How I 3D Printed A Working Boombox Transformer!

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  • @meliasnahtony2951
    @meliasnahtony2951 3 місяці тому +78

    This is genuinely one of the coolest Transformers 3D prints that I've ever seen, without question. We need people like you to make stuff like this more often

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +3

      Thank you so much! Stay tuned because I’ve had a blast with this project, and have a lot more print related stuff I want to work on now!
      There is also some amazing 3D print artists like toymakr3d, Hightail creations, and many more on the radicons that I’d recommend checking out if you like work like this!

    • @meliasnahtony2951
      @meliasnahtony2951 3 місяці тому

      @@nectarmechanics If you ever want to go back and remake this, though, I'd like to suggest making hollow joints to thread the wires through, in case you want to hide them. It could also help with hiding the wiring for other problems that may or may not arise.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@meliasnahtony2951 Definitely something I wish I could have done first time around!
      Was unsure if I could even get the electronics to work in the first place, but now I know I can I’d like future ones to have a little more polish. Still super chuffed with this lad though!

  • @jaybennett2740
    @jaybennett2740 3 місяці тому +22

    I'm an 80s kid and i think I can speak for most kids from the 80s you made a Transformers most only dreamed was possible.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +3

      @@jaybennett2740 Thank you! This has been a dream of my own for a while now, and I’m so happy I was able to pull it off to such a good quality.
      Glad UA-cam is suggesting this to transformers fans such as yourself, till all are one!

  • @northeast7412
    @northeast7412 3 місяці тому +17

    I only have one thing to say to you kid “you got the touch”
    Well done. That is so nice.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +2

      @@northeast7412 You just made my day, thank you 😁

    • @drewo.127
      @drewo.127 3 місяці тому

      @@nectarmechanics you also GOT THE POWAAAAAAAAAAA

    • @kamipollna225
      @kamipollna225 3 місяці тому

      @@drewo.127YEAH!

  • @HobbieswithJose
    @HobbieswithJose 3 місяці тому +16

    DUUUUUUUUUUUDE... This is some SERIOUSLY impressive work you've pulled off here! To 3D design, print, and build your own Transformer is I think the pinnacle of achievement for this hobby and you've absolutely achieved it. Love the intricate detailing and little Easter eggs you've included as well. The LED lights and SCREEN on the CHEST are SUCH a great touch. I love everything about this dude. Congrats on a STELLAR build and I truly can't wait to see what you pull off next! 👍🏼

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much man!
      I’ve loved being able to share my WIP screenshots in your discord, you have such a lovely group.
      I’m glad you noticed the Easter eggs! Your the first to notice them I think!
      And the screen chest is something I’ve wanted to try for so long now, and the fact I could put blender animations I made on it makes me so chuffed.
      Will definitely be sending stuff in the discord again soon, I have so many projects on the to-do list!

  • @PaperJody
    @PaperJody 3 місяці тому +34

    This is so cool! Absolutely love the design Imagine having a blaster variant to go head to head with soundwave lol

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +8

      @@PaperJody Thank you so much! And I must admit, the idea has crossed my mind…. It’s on the to-do list!

    • @sirduck6813
      @sirduck6813 3 місяці тому

      pretty sure its just blue blaster

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@sirduck6813 That would be Twincast 😄

  • @CAD_GEEK
    @CAD_GEEK 3 місяці тому +8

    As both a huge Transformers fan and a teacher of Mechanical Engineering CAD, this video made me so happy. Kudos to you!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@CAD_GEEK Thank you so much! Really glad this video is finding the TF fans and makers of the world.
      And kudos from a CAD teacher is the highest honor! I’m completely self taught with CAD and sometimes wonder if my methods are a bit jank, glad I’m on the right track!

  • @PinkPandamonium
    @PinkPandamonium 3 місяці тому +8

    Name: Soundwave. Faction: Decepticon. Function: Communications officer. Alt-mode: Walkman micro cassette player. Motto:" Cries and screams are music to my ears."

  • @braydenmoore3685
    @braydenmoore3685 3 місяці тому +17

    This is incredible! Superior even

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@braydenmoore3685 haha thank you! So pleased I managed to make this bot to a quality I’m happy with!

    • @lourdespachla6516
      @lourdespachla6516 3 місяці тому +2

      Soundwave superior, autobots inferior

  • @DominicZxen
    @DominicZxen 3 місяці тому +21

    Dam a titan sized soundwave! B you constantly surprise and impress with your ingenuity. I don't know squat about cad and the computer designing side of things, so thats going right over my head, but watching your creative process at work, that's something i love watching. You are deifnately a mad scientist, keep up the great work my friend.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +2

      @@DominicZxen Thank you so much for such kind words 😁
      I do sometimes worry that I nerd out a bit too much and loose some people, but I’m glad my passion shows through enough to be entertaining!
      This mad scientist has plans, lots of plans, hopefully can post some more work soon!

