My older child is in college for CAD design and this type of video could be a required viewing as far as the design and prototyping process. I've forwarded it to them already.
Agreed. I do all kinda of hobbies. I'll micro focus on one thing for a month at a time. Only now, after a couple of years, do I feel comfortable with some of my work
This has to be one of my favorite videos you've done in a while. The collaboration with Bill Doran and the creative process between Bill and Adam was so much fun.
@5:33 "I don't have to be able to picture a full design in my head, i can just keep drawing shapes until something becomes apparent to me. Until like an idea or a theme starts to shake itself loose." As someone who is lacking a bit of direction in life, this really spoke to me.
Adam’s sponsored content is the best there is! They are amazing at choosing “ads” that are interesting for us fans, they always feel honest and the type of contest is always spot on! ❤
Just what i was thinking. Adam probably didn't want to say anything even slightly negative after the amazing job he'd done. I bet they came up with something off camera though.
It has wheels. The only way it can passively balance is if its centre of mass is below the axis it pivots from. With the funny camber, this can only be described as "the line between the centre of the plane of each wheel through the centre of its contact patch on the ground". It looks like there's a tiny bit of the body below that, so the model boat trick (lead shot mixed with epoxy poured in) might work. Possibly a better way to make it passively balance would be to add weights which drop down to the inner side of each wheel (or within each wheel) but are rigidly connected to the wheel hubs. This gives you more distance below the axis so you can use less weight to balance it. This also allows the body to be entirely above the axis it pivots on, which makes the illusion of it defying physics a lot more convincing. Then moving the weight forward or backward by adding weight to the afterburner would only make the robot look up or down while balancing, and can't make it balance. Passive balancing would be great, because then it works as a desk model, can be driven around with low acceleration using a regular RC control system or can be driven around fast with an active self-balancing control system.
I love the interactions between bill and the tested team it was a joy to watch them show norm how to cast and working together like this with Adam is amazing as well also I’d love to be able to get the files for this droid I’d LOVE to add lights and all sorts of different customization
This was probably my favorite Tested video to date! So awesome to see Adam and Bill flex their creative muscles together. As someone who enjoys 3d printing, design, and modeling... I could watch these videos all day!
I love when the universe (and/or Tested) delivers quality "on-time" information... just started learning Fusion a couple months ago and through the frustration has been delivered subtle hints of what the future holds. Then I see this master and it's like meeting the pope after graduating catholic middle-school. Love you guys. Keep it up.
This has a very Trade Federation feel to it. The shell is reminiscent of a battle droid head and the camber of the wheels looks like the Hailfire Droid
I’ve really come around to the philosophy that Adam talks about where things “reveal” themselves to you throughout the creative process, instead of trying to force something into existence. It’s affected my short story writing in a great way. It’s also fun because it makes it okay to not know the answer when someone asks you something, because it’s almost like the answer is there somewhere but even you, the creator, don’t know. It gives a particular sort of life to a world.
I like planning things out but I have noticed I get good results from either long-term planning, or picking, like, a theme or a couple words or something then trying to follow where that goes, and the latter takes less time.
When he said "one day build" sketched it out, and minutes later a full 3D model appeared, I questioned my own modelling skill and life choices. At least they clarified it was 4 days of modelling and printing at 25:22
A one day build often refers to the assembly time, not necessarily the design and planning stages. He wanted to design something that wouldn't take days to assemble like a room scale model would require.
I am sure Autodesk is happy with this episode. I first used Autodesk Autocad Version 2 back in the mid 80's for circuit board layouts. I then used almost all of their products over the next 35 years with Fusion becoming my go-to design tool in my retirement years.
@@-danR I worked on 3D engineering software back in the 90's when it was 10x harder than Fusion. I suggest going through a UA-cam class but have a project in mind as you are doing it. I focus on the project and then figure out how the software can get me there.
I would love to see a little puppetry and lights added to this build to really bring out the personality. What a fun project! Maker tech is amazing these days.
Quit nicotine simply by staying occupied working on projects thanks to inspiration from Tested & Adam (and of course watching the amazing content they deliver).
You know its good content when you click off at the end of the video with a smile on your face…. Thank your for an amazing childhood and thank you for continuing for continuing into me having my first child(you already know im going to raise her on tested and mythbusters) THANK YOU!!!!
