My First YouTube Video Changed Everything | Making Version 2

[@RAndrewNeal]

Man, I hope Amazon paid you well for that first class service you pulled off. The six week lead time on a product that didn't even exist outside of a prototype was outstanding by itself. Incredible.

[@sebastiansosnowski3859]

absolutely insane pace of development :D

[@linusgoblin]

Its still a prototype, just a much nicer one.

[@ShawnChristopher10101]

Amazon ALWAYS does this.

[@AaronAlso]

I hope, when they asked, he did his best Dr. Evil impression and demanded "One million dollars!"

[@CyberbrainPC]

Likely got Amazon gift card credit 🤣🤣

[@BP.COOPER]

dude is an inventor, engineer, programmer, entrepreneur, editor and good storyteller. save some talent for the rest of us plz!!

[@audax_YT]

I promise I’m just a guy who makes things in his closet 😂

[@noob78]

But he is not a PCB Board desginer 😂

[@saipulivarthi]

@@audax_YT that escalated quickly

[@markmatei5496]

and there goes that humility reply😂😂😂😂 @@audax_YT

[@kgury]

Dont forget On site IT rofl

[@fluffycritter]

Having worked at Amazon, I'm surprised they didn't just have a bunch of their own engineers try to make it in-house. Or maybe they did and they failed so badly they gave up and decided to just have you do it instead.

[@pascha4527]

It was probably just an event manager asking him directly. And not an Amazon executive that can put engineers in motion.

[@ShawnChristopher10101]

No, they won't sell it till they watch this video, reverse engineer it and then make it themselves.

[@neobscura]

@@ShawnChristopher10101 THAT. If Audax didn't sign papers to make sure it doesn't happen, somewhere down the line they make one.

[@Dillbeet]

I imagine they asked him directly knowing he’d make more content on it aka free advertising

[@CyberbrainPC]

They wanted his viewership more than anything.

[@audax_YT]

Huge thank you for all the kind comments, really happy to hear the story was clear and interesting! (Not really knowing how to edit made putting this together a brutal but super fun process, and I plan to push on to some other cool projects and videos) Don't give me too much credit, huge thank you to the individuals mentioned in the video, not only for helping on the project but also teaching me along the way. The six week time frame was tight, but we did know it was likely coming so we were prepared as much as possible to push up our timeline of development of V2 to hit the deadline. Fun Fact: I left this out of the video as I didn't have footage of it, but also in that final hour, an unforeseen user error caused the bottom of the device to fill with water, submerging a motor and sensor, yet somehow after draining the water, everything was fine! (We have now ensured this cannot be done again)

[@mr.roboto9629]

Bro...... That Lil Kick you did before ship it out, was the MAIN MALFUNCTION reason LOl. Love your work! Kudos!

[@Mike_1307]

Do you need an editor? Where can I contact you?

[@michaelceccio7344]

@audax_YT old frame is free to a good home? My home is great! Send’r on over 📦

[@thewickedgatekeeper]

I would like one please, Thank you ! On the front of mine please print the tagline "Fuck it, We ball!"

[@TheJotep26]

A new subscriber here. Wishing you all the best. Will definitely binge watch your videos. I love this one already. 💕💕💕

[@AarPlays]

As a software engineer, that "run code to *actually* remove credentials" thing is incredibly frustrating. Things like that happen all the time, and Happens in live environments because you dont think to test it. Props for flying out and getting it working.

[@reanimationxp]

the housing and everything is great, but would have been a lot smarter to spend less time on stuff no one is going to see and instead just wire up usb to an outside plug. that way if something goes wrong just have them jam it into a laptop with teamviewer. complete waste of time and lack of forethought flying out there. hell knowing it's a prototype i would throw a whole-ass raspberry pi or something inside it in case it goes down. also you didn't test it by taking it to another location or using your phone hotspot? i mean c'mon.. everyone has at least 2 wifi networks available to them in most places. also someone else writing the alexa skill and making the pcb? sounds like he farmed out the actual hard parts of the project to 2 other people and didn't so much as credit them.

