Half Scale Cybertruck Q&A!

[@theHacksmithVLOGS]

Wonder how we beat the F-150?! Well... it just comes down to some basic physics. Most tow tests are actually about the weight of the vehicle, not the torque they produce. So how did our little 2500lb Cyber Truck out tow a 4600lb F-150!? Well, it's pretty simple. The F-150 was in fact in RWD mode only. Trucks are designed to carry heavy loads in the bed, which means when a truck is unloaded, the rear end is quite light. We know the maximum gross vehicle of the Ford is around 7500lbs. That means, when fully loaded, you can assume there's roughly 3750lbs on the front axle, and 3750lbs on the rear axle. If that holds true, that means when there is no load, if the truck only weighs 4600lbs - 3750lbs balanced in the front... boom the back of the truck unweighted probably only weighs about 1150lbs. Less than the cyber truck. Hence, the Cyber truck was able to win.

[@jennyweitzel4458]

So when is the 1/2 scale F-150 coming?

[@jokerdevaney6241]

Would you make a half scale cybertruck truck again now you know how to do it ? Also would it take a lot less time if you were to make it again?

[@theHacksmithVLOGS]

We wouldn't save much time

[@jokerdevaney6241]

@@theHacksmithVