Building a Shapeshifting Speaker - Bluetooth Ferrofluid Speaker

Today I show you how I built an awesome Ferrofluid Bluetooth speaker that dances with the music you play
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[@Azimii]

the light control was super ingenious. i would spend hundreds on this, the only thing i could imagine changing is upgrading the speakers.

[@QuietNerd]

ferrofluid is some pretty sweet stuff

[@geojesse9230]

You make a wide variety of videos 😂

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

Yesss it is

[@QuietNerd]

@@geojesse9230 Yea I want to try a lot of things I hope you enjoy!

[@suhtangwong]

He captured a symbiote! 😮

[@larryferd1510]

This I would totally buy. Absolutely sweet and so cool to look at. But what happens when the fluid becomes aware? 🧐

[@QuietNerd]

We must hope it never becomes aware lol

[@typicalwitch]

It boogies even harder.

[@soonyatologung]

Vemon!

[@CM-1723]

​@@QuietNerdhave you made a ferrofluid that as a mic pick up instead so I can react to any sound ?

[@quillclock]

this guy DAKD Jung is working on one to sell showing his progress on youtube

[@TheAlicalm]

It was cool indeed. Well done!

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

Super dope and creative I loved it brother thanks for sharring

[@debarjo]

Looks a lot like the Heptapods from the movie "Arrival"!

[@GigaBrand]

So dope! What an awesome build

[@HoodEloquence]

I just love it here!

[@robind7926]

Very cool!! Like fireworks.

[@Tgrov]

Great video! Nice having the possibility to have the the magnet change its state even without music!

[@Wendmera2379]

That is so cool! I love it.

[@Kd0tC]

Super Cool video Nerd! Kinda like Flubber. You are a pretty smart fella, I enjoy watching your videos. 🖖🏽

[@QuietNerd]

I'm glad you enjoy!

[@JBC_cat]

Super trippy. It came out really gorgeous! Great work!

[@QuietNerd]

Thank you~!

[@kilkkiller]

Couldn't I use a premade Bluetooth speaker plus the driver so it would be rechargeable?

[@Wendmera2379]

You look great behind the drums. As good looking as rock star. You also play as good as one too.

[@dr.mcstuffins5977]

Most underrated chanel on here. Keep up the awesome content brother!

[@QuietNerd]

Thank you! - Cheers!

[@Rustyfingaz]

Another good and informative video

[@lelandeggleston1041]

Why no parts list? I would gladly by from your affiliate link.....

[@JamesCAlien]

Amazon

[@BIGBUDDY291]

That is awesome. I like it.

[@stampedetrail2003]

This is awesome

[@tracybowling1156]

This is pretty cool!

[@oliverphoenix1563]

Thank you! I love these speaker designs but hate the ones available online, too expensive with a shitty speaker. I can make my own and have it be fully customized!

[@emiliodvsoto]

Such a genius

[@piperatthegatesofdawn]

I need this while listening to Pink Floyd 😍

[@QuietNerd]

Good choice! lol

[@TheDanielscarroll]

Awesome!!!

[@HiPickle]

those are some nice noise makers you got there

[@TheBerserkerWoodworker]

Dude... killer video, you are a badass.

[@QuietNerd]

Thanks! - Cheers!

[@the_kings_sergeant4476]

Could you go with two or three magnets and put them into the separate rgb slots, then it can bounce around better and

[@MRSTU1210]

So freaking cool

[@leroy4693]

So cool

[@Likwidl]

Very cool project. Would be cooler if the input was a microphone so you can take it where ever and it would react to live music

[@petaca39]

hola la verdad muy buen trabajo ingeniosamente resuelto todos los problemas que podes tener para construir un dispositivo similar con arduino y otros componentes electrónicos obviamente ocupando un espacio mayor por el tipo de componente utilizado , te comento que podes hacer tu propio ferrofluido casero y funciona bastante bien , recordar que si querés hacerlo con ferrofluido comercial hay que hacer un tratamiento especial al vidrio si no el ferrofluido manchara el vidrio ya que es a base de petroleo altamente contaminante este producto ojo con eso , tal ves podrías hacer un recipiente mas grande con ferrofluido casero y este se vea mas en una caja de madera como la que vos armaste . de nuevo mis felicitaciones bien utilizada la tecnología existente para solucionar un problema

[@RachelTopno1208]

Hello! Loved your video!! Do you have more information about the range of holding capacity for the electromagnet that would work for the ferrofluid?

[@GnobarEl]

Great project! Congratulations. Can you share the link to where you bought the Ferrofluid? Thanks.

[@marcelldavis9751]

Hey. quick question: I want to build myself that thing too. Is the Ferrofluid only reacting to the sound itself or even specific to low, mids & highs?

[@ryanchan9850]

What is the minimum requirement for electromagnet? Does it work for smaller suction?

[@CM-1723]

Are the magnets on the speakers not powerful enough to make the ferrofluid move ?

