Drivetrain with Washing Machine Motors

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  • @ThePostApocalypticInventor
    @ThePostApocalypticInventor  6 років тому +17

    Hey guys, I just build a second one (with windshield wiper motors: ua-cam.com/video/k7XKJWinG2U/v-deo.html

    • @richardwilcoxen9449
      @richardwilcoxen9449 6 років тому

      The Post Apocalyptic Inventor moo 27this m.

    • @yemeaventuresyemea8005
      @yemeaventuresyemea8005 6 років тому

      Richard Wilcoxen hello, please I needed someone who can translate and convert the consumption in generator into meter gauge

    • @vincenttelfer4206
      @vincenttelfer4206 5 років тому +1

      nice job, maybe a couple microwave transformers would help out with a supercapacator bank(lithium backed), have start and run battery banks, when a couple alternators get up to speed to start a generating takeover instead of trying to store the energy generated run it more direct, I'd like to put together a homemade drone maybe even passenger I'm not interested flying the idea is to tow the weight of whatever runs the propellers(probably including hydraulics), turn a couple small excavators arms upside down and pivot the frame for the propellers with it hovering 5 to 6ft in front and above the frame in tow controlled by a virtual headset, maybe with a follow drone for the signal relay, you can get some pretty good watts of the car stereo designed alternators feed it all into a a.c. or dc motor

    • @justicejustice2325
      @justicejustice2325 5 років тому +1

      Vincent Telfer that sounds interesting. Hope you make a video

    • @vincenttelfer4206
      @vincenttelfer4206 5 років тому

      @@justicejustice2325 a prototype would be cool

  • @musiteufel
    @musiteufel 6 років тому +54

    You have two motors so stearing is practically done. Just go for one swivel wheel on front of the vehicle and stear by different drivewheel speeds. Nice project!

    • @pumpum891
      @pumpum891 6 років тому

      anonym musiteufel

    • @RBRM3
      @RBRM3 5 років тому +1

      @@pumpum891 you may want to learn how the internet works lol

  • @SpaghettiEnterprises
    @SpaghettiEnterprises 6 років тому +2

    I very much look forward to to seeing this project move forward. For months I've been trying to wrap my head around how to do something similar with smaller universal motors taken out of vacuum cleaners.

  • @kaumohlamonyane272
    @kaumohlamonyane272 6 років тому +21

    Post is back for good now🙌😁

  • @Jannik9394
    @Jannik9394 6 років тому +14

    This is the stuff I subscribed for and the only channel for which I am turning off my adblocker. Must have been a lot of work but its always worth the waiting!

    • @panicfarm9874
      @panicfarm9874 6 років тому

      Does he get paid if we watch the ads?

    • @noah5323
      @noah5323 5 років тому

      Cosmo Najaf yes

  • @qawdhansoomane1509
    @qawdhansoomane1509 5 років тому +1

    i watched you in somalia and all your videos they helped me more and want to thank you for your invention

  • @KenColangelo
    @KenColangelo 6 років тому

    Nifty! I agree with the skid-steer folks, just put a heavy swivel caster up front. My only other suggestion is to make it an autonomous snow plow that follows a route and pushes snow to clear a driveway or walkway. Plow up/plow down would be the only additional moving part. Looking forward to the next video. Great work!

  • @dizzolve
    @dizzolve 6 років тому

    that's remarkably smooth and quiet. Well Done!!

  • @biglebowskee
    @biglebowskee 6 років тому

    Just signed up to support you on patreon. The value of what I have learned on your channel motivated me to support it. Thanks for your videos!!

  • @Swiitchs
    @Swiitchs 6 років тому +12

    Your intro never gets old

    • @seaham3d695
      @seaham3d695 3 роки тому

      I wish they would answer the phone!!!

  • @JyLMGroup
    @JyLMGroup 6 років тому +2

    YEY! Finally another vid.

  • @sidamarali3030
    @sidamarali3030 4 роки тому +4

    I love videos where there is explanation instead of useless cancer-giving music

  • @victorinborsciov6817
    @victorinborsciov6817 6 років тому

    Good job, can't wait to see next steps.