This process was so straight forward coupled with Bill Doran's technically perfect execution in Fusion makes for a satisfying video to watch and learn from. Being a Blender user I'm starting to create models to 3D print from and this video def helps! Thanks Adam and Bill!
DUDE! You did not just casually design and create like... my favorite thing I've seen you make on this channel!?!? Ok no I did love watching you machine that revolver. But there was something so utterly organic about this creation process it's inspiring. I LOVE that you approached it from this mindset of... well just try things out and see what kind of ideas I get FROM doing that process. It feels so impersonal, so without ego? And yet imbibes the project with so much clear and evident heart and personality. The way this toy is moving around is just genius. Like, I actually *want* one. I want to see 6 of them roving about, too!
You what I like about this design is that it looks like some in universe droid engineer/enthusiast took an old battle droid’s head and made a new cute and quirky droid for fun.
amazing timing for me, ive spent all day in Fusion 360 learning how to use it. i just got a CNC, and CAM/CAD is super new to me. very exciting to see it here in such a fun way!
It's a treat to see the process of someone who knows how to work within the constraints of 3d printing, the assembly design was just as impressive as the droid's design.
7:15 - I love that as soon as I saw the 3D CAD render, I immediately knew the physical object that the "exhaust pipe" was from. I have that same physical object.
I was expecting a single piece static model but the result was truly impressive, this is one of most incredible videos on the channel, i can imagine a full working prototype made with all tested team like the star field series it would be amazing developing all the parts and fit the electronics in there. For those who wonder how much a 3d print shrinks it depends of the printer itself, the band, the model and the type (if it’s a resin, pla, nylon, etc), but as I’ve measured various models over the years the average shrinking distance it’s 0.02mm, it could seems a trivial thing but on small models and precision tasks like tread a bolt it can be important consider make slightly bigger holes on your model
I could see the glimmer in Adams eyes as the ideas started running through his head with printability tricks like print in place, alignment dowels, shadow lines, tabs etc. I feel like maybe well see more CAD from Adam going forth.
This is one of my favourite episodes in a while! Love you both. Great little droid you managed to create in such a short timeframe! And Bill… modeling in CAD is my happy place too!
Please give us a ODB where you paint and kitbash this guy! I love him and I'd love to see all the little details and story elements Adam adds to his pieces!! Thanks for sharing :)
It looks like a classic tractor! XD Modernized and with the aesthetics of the Star Wars Droids... I imagine it as a Droid that repairs agricultural machines on a peaceful Star Wars planet with large farms! :)
I love the droid and I can't wait to see the extra greebles and added touches and paint/weathering. Also between this and the Homeworld ship I am having so much fun watching this channel. Keep up all the great builds.
fantastic video! love the part where you go back to old school lead and parchment and sketch out the main features of your droid. also the fact that you spend your time making sure to get the character features right is so important to convey personality is wonderful! it's just a shame the competition is only open to US residents and not elsewhere, would have loved to entre this, but it has inspired me to design my own droid non the less! having 3d printers is amazing doing stuff like this too!
Having played around with Fusion360 quite a bit for tiny home projects and 3D printing, it's awesome to see it applied to the process from sketch to actual physical model. Turns out I'm doing a lot of things right already, still I love the stuff I learn in your videos Adam! Thanks for the inspiration
I like that the little guy has sepeperate suspension for each wheel so he can LEAN into a curve when speeding down a hallway or over a road like real cars tends to do. Lean into the curve to take it faster and cleaner. Really nice attention to detail. Sincerly, a car mechanic.
Loved that. I would love love love if Bill could do a quick overview start to finish of how he build the 3D model. Even just going through his timeline. That would be amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. Really enjoyed this one.
Honestly, looks like the front end of an old tractor, they can have the wheels that tilt in to avoid crushing crops. This is why missions to moon and Mars will certainly have 3-D printers as being able to produce replacement parts or tools will be priceless.
This feels like a true in-universe droid that could be marketed tomorrow as a toy for the consumer market. So cool! Sign me up for the first round of sales!!
This is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen! Even though I currently have zero experience or knowledge of designing I hope to one day learn and love making even a fraction of something the quality you put out!