  • @C3DPropShop
    @C3DPropShop 3 місяці тому +8

    Ok, dang. I work as a Design Engineer (for a lighting conpany), work in CAD regularly, have a pipedream of designing transformers and have been 3D printing for years.... Yet here you are ahead of me at probably half my age. I am proud of you. For real. You are inspiring me to try my hand at modeling some of my transformers to get practice. 🦾

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@C3DPropShop You’re too kind! And heck yes, if there’s one thing I want my channel to do, it’s inspire others!
      If you want to ask for advice or just want to share your progress, feel free to reach out! I’m on discord and have an email if you want to message me directly.
      Otherwise, I wish you luck on your robot endeavours!

  • @bambionice
    @bambionice 3 місяці тому +1

    This is so impressive. I particularly like the leg and foot transformation. The digital display is the real icing on the cake. Bravo.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@bambionice Thank you! That leg Transformation made my brain hurt I must admit. Having to fit the speakers but still keep it stable was a challenge, I think I pulled it off though!
      And that display is wicked, using Looped meant I only needed to make 20 second animations and it would just keep going in the background while I filmed, so good!

  • @krystnce
    @krystnce 3 місяці тому +2

    Your pride is well placed! Not only did you make an amazing working boombox, you improved on Soundwaves design and transformation. And then comes your vudeo which is both incredible and entertaining. I am so jealous of what tou have made, but you definitely made it yours!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@krystnce Thank you so much, you’re too kind! I’m glad you like my take on Soundwave, and I’m really pleased with the video myself!
      There’s no need to be jealous. If there’s one thing I hope my videos do, is prove that anyone can learn these skills.
      I never was taught how to do any of this, I just watched UA-cam videos and mucked about doing test projects.
      All it takes is time…. Ok sometimes a lot of time but still!

  • @usa-jy5ox
    @usa-jy5ox 2 місяці тому

    This is the coolest thing I've ever seen done with 3d printing and I am multiple years into industrial design at university and have seen the stuff professionals in the industry make. I don't even normally comment on UA-cam videos but this one is crazy.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much! This comment just made my day. Hope you stick around as I've got plenty more prints that I think you'll find just as cool!

  • @Mikey-Likes-I.T
    @Mikey-Likes-I.T 3 місяці тому

    This earned you a like and a sub! I grew up watching Transformers and was shocked to see the number of engineers in the movie's credits. I'm glad to see technology has advanced far enough that people can actually make their own custom transformers.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@Mikey-Likes-I.T Ayy thank you so much! Those 80s engineers blow me away, it’s difficult enough now despite all the tech advances, it baffles me how they made so many unique designs so quickly back then!

  • @ThatFreakOfNurture
    @ThatFreakOfNurture 3 місяці тому +8

    That looks amazing dude, great design and engineering

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! Really pleased with how it turned out. Definitly my most intricate models so far!

  • @brandonrobinson1603
    @brandonrobinson1603 3 місяці тому

    Genuinely awesome. Such an accomplishment just to have it transform let alone be a great visual design in both modes and not to mention all the functionality. I particularly love how it looks with the schematic animations displaying on the chest- really icing on the already impressive cake

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@brandonrobinson1603 Thank you very much! 😄
      The transformation it took forever, but waay worth it! Glad you like the styling too! Wanted to bring in my favorite bits from G1 and other Soundwaves.
      Really please with the Schematics myself! Glad others think they tuned out well, I did all the animations in blender, and getting looper to work so they can just keep playing ideally makes it so cool to display and show off

  • @WuLongTi
    @WuLongTi 12 днів тому

    great work mate, looks amazing! As a fellow 3D printing TF fan and hobby toy designer, I really appreciate the look "behind the curtain" at the design process and your joys and tears with FreeCAD. I use Fusion360 myself but it's always interesting to see other designers' process.

  • @iwaswondering447
    @iwaswondering447 3 місяці тому

    !!!!!! this is INCREDIBLY cool!!!! I love how you adapted Soundwave's design while still keeping him Soundwave, and just!!!!!!! modeling! printing! fitting everything together!!!!!! glowing eyes! playing cassettes! his screen window!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@iwaswondering447 Thank you so much! I must admit when I glued that final piece in I had the exact same reaction as you. Can’t believe how well it came out! Glad you like my Soundwave design, was really careful to keep that balance of unique but recognisable and I’m happy it shows!
      Thank you for the lovely comment, made my day 😄

  • @MrThunderwing
    @MrThunderwing 3 місяці тому

    Wowsers! Absolutely incredible job on this mate. As someone who loves Transformers, and in particular Soundwave, and who knows nothing about 3D modelling or printing, I found this whole process fascinating. Those LED eyes and the iPod screen on his chest really do add that extra bit of *chef's kiss* to the whole thing. I'm going to share this in a few places, see if I can get some additional views heading your way.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@MrThunderwing Thank you so much! Glad it was still entertaining despite a lack of prior knowledge, it’s actually something I try really hard to do.
      I can never tell if I go too nerdy or not, so striking that balance is constantly in my mind.
      The electronics really are the icing on the cake! Can’t believe how well it turned out if I’m honest 😅
      Thank you! I’d love for as many TF fans to see this as they can, so any extra views are greatly appreciated

  • @rsz90182
    @rsz90182 3 місяці тому

    This actually shows you can disguise a robot into a radio and back using all those internal compartments to fold into. I haven't seen anything this complex and fully functional until this video showing the possibilities. You could use this design for nasa or space x to fold up machines for transportation to Mars or the moon.