  • @juanmablanquer6552
    @juanmablanquer6552 6 років тому +2

    Muy bueno saludos desde Gran Canarias

  • @NorrisElectronics
    @NorrisElectronics 6 років тому +5

    Its very cool how you reuse washing machine motors. I live in Canada and it is a little more difficult. The motors here are induction motors with motor capacitor on the start winding

    • @jusb1066
      @jusb1066 6 років тому

      yes in the uk and europe, washing machines use many different speeds and reverse during the cycle, (and variable spin speeds after the wash) front loaders do more, im supposing you have the same top loaders as the usa, where an agitation action is all that is used, thus a simpler motor, but if you see bigclives latest video, it seems the newer way is to use induction again but havea phase speed controller

    • @johnpossum556
      @johnpossum556 6 років тому +1

      You can still reuse them. Ihave several in use for wire wheels/buffers/sharpening wheels. I think the Europeans are more efficiency aware so that is why they chose to design around those motors and use front loaders. Here most washing machines are still top loaders.

    • @NorrisElectronics
      @NorrisElectronics 6 років тому

      Also I have noticed thar front loads now, in Canada, are using 3 phase brushless dc motors. And I have noticed that in Europe they do design more efficiently. And thanks for pointing me towards BigClive.

  • @moeszyslack4676
    @moeszyslack4676 6 років тому

    Awesome project. Anxiously awaiting more videos.

  • @arendmookhoek4314
    @arendmookhoek4314 6 років тому

    i really love this project

  • @alecjahn
    @alecjahn 6 років тому +2

    In North America, at least, we generally say "nyloc" for those nuts with the plastic in them, a pseudo portmanteau of "nylon" and "lock".
    Thanks for the vid, looks like a fun project and I await your next installment!

    • @rickyreynolds17
      @rickyreynolds17 6 років тому +1

      Alec J same in the uk

    • @WaltonPete
      @WaltonPete 6 років тому +1

      I believe Nyloc is the original trademark for the product.

  • @simonhopkins3867
    @simonhopkins3867 6 років тому +1

    it's a beast. when I first started playing with electronics- arduino and so on I bought a 4wd robot kit and is still a great learning tool.
    at the time using 2x l293d H bridge ic's :-)

  • @user-gc7gp8oy4u
    @user-gc7gp8oy4u 3 роки тому

    Eager to listen to more of your material!

  • @Nexfero
    @Nexfero 6 років тому +13

    Yay the old intro is back!!!

  • @defalt45
    @defalt45 6 років тому

    I just discovered your channel, it is awesome!

  • @QLTD
    @QLTD 6 років тому

    can't wait to see the final build of this robot

  • @Juan800PimpBot
    @Juan800PimpBot 4 роки тому

    I was actually thinking about building an automated street sweeper garbage collection device with washing machine motors. I've got some experience with automation and Arduino projects. Thank you for your helpful videos

  • @brice9613
    @brice9613 6 років тому

    You have a better drill press than my school.

  • @ducomaritiem7160
    @ducomaritiem7160 6 років тому

    You're the man!

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac 6 років тому +1

    Excellent work! I'm guessing the motors will have a lot of torque. Probably spin the belts you have on it now, so perhaps a chain or serpentine belt? Very interesting!

  • @KnightsWithoutATable
    @KnightsWithoutATable 6 років тому

    Back to experiments. It's so good to see.

  • @20-patronkimberlyc.84
    @20-patronkimberlyc.84 3 роки тому

    Its interesting that you recycle your old things to create new amazing things

  • @ThunderboltWisdom
    @ThunderboltWisdom 3 роки тому

    Great stuff. Love the idea of taking motors and reusing them in a little buggy. This is the kind of thing we'll need to know after the zombie apocalypse! 😜🤓👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @jameslamb4573
    @jameslamb4573 6 років тому

    Looking forward to seeing where this goes.

  • @AnimalFacts
    @AnimalFacts 6 років тому +1

    This is gonna be fun.

  • @twocvbloke
    @twocvbloke 6 років тому +98

    Just add a car seat and you'll have an electric car... :D

    • @jusb1066
      @jusb1066 6 років тому +34

      its mains ac powered, remove the wheels and youd have an electric chair :)

    • @sootikins
      @sootikins 6 років тому +2

      Probably work better than a Chevy Volt... LOL

    • @robthesamplist
      @robthesamplist 6 років тому +3

      add some wings and you have an electric plane!

    • @rich1051414
      @rich1051414 6 років тому +1

      Pretty sure you can short power to ground and it would brake the motor, so the brakes should be easy.

    • @lightdark00
      @lightdark00 6 років тому +5

      Crux161 have you seen electric cars? Which ones are stupidity using a transmission? Look at what Tesla is doing.

  • @josenildobatista9138
    @josenildobatista9138 6 років тому

    Gostei show, obrigado pela informação

  • @LegendaryUrbanHackerZ
    @LegendaryUrbanHackerZ 6 років тому

    Interesting project!