Great video and droid! Based on an old vintage Massey Ferguson tractor or similar I hear piston noises and steam hisses when it moves - Fabulous job guys!
Adam, glue a counter-weight in the underside of the rear nacelle or in the exhaust fairing so the little guy balances on his own. Also, like to see some patina, distressed coating details, and definitely treaded wheels. Droid designation: "TAL-N" (talon) full sensor array clandestine stalking operations.
Submit your own design for a droid at www.autodesk.com/droid !
I don't want to make my own, I just want one (or two...or five...) of Adam's!
Looks like a pristine opportunity for lighting and other effects. Maybe tooling coming out of the hubcaps.
Any chance you will release the 3d files so we can print our own?
@@theHardChargerVids I know it's so adorable I love it. I have a lovely metalic gold I got as a sample that would be perfect for this.
@@theHardChargerVids I'd totally make an army of these if the files are made available!
Thanks so much for bringing me in on this project. It was a ton of fun! =)
My older child is in college for CAD design and this type of video could be a required viewing as far as the design and prototyping process. I've forwarded it to them already.
Any chance you guys will release the 3d files so we can print our own?
Will this be added to your website within the Free STL's?
Now make one that fully functional Arduino robot.
Outstanding work on the mechanical functionalities, definitely inspiring
I really hope we get a painting, detailing and weathering pass on this little guy! I love it!
Yes please!
Maybe even an aluminum machined jet engine
Yes 100%
“I’ve spent my whole life sketching and only felt okay at it in the last few years” - a reminder I needed today
Agreed. I do all kinda of hobbies. I'll micro focus on one thing for a month at a time. Only now, after a couple of years, do I feel comfortable with some of my work
This has to be one of my favorite videos you've done in a while. The collaboration with Bill Doran and the creative process between Bill and Adam was so much fun.
Goodness! Thank you!
This guys problem solving is unbelievably impressive. Hes solving problems before they start.. im beyond impressed.
Now we need an RC version that balances itself
James bruton colab maby
If he implemented that following technology they use with drones so it follows you around , that would be truly cool
My dumbass waited the whole video waiting to see the electronics 🤣
@5:33 "I don't have to be able to picture a full design in my head, i can just keep drawing shapes until something becomes apparent to me. Until like an idea or a theme starts to shake itself loose."
As someone who is lacking a bit of direction in life, this really spoke to me.
I LOVE how excited Adam is throughout all of this. I wish we all had shop teachers with this much enthusiasm about our work
Adam’s sponsored content is the best there is! They are amazing at choosing “ads” that are interesting for us fans, they always feel honest and the type of contest is always spot on! ❤
Appreciate that. We are lucky that we are able with clients who let us make the content we love!
It would be cool to have a ballast container in the afterburner so that you could hide washers to get the Droid to balance perfectly
Just what i was thinking. Adam probably didn't want to say anything even slightly negative after the amazing job he'd done. I bet they came up with something off camera though.
@@SoonGone Probably going to drill out the back and fill it with brass rods then cover it with a decorated and painted cap. Quick, easy, hidden.
A 4mm screw would probably do the trick.
It has wheels. The only way it can passively balance is if its centre of mass is below the axis it pivots from. With the funny camber, this can only be described as "the line between the centre of the plane of each wheel through the centre of its contact patch on the ground". It looks like there's a tiny bit of the body below that, so the model boat trick (lead shot mixed with epoxy poured in) might work. Possibly a better way to make it passively balance would be to add weights which drop down to the inner side of each wheel (or within each wheel) but are rigidly connected to the wheel hubs. This gives you more distance below the axis so you can use less weight to balance it. This also allows the body to be entirely above the axis it pivots on, which makes the illusion of it defying physics a lot more convincing.
Then moving the weight forward or backward by adding weight to the afterburner would only make the robot look up or down while balancing, and can't make it balance.
Passive balancing would be great, because then it works as a desk model, can be driven around with low acceleration using a regular RC control system or can be driven around fast with an active self-balancing control system.
They do have the hoses option.
