Funny to watch how quickly you rocked this project. I remember watching way back when you were building your first BB-8 and all the trial and error as you built the next 2 as well. Cool to see 3D pieces that I saw you design from scratch show up without a thought in this build. Your ball droids have come a long way since some ball bearings inside and empty shell and the head doing the driving, haha. Congrats.
I remember discovering this channel back when he made BB-8 V1 and I was thinking "man that's kind of a primitive design, but impressive how he manages the head to stabilize while also driving". Then came Version 2 and 3 and I was blown away and since became a fan and subscriber
The engineering in these 2 videos is mind blowing. You breeze over it like it's common knowledge but I can hardly keep up with just the 3D printing and modeling. James, I am really blown away...
This guy is amazing. He has so many skills. I hope people appreciate how amazing it is that he does electronic engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, product design, CAD, and the craftsmanship.
and since it has problems with flat turain maybe some way to either dynamics or with like a option on the controller to change the torq like the 4wd gear in a car
Really impressive James! It's great fun to watch your creative problem solving. And I very much look forward to seeing how you might further improve the head movement in future sphere droid builds. Top job!
Isn't that droid in Star Wars CGI ? I mean this is quite incredible, you've turned sci-fi fiction into a practical reality, what next, a laser blaster ? Far out and awesome.
there are TWO main types of drive systems, the direct drive like on this droid where it is physically attached to the inner wall of the sphere, and there is the "Hamster Ball" type drive, where the drive itself is free rolling inside, each type has it's positives & negatives... : +more torque, +more stable drive over irregular surfaces, +vertical axis head control, not just horizontal rotation / -more complicated programming, -heavier, -more costly, -more complicated, -less operational time between charges * : +less complicated programming, +less costly, +less complicated, +lighter, +more operational time between charges, / -less stable over irregular surfaces, -less torque, -only horizontal spin for head * Direct Drive systems are better for more experienced and better access to funding Hamster Ball drives are better for first time and/or inexperienced in electronics and those who are not well funded
or adding a raspberry pi and some tracking software and a camera in the head so you can set it to follow you around... this way you can walk your droid without a controller... from there we just need to add a few voice commands and what not...
You should make one with a clear shell so we can see the amazing feat of engineering powering this thing! I would love to see a droid like this with clear polycarbonate shell or similar material.
Whenever you go to the actual movie, in a theater, you need to bring it, but use some remote you control with your hand or a glove. That would be awesome.
That droid looks amazing! I would love to see you do something crazy like outfitting a BB type droid with something like a kinect to build a map of the world around it, so that it can then autonomously navigate within a "known" volume of space. An omnidirectional camera could be fun too. Then it could do things like record 360 degree video when you take it to exhibitions. :D
I agree, but I wish the videos for this one were much more detailed like the other ones. I really enjoyed watching the process take place over a long period of time and extra detail it adds.
I did put in a request on the first video for an itemized parts list (with specifics) as well as the files used for the printed parts, I'm no engineer, nor do I have the money to buy the right equipment, so I'll end up having to go to a shop every other week and make one or two pieces on pay day, for that I need the info he used to make that stuff, I'm still hoping to hear, but I'm not seeing much evidence he responds to his fans or requests :(
Very nice robot and good design. Do you publish the files like your BB-8 robots? I like to build one and the new design seems to be less complex in the inner side
AWESOME!!! 😁 Now add in some coils so you can do wireless charging. Put the coils on the sides where the cross member supports are so you can just park it to start charging. Then you'd only need to open it to replace worn out parts. Probably could go years without issues! 😎
Awesome work! Is it possible to share your 3D printing files of your drive and some of your arduino coding? Or is these build similar to the bb8-Build and are these files available to download?
you can up the resolution when you create your STL files and that will get rid of the faceiting when you print it itll save you a bunch of finishing work
So what did you spray it with at the end there to make it glossy? That was really the part I was most interested in, since the finished surface looks so nice
Would it be possible to make the ball in 2 halves with a very thin seen line kept together with your strong magnets.Then you wouldn’t have to worry about the panels and the paint job could be offset to make it look like it’s not 1 axis?
Wow - amazing work Mr. Bruton. I loved your BB-8's, and this is just so much above and beyond even the BB-8 v3 in terms of elegant, functional design. I like (and miss) the flywheel element of 8v2 and 8v3, but being able to keep everything so streamlined internally is amazing. Any chance you'll be releasing the STLs and code for this one?
What's with the "inspired by, but not a replica of movie droid" disclaimer? It sounds like something a lawyer would write. Tell us the backstory here, because it may be helpful to others like me who are making 3D printable droid replicas. Love this project, and love your channel! Keep up this terrific work!