  • @mot10n285
    @mot10n285 3 місяці тому +2

    Whoooah awesome job. It was so cool seeing your progress on discord and here. The Lazy Eyebrow will be so proud of you like we are.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      Ayy thanks! Was so happy to share stuff on the discord, it’s a wonderful group. Here’s hoping mr eyebrow sees this someday!

    • @mot10n285
      @mot10n285 3 місяці тому

      @@nectarmechanics You’re welcome

  • @endercreeper7129
    @endercreeper7129 3 місяці тому

    This is probably the best custom Transformer that I have ever seen! You did such a great job on it and I would love to see what else you could come up with! Maybe turning Refraktor into an actual camera?

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@endercreeper7129 Thank you! Really happy with this bot. The idea of a working Refraktor did cross my mind! With how small raspberry pi cameras and boards are, it shouldn’t be too tricky to make it all fit. It’s on the to-do list now!

    • @endercreeper7129
      @endercreeper7129 3 місяці тому

      @@nectarmechanics Cool, glad I could give a suggestion, but the real question is if you can separate the camera into three bots lol.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@endercreeper7129 Oh I'll find a way! Maybe make it so each one contains a bit of the tech? Middle one has the camera, the left the battery and the right the computer board?... Could be fun!

    • @endercreeper7129
      @endercreeper7129 3 місяці тому

      @@nectarmechanics That would be awesome! Hope that project goes well when you start it, good luck on your next project!

  • @spinning4ever4everspinning55
    @spinning4ever4everspinning55 3 місяці тому +1

    dude it looks absolutely incredible!!!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@spinning4ever4everspinning55 Thank you so much! 😁

  • @cabbage7169
    @cabbage7169 3 місяці тому

    christ, what the hell dude this is the most awesome print ive ever seen. Holy crap bro keep it up, hella underrated fr..

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@cabbage7169 Thank you, you’re too kind! I’m not doing it for the views, just want to make cool art and if others like it, well it doesn’t hurt 😄

  • @bearnaff9387
    @bearnaff9387 3 місяці тому +1

    Toy designer and Transformers comic artist Don Figueroa did a big kitbashing project before becoming a pro. Literally big - even though "Macromaster" eventually became another name for non-micromaster transformers (AKA Bulks or Guzzlers), it was first used for these Titan-class styrene transformers that represented gigantic transforming vehicles in-universe.
    I am reminded of the size and complexity of Figueroa's work in seeing this Soundwave. Your custom pieces are continuing to get better and better.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@bearnaff9387 I love Don’s work! Had no idea he did kitbash work before, did he ever post images of them online?
      Those old styrene figures I have seen from other artists on the Radicons forums when scrolling through the archives, and I must admit they did inspire me to get into this sorta work, albeit mine was cardboard at first. 😁
      So happy my skills are improving, and that it’s noticeable. If this is what I’m doing now, I can’t wait to see what kinda stuff I’m up to in five years time!

    • @bearnaff9387
      @bearnaff9387 3 місяці тому +1

      @@nectarmechanics Alas, the last archive I was able to find no longer responds. If you check the bottom of his tfwiki page, there is a link to a forum thread from 2008(!) where he had some post-Macromaster mecha designs.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@bearnaff9387 Awesome! Gonna go give it a look now!

  • @justinprime5205
    @justinprime5205 3 місяці тому +2

    You should get a job designing transformers with Hasbro. This is incredible.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +2

      @@justinprime5205 Thank you! And that would be the dream! Maybe one day 😁

    • @justinprime5205
      @justinprime5205 3 місяці тому

      @@nectarmechanics "The world is built on dreams." - Optimus Prime

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@justinprime5205 That is one of my favourite G1 quotes 😄

  • @blazer5154
    @blazer5154 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely amazing! Fantastic work all the way around; you've done a better job than most modern toy manufacturers. Keep up the great work.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@blazer5154 Thank you so much, you’re too kind! Most toy manufacturers have to unfortunately deal with budget and time constraints, so I definitely took advantage of this being a passion project with little to no limits!

  • @TheDeghohun
    @TheDeghohun 3 місяці тому

    I have no words! You are pure talent, little brother! May you keep inspiring the youngsters of today, including my son, who absolutely loves transformers. I can't wait for him to watch this video tomorrow! God bless you, little bro!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@TheDeghohun Ah thank you so much! Let me know what your son thinks! Inspiring others is the one thing I hope my channel does above all. I’m able to do all this while being self taught, so so can others!
      Thanks again for such kind words 😄

  • @mikemerr
    @mikemerr 3 місяці тому

    Crazy how ur relentless passion project, becomes our complete entertainment! Great work! U just gave me great childhood memories!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  2 місяці тому +1

      @@mikemerr Ayy! Thanks so much for the kind comment, glad to bring those good vibes back!

  • @NotherNothing
    @NotherNothing 3 місяці тому +2

    You are undeniably a mad-lad. So glad I subscribed as not to miss your contributions to this franchise. Well communicated tips on painting, too!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@NotherNothing Haha thank you! Love transformers so much, and it makes me so happy that other TF fans like what I put out!
      Glad the painting tips landed well! I’ve learnt bits from various other channels and my own projects over the years, and only recently felt like I could articulate the mindset I get into.