I love the interactions between bill and the tested team it was a joy to watch them show norm how to cast and working together like this with Adam is amazing as well also I’d love to be able to get the files for this droid I’d LOVE to add lights and all sorts of different customization
This was probably my favorite Tested video to date! So awesome to see Adam and Bill flex their creative muscles together. As someone who enjoys 3d printing, design, and modeling... I could watch these videos all day!
I can totally see this robot made into a remote controlled toy, with wireless camera too. The design is very practical.
We love it! Thanks for helping us spread the word about the contest 💛🤖
The dome hub caps and round cross section wheels evoke the feel of old tin toy cars (plus a sprinkle of Zorg ZF-1)
Love it
I love when the universe (and/or Tested) delivers quality "on-time" information... just started learning Fusion a couple months ago and through the frustration has been delivered subtle hints of what the future holds. Then I see this master and it's like meeting the pope after graduating catholic middle-school. Love you guys. Keep it up.
This has a very Trade Federation feel to it. The shell is reminiscent of a battle droid head and the camber of the wheels looks like the Hailfire Droid
I’ve really come around to the philosophy that Adam talks about where things “reveal” themselves to you throughout the creative process, instead of trying to force something into existence. It’s affected my short story writing in a great way. It’s also fun because it makes it okay to not know the answer when someone asks you something, because it’s almost like the answer is there somewhere but even you, the creator, don’t know. It gives a particular sort of life to a world.
I like planning things out but I have noticed I get good results from either long-term planning, or picking, like, a theme or a couple words or something then trying to follow where that goes, and the latter takes less time.
I've never wanted to print something so badly in my life please drop the link for the model in the description !!!! It would mean the world !!!♥️♥️♥️
I love this channel! And I miss Mythbusters 😢
When he said "one day build" sketched it out, and minutes later a full 3D model appeared, I questioned my own modelling skill and life choices. At least they clarified it was 4 days of modelling and printing at 25:22
A one day build often refers to the assembly time, not necessarily the design and planning stages. He wanted to design something that wouldn't take days to assemble like a room scale model would require.
I am sure Autodesk is happy with this episode. I first used Autodesk Autocad Version 2 back in the mid 80's for circuit board layouts. I then used almost all of their products over the next 35 years with Fusion becoming my go-to design tool in my retirement years.
I had no end of trouble trying to learn Fusion coupla years ago and finally gave up.
@@-danR I worked on 3D engineering software back in the 90's when it was 10x harder than Fusion. I suggest going through a UA-cam class but have a project in mind as you are doing it. I focus on the project and then figure out how the software can get me there.
@@controlfreak1963
UA-cam keeps deleting my replies, I'm afraid. Don't know why, they aren't ornery in any way.
I've tried to get used to Fusion and Inventor but 20 years of SolidWorks just leaves me frustrated with both of them.
Very inspiring to see this collab and especially Bill’s modeling/engineering chops shine.
Oooo the little robot is sooooooo cute!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍👏🙌🤝💪
This was a Triumph! , I'm making a note here "HUGE SUCCESS". It's hard to overstate my satisfaction!
I would love to see a little puppetry and lights added to this build to really bring out the personality. What a fun project! Maker tech is amazing these days.
I watch this channel when I’m trying to sober up, you’ve helped me a lot
Quit nicotine simply by staying occupied working on projects thanks to inspiration from Tested & Adam (and of course watching the amazing content they deliver).
Best of luck with the journey, and congrats for the progress so far
Wishing you well on your journey.
✌️
Adam’s content was my go to while I was recovering. Best of luck to you.
Every day gets a little easier 😊
That guy went above and beyond anything Adam ever conceived in his mind.
You know its good content when you click off at the end of the video with a smile on your face…. Thank your for an amazing childhood and thank you for continuing for continuing into me having my first child(you already know im going to raise her on tested and mythbusters) THANK YOU!!!!
Adam and Bill collaboration is always great to watch.
This process was so straight forward coupled with Bill Doran's technically perfect execution in Fusion makes for a satisfying video to watch and learn from. Being a Blender user I'm starting to create models to 3D print from and this video def helps! Thanks Adam and Bill!
DUDE! You did not just casually design and create like... my favorite thing I've seen you make on this channel!?!?
