don't know how you kept this a secret for a year and a bit
@lucachacha71 Рік тому
They were some hints, you could see it in the back of the powerloader video
@_NightOwl Рік тому
Also in the video about James depression and up coming changes.
@3nd04 Рік тому
This is what Boston Dynamics has been perfecting over the past three decades since 1992, so it's not as easy to make as it is to imagine. Awesome work, lesson learned, and cool mech!
@joekrater3364 Рік тому
yes, I just watched a video about their robots! Atlas, the humanoid robot is very cool
@BudzillaCycles 4 місяці тому
Side Bar - I spent a lot of time in Canada while growing up in Michigan, The accents really take me back. Great channel
@FaLLeNaNg3L82 2 місяці тому
you need to do more projects like this!
@HexJK Рік тому
Mechs on a large scale like this are insanely impressive.
@ristopoho824 Рік тому
And impressively insane. Heck yeah!
@donrayner 10 місяців тому
The patience, ingenuity, and problem solving involving is nothing short of inspiring.
@La_stick. 3 місяці тому
First
@JustAnAddictedSponge 3 місяці тому
No I am
@Crocc101 3 місяці тому
Bro donated 200 for 500 likes and 2 comments
@ottersbuildlego8005 3 місяці тому
@Crocc101 it is like 24 usd
@LeetTron5000 3 місяці тому
@@Crocc101 pretty sure it was donated to the channel he respects actually. Is it impossible to understand that people do things not for clout?
@timotheaross9572 2 місяці тому
Well done! The data: invaluable! Lighter limbs would improve a lot: that's a ton of moving mass!
@nyckhampson792 25 днів тому
AWESOME...just AWESOME... Well done you amazing ppl... More ,more , more of ...
@oneweebinatree5735 Рік тому
Holy CRAP! That was a hell of a Journey you guys went on to build this thing, and while it's unfortunate that you ultimately had to scrap it; thank you for making this video and showing us what it takes to be an engineer. I'm looking forward to your future projects!
@justinboncaldo4910 Рік тому
Your team did an incredible job with this. It's amazing to see a UKposts team go at these major projects that seem so advanced, that you'd only expect major government-funded corporations throwing millions of dollars to develop. Very well done
@Unkn0.n Рік тому
Oh the gov id making even crazier things they just dont show it to the public
@dodgex6592 Рік тому
@@Unkn0.n Yes, government crazier things is to how spend all these tons of money for nothing and keep draining them like everything is ok. Only such enthusiasts like Hacksmith industries and others around the world can spend money in proper way. Just because they spend their own money on their own ideas.
@thegamingshow8577 7 місяців тому
man this is the youtube for . hats off you and your team . from india .
@talmudgaming812 3 місяці тому
Thanks!
@raymond-andrade Рік тому
Awesome video. I would love to see a detailed breakdown of the software side of this project. This was obviously a huge undertaking to export the model from Solidworks (URDF?), to then manage the joint locations so you could get the nice real-time graphics in RViz and feedback to help config your PID controllers. Awesome job all around, really showed how difficult integration of robotics systems can be.
@DFPercush Рік тому
This just gives me that much more respect for the Factorio devs when they created the Spidertron. Granted you don't have to deal with physical and structural limitations in a video game, but just the control logic by itself is impressive.
@deadlystalker7483 Рік тому
@@DFPercush same here
@daveabittner Рік тому
@@DFPercush Not trying to undermine the Factorio devs as they have done some amazing work, but admittedly writing the code for a video-game hex-walker type thing is really not very difficult. I say this as a professional software developer who has spent a lot of hobbyist time working in game dev/studying the kinda math that's used to do this stuff. Let me explain further, though so I don't come across as a 'WELL ACKSHUALLY' type asshole lol (sorry if I still do!!): What makes making something like this so insanely difficult (specifically the thing in the video) is as you mentioned the fact that your computer model needs to PERFECTLY match the real world object. That means EVERYTHING needs to be made within incredibly precises parameters. Then on top of that, your sensors need to be incredibly accurate. They can't have any slippage, they can't drift, they can't be noisy. And then even further you need to account for all kinds of mechanical processes in the software that only begin to emerge after testing. For example, the legs flexing under load/stress but not while idled. The feet bending after heavy hits, the sensors slipping due to a sudden unexpected load, etc. In the world of a video game, ALL of that is gone. Making a little spider mech in a video game is genuinely high school level geometry and algebra (for the most part). As a final clarification, I'm not downplaying the Factorio devs. The work they've done to optimize that game to make it run so well, is truly incredible. The amount of shit that's happening in the game every frame is obscene, and to have that all work so smoothly and cleanly is fantastic. I think that's where the admiration should be given, they have quite a few dev blogs written about how they got conveyor belts working (efficiently) for example lol. Also, in case you want 'proof' read about Inverse Kinematics. It's exactly how you accomplish this type of thing. It's the field of math devoted to "I have a robotic arm and it needs to put it's 'hand' here. What angles do all of the joints need to be?". It's an incredibly powerful and fascinating area of math! Anyway, I hope I'm not coming across as an ass here. This is an area of math/engineering I am personally very passionate about so I just love to talk about it!
@evank8459 Рік тому
Looks like ROS2 to me
@magneticflux- Рік тому
They used the "KevinOchs/hexapod_ros" repository as a base.
@AidanS99 Рік тому
Hopefully way down the line this project can be revisited. But this is definitely a lesson in asking and understanding the important questions before beginning building. Shear stress during turns was definitely something that was majorly underestimated! Don’t let this failure take away from what you built and how close you came to success! We’re all proud of how far this team has come and how ambitious they remain!
@HondaBoy Рік тому
I'm a machinist, and while I'm not familiar with creating accurate stress analysis reports, some simple math, and individual destructive testing of critical points to confirm the stress analysis they did do, could have at least proofed out the concept.
@PrograError Рік тому
well... if anything they did have a MVP, even if it's a "single test" only MVP that ends in a week of repair...
@LiamJonesArtist 5 місяців тому
I'm hoping people continue this technology. Its coolness factor is off the charts.
@Amuse-rs7vy 6 місяців тому
I am such a big fan Been watching you guys make for 5 years
@skyfriez7044 Рік тому
I can't believe how much effort and ressources went into this video when I remember Jame's garage. This isn't much but I'll feel like I contributed to help keep making these projects possible for you guys! Amazing work!
@King-of-the-beginning Рік тому
The Waffle House has a new host
@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR Рік тому
It's smells like.....MONEY!
@okaberintaro2411 Рік тому
Taking "a giant enemy spider" to a whole new level.
@Joeh_ Рік тому
Dang I was gonna say that but I had to check first lmao
@SCP-3812- Рік тому
Choo choo Charles irl maybe
@wahwahster Рік тому
Just what I was gonna say *beatboxes*
@Crip1yGamez Рік тому
I thought I was going to see way more of these
@creativegamer_03 Рік тому
THE UNENLIGHTENED MASSES
@savagebrooks3984 10 днів тому
I wish I had the money to donate right now. I love you guys and it would break my heart if a project as cool as this ever bankrupt the company in the future. I will keep this in mind when I get my summer job ❤️❤️ thank you
@user-yz9ko1yj2e 2 місяці тому
Yes... That's what a people's genius is capable of if you don't interfere with it. I sincerely admire it, I must admit, until recently I was sure that the preview was just a photoshop, or at best a “dream” image. Unfortunately, here in Russia we do not have such large-scale projects. There is not enough money. But there are still a couple of impressive ones: 1) A guy in a garage is assembling Tony Stark's costume. And no, not just a piece of metal. He already has a kind of reactor in his chest, a laser repulsor (burns through 1-1.5 mm of metal) and, most amazingly, artificial muscles connected to nerve sensors! 2) Our students created the world's first (at least known to me) macholet. Those. a thing that flies by moving its wings. It looks like a three-meter dragonfly) There is a video of the launch on UKposts. 3) Well, this is not only in Russia, but I saw how people, mostly grandfathers, flew on homemade helicopters and airplanes. It's a shame that such geniuses often remain forever only people's Kulibins (that's what we call them, in honor of the people's engineer of the Russian Empire).