  • @MarinusMakesStuff
    @MarinusMakesStuff 6 років тому

    I would love to see those encoder motors running with the light sensors!

  • @keldsor
    @keldsor 6 років тому

    Hi !
    The torque will twist the M8 bolts compared to the rubber wheels for sure - you have to support them much more !
    The belt will self-center because there is a little "crowning" on the caster wheel.

  • @dustancreech7470
    @dustancreech7470 2 роки тому +3

    Hi, I just stumbled onto your videos and I have to say they are great, and thank you for making them. I'm a sculptor in the US and I have a Miller Bobcat welder/generator that I built a rolling cart for. It works great for moving it around the shop, but the Bobcat weighs so much that its nearly impossible to load onto my trailer by myself. Nearly 600 pounds with fuel, or 275 Kilos. I too love to engineer/construct kinetic devices, but I honestly don't have the depth of understanding that you do when it comes to choosing the right combination of components. I love this video, and your use of washing machine motors. Do you think a setup like yours in this video would provide enough torque to move my generator up a 10-20 degree grade? And my other concerns would be speed control and direction control (forward/backward). I will continue following your videos to learn more, but was hoping you could tell me if this sounds like a viable option. Thank you! Nice work!...oh, another key bit of information: I would like to power the motor/motors with the generator itself, so that I don't need batteries or anything. So the motors could be AC or DC via the generator.

  • @basstard13
    @basstard13 6 років тому

    Thanx a lot for the video.
    Don't know if anybody already said this but I'd put the motors upside down, sort of hanging to the frame rather than sitting on it. You'll have more cargo space and a lower center of gravity.

  • @Unknown15916
    @Unknown15916 2 роки тому

    Looks a bit like a simple Mars Rover ! 🙂

  • @albertsewell878
    @albertsewell878 6 років тому +1

    You could easily build spring loaded belt tensioners, with rollers.as when you add wieght you will probably need them

  • @overengineer7691
    @overengineer7691 6 років тому

    I like where this is going! Hope it turns into a Mars-rover-like vehicle. Maybe you could explore remote areas via cell connection and solar panels

  • @RBRM3
    @RBRM3 5 років тому

    20 seconds in and I feel like I need a Xanax !
    He turned a chemical compound into metal lol
    Of course it works, you plugged the motors into a lower supply that has a direct drive to the wheels.

  • @ReparatumismoSPAIN
    @ReparatumismoSPAIN 6 років тому +2

    like

  • @frenkvortice3858
    @frenkvortice3858 6 років тому

    super narration keep it up!

  • @DanChase84
    @DanChase84 6 років тому

    Cool project! Also, I learned a new German word from your grinder - flott = great

  • @jimsvideos7201
    @jimsvideos7201 6 років тому

    I have a feeling that with the motors at top speed and that belt arrangement that this little beast would make highway speeds.

  • @panicfarm9874
    @panicfarm9874 6 років тому +7

    What formal training do you have? You seem to know a lot about everything

  • @PeterCCamilleri
    @PeterCCamilleri 6 років тому

    Very exciting!

  • @TheFurriestOne
    @TheFurriestOne 6 років тому

    Industrial shop-cleaning roomba? Or maybe a mobile tool-box!
    Whatever you have this robot do, it'll be interesting!

  • @timmax4817
    @timmax4817 5 років тому

    I can't wait to see the DIY Arduino motor controller

  • @superdau
    @superdau 6 років тому

    I think you should revisit how you mounted the casters ("pulleys") to the wheels. Even with 8 bolts those will eventually bend or rip out of the casters.

  • @louisfkoorts5590
    @louisfkoorts5590 6 років тому

    This project is a nice continuation with the washingmachine motors. Autonomy, later on... Hard to wait, looking forward to that.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations 6 років тому

    Really interesting!

  • @mechatronicsautomechsaisou2400
    @mechatronicsautomechsaisou2400 6 років тому

    Very good , I like it.

  • @derpherpp
    @derpherpp 6 років тому

    I build a rc mower before, and actually haven't push a mower over 4 years , but I used different motors. The washer motors you're using are exposed so dirt and water will get in it which will destroy it in few months. The tires will not get any traction on grass or dirt road, the homemade plastic belt guide will goes off track . After all said and done this thing will weight a ton with all those metals. Check my old rc mower videos to see how many frame versions I have . This topic has beaten to death and there's no was to set it autonomous

  • @WallaceRoseVincent
    @WallaceRoseVincent 6 років тому

    I'm so damn jealous! I'll throw some support your way.