Ok no I did love watching you machine that revolver. But there was something so utterly organic about this creation process it's inspiring. I LOVE that you approached it from this mindset of... well just try things out and see what kind of ideas I get FROM doing that process. It feels so impersonal, so without ego? And yet imbibes the project with so much clear and evident heart and personality. The way this toy is moving around is just genius. Like, I actually *want* one. I want to see 6 of them roving about, too!
You what I like about this design is that it looks like some in universe droid engineer/enthusiast took an old battle droid’s head and made a new cute and quirky droid for fun.
It almost looks like some kind of flashlight droid for searching dark and small areas. I could see it being a CIS security perimeter droid.
This channel is so wholesome, just a guy showing things that he enjoys
amazing timing for me, ive spent all day in Fusion 360 learning how to use it. i just got a CNC, and CAM/CAD is super new to me. very exciting to see it here in such a fun way!
It's a treat to see the process of someone who knows how to work within the constraints of 3d printing, the assembly design was just as impressive as the droid's design.
The speed at which this was accomplished is amazing 😮
Very cool to see you 2 together. You complete each other 😊
What would you name this droid? 🤔
GY-2R0
Did the STL get posted anywhere love to print the model out
Love when Bill finds out that his very well used laptop has a touch screen
Same ha! What kind of laptop is it?
Looks like a Microsoft Surface.
@@kberlentMicrosoft surface i think
7:15 - I love that as soon as I saw the 3D CAD render, I immediately knew the physical object that the "exhaust pipe" was from. I have that same physical object.
I was expecting a single piece static model but the result was truly impressive, this is one of most incredible videos on the channel, i can imagine a full working prototype made with all tested team like the star field series it would be amazing developing all the parts and fit the electronics in there.
For those who wonder how much a 3d print shrinks it depends of the printer itself, the band, the model and the type (if it’s a resin, pla, nylon, etc), but as I’ve measured various models over the years the average shrinking distance it’s 0.02mm, it could seems a trivial thing but on small models and precision tasks like tread a bolt it can be important consider make slightly bigger holes on your model
Designing sci fi robots and this channel are two of my favorite things and I didn't expect to see them in the same place, so cool!
I had a huge smile on my face almost the whole video. Thanks!
Thank YOU!
You two have to do more of this! Paint and kit-bash included. Great video.
Aw that was so much fun to watch. I loved watching you two nerd out over this cute little robot
Bill is such a nice positive person ☀️
He is! He’s delightful.
Great to see Bill on Tested again.
Anyone else getting 'Batteries not included' flashbacks? Loved watching the design and thought process, thanks Adam.
I’m blown away at the technology that has come about since I was a kid. Phenomenal!
Super Cool! it was awesome to see Bill again on the channel!
The only problem was not printing two copies. It was like watching two kids sharing one Christmas toy.
No matter how far the technology advances ..from the days of Leonardo Di Vinci to now. Every thing starts with a ✏️ pencil and paper 📜
I could see the glimmer in Adams eyes as the ideas started running through his head with printability tricks like print in place, alignment dowels, shadow lines, tabs etc.
I feel like maybe well see more CAD from Adam going forth.
I kept thinking watching was how much Grant would've loved this
This is insanely awesome! I can't believe how fast a couple sketches could turn into a real 3D printed model. Times have truly changed
This was a real treat.👌 We use quite a lot of Fusion for prototyping, but we never do fun projects like this.
There is something about watching Adam working with Bill that fills me with confort.
Dude. This is literally the coolest thing. What talent tou two have as a team.
The Droid reminds me of my old Gravely 2 wheel garden tractor.
Or a similar model from an old Montgomery Wards or Sears catalogue.
The front end reminds me of an old Wheel Horse riding tractor that I once pulled out of a bush.
I really enjoy these collaborations, looking forward to more of them in the future.
This is one of my favourite episodes in a while! Love you both. Great little droid you managed to create in such a short timeframe! And Bill… modeling in CAD is my happy place too!
Please give us a ODB where you paint and kitbash this guy! I love him and I'd love to see all the little details and story elements Adam adds to his pieces!! Thanks for sharing :)
this was awesome! Next, I want to see Adam paint it, weather it, and add LEDs and sound to bring it to life!
The droid reminds me two wheeled tractor. Love it !
It looks like a classic tractor! XD Modernized and with the aesthetics of the Star Wars Droids... I imagine it as a Droid that repairs agricultural machines on a peaceful Star Wars planet with large farms! :)
I love the droid and I can't wait to see the extra greebles and added touches and paint/weathering. Also between this and the Homeworld ship I am having so much fun watching this channel. Keep up all the great builds.
Damn Bill, that assembly looks so smooth wow!. Super satisfying to watch and just shows how good Bill is.
It’s always fun to see people competent at whatever they do. Both of you did great.
Watching adam sketching and working in general honnestly changed how i do it
Flipping AWESOME guys! That 3D print guy is incredible!
fantastic video!
love the part where you go back to old school lead and parchment and sketch out the main features of your droid.
also the fact that you spend your time making sure to get the character features right is so important to convey personality is wonderful!
it's just a shame the competition is only open to US residents and not elsewhere, would have loved to entre this, but it has inspired me to design my own droid non the less!
having 3d printers is amazing doing stuff like this too!
This feels more like an ad for Autodesk than an entertaining and informative video on making things from Adam.
Having played around with Fusion360 quite a bit for tiny home projects and 3D printing, it's awesome to see it applied to the process from sketch to actual physical model. Turns out I'm doing a lot of things right already, still I love the stuff I learn in your videos Adam! Thanks for the inspiration
I like that the little guy has sepeperate suspension for each wheel so he can LEAN into a curve when speeding down a hallway or over a road like real cars tends to do. Lean into the curve to take it faster and cleaner. Really nice attention to detail.
Sincerly, a car mechanic.
It reminds me of those old 50's race cars, with a sprinkle of Hot Rod in there. cool little buddy
I loved everything about this.
You could make a whole series of doing this with different people's droid designs and I'd eat it up.
Dang Adam is actually a pretty damn good artist!
This was an amazing depiction of the art process and collaborating with other experts in different fields to make awesome things
Seeing you sketch was a great way to start my day. I loved this episode!
Loved that. I would love love love if Bill could do a quick overview start to finish of how he build the 3D model. Even just going through his timeline. That would be amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. Really enjoyed this one.
I am subscribed to this and the Punished Props channel quite a while now, but seeing you two colab on this project just made my day :)
I love your collaborations. More of this, please! 🎉❤
Honestly, looks like the front end of an old tractor, they can have the wheels that tilt in to avoid crushing crops. This is why missions to moon and Mars will certainly have 3-D printers as being able to produce replacement parts or tools will be priceless.
This was an absolute joy to watch and very inspirational for me in inspiring me in my droid submission.
This feels like a true in-universe droid that could be marketed tomorrow as a toy for the consumer market. So cool! Sign me up for the first round of sales!!
This is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen! Even though I currently have zero experience or knowledge of designing I hope to one day learn and love making even a fraction of something the quality you put out!
Really surprised Adam didn't come up with a name for this droid. But awesome video and I'd love to see Adam and Bill designing more stuff together.
THIS is the sort of content I am HERE for! That was the best 27:34 of my entire day!
Thank you for watching and for the comment as well!
Bill’s mic placement makes him sound like he’s on old-timer radio 🎙️
Haha!😅 lol, just what I thought! ❤
Plot twist: That's just how he sounds irl
Adaaaaaam Weeeeeeest
It's actually probably not the placement but the EQ and balance.
That is really funny.
Bill is now a real life Alastor XD
This was a delight to watch - thank you!
“What’s my purpose?”
You pass butter
@@MrHellcat991Oh my god
Id love to see Adam design and build some speakers. There's so much science involved Id love to watch him work through it all.
Autodesk is awesome!!
What a great episode. I had no idea you could import drawings like that. Super cool.
You two guys are my all time fave collab! This was very inspiring!
However advanced these processes are, it brings me back to a kid building some models and customizing them to my imagination. Best vid as of late.
I'd love if you released these files so we could paint and weather our own!
Great video and droid! Based on an old vintage Massey Ferguson tractor or similar I hear piston noises and steam hisses when it moves - Fabulous job guys!
Adam, glue a counter-weight in the underside of the rear nacelle or in the exhaust fairing so the little guy balances on his own. Also, like to see some patina, distressed coating details, and definitely treaded wheels.
Droid designation: "TAL-N" (talon) full sensor array clandestine stalking operations.