USWaterRockets probably cause he has gone corporate really hardcore. Getting tired of all his Facebook spamming of my subscription feed. I want videos, not polls and other garbage.
I'd like to know if this is what a person needs to say to pass legal muster for putting a 3D model of a droid or other movie prop on the web. I've had models asked to be taken down and know people who have had models taken down, yet similar models are allowed to stay forever. I'm really trying to figure out how to share my art without crossing any legal lines. If "inspired by" is the magic word, I would love to know.
@@jamesbruton ok yeah I was wondering if you did could not easily see that, awesome build btw :) I'm still learning Arduino and etc I'd love to eventually build something like this
Now connect four of those droids with a chassis and a seat and you have an omnidirectional car. Connect two and you'll have a omnidirectional motorcycle, although I don't know how stable. What is the weight bearing capacity of these droids?
Mr. James Bruton - I realize the post was generated back in Dec 2017, and it is now Aug 2020, but I just came across your channel this evening/morning. Very nice BB-9 project. I got so caught up in your build that I actually subscribed to your channel. Very nice .!! Are you planning on generating a Bill of Materials, open source code, 3D print (.stl) files etc. etc. so that us viewers/followers can reproduce your design? Certainly would like to make one of these. I especially like the robust design.
Fantastic job, James! You 'upgraded' your rebuild of BB-8 by offsetting the tracking--to make it appear that it could roll in any direction (and not always across the same four circular panels). Did you not do this this time due to time constraints? Incredible design! I wondered if it is feasible to make a build with no set tracking (actually rolls in all directions).
how did you filtered the accelerometer and gyroscope (and the fusion ones if any) signals to get somewhat smooth and steady angles even on the bumpy grass?
Funny to watch how quickly you rocked this project. I remember watching way back when you were building your first BB-8 and all the trial and error as you built the next 2 as well. Cool to see 3D pieces that I saw you design from scratch show up without a thought in this build. Your ball droids have come a long way since some ball bearings inside and empty shell and the head doing the driving, haha. Congrats.
I remember discovering this channel back when he made BB-8 V1 and I was thinking "man that's kind of a primitive design, but impressive how he manages the head to stabilize while also driving". Then came Version 2 and 3 and I was blown away and since became a fan and subscriber
Gained a sub brah.
Bb4
The engineering in these 2 videos is mind blowing. You breeze over it like it's common knowledge but I can hardly keep up with just the 3D printing and modeling. James, I am really blown away...
This guy is amazing. He has so many skills. I hope people appreciate how amazing it is that he does electronic engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, product design, CAD, and the craftsmanship.
You should sell electronics, software and 3D files. I would totally buy them from you.
Nice update to the design. I am a little sad that it can't turn in place, but maybe the next version will be able to.
and since it has problems with flat turain maybe some way to either dynamics or with like a option on the controller to change the torq like the 4wd gear in a car
My name is Kayden
I remember watching your Ironman videos and now I have returned to see your bb unit builds, which I must say are fantastic!!!
You have constantly improved your robotics knowledge. This impresses me.
12:15 BB-9E looks a bit drunk!🤣
I am amazed at your engineering skills and knowledge!
This is my first time watching him and I love it.
Really impressive James! It's great fun to watch your creative problem solving. And I very much look forward to seeing how you might further improve the head movement in future sphere droid builds. Top job!
You're saying if I build a BB-9E, I don't have to mow my lawn for a year? Sign me up!
OMG LETHAL ENGINEERING IM A BIG FAN!!!
you mean forever
Beautiful Droid would luv to have one
This is a seriously impressive project. Nicely done. I'm sure it's much more complex than what we're seeing.
Love the gloss on it, makes it look very realistic and sci fi
Please take this to a beach, I’d love to see this drive on the dunes....
I lost track of your channel when you where working on the old one and didn't have it working yet. Glad I found you again.
This is really awesome! It's super cool to see how you've learned from and improved on your previous BB droid builds.
You are Incredible...Congrats! Disney should be calling on your talents for the future movies.
Lol @ 12:14, your droid needs to lay off the sauce. Amazing work, James. 10/10.
Isn't that droid in Star Wars CGI ? I mean this is quite incredible, you've turned sci-fi fiction into a practical reality, what next, a laser blaster ? Far out and awesome.
Are the 3d printed files for this version of the droid available for download via patreon/any other means?
Congratulations for your project!
Pretty cool. Good job. Thank you for sharing.