[@theengineer2017]

@@reanimationxp He said himself that he has no idea how to design a PCB nor make something like an alexa skill nor did he have time and BOTH people offered their help but both probably didn't want their names revealed

[@reanimationxp]

@@theengineer2017 one of them appeared in the phone call and i find it unlikely they both wouldn't want to be credited for their work. aside from that, if you can code this thing you can write an alexa skill. i've done it and taught a workshop on it. i just think it's a little shitty to not touch on how the project wouldn't be possible without them. don't think he mentioned paying them either. pcb's is actually the same deal, but i get that learning kicad basics might not have fit into the timeframe. still, basic testing wasn't done, and even then, someone could have simply changed the name and pw on their phone's hotspot and the thing would have connected instantly, no plane flight needed, and even app largely not needed. like i said, lack of foresight and troubleshooting. all that said, the project is cool. i know i'm being critical but it's because i have experience in this area and would also offer help should he need it for a project this cool again.

[@theengineer2017]

@@reanimationxp I am just saying that the very fact he made the prototype completely on his own without help is a pretty big deal for someone on youtube, and he only had two people helping him not an entire R&D Department, so taking something from what was a cool idea/gag to something that needed some refinement and could be mass-produced with only needing the help of two others is something VERY few can pull off, and the PCB designer might be a freelancer so if his name was putout he would get flooded with requests and such so he might not want the publicity same with the Programmer, I self-taught myself everything a small PC Builder/PC Flipper could ever need to know and even than I only do it for friends or family even tho I already built a good dozen pcs doesn't mean i would want to put my name out cause one of my friends used to do youtube a few years ago and had 30k something subscribers and I said i dont want my name being listed cause PC Building is a hobby for me and not a job so i dont want people emailing me or dming me for pc builds

[@Mike-dp7yg]

@@theengineer2017 The video shows him writing a text message to someone, asking if they could help write the Alexa skill. He also hired someone to design the first board and had it made somewhere else. Then he found a comment from someone offering to help make the 2nd board.

[@nickprice7752]

I’m a woodworker, I build furniture, tables beds etc. if you stuffed this thing in a solid wood sofa table with a walnut top and maybe some brass inlay people would pay good money for it. I’m sure they would buy it without the table lol I’m just saying the possibilities are endless as far as the piece of furniture you incorporate this into. I’m blown away man, you got my subscription.

[@audax_YT]

Do you have your work posted anywhere?

[@Vl0gWithAb]

come on nick the guys interested!!!

[@hankhill9195]

​@Vl0gWithAb look at his music playlists this guy can't make anything but domestic violence

[@_moonopoly]

​@@hankhill9195 😂😂😂

[@knight808.]

@@hankhill9195LMAO bros playlists are maniacal

[@djispro4272]

This is super cool. And that dramatic tension at the end definitely was scaring me, so good job!

[@why6212]

I was having a second-hand panic attack

[@Solid_Seven]

Dude that feeling of troubleshooting down to the last second and it runs last second is incomparable

[@kiektumgoaan7188]

I don't know why you get such low views but what you make is incredible man I wish I could do it to if the new version becomes available somewhere let me know

[@Mr-md3sf]

Me three !

[@PmXism]

I nearly didn't watch it because of the clickbaity title of the video - glad I did though!

[@audax_YT]

@@PmXism Shoot I was trying not to be clickbaity, glad you clicked though!

[@pvic6959]

youre fine!!@@audax_YT idk if you changed the title, but it wasnt clickbaity to me. im not a creator, but i am a huge huge huge watcher. I see youre a small, but soon to be big channel! You can't please everyone. no matter what you do someone will be upset. Its easier said than done, but you need to not worry about that! You go do you! Wishing you be best! I should take my own advice as I care far too much what people think lol

[@lib747]

@@audax_YT yep, the "you won't believe what happened next!" part is missing. Joking aside, that's some impressive amount of cross-discipline work done in 6 weeks. Congratulations!

[@NoHope_]

Facebook comments never fail to surprise me by their pure idiocy, imagine seeing a cool device and letting it outrage because its "lazy" or doesn't support you alcoholism enough 🤣

[@dertuel]

As a software engineer I just love this projects. Mad props for fixing it on side! Must have been an overwhelming feeling 😅

[@vaisakh_km]

ikr...

[@audax_YT]

I'm not much the type to get nervous, but... I was incredibly nervous going into the final hour

[@herrpez]

You mean "on site?"