  • @magnusmagi2238
    @magnusmagi2238 3 місяці тому

    SUPERIOR Design. I love the Lazer-Beak as well!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@magnusmagi2238 Thank you! Laser Beak has a video of his own, albeit from a while back so I can’t say how good the quality is, but feel feee to check it out! 😁

  • @Dormamu
    @Dormamu 3 місяці тому

    You literally just wrote your resume for Hasbros design team. Well done and what a learning experience.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@Dormamu You’re not wrong! Hopefully someone on the team sees it, even just that would be awesome.
      Glad you could learn something from this, I try my best to share my knowledge as best I can and I’m glad it’s working!

  • @torterrag8801
    @torterrag8801 3 місяці тому +2

    AMIGO, ES DEMASIADO GENIAL. NO LO PUEDO CREER

  • @mr4hughs
    @mr4hughs 3 місяці тому

    anyone can say a lot of bad things, just ignore those ;), to be honest .. you did a amazing job displaying the amount of work & time invested, would have loved seeing the field testing of idea's while designing .. and prop waisted a ton of filement just to see of something worked. hope you will do more in the future !
    instead of wires you also can use pogopins and magnets, diorama/model trains have intense small lights, reed switches are used in some light up features in transformers.
    Also find a "maker space" in your area they should have alot of tools available for these kinds of projects ..

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@mr4hughs Thank you very much! I’m Glad the time it took shows, it sure was a lot! 😅
      I must admit I was quite destructive with my modelling process and don’t have a lot of older versions to show off, the filament however……
      I very rarely had to reprint pieces, I think it was just his knee joints. The amount of support material however was a bit extreme.
      Currently been teaching myself how to make models that don’t need supports, or at least less so I don’t have the same problem twice.
      Going to look into this electronics! Seen those on some of the yolo park stuff and they look so cool!
      And yep, been quite an active part of my makerspace. They helped get me started with 3D printing nearly four years ago now 😄

  • @MVVblog
    @MVVblog 3 місяці тому +1

    I kneel before your genius!

  • @simonadams8770
    @simonadams8770 3 місяці тому

    You sir can feel very proud of yourself. This is epic. Well done.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@simonadams8770 Thank you so much, your too kind!

  • @intonationdemos11
    @intonationdemos11 3 місяці тому

    Wow, mate, this is absolutely awesome!! You're a legend! You have a real talent and clearly a tonne of patience 😂💪🏻👍🏻 great job.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@intonationdemos11 Thank you so much! Your too kind 😄

  • @RvnKnight
    @RvnKnight 3 місяці тому

    Not bad! I always understood that his shoulder cannon was like a detachable microphone for when he was in disguise. I like how you made him your own as well.

    • @oj9690
      @oj9690 3 місяці тому

      I think it’s supposed to be one of his batteries actually

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@RvnKnight @oj9690 is right, it’s normally one of his batteries. Although now that you’ve mentioned the microphone idea I kinda wish I’d done that on mine now!

  • @HerohammerStudios
    @HerohammerStudios 3 місяці тому

    It's awesome how clearly you love what you're doing. Awesome video. This could definitely have been released in the mid-2000s. I'm really excited to see where you'll go from here

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@HerohammerStudios Thank you so much! This was definitely a passion project of mine and I’m glad it shows!
      The design really does have a Unicron trilogy vibe to it doesn’t it?
      Stay tuned as I have big project plans coming soon! 😄

  • @bearpaw2627
    @bearpaw2627 3 місяці тому +1

    Love this bison or make of Sound Wave

  • @drewo.127
    @drewo.127 3 місяці тому

    If there ever was a definitive Soundwave, this is it!
    Not G1, Not Bayverse, not modern live action, just Soundwave. Period. THIS IS THE SUPERIOR SOUNDWAVE!!!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@drewo.127 Thank you so much! I obviously took a lot of inspiration from G1, but I did try to take aspects from other Soundwaves and mix them into this big bot. Glad I managed to hit the right notes!

  • @Wizarth
    @Wizarth 3 місяці тому

    That's a really satisfying transformation sequence. Great stuff!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@Wizarth Thank you! Took an awful lot of iteration to get there, but was so worth it!

  • @MCP5030
    @MCP5030 3 місяці тому +1

    Making a blaster like this would be killer.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +2

      @@MCP5030 It’s on the to-do list for sure 😁

  • @drewo.127
    @drewo.127 3 місяці тому

    I’ve been wanting to make my own 3D printed Bumblebee figure based on my mom’s yellow sports car, (I even found a free CAD file online of the same car with the perfect amount of detail, not too much, not too little!) and take some inspiration from Alternators and the like! (I also plan on animating it in 3D and in stop motion for a few vids!) and I think this video gave me the boost I needed to finally try it out! (I just need to borrow my dad’s computer to save the file from 3dsmax to blender, or try downloading an old version of blender that is compatible and save it there. But somehow, I’m gonna build that Bumblebee toy!👍👍👍🐝🚕🤖

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@drewo.127 You just made my day! If there’s one thing I want my channel to do, it’s inspire others and show that anyone can be a maker.
      Keep me posted with how you go! Feel free to send me an email or discord message of the final bot when you get there 😄