Why didn't you offset the spots on the outside of the ball like you did last time. Now when the ball rolls it's obvious that it's only got that 1 axis
He still did very well!
there are TWO main types of drive systems, the direct drive like on this droid where it is physically attached to the inner wall of the sphere, and there is the "Hamster Ball" type drive, where the drive itself is free rolling inside, each type has it's positives & negatives...
: +more torque, +more stable drive over irregular surfaces, +vertical axis head control, not just horizontal rotation / -more complicated programming, -heavier, -more costly, -more complicated, -less operational time between charges
*
: +less complicated programming, +less costly, +less complicated, +lighter, +more operational time between charges, / -less stable over irregular surfaces, -less torque, -only horizontal spin for head
*
Direct Drive systems are better for more experienced and better access to funding
Hamster Ball drives are better for first time and/or inexperienced in electronics and those who are not well funded
Great video James, your a very clever man.
Troy Snaith YOU’RE not.
Always love these kinds of robots
8:56 that thing behind him on the right looks like the back tube-things from a Xenomorph. Coolio.
It is actually
@@disrespecc9678 what for real!? Haha niiiice! Right on friend!
coolest project ever!!!
imagine mass producing this and racing droid will initiate
The racing of millenium
No se porque que me hago el gringo
or adding a raspberry pi and some tracking software and a camera in the head so you can set it to follow you around... this way you can walk your droid without a controller...
from there we just need to add a few voice commands and what not...
Really look forward to your new videos. My favourite channel
This is straight up brilliant.
You should make one with a clear shell so we can see the amazing feat of engineering powering this thing! I would love to see a droid like this with clear polycarbonate shell or similar material.
Great job!!! We want more!!!!
Whenever you go to the actual movie, in a theater, you need to bring it, but use some remote you control with your hand or a glove. That would be awesome.
That droid looks amazing! I would love to see you do something crazy like outfitting a BB type droid with something like a kinect to build a map of the world around it, so that it can then autonomously navigate within a "known" volume of space.
An omnidirectional camera could be fun too. Then it could do things like record 360 degree video when you take it to exhibitions. :D
Your work and videos really satified me
A far better design than your previous droids.
I agree, but I wish the videos for this one were much more detailed like the other ones. I really enjoyed watching the process take place over a long period of time and extra detail it adds.
I like all your creations, congratulations
Cool project very nice.
This man is a legend
Best droid project to date. love it!
Stuff like this inspired me to get my engineering degree, I’m in my third year, currently loving every horrifying minute haha
A fantastic build.
Hi James really nice done how much it cost to make this droid?
I did put in a request on the first video for an itemized parts list (with specifics) as well as the files used for the printed parts, I'm no engineer, nor do I have the money to buy the right equipment, so I'll end up having to go to a shop every other week and make one or two pieces on pay day, for that I need the info he used to make that stuff, I'm still hoping to hear, but I'm not seeing much evidence he responds to his fans or requests :(
They cost between 3 and 5 thousand USD in material and parts
great job james
Very nice robot and good design. Do you publish the files like your BB-8 robots? I like to build one and the new design seems to be less complex in the inner side
Really wish I was smart enough to do something like this. Would be so cool to have my own little droid buddy.
YOU’RE A BEAST, DUDE
Unbelievable I thought it was actually cg in the movie. Well done
Very Nice project man. Congratulations from Brazil - Parana state - Araucaria city
Awesome work 😎
제임스버튼. 당신의 창의력이 항상 똑같은 일상과 지친 몸을 이끌고 집으로 돌아가는 나에게
희망의 빛처럼 열정을 가지게 하네요. 멋지시고, 존경합니다^^
I wish I was even 10% as productive as this guy is
13:34 Bowing to BB9E
AWESOME!!! 😁 Now add in some coils so you can do wireless charging. Put the coils on the sides where the cross member supports are so you can just park it to start charging. Then you'd only need to open it to replace worn out parts. Probably could go years without issues! 😎
I really enjoy your videos james :)
Awesome work! Is it possible to share your 3D printing files of your drive and some of your arduino coding? Or is these build similar to the bb8-Build and are these files available to download?
Great Job James. Will you be releasing .stls, parts list from ebay and build guides for this epic droid
Could you make a list if everything you bought from ebay?
Bought
I kind of thought that would have been the idea of the bay sponsorship, but it isn't looking like the case :(
you can up the resolution when you create your STL files and that will get rid of the faceiting when you print it
itll save you a bunch of finishing work
Ohhhh It is so great...
Hello, I love your inventions. I would like to know what is the name of that rubber wheel that you put on the BB9E
So what did you spray it with at the end there to make it glossy? That was really the part I was most interested in, since the finished surface looks so nice
Will you be making another marvel related build in future
Was this easy for you what with all the experience you have by now? Because you made it look easy in the videos xD
Would it be possible to make the ball in 2 halves with a very thin seen line kept together with your strong magnets.Then you wouldn’t have to worry about the panels and the paint job could be offset to make it look like it’s not 1 axis?
I would like to see a video of you driving it around. Maybe test it's top speed?
your video are just so satisfying!
Are the plans available? Darth Vader kept asking about getting some plans or other. Maybe he was talking about these?
Excellent job. Well done....I’m envious of your build and brain power...perhaps a force beit light or dark may help!! 🤔😈😊
Inspiring work! :)
Dude is talented! Wow.
Idea? Maybe put a blue tooth gps on so unit will follow you at a fixed distance. That would be cool in a con type setting.
You could put flywheels(gyroscopes) under the battery, and it will be way more stabile, and if you want some bobing , that can be solved by software
What product did you apply to give it such a nice gloss?
Wow - amazing work Mr. Bruton. I loved your BB-8's, and this is just so much above and beyond even the BB-8 v3 in terms of elegant, functional design. I like (and miss) the flywheel element of 8v2 and 8v3, but being able to keep everything so streamlined internally is amazing. Any chance you'll be releasing the STLs and code for this one?
What's with the "inspired by, but not a replica of movie droid" disclaimer? It sounds like something a lawyer would write. Tell us the backstory here, because it may be helpful to others like me who are making 3D printable droid replicas. Love this project, and love your channel! Keep up this terrific work!
USWaterRockets probably cause he has gone corporate really hardcore. Getting tired of all his Facebook spamming of my subscription feed. I want videos, not polls and other garbage.
I'd like to know if this is what a person needs to say to pass legal muster for putting a 3D model of a droid or other movie prop on the web. I've had models asked to be taken down and know people who have had models taken down, yet similar models are allowed to stay forever. I'm really trying to figure out how to share my art without crossing any legal lines. If "inspired by" is the magic word, I would love to know.
Probably definitely about monetization. Adpocalypse has hit everyone.
Probably because Disney is known to sue any and everybody.
So, is this disclaimer the magic incantation you need to avoid being sued for making a model of something and giving away the files?
These droid videos are AMAZING. Though, I would like to see some wifi integration.
im looking for plans to build it!
James, are you ever going to build a C-3PO or some sort of proticall droid? you now have an astromeck, 2 bb units, ultron and a walking robot.
Can I have the print files, the part list, the electronic stigmatic , and the code so I can build on myself and nice job on the build and video
When you did the final clear coat, did you protect the electronics under the grill plates? Because from the angle it didn't not appear to be
Sort of with paper etc
@@jamesbruton ok yeah I was wondering if you did could not easily see that, awesome build btw :) I'm still learning Arduino and etc I'd love to eventually build something like this
@@jamesbruton What about the self rotation like in bb8?? Is this available in github?
You sir, are a genius.
Any chance you could make the cad files available?
is there any possibility that you will share with list of parts you bought and used for building ?
Media Info has he reached out to you?
Justin Chadima nope
wow, this is freaking cool!
Now connect four of those droids with a chassis and a seat and you have an omnidirectional car. Connect two and you'll have a omnidirectional motorcycle, although I don't know how stable. What is the weight bearing capacity of these droids?
Awesome job !
Mr. James Bruton - I realize the post was generated back in Dec 2017, and it is now Aug 2020, but I just came across your channel this evening/morning. Very nice BB-9 project. I got so caught up in your build that I actually subscribed to your channel. Very nice .!! Are you planning on generating a Bill of Materials, open source code, 3D print (.stl) files etc. etc. so that us viewers/followers can reproduce your design? Certainly would like to make one of these. I especially like the robust design.
Where can I get ur designs for 3D printing these parts???
Fantastic job, James! You 'upgraded' your rebuild of BB-8 by offsetting the tracking--to make it appear that it could roll in any direction (and not always across the same four circular panels). Did you not do this this time due to time constraints? Incredible design! I wondered if it is feasible to make a build with no set tracking (actually rolls in all directions).
how did you filtered the accelerometer and gyroscope (and the fusion ones if any) signals to get somewhat smooth and steady angles even on the bumpy grass?
Wow. Truly amazing, I'd love to have one of them. I wonder if they are for sale??
0:40 James, the ball joint you're referring to is called a heim joint ^_^
How is it called the green working board cover? I want to buy for my desk.
To be honest, this droid is a lot cooler than the tie fighter. Gotta work on C3PO next xD
James you should make a dalek
What kind of gloss spray did you use?
Hev you tried dissolvable support material?