[@loopnoop]

Mad respect for pulling off that tight deadline and running it on the last second! Years ago I built a drinking game for up to eight people which poured liquor into the current player’s glass in small impulses, while they solved a task. This project reminded me of mine, but with all the professionalism of turning a prototype into a product. Loved watching it and happy to chat whenever you need someone with a somewhat similar skillset.

[@horizons_edge_]

The story telling, the engineering, all a master piece!

[@FrEeWaY7k]

always great to see the youtube community come together, shoutout to that gold hearted pcb designer!

[@pjforde1978]

Six weeks to live demo is shockingly fast. I sure hope that Amazon compensated you properly (this build, on this timeline, should be about $100k). Honestly, the only weird/crazy thing to me is that you weren't originally intending to show up at the event... everything about this scenario screams "keep the human operator and their laptop within 20 feet".

[@paiddj3397]

That's what I said. Bezos has the cash. Psy the guy something already

[@yojirex6374]

Wym 100k? If he knew how to sell it himself he'd make over 100k/month profits even starting out

[@pjforde1978]

@@yojirex6374 that’s a weird take. Amazon effectively commissioned a maker to build a custom device on a crazy schedule. There’s no indication that he intends to commercialize it as a product, and moreover, he shouldn’t have to to get paid for the amazing work and crazy turnaround he already did.

[@Non-Legit]

@@yojirex6374yeah well he wasn’t already making them, he made a prototype and they wanted a working machine so they should pay him for what they asked for

[@hoojchoons2258]

@@paiddj3397 Yeah but probably like a lot of rich people he's rich because he's selfish/greedy. Hope I'm wrong, great dev work and video :)

[@mefeusbr]

absolutely stuning. I was watching and feeling the drama, stress and thinking the probably thoughts that you has in this process. Your video for me its a art that i will remember and use as inspiration to continue the development of my app. Thanks for this

[@Miguelsbigbro]

Fuck it, we ball. 😂 You shot the game winning point as the timer ran out. Amazing video, as a tinkerer I love seeing creations like these. I mostly just build my own lithium ion battery packs and put them in things to make them rechargeable

[@DIYGarageBars]

Dan... After emailing you, we wanted to know more. We're so glad we found this video. We now understand more about you and the Alexa Bourbon Bartender (Servita). Thank you so much for putting this video together.

[@VideoGameBoxReviews]

I can't begin to express how impressed I am you did this in under six weeks

[@jimmygriswold9258]

Bro made sure they got an end table big enough for him to fit in, Incase it didn’t work (talking in high voice) “preparing margarita now” worked for the flintstones

[@Brewskii2117]

One of the coolest stories I’ve watched in while. Had all my favorites, tech, suspense, struggle, innovation and alcohol!

[@me.2..]

Great video. I didnt feel the need to skip ahead since nothing felt like unneccesary filler. For a youtuber with only 18.1K subscribers I'm impressed with not only what you made in such a short time, but to also make a captivating video, too.

[@henrik.norberg]

This video makes me sad. This deserves millions of views. Instasub for me. As a electronics engineer/programmer/smart home user with esp32/bartender with a big home bar that have had this idea on my mind, it ticked ALL the boxes! This AND a great video... Seeing your subscriber number almost makes me angry, you deserve so many more. I will sacrifice a goat to the algorithm that served this video to me! (will not complain at the algorithm for at least a week)

[@nnm35]

Love the rant about the algorithm!

[@ZackJacksonAK99654]

Much agreed, but just checked out his home page dude just started 11 months ago, and this design is by far the top of the top, I see him going far! If he doesn't stop at this with the money rolling in now haha ~ZJAK

[@ricseeds4835]

To be fair, he's only got 6 videos up with 8K subscribers. Calm down

[@reanimationxp]

@@ZackJacksonAK99654 highly doubt he has much 'rolling in' yet. you'd be surprised how little a deep-pocket company like Amazon will actually pay for something like this. he might eventually make more on the video

[@baukevanderkooi8712]

You sir, got an extra subscriber. Loved the "will to make it work" and that you admit the lack of knowledge you had and found the great people to help you. Can't wait to see more projects from you.