  • @brazilcreative1063
    @brazilcreative1063 6 років тому

    It did not reverse the engines, but it works. Reversing switch.👍👍👍👍like Brazil creative.

  • @random-vids5167
    @random-vids5167 6 років тому

    love your videos greetings from Swedem

  • @fatfalcon3434
    @fatfalcon3434 5 років тому

    I was really lucky when I searched for old motors. My family's washing machine broke and when they bought a new one they said I could take whatever I want out of it. Then another identical washing machine was thrown out next to my house so I picked some parts out of it well.

  • @John_Ridley
    @John_Ridley 6 років тому

    Pro tip: In the US, sometimes it's cheaper to buy a hand truck, take the wheels off, then throw away the hand truck, than it is to buy the wheels.

  • @mickstephenson
    @mickstephenson 6 років тому +2

    You should enter a robot into the UK version of robot wars

  • @travis4798
    @travis4798 6 років тому +1

    You could run chains from the rear wheels to the front wheels, use the independent motors to steer.

  • @EpicLPer
    @EpicLPer 6 років тому +35

    Did Clive donate his old washing machine to you? :P

    • @QLTD
      @QLTD 6 років тому +1

      probably, since he bought a new one :-D

  • @sirensofnewjerseyissimplyt429
    @sirensofnewjerseyissimplyt429 6 років тому

    We want you to build a cart out of that

  • @sharzanco
    @sharzanco 6 років тому

    رائع اشكرك

  • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
    @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 6 років тому

    Go to your local auto scrap yard- serpentine belts, pulleys, and tensioners are usually cheap. The grooved belt will help with alignment.

  • @julianyale4706
    @julianyale4706 6 років тому

    Man that's cool get some batteries and steering and put a chair on it you can drive it anywhere.

  • @flatbrokefrank6482
    @flatbrokefrank6482 4 роки тому

    Going to need a longer cable D - Stay Safe

  • @user-ey4tu4eo5w
    @user-ey4tu4eo5w 5 років тому +1

    How can I run this with batteries? I don't need high rpm. Thank you

  • @ekim955yt
    @ekim955yt 6 років тому

    your the best

  • @derwissenskiosk8041
    @derwissenskiosk8041 6 років тому +3

    I look forward to the next episode :D

  • @whoevertf
    @whoevertf 6 років тому

    I wish I had the patience (and probably smarts) required to do anything even remotely in-depth as this...lol

  • @Makatea
    @Makatea 3 роки тому +3

    Any chance you're gonna continue this project? Looks like a really promising base with not much left to do to make it amazing.

    • @IMOLDIN
      @IMOLDIN Рік тому

      I wouldn't bother lol

  • @kohLeeDjocdja
    @kohLeeDjocdja 6 років тому

    What is the wattage, the power required by the dynamo?.....

  • @jacksat2252
    @jacksat2252 6 років тому

    I'm afraid that when you put some load on it and the belts don't slip what is good ,but those
    long flimsy M6 rods will twist and bend easy.
    Hope i'm wrong there,
    Very nice project BTW.

  • @gkess7106
    @gkess7106 6 років тому

    The original motor mounts had bushings. Shame they couldn't be made to work. Also, Those are actually called "sealed lead acid" batteries or SLA btteies

  • @RODALCO2007
    @RODALCO2007 6 років тому

    Great idea, I don't think that these WM motors have enough torque with the smaller pulley at the wheels. But I am sure you will invent a way around it.

  • @GGoffroad2
    @GGoffroad2 6 років тому +1

    dual motors. you dont need articulating steering, just control it tank style

  • @HomoSapiensMember
    @HomoSapiensMember 6 років тому

    but tpai, you're crazy!

  • @edgeeffect
    @edgeeffect 6 років тому

    A power tool would be much more interesting than a robot.

  • @AirborneSurfer
    @AirborneSurfer 6 років тому

    🎶Pow pow Power Wheels! Pow Power Wheels! POWER WHEELS! Now I'm driving for real!🎶

  • @manickn6819
    @manickn6819 6 років тому

    I like where this is heading. I have been considering something very similar. Hollow frame tubing with a washing machine motor driving.
    You have done well to get both motors at the same speed. I only have one motor and I am not convinced I will be that lucky if I find another washing machine motor. Control is of course possible and within my realm of expertise but I will take quite some time to get that right so I prefer the mechanical solution. Single driving motor with bicycle sprockets and chains. Its easy for me to get them locally and quite forgiving with alignment and tension.