@rebelrhino359 Рік тому
This looks like something straight out of Scrap Mechanic! The commitment and perseverance you guys have for your projects, and for us the audience is truly unreal
@wuif_ Рік тому
Yea it does
@Jovan838 Рік тому
I'm not sure if someone already mention it but this project reminds of the Tarantula vehicle from the Hill Climb Racing game
@lumberjackofalltrades Рік тому
Y'all this thing is a childhood dream come to life! I cannot imagine how much time the team combined sunk into this project, but I think it's totally worth it. At the very least, you can show it off as a non-moving statue in (or near) the showroom. Do we think it's time to revisit the spy car series?
@doomgolem5348 Рік тому
that would be cool, yes. maybe try and give the spy car retractable shields, just came up with that one on the spot but I'm sure you could do something much cooler with it
@NarrowAscent 2 місяці тому
Very cool guys. Lots of hard work and a lot of accomplishments. Keep it up
@Flyingdinosaur69 3 місяці тому
You guys were literally on the cusp of success. Do not give up!
@theHacksmith 3 місяці тому
We weren't though... mechanically it has a lot of problems
@rootpower8664 Рік тому
That's honestly one of the coolest things I've seen on UKposts. You guys created something truly amazing and even though it's not complete, maybe a few years down the line it will be possible. Great job guys!
@orluria6972 Рік тому
huge props to the editors on this! the editing is clean AF, could legitimately be a tv show. or even better!
@jack_brooks Рік тому
Yes, it tells more in 30 minutes than Discovery could do in 4 hours.
@henrywallace1732 Рік тому
@@jack_brooks OMG imagine if Hacksmith actually got picked up by Discovery or something XD
@thesuperiorman537 Рік тому
@@henrywallace1732 With the amounts of crazy engineering work they do, it's such a shame they do not have sponsorship from companies like Tesla.
@TorresUnlife4715 29 днів тому
Tengo fe de que en unos años van a retornar este proyecto y lo harán 100 veces mejor ❤
@Catalyst541 7 місяців тому
it very big and complex and you were ahead of time. But I want to say this is seriously crazy and well executed project. Once you redesign may be it will improve the design. I hope in the future you will get sponsor and time to make up this.
@jonasringgaard9109 Рік тому
As a mechanical engineer, working on a project like this would have to be my ultimate dream!
@alionyguq3491 Рік тому
And ultimate nightmare too
@laurioxas1 Рік тому
As an automation engineer, this is nuts. If I had to program/do wiring and testing this beast, not to mention debugging. The effort to make it moving is insane.
@thesuperiorman537 Рік тому
@@laurioxas1 That's true! It takes forever to tune a PID of a Single Motor, not to talk of this ~18 DOF System.
@JustForComments00 Рік тому
As an engineering student (that has a control theory exam in 2 days), I couldn't ask for a better motivation boost than this video. Being familiar with the subject gives perspective on the immense complexity and scale of this project it truly is insane! So much respect for the team!
@coderhex1675 18 днів тому
Raiden: Armstrong, impressive little toy you got there!
@SV_Sangha 8 місяців тому
Wow, impressive build !!
@liamtraynor6015 Рік тому
This will be my very first donation to anyone ever on any platform, but feel like this is the right time to show my thanks in your time of need as a thank you for inspiring me to pursue a career in engineering. Thanks Hacksmith!!!
@andrewfullington9777 11 місяців тому
That's only 5 bucks 😂
@kaiserdragon33 11 місяців тому
@@andrewfullington9777 hey ! everyone donates what they can! we cant all have the same job in this life so some will earn more than others, respect those who dont earn as much as you are suggesting that you earn.
@yusufcanbaz8194 9 місяців тому
@@andrewfullington9777 how much did you donate?