[@DanielSimu]

Well done! You describe the pains of these kinds of processes perfectly! I hope you were well compensated by A for your miracle work

[@PenguinWithaGun32]

Wow. Yeah you have my sub--good job bro! Respect.

[@scream_machine9189]

Dude the statements you spoke at 9:36 in video is just too relatable as a robotics deisgn engineer to me , and the product you made is just really cool♥

[@Badge124]

I laughed, I cried and my palms were sweaty at the end from the suspense of wondering if you'd make the deadline. Great story and a great project! Congrats!

[@IMake4Me]

Hey man, I just watched the video and thought it was phenomenal. Please don't listen to anyone who leaves negative comments. Many people who aren't makers have no concept that building something isn't necessarily about its function but the journey you took and what you learned along the way. This is hands down one of the best videos I have ever watched on KZbin, and it is inspirational for the rest of us who enjoy creative thinking and making. Well done.

[@djignite1]

Dude…I have been in these situations in corporate gigs and this video bought it all back along with the anxiety! Great work!

[@jamesleuthauser9336]

Get fuckin' wrecked, Darin. Scrub. This shit is amazing, I frankly want two or three. Any chance that app is gonna get updated with a catalogue function so it can keep track of multiple machines plumbed with different drinks?

[@DigSamurai]

I admire your perseverance. Been there, done that. Was doing a presentation in Panasonic's booth with a Commodore Amiga. The computer wouldn't hook up to the external devices on the show floor so I stayed almost the entire night getting it working. Every time I ran the presentation to test it the computer crashed. I think I rebooted a hundred times that night but in the end I got it working.

[@rileycoyot42]

Yo that's sick man! You really had me on the edge of my seat at the end there. I felt like I was watching that episode of Mr. Robot when Eliot had to find and delete some malicious code on a server before the rest of them booted up and got infected. The way it came down to the very last second, it was awesome. Good job!

[@el-domo]

Oh waw, amazing man. How it fits that we just published a product design course. Yes, it is late, but never late. This is why it is a science for itself and it needs preparation. But you did it. Congratulations

[@eve_squared]

That was an amazing story, I've never felt more tension from watching a robot bartender be fixed.

[@speedyturtle1991]

This made me so happy for you that you were able to deliver the product that you spent so many hours working on, and function as well at the event!

[@Brian-S]

The part about being stubborn and persistent is really what the maker community is all about I feel like. Just keep trucking till it magically works. Awesome project you did here, hope you got a nice big check outta this one for all the rushed work. Definitely gonna sub 🤙

[@TheChoirDirector]

This is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to make this for us!

[@itszoc]

How is this not viral yet? great video !

[@Mcflapphypants]

cause its not a short q_q

[@kennyotsu4357]

This is absolutely aspiring on so many levels, thank you for this video

[@julius.2003]

This was an incredible video. I haven't been hooked this much into a video for a long time. Props to you. Let's hope this video absolutely blows up.

[@keith-is-mad]

Man, you're an aspiration. I've been aiming for this kind of manufacturing skillset for some years and it's a lot. You've basically been a whole team of specialists for six (I'd guess 70-hour) work weeks.

[@flyby1629]

You may not be an official electrical engineer but you have the drive of one. Keep it up I'm investing early 😁

[@alap1983]

Amazing Storytelling. Loved the thrill, the suspense, and even simple explanations for complex topics.

[@Creative_Electronics]

Very nice video! Great storytelling too and I love how the result turned out!

[@CuriouSage]

Fantastic video. Clear demonstration of intelligence, perseverance, and development skills. This could/should be a part of freshman engineering courses. Great stuff.

[@henrikhjortshj6671]

Love this "You just need to be curious, persistent, and unbelievably stubborn until eventually you accidentally get it right."

[@thedosco1142]

That was actually worth watching instead of putting the Phone away and go to bed 😂 What a Gem, fantastic Video!✌️

[@ArranAsh]

That was so fkn good, both an incredible build and some amazing story telling. I swear the view count must be broken wtf

[@hoyle038]

What an awesome adventure you must have had. I'm glad everything worked out for you, brother. Cheers!!

[@josephkaneene]

This was incredible. I hope you get paid for your creativity and hard work.