  • @johnkimani5440
    @johnkimani5440 6 років тому

    How do you adjust motor speed to same level (Speed) ? Coz if not, mostly likely it wont stay straight

  • @proyectosledar
    @proyectosledar 6 років тому +5

    Hi. can you make hovercraft???

    • @ThePostApocalypticInventor
      @ThePostApocalypticInventor  6 років тому +2

      +Proyectos LED Hey Gaston! Good to see you :). I think I could build one, But I really don't know where I could test it, now that I'm living in a big city.

  • @Darkenexus
    @Darkenexus 6 років тому

    I saw the preview pic and thought "Don't die!"

  • @thebrokenbone
    @thebrokenbone 6 років тому

    hi. spring loaded electrical motor mounts are readily available, or you can make them to keep belt tension. for my experience i suggest you plan for some cover for the belts as they are easily derailed by debris or small rocks that the wheels could pick up. a skid steer type vehicle should be something to consider providing you have two transmissions

  • @gammon1183
    @gammon1183 6 років тому

    Lol you're nuts.
    Subscribed 😀

  • @roleic7246
    @roleic7246 6 років тому

    good video, thanks. Seeing some run out on your wheels reminds me of your lathe project... What happened to your lathe?

  • @blickberg8404
    @blickberg8404 6 років тому

    You should try to publish a small book for your tutorial or other ideas that you can sell on your site.

  • @robroberts1473
    @robroberts1473 6 років тому

    hooray another vid!

  • @treemaker2
    @treemaker2 6 років тому +51

    Use caster wheels on the front and steer with differential power on the motors.

    • @y788lhjk1
      @y788lhjk1 6 років тому +5

      rear and power on front

    • @alecjahn
      @alecjahn 6 років тому +2

      That's a great idea! Way easier than constructing a full steering system. Also saves the cost of a servo.

    • @alecjahn
      @alecjahn 6 років тому +1

      Richard, convex (a crown instead of a valley) would actually help belt tracking (weird physics, that's the way bandsaws track). Ideally he should instead mount them in the lathe and cut a proper square "U" shaped groove, like this: | |______| |

    • @alecjahn
      @alecjahn 6 років тому

      An interesting video on concave vs convex physics with "rolling" objects:
      ua-cam.com/video/Ku8BOBwD4hc/v-deo.html

    • @mottbone
      @mottbone 6 років тому

      Exactly!
      It's just a matter of controlling the motors separately for steering capabilities... (I think)

  • @EarlofDestruction
    @EarlofDestruction 6 років тому

    I wonder if cutting grooves in pulley would make it less likely to slip.

  • @amanofmanyparts9120
    @amanofmanyparts9120 6 років тому +1

    Ooh. Look. A vehicle powered by washing machine motors.
    I've never seen anything like it in my life.
    Apart from the ill fated "Sinclair C5"!

  • @punkinsgarageandpaint8299
    @punkinsgarageandpaint8299 6 років тому

    this idea would be cool to try to turn this idea into a scooter by just adding a seat and handle bars

  • @nefariumxxx
    @nefariumxxx 6 років тому

    BATTLE BOTS AND ROBOT WARS! MAKE IT HAPPEN.

  • @kineto7
    @kineto7 6 років тому

    Does anyone know what Power level / wattage can you get out of a 'typical' washing machine motor?

  • @lauej
    @lauej 6 років тому

    Instead of having 2 fixed unpowered wheels, consider a single caster wheel, to make steering easier :D

  • @somewhatfast
    @somewhatfast 2 роки тому

    Since its a 110v you can only run it with an extension cord?

  • @aserta
    @aserta 6 років тому

    ANY of the sleeves on a wall anchor that's the diameter of the shaft used here are excellent as bearing spacers for these wheels as they do not come with such a thing. It's worth investing in the 10 15 euros in four such bolts for a project as the bearings are horrid on their own.
    ALSO, such four bolts can be transformed in to axles themselves if welded to a T profile length of iron. Myself i've done this and it works beautifully. My wheels can take 178kg per wheel (goes much wider if you put a spacer in between the two split rims and widen the wheel) and i've moved after my bicycle a load that was 342 kgs at 14 km/h.
    VERY good as such, and it's a worthy way to make an axle if buying the stock is too expensive in one's area, or, as i've noted with a few of my friends, next to impossible. I'm blessed to live in a capital, others, are not.