  • @starfleetau
    @starfleetau 3 місяці тому

    impressive work, a suggestion as you get better with soldering and electronics look at using alternate circuits for the modes, you could hide a lot of your wires away by having pin connectors in areas that adjust the circuit and then just hide the wires inside the body itself.
    Amazing project and great job showing the work you had to do along the way !!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@starfleetau Ooh I hadn’t come across those! Will definitely look into them for the next one, cheers!
      And glad you enjoyed, always worried I geek out too much or too little, happy I’ve got a bit of a balance

    • @starfleetau
      @starfleetau 3 місяці тому

      @@nectarmechanics The type I'd suggest if your planning on not having to worry about pins 'slotting' into each other properly is low profile spring-loaded pogo pin connectors or mill-max spring loaded interconnect headers. If you've ever seen the back of a garmin watch for it's charger/usb connector they use the first.. as do some laptops before they moved more to usbc etc when they were using magsafe style connectors.
      There are a lot of tricks you'll learn with electronics as you dive more into it, hiding the wires 'inside' is something you should do not only for aesthetics but also durability, and don't be too afraid of running them through joints, unless your using really **** wire eg the cheapest stuff you can buy, a lot of it can support general movement and bending, just try not to get it pinched and if your really worried use silicon wire (its really flexable)
      And don't worry about geeking out too little too much, some people will enjoy the deep dives some won't, you just have to do what you feel like you want to do.. It's your channel and videos in the end.

  • @ematic75
    @ematic75 3 місяці тому

    Dude that was an awesome build! Grew up with OG G1's which I still own.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@ematic75 Thank you so much! Wish I could get my hands on an original soundwave, looks like such a neat toy!

  • @windsweeper8002
    @windsweeper8002 3 місяці тому

    Primus himself couldnt have done better!!
    I've been thinking lately that given the reissues of G1 and Netflix Soundwave, it's a shame they couldn't have added soundchips so that inserting a cassette allowed you to play maybe 3 soundbites/quotes from Soundwave in the G1 cartoon. 3 quotes per cassette using the original 6.
    It would have been nice for the 40th anniversary. Looking at how talented you are, you could probably do something like it yourself.
    Anyway, Fantastic Work!!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@windsweeper8002 Thank you! That Would be a fun project! Not sure how much space you’d have for electronics but I’m sure with modern tech it would totally be doable. Might be something to add to the to-do list 😄

  • @IronLungProductionsOfficial
    @IronLungProductionsOfficial 3 місяці тому

    This blew me away! You're awesome at what you do man!
    Cant wait to see more!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@IronLungProductionsOfficial Thank you so much! And stayed tuned, got a lot more awesome projects in the works that I can’t wait to share!

  • @C3DPropShop
    @C3DPropShop 3 місяці тому

    Oooh oooh new Nectar video! And its my best boi Soundwave, lets gooooooo!

  • @CarnageCreations
    @CarnageCreations 3 місяці тому

    Very awesome finished bot! The screen is fantastic. Now to get a third party company to injection mold it for you ;)

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      That would be amazing! Here's hoping the opertunity arrises!

  • @videokilledaradiosta
    @videokilledaradiosta 3 місяці тому

    So the Transformation Part Was Really the best Damn 80'sToy commercial We never got. Great Work on this.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@videokilledaradiosta Thank you so much! There was old commercials that kinda did what I was after, but never fully. So fun to just do it myself. Glad you enjoyed!

  • @dragonxz05
    @dragonxz05 3 місяці тому

    Freaking Awesome. I also have dreamed many years of making a functional soundwave boombox. Never thought about a way to get it to transform. I look forward to your next video, and whenever you drop those files on Thingiverse😂

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      Ayy thank you! I must admit it was a pretty daunting project, really pleased with how well I pulled it off.
      Sadly won't be uploading the files due to copyright stuff, I get away with this because it's a one off fan art, but I may look into figuring out some sorta way of doing it if theres enough demand!

  • @Jp_animates24
    @Jp_animates24 3 місяці тому

    Oh my god...THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING I HAVE EVER SEEN! Fantastic work nectar! :D

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much! Im glad you like my Soundwave as much as I do, so proud of this project!

  • @Luke_Stoltenberg
    @Luke_Stoltenberg 3 місяці тому

    Of all the details, I love how you gave him working claws haha

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@Luke_Stoltenberg Of course! I watched Transformers Prime growing up, and I loved how creepy Soundwaves long arms and fingers looked. Mines definitely more G1 based, but I really wanted those prime hands in some kind of way!

  • @EV-olution
    @EV-olution 3 місяці тому

    Now that is amazing! I am very impressed.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@EV-olution Thank you very much! Real pleased with how this print turned out 😄

  • @tuulikk2
    @tuulikk2 3 місяці тому

    I saw no layer lines. This Soundwave is really awesome, a real achievement to be proud of. Well done.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@tuulikk2 Thank you very much! And I just admit, I spent as much time sanding as I did designing the thing in CAD, really wanted those layers gone! Glad the effort paid off 😄

  • @zombfire5259
    @zombfire5259 3 місяці тому

    Great work man! Fantastic!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@zombfire5259 Thank you so much dude! Loved sharing WIP on the discord with ya’ll

  • @artfedderson
    @artfedderson 3 місяці тому

    Well done sir, sincerely, excellent work!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@artfedderson Thank you so much! Your too kind

  • @dadiocomputer
    @dadiocomputer 2 місяці тому

    Epic!!! One will stand one will fall.