@ashishritvik7938 9 місяців тому
@@andrewfullington9777 5 more than you lmao
@Dr.Kay_R 6 днів тому
@@andrewfullington9777At least he donated. Unlike you😂
@theHacksmith Рік тому
Want to help support the channel and crazy projects like this? Check out our amazing products at www.hacksmith.store including our best-selling MINI-LIGHTSABER!!! hacksmith.store/products/hacksmith-mini-saber FAQ: Such a huge project makes it impossible to cover everything in one video, so here's a bit more information about why we did things the way we did! - The biggest challenge in this project was integrating and tuning our system, because big hydraulics, heavy frames, and tons of sensors have a lot of variability that needs to be checked. We used an open-source hexapod library to control how it walks, which has been used on much smaller hexarobots, and works great. Once the mechanical system is more reliable, it will be able to walk easily. - A lot of people asked why we didn't make a scale model, and the answer is quite simple. When you get to multi-ton mechs, scale models provide almost no benefit, because you can't build a scale model the same way you have to build a giant steel machine. A toy version using motors wouldn't teach us anything. And if we built a 1/4 or 1/2 scale version, the cost would almost be the same as the full-size megahex -- because all the components required cost approximately the same, small or large (valves, sensors, even hydraulic cylinders don't change -too- much in size). - This leads into another common fallacy when it comes to science fiction -- Movies like Transformers, or Pacific Rim... simply aren't possible. Doesn't matter how far technology advances, when you get to literal skyscraper sized robots... there's not any materials on earth strong enough to withstand the forces of such a big mech! Everyone's familiar with the common saying "The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall". And that really sums it up. Why is it you can drop a cat from a few stories up and it's fine, but it's certain death for humans? Because force multiplies with mass. - Why flat feet? We had planned on designing different feet attachments for it (you can see the holes in the plates for mounting), but for the base foot, we went with a large flat foot with rubber pads on the bottom, as the initial goal is just walking on flat ground. Having a big flat foot helps ensure the foot remains parallel to the frame, and the leg perpendicular to the ground. A pointy or rounded foot would increase the risk of the robot "twisting it's ankle" which is the weakest link in the excavators. They aren't designed for angular forces. - Why didn't we do more FEA calculations? FEA calculations are great, but sometimes are just theoretical for best-case scenarios. For the excavators, we didn't design or manufacture them, which makes them an unknown variable that makes it really hard to calculate things for! - Are we going to revisit it? *yes* but it might be a while. We want at the very minimum for it to be able to stand up on display, and walk one leg at a time (the slowest, but most stable hexapod gait)
@Chill_Gamer Рік тому
Man I love every part of your videos every time they are posted
@leorahil Рік тому
The thing I learned here is,,,,,, that There are so many things to take care of even after the machine is build. .. Literally opened my eyes it's crazy and amazing Btw appreciate ur efforts guys
@retey8982 Рік тому
Now make Metal gear Excelsus
@joseohfilguera1778 Рік тому
Wooooooww si, si! .... Jajajajwoow verlos en español va a ser hermoso, por favor diganme que el resto de videos estarán en este idioma.
@Fluxhusky69 Рік тому
This was a fantastic project. If you guys were to continue tinkering on her, I would recommend automotive frames. Scrapped cars would be perfect even. Large single engine for the whole thing, half inch plates on weak points for reinforcement. But you guys did say that's the end of her, and while sad, I understand completely. Wishing you all the best!
@GSPV33 16 днів тому
Wow...this is...badass. Well done, you guys. So fun.
@user-st9oh8uu7l 3 місяці тому
Perhaps this is the most expensive, useless, but at the same time the most grandiose construction that I have seen on UKposts. Mega cool project. And everyone has failures. This is the only way to gain experience. You guys are cool
@DevinGamingYT Рік тому
The amount of failures you guys pushed through is EXACTLY why I love this channel! Keep it up!
@florians9949 Рік тому
Afterall, it is through failure that we learn the most.
@4thorder Рік тому
I am a retired engineer from one of the major automobile companies. I spent an equal amount of time in product testing and software design over a 30-year period. There is NO better way to learn than through application. No book will ever teach you all that you learned by doing this project. I have a BSEE and that got me into a company and started with the basics, but it wasn't until I was in the field that my real education started. I can not begin to tell you how amazed I am that you got as far as you did. There are SO many variables to consider. You guys are absolutely amazing and exactly what engineering is about. Do NOT be disappointed in the fact that the frame didn't stand up to durability testing (which is what you ultimately did when trying to figure out how to get it to function). All of those who worked on this project represent who we need driving to a better and more interesting life. Keep up the great work!!