[@quasa0]

did you do any calculations on the required power and stuff or just wing it? I'm confused how you can run the electromagnet and the small led strip on seemingly two equal power outputs

[@SmallFox74]

Just trying to get some parts together for this awesome build, you don't know just how much ferroliquid (ml) you have in inside the bottle do you please?

[@minimogmulah]

That's a nice project, how much was the total cost?

[@kilkkiller]

Can I use a Bluetooth speaker plus the drivers and the module to do this to give it portability

[@LulaJake]

Surely you made it blue as a shout out to The Expanse.

[@Vsauce_69]

Could you share à part list

[@chrisvivio6178]

Can you provide a link to all the products you used?

[@markwright5174]

Hi I love this thanks for sharing..I have questions…how do I make one to run of my hifi not Bluetooth? Did you make the fluid or purchased? Awesome work.❤

[@markwright5174]

Found the thing.

[@SmallFox74]

@@markwright5174 did you make one? Where did you get your ferrofluid from please?

[@markwright5174]

@@SmallFox74 Hi I bought the bits then life went a bit mad. I studied lots of videos about ferrous fluids and seems not that many manufacturers so I went with the kit for schools on Amazon uk.

[@Romo2055]

I was looking for this build everywhere! I've seen the original one selling for 300! and ofc I think thats overpriced, I plan to build this and customise it on my own...do you think perhaps suspending the ferrofluid in thicker oil would give it an antigravity effect and slow its decent to the bottom of the glass? .... or just a bigger electromagnetic would be able to do that?

[@QuietNerd]

I bought a pre made ferro fluid bottle I know ferro fluid if not in the correct liquid will stain the sides of the glass so be careful with that just something I came across, I hope it Helps - Cheers!

[@petaca39]

podes usar como liquido portador agua con sal , las botellas que venden comercialmente con ferrofluido comercial usan eso simplemente una solución salina , depende el efecto que quieras lograr podes usar kerosen o aceite vegetal ( depende que tan pesado sea el ácido oleico qur utilices podes usar oliva o maíz )

[@michaellyrakisvamvoukakis4130]

@@QuietNerd The pre made you bought is that one with cost $70? I saw somewhere on website same size like yours in blue or gold color. Not so cheap ... Also people talking about salty water or pure vodka to avoid stained glass. I have not try yet but better to try before buy this $70 bottle. I agree it has fast motion and goes down faster. It needs something in the water to make it heavier. Finally I want ask how your project not needs arduino? This music controller you have doing the work? I choose your way to avoid code and arduino.. Where to buy this controller?

[@wesleysturt7446]

If you could provide a written list of all electronic components used and their cost it would be so helpful and very much appreciated! Great Video! Looks like such a fun DIY project that I wouldn’t even want to buy one if they are even cheaper😅. I plan to buy some old wooden speakers from a thrift store to give it that old time retro look but with the futuristic effect of the ferrofluid.. think it’ll be a nice contrast😊

[@craftythings3478]

Do you happen to know the name of that style of bottle?

[@jt_mStesla]

Where did you buy the ferrofluid?

[@Aidan-fo1je]

What is the control called

[@tizianmast5902]

wouldn't a normal audio amb work better for the magnet, since it isnt pulse wafe modulation?

[@QuietNerd]

Its possible id have to experiment to really know. But I could see an amp would prolly work as well.

[@Flipolives]

Why no parts list, liability concerns?

[@shreygarg2707]

Can I use “DC 12V KK-P60/60 Large Suction 100 KG Lifting Solenoid Electromagnet”?

[@DaChallengerTV]

Can you make one that reacts to your car speakers?

[@ellexswavoni2951]

This does not work...been trying to get the magnet to react to the controller for weeks.

[@SmallFox74]

did you manage to solve this issue? Tempted to build my own

[@PlayNowWorkLater]

Great project. Was great seeing you play drums. Do you play any other instruments? Also, FYI- That crazy drill bit is for cutting holes in drywall. Haha. It kinda worked

[@quasa0]

how did you get liquid with this purple shade that you show in the beginning?

[@jamesmusic2210]

Add a powered pigment to the solution and it should change the color or add color to the fluid.

[@jamesmusic2210]

His looks more fluid so check the web for liquid pigments instead of powder

[@kyleaegis5613]

Link to where you bought the blue ferrofluid?

[@jamesmusic2210]

Add a powdered pigment to the solution my brother I’ve seen a shirt where a KZbinr changed the color that way. 👍

[@jamesmusic2210]

Short* not shirt lol

[@jamesmusic2210]

His looks more fluid so see if you can find liquid pigments if possible.

[@karismith2550]

What happens when you actually play a whole song through it instead of just drums?

[@vinothkumar-sm2zi]

It doesn't work for me... I use the same components

[@Zombi3ee]

This is awesome

[@CM-1723]

Seen these speakers for sale from like £130 upwards, how much did this cost you to make ? I'm thinking about doing it with a echo dot