  • @piofthings
    @piofthings 3 місяці тому

    I don’t have words… fantastic, amazing, brilliant!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@piofthings The words you do have are so kind! Thank you 😄

  • @Bad_pun
    @Bad_pun 3 місяці тому

    Dude, this is so impressive

  • @sethicusiii7878
    @sethicusiii7878 3 місяці тому +1

    Super dope.
    Only question is, what if I want to send them an actual soundwave? Can you make the files available for other fans to print? Maybe make a soundblaster version of it, too. (That is the name of the black version, right?)
    (Casually prints at .06mm with the .2mm nozzle for ultimate quality...at the cost of it taking months to print)

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! While I’d love to share my files someday, Soundwaves tolerances here we’re not the best right off the print bed so I’d want to tweak the base model before uploading.
      I do have plans for a transforming chug seeker model with colour separated parts later down the line, and the files for that I definitely want to share!

    • @sethicusiii7878
      @sethicusiii7878 3 місяці тому +1

      @@nectarmechanics ah. Fair.
      Also might be a good idea to tweak it so that it can fit multiple different models of tape players so that we don't have to hunt down that specific one, though I have no idea how much effort that would take :p

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@sethicusiii7878 You're totally right. I designed him around tech I already had, but if I wanted him to be easy to replicate I'd have used stuff off of amazon or somewhere easy to order from. Might be something to look into later down the line!

  • @darkhalf75
    @darkhalf75 3 місяці тому

    in the original 1984 toy you stored all the weapons and fists in the battery compartment sound wave was one of the few transformer toys that had a place to store that stuff. but your redesign is cool
    yours truly an old fart who loved the original 1984 series

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      Never knew the fists stored there as well! Thought that was just an Optimus thing.
      Glad OG fans like my design as much as I do!
      Really wanted to respect G1 while still doing something new

    • @darkhalf75
      @darkhalf75 3 місяці тому

      @nectarmechanics to quote an episode of Beast Wars when they had to access Telatran1
      "All Diecast construction it's a lost art."

  • @lunareclipse1882
    @lunareclipse1882 3 місяці тому

    Soundwave superior and awesome

  • @RSEDARK
    @RSEDARK 3 місяці тому

    This is amazing
    The engineering is quite good and could easily pass for an original product

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@RSEDARK Thank you so much! The amount of iteration to get the joints to all work was a lot, but I’m glad it’s payed off!

  • @VulpisFoxfire
    @VulpisFoxfire 3 місяці тому +1

    ...So you did Blaster in Soundwave's colors? The original Soundwave was more of a Walkman, rather than a boom box.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@VulpisFoxfire Kinda! I know Soundwave in G1 was a micro cassette recorder, but as I mentioned to a few others mine isn’t for a few reasons:
      In most reboots, and even how he acted in the g1 cartoon, he was portrayed like a self contained regular cassette player.
      I’d also already made Laserbeak and Ravage as normal sized cassettes because 3D printing micro ones would have been a pain, and I really wanted them to work with my soundwave.
      Thus, boombox Soundwave! And I tried my best to differentiate him from Blaster, the handle being the arms etc.
      Doesn’t mean I can’t still make a Blaster later down the line though 😄

  • @hamzawali2893
    @hamzawali2893 3 місяці тому +1

    Could you please provide STL Files? I wanna try making this for myself! This looks beyond awesome!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@hamzawali2893 Sadly won’t be sharing the STLs at the moment as the tolerances weren’t great off the bed and would want people to have an easier time than me printing it off.
      I do have plans for an eventual seeker 3D print though, and those files are definitely going up as soon as the video does so stay tuned for that!

    • @hamzawali2893
      @hamzawali2893 3 місяці тому +1

      @@nectarmechanics Alright, thanks! Can't wait!!!

  • @MyNameIs3arl6969
    @MyNameIs3arl6969 3 місяці тому

    Bravo 👏 . This is inspiring work!!

  • @terence79chan
    @terence79chan 3 місяці тому

    What an epic journey! Thanks for this super exciting video and Congrats for fulfilling your dream! 👍🎉🎉🎉

  • @spinning4ever4everspinning55
    @spinning4ever4everspinning55 3 місяці тому

    the jazz makes me want to try out all my different headphones 😄

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@spinning4ever4everspinning55 A fellow dankpods viewer? 😄

  • @AIFT_Staff
    @AIFT_Staff 3 місяці тому

    Maybe it'll sound weird, but aesthetics looks like from transformers cybertron(2005). And Soundwave there talked like dj, like blaster from g1.
    Your model is cool. And the way you made smartphone as a screen is just something

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +2

      @@AIFT_Staff I totally see it! The Unicron trilogy had such a great design style, so I’m happy mines being compared with those greats!
      DJ Soundwave was great, “he’s tripping cause he just got served”. I love me a G1 robo voice, but I’ll gladly take the DJ as well 😄
      Thank you! That screen chest turned out just like I hoped, and the fact I could put animations I made myself was just the icing on the cake!

  • @ivanprime93
    @ivanprime93 3 місяці тому

    Well done dude. I just worry about the sliders/sliding rails over time because it's something even official transformers struggle with because they ware out. I guess it's not that big of a problem since you can thicken the joints up with tape?

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Yep the slider system was something I was worried wouldn't work as I've heard hasbro has outright stopped using them on mainline figures now.
      For now he's doing fine, and if they do get loose a tiny bit of superglue to thicken it up does the trick!

  • @krmusick
    @krmusick 3 місяці тому

    That's fucking sick dude.
    Well done.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@krmusick Thank you! Super chuffed with this one

  • @prettycoolbananas1201
    @prettycoolbananas1201 3 місяці тому

    that is probably the most epic way of using a 3D printer! the engineering is great and the design kinda reminds me of armada!
    but one thing I'm questioning, (transformers nerd question incoming) I thought blaster was the boombox?

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@prettycoolbananas1201 Ayy thank you so much! Glad the design is reminiscent of armada, love all parts of transformers and want my designs to reflect that!
      Your totally right, Blaster is normally the boombox, and Soundwave is styled like a Walkman. But in the cartoon he was portrayed more like a self contained player, ala a boombox.
      When I went to design my version, I wanted him to play normal sized cassettes like in most modern versions depict him, but his 80s toy was based on micro cassettes so the proportions didn’t match up well. Also I’d designed Ravage and Laserbeak a few months ago as normal cassettes because printing working micro cassettes would have been a pain, and I wanted them to work with this Soundwave.
      So to further distinguish my design, and to make him work more like the cartoon version, I went with the boombox!
      Sorry for the nerdy info dump, but glad to receive nerdy questions! And just because my Soundwave is a boombox, doesn’t mean they’re can’t still be a Blaster later down the road… 😁

    • @prettycoolbananas1201
      @prettycoolbananas1201 3 місяці тому

      @@nectarmechanics that makes way more sense now on why he's a boombox, and he surprisingly looks good as one too!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@prettycoolbananas1201 I know right? I was worried I’d either change him too much that he’d be unrecognisable, or just look like a Walkman with a handle. Think I managed a pretty decent redesign!

  • @Scorpwanna
    @Scorpwanna 3 місяці тому

    Totally boss! That Soundwave is Rad!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@Scorpwanna Thank you! Love how this robot came out 😄

  • @jonathanb1987
    @jonathanb1987 3 місяці тому

    Good job dude!

  • @mixofreak
    @mixofreak 3 місяці тому

    Stupendous work!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@mixofreak thank you so much! Really happy with how well I pulled this project off

  • @edutaimentcartoys
    @edutaimentcartoys 3 місяці тому

    super creative

  • @gyrrakavian
    @gyrrakavian 3 місяці тому

    Will you be doing a Blaster retool?

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@gyrrakavian I’d love to make a Blaster! If I do though, he’s totally going to get the full new design treatment, gotta do him justice!

  • @otaking3582
    @otaking3582 3 місяці тому +3

    I can understand Hasbro/Takara not doing the "working cassette player" part, but how have they not made a Soundwave that's 1:1 scale with an actual cassette player?!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +3

      @@otaking3582 They kinda did! Sorta. The G1 toy is actually meant to be a micro cassette recorder, like you’d bring to lectures or dictate into.
      That G1 toy due to originally being a micro change toy is accurately sized to micro cassettes, just not normal big cassettes.

  • @FreshOffTheBuildPlate
    @FreshOffTheBuildPlate Місяць тому

    How do you do this?? Do you make all the parts off the top of your head? Do you have some kind of blueprint? I know you mentioned you make a really rough sketch but is there any other part to this process? Please help me out I want to get to your level

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  Місяць тому

      Happy to help!
      It a bit of a mix of all you've mentioned.
      Sometimes I can visualise the mechanism off the top of my head, other times I need to sketch it out a little to make better sense of it. I also collect a lot of figures and sometimes try and figure out how they've made certain parts work.
      The main thing that really helped me though? Just trying stuff.
      I can only do this Soundwave as good and as quick as I did because I've been experimenting on smaller projects for over four years now. Those early projects are not likely gonna turn out exactly how you wanted, but if you stick with it eventually you'll be a pro in no time.
      This is normally a membership perk, but if you'd like, send me a friend request on discord at the username: nectarmechanics
      and I'll add you to my offical discord server. Its got me and a ton of other makers that would be happy to answer any and all questions you've got!

    • @FreshOffTheBuildPlate
      @FreshOffTheBuildPlate Місяць тому

      @@nectarmechanics thanks man I really appreciate your response. I went on reddit and long story short I managed to get a copy of solidworks for free, I have decent experience with Onshape but nothing complex when it comes to mechanisms and stuff. I’ll send you that discord request now

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  Місяць тому +1

      @@FreshOffTheBuildPlate Heck yeah! I'll check my DM's and get you in the server, be great to have you!

  • @CarnageCreations
    @CarnageCreations 3 місяці тому

    Well done! Very cool, love your passion too! Subbed!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for the kind words and sub, its really appriciated!