[@flowjov10]

What an amazingly crazy story and project... 6 weeks lead time for a new product and showing it off on the big stage. 🎉👍 I need one of those as well, this would be the funnest thing for my man cave😎

[@42Pursuit]

Freakin incredible dude! I'd have guessed you were a EE for sure; you successfully executed more in 6 weeks than most senior design teams do in two semesters. Stoked to see the views and subscribers you've gotten from this video too. I hope they keep rolling in and the growth helps you on your way to make more awesome projects and videos in the future 🤘🏼

[@Kenosos]

I don't know why I got so stressed with how close to the wire it got, can't imagine how you felt. This is incredibly sick though, amazing work.

[@SMITTY19722]

I think you’re a genius and great work…CONGRATS ON ALL YOUR HARD WORK.

[@TheToonamiRevolution]

This is incredible and inspiring. Hats off to you.

[@Hix7]

Bro that amazing feeling at the last moment it worked is everything. Great job.

[@burnieclimber]

hands down one of the best videos i have ever seen...you're like "stuff made here" but with an intense storyline

[@audax_YT]

That dude is next level smart. He's gotta be a genuine genius

[@yurttgjk]

Cool project! I hope it will hit the shelves of the Amazon store!

[@DarkHorseParatrooper]

So badass that you designed something amazon wanted. Congratulations man!

[@akidas101]

Incredible work doing the job of a team if hardware, software and project managers.Hats off you could achieve this much in such less amount of time. Pat yourself on the back for a product well done.

[@evlqueen777]

You deserve none of these haters. This thing is awesome! Great work, I hope it makes you at least a milli.

[@hetconaviation2624]

If you think that you can or you think that you can't... you're right. You are the living proof! Brilliant!

[@michaelbuzbee5123]

As a maker myself, I know for a fact you did not sleep the entire 6 weeks. Got a sub from me. Nicely done

[@Musafeer360]

Well done bro. What a story!!! But it works. And I was really, like really, impressed by your work and how you created the V2 from scratch! 🎉 To be honest, I see that Servita Bartender for other purposes. My old man, 86 years old, doesn't move a lot. So we can imagine integrating this piece of art to a nightstand in the bedroom or a small table close to his sofa in the living room to distribute WATER. Being hydrated is important for everyone and sometimes you can't afford to have the help you need. But automation could help old and disabled people as well to get their glass of water when they can't move so much. I expect to see more about your project so and see your next KZbin video 😊 Again congrats for this wonderful work and I really hope that Amazon will be a part of this project. I hope this Servita Bartender will come true. Regards from France 🇫🇷

[@linuxization4205]

You should give source code and project files to go along with all this stuff, they're probably not going to decompile and reverse engineer everything to manufacture it themselves

[@javaguru7141]

Not everyone wants to give away their work for free...

[@Polymath2B]

⁠@@javaguru7141yes, I believe that was sarcasm. Just a fact that a cool idea will have cheap copies whether you like it or not.

[@reanimationxp]

@@javaguru7141 he did a huge writeup on how it was built. wouldn't do that if he didn't want it copied

[@camtwan1]

@@javaguru7141 This video is worth a lot more than a patent. He didn't have to pay for an expensive and complex patent that another engineer will change a few things and rip off anyway. He has a foot in the door with Amazon, and he has a lot of early marketing that will make people feel more confident in his product. If he decides to manufacture and sell it, this route he is on is extremely ideal.

[@Volcan-kf3oz]

he probably has the dispenser patented all up until it connects with alexa

[@geoffrothman]

Wow!! This story kept me on edge the whole time. I’m still nervous!! Way to get it done!

[@OldWhiteBeard]

Just arrived, love your work. Keep the projects coming...

[@arnvlxl]

this is the stuff i want to do , i love this .

[@nickjohnson9640]

Wow. Just wow. Be proud of yourself and your invention. So cool to see how the saga unfolded. Liked and subbed. Great job!

[@KirasNote22]

This was such a well documented and relatable (suddenly being asked to do a job for someone or something much larger than yourself) experience. It had me on edge the entire time. Well done and congratulations! 🎊

[@zacharylewis417]

Man gotta love those X1c's. Makes printing iterations so much better.

[@770bone]

Congratulations! This video is inspiring and I’m positive it will inspire more to get after it. “We Ball”!

[@Benefits]

This is so motivating and inspiring. Absolutely love seeing projects like this.