@bunchajodnok3607 7 місяців тому
I think you guys should put some I think you guys should put some spring shocks on the toes that would really reduce shock and damage.
@humanwow5848 11 днів тому
It would be great if, one day, you revived this project and get it to walk without breaking after a few steps. Good work!
@johnpaulboudreaux9569 Рік тому
i cant believe how far this channel has come. i've been a sub for nearly 6 years now and i remember when strapping jets to james's arms was a crazy thing to see. now we're at something as intricate as this? holy crap dude, i cannot even fathom the time, thought, and money that went into this. this channel is one of a kind
@marisbarkans9251 Рік тому
anyone who would make a video like this would get 2m views minimum. you know how much this video costs?? this is not the best yt model.
@johnpaulboudreaux9569 Рік тому
@@marisbarkans9251 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓
@Ggamer0 Рік тому
The pain and joy of working on a project and seeing the successes and failures is something I can really relate to. You guys should be insanely proud of the effort around this project. Seeing that first rise gave me goosebumps! Awesome work lads! Keen to see more content (success or failure) :)
@ctforants6246 Рік тому
431 likes and no replies? I will change that
@Rori2006 Рік тому
@@ctforants6246 same
@irvingroberto000 7 місяців тому
he tenido esa sensación en algunos proyectos de que arreglas una cosa y se descompone otra, muy frustrante pero no se compara con la alegría de verlo funcionar
@alejandropineda8554 6 місяців тому
No abandonen este proyecto será super crucial para el futuro con el tiempo y esfuerzo lo lograrán
@ithuriel80 Рік тому
Good work team. Showing what you have done and the journey is all part of the learning. Loved to be brought along for the journey, appreciate it.
@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR Рік тому
It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!
@TheTerribleTen Рік тому
Thanks for full sending the craziest builds around, stay strong and carry on! This was EPIC!!!!
@emmanuelchoudhary9959 Рік тому
W
@zalijehedwards7255 Рік тому
Give me money
@tonicaoile2908 Рік тому
@@zalijehedwards7255 he wont just give you money dude
@albertoarmenta1518 Рік тому
gib me muney
@Mrbanana.- Рік тому
gb mh mey
@hainekohanefuwa5308 3 місяці тому
Absolutely bonkers, and I hope this video has done well enough to recoup at least some of the crazy costs!
@korp1 2 місяці тому
a quick thought - whould a circular frame around the cockpit with weighted balls in it that adjusts for the overall balance increase the stability of the machine? ofc it needs to be calibrated and adjusted by the input of the controller to relieve some pressure on the legs.
@AranaDiscoteca95 Рік тому
Blown away by how much was acconplished and you guys deserve a ton of props for both perservering and knowing when to stop
@timmylewis7940 Рік тому
so true
@amarissimus29 Рік тому
Subtract many props for deciding to transport the machine by dragging it over the ground.
@AranaDiscoteca95 Рік тому
@@amarissimus29 lol true, cringed every time i sae that one leg just dragging and kicking
@backpropagated Рік тому
I've done industrial automation and robotics competitions for years. It was really nice to see you all struggle with the same things I struggle with. I can't believe you all got a pid system to control those legs. PWM servos controlling budget hydraulic valves, powering pistons with backlash, on wiggly joints just sounds plain impossible. It's amazing that you all made it look like only a minor hurdle in this whole project.
@theHacksmith Рік тому
this guy gets it 👏
@Glitchey Рік тому
@@theHacksmith yep
@ChickenStrxp Рік тому
@@theHacksmith this 👏 guy 👏 gets 👏 it
@carlmedcikalmar 2 місяці тому
LOVE THIS! Been following you guys for a while and this is like the coolest. I'm thinking maybe redesigning the feet would give it a lot better grip and keep it from sliding around as much? Since metal and flat surface usually makes for really poor grip
@nmkloster 2 місяці тому
I'm half way through and I'm just thinking how much I'd love to be programming something like this walking motion as a fan of programming (my day job) and geometry. Moving the foot in a straight line means moving all 4 hydraulics of the leg as well as the pivoting of the femur at varying speeds depending on their individual positions. Oh the fun of doing that!
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