  • @B818-SFV
    @B818-SFV Місяць тому

    Slow Clap. This is incredible.

  • @OverlordOfTheRubberDuckies
    @OverlordOfTheRubberDuckies 3 місяці тому

    Will you be doing a blaster to go with your soundwave

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@OverlordOfTheRubberDuckies Oh it’s definitely on the to do list. Not sure when, but definitely soon!

    • @OverlordOfTheRubberDuckies
      @OverlordOfTheRubberDuckies 3 місяці тому

      @@nectarmechanics I can't wait cuz you can't have Soundwave without Blaster

    • @OverlordOfTheRubberDuckies
      @OverlordOfTheRubberDuckies 3 місяці тому

      Also how does he compare with titan formers

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@OverlordOfTheRubberDuckies He’s just a bit taller than the ark, check out the images I posted on tfw2005 to see a picture:
      www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/working-boombox-soundwave.1267449/

    • @OverlordOfTheRubberDuckies
      @OverlordOfTheRubberDuckies 3 місяці тому

      @@nectarmechanics he beeg

  • @DisappointedDragon
    @DisappointedDragon 3 місяці тому

    Very impressed I love it.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      Ayy! Glad the dragon wasn't disapointed with my video!

  • @KHAinnovations
    @KHAinnovations 3 місяці тому

    Finden in my Playlist: Proyect devastator. Coming soon something great genial.

  • @tenchuu007
    @tenchuu007 3 місяці тому

    Subscribed. Get those files up somewhere, I'd pay for them to print my own!

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@tenchuu007Ah thank you! I would love to, but I’m afraid I’d start running into copyright issues if I do!
      I get away with it at the moment as it’s classed as fan art, but as soon as I start making money it becomes complicated.
      I do have plans for some free chug scaled seeker models later down the line though so keep your eye out for them 😄

  • @usssj4vegeta
    @usssj4vegeta Місяць тому

    did you ever make a rumble and frenzy to complete the cassette group?

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  Місяць тому

      I haven't yet... but they are very much on the to do list!

    • @usssj4vegeta
      @usssj4vegeta Місяць тому

      @@nectarmechanics the upside to them is only 1 design but 2x the painting which you like to do

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  Місяць тому

      @@usssj4vegeta Now your just bumping them up the list! If I colour seperate parts I won't even have to mask.....

  • @oakleycarl2692
    @oakleycarl2692 3 місяці тому

    Cool got talent. Keep up the good works.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@oakleycarl2692 Thank you! Got a lot on the to-do list that I can’t wait to share

  • @wikornchatnarattanakul3942
    @wikornchatnarattanakul3942 23 дні тому

    This is amazing!!

  • @BOXERCRAZYBROWNCLOWN
    @BOXERCRAZYBROWNCLOWN 3 місяці тому

    Hella cool, sikk build !!!

  • @OttoDIY
    @OttoDIY 2 місяці тому

    The way you naturally design the foldable mechanisms and details directly on the CAD is impressive, how did you learn that?

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  2 місяці тому +1

      @@OttoDIY Lots of study and trial and error. And when I say study, I don’t mean anything formal.
      I took apart dollar store toys and examined how the figures I collect are built, and did plenty of prototype projects to get the hang of printing and designing.
      It’s taken me four years to get to this stage and It’s been so worth every step along the way 😁

  • @JONNYSORENSEN_AU
    @JONNYSORENSEN_AU 3 місяці тому

    Very nice work.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@JONNYSORENSEN_AU Thank you, very pleased with this project!

  • @davepomerleau7250
    @davepomerleau7250 3 місяці тому

    Layer lines ??? ;) looks f'n awesome and the left over layer lines some look like a metal brushed surface so not really bad at all.

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому +1

      @@davepomerleau7250 What did I say? 🤨 in all seriousness though thank you, and yeah I thought the same after I got that first coat of spray paint on the parts, looks authentic!

  • @bloodbitt
    @bloodbitt 3 місяці тому

    Holy fuck. I love this!

  • @pcwway2dawn
    @pcwway2dawn 3 місяці тому

    Soundwave superior, everything else, inferior!
    That's an amazing project. Will you share the STL files?

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! Soundwave is the best 😁
      I won't be sharing the files for this lad as he required a lot of post processing to get the tolerences right, and If I shared the files I'd want them to work off the print bed which would require some re-modelling to fine tune.
      I do have plans for a chug scale seeker, and those files will definitly be up for download when they're done!

  • @ShaneSkaalerud-nk2jk
    @ShaneSkaalerud-nk2jk 3 місяці тому

    Well this caught my eye.

  • @darkx113_
    @darkx113_ 3 місяці тому

    Amazing work! u are awesome!

  • @WOLFFMAAN8714
    @WOLFFMAAN8714 2 місяці тому

    This is amazing 😮

  • @ronnie8317
    @ronnie8317 3 місяці тому

    WHEN you start working for Hasbro, please dont make the transformation so complex we need a blueprint and engineering degree to transform it hahahaha. That was very good bro

    • @nectarmechanics
      @nectarmechanics  3 місяці тому

      @@ronnie8317 Haha, that would be the dream! And don’t worry, user ease would definitely be a priority!