[@spustatu]

I've never done anything like this, but I think I can relate to that very special kind of stress when you need to get a dang piece of tech to work and you're not really sure why it won't and the sweet, sweet relief of a down to the buzzer payoff. I don't know if this was ever your experience, but working in broadcasting and events as a technician/operator, people tend to treat you like you are the technology that you have to work with and not as another human being. Well done, sir. Good job not letting the stress beat you.

[@anthonyisensee]

Having done a good bit of work in the software field, that last 10 minutes made me STRESSED. Good for you for going balls to the wall and making this happen. So, so cool!

[@doubledogdrone]

The most important thing is perseverance! You showed that right down to the deadline! Well done sir! The second most is you exponentially expanded your knowledge and understanding of multiple maker disciplines.

[@willembuitendyk3219]

Excellent video. I've been in this exact same situation a few times now. Literally down to the wire and admittedly a few times past the wire (but just barely). It feels like each successive project gets more streamlined but then I usually add more complexity and before you know it, it's down to the wire yet again. Honestly, there is no bigger high than pulling it off just before the deadline. Perhaps thats why I keep doing it regardless of the stress. Keep up the inventing.

[@sommer86]

This was a great video! And since my Alexa is right next to the tv speaker, she heard that first guys command on your vid and made robotic whirring sounds, and then a pouring sound, THEN the sound of something trying to lift up, and she “oops sorry, it’s stuck, try again later”. LOL. They’re already bootlegging you.

[@meetim2931]

Kudos to your design and problem solving skills. You're the man. Not because you are super smart but because (like me) you arent, but put in the hard yards to figure it out.

[@Clsckedbykiki]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🍾🎊 you’re an huge inspiration

[@audax_YT]

Thanks!

[@kennethmatthew3453]

It's really about having good gut instinks. He followed his guts in what the problem was without having all the facts/proof upfront even though there were other possible issues causing the malfunction.

[@ohfknowned239]

Nice and now to program full bar.

[@SageRonin]

Ah man, I have a loving home for that Aluminum one! Hehe😉

[@estherstepansky5256]

OMG! THIS is what DIY projects SHOULD be like - getting it done with the help of friends & strangers. The manual button with the lockout safety in the appwas a stroke of genius!

[@kingdare4585]

Wow what a story! I almost cried when it worked! Good for you keep the dream alive. So inspiring.

[@PuffinSmurf]

Liquor vending bars… future! Great job People work at Amazon and they still lean into the Alexa and speak loudly at it…. I swear, people are just smart and slow haha.

[@wind2dk]

I hope there will eventually be an upgrade that also adds ice and is able to mix drinks, not just pour them. Great work and great storytelling!

[@NoDoo_TV]

That is amazing! Allthough I felt stressed watching it, good work my dude!

[@bgivney]

Wow, wild story…invention…and grit to make it come to life in a pinch. Respect certainly earned 👍

[@marshallmann7620]

this is great. I make alot of inventions myself and often get down on myself for the amount of failed iterations.. but videos like this really give me a determination buff, so thank you!

[@audax_YT]

You can fail as often as you want, only have to get it right once!

[@orionstretch]

Great work. Building a device from the ground up is never easy.

[@NickTheNerd81]

Great job at getting a prototype up and running so fast. Your determination is first class!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

[@daab889]

You just restored my motivation and interest in this field. Time to wake up my rpi4 and esp32's. Thank you

[@slopro]

WOW! Impressed is an understatement. Ur intelligence is fascinating, I could listen to you all day! Rooting for everything and anything you set your mind to!

[@slopro]

P.S. cannot wait to see you on shark tank lol

[@TySmoothie]

Congratulations for getting it up and running. You are not alone. This is very normal for experiential marketing.

[@luqmanoop]

Hats off for pulling this off in such a short time. Loved every sec of it 🫡

[@nystromus]

randomly stumbled on this video, and it was just the most gripping video ever! my dog woke up when i cheered your final win. this was awesome.

[@charleswheatcroft]

I actually felt quite emotional at the end. Fabulous video and well done on your impressive project. Lovely stuff 😀

[@Bear_Hoffman]

Great story telling of your experience! I was on the edge of my seat hoping you'd pulled it off! Excellent job on fully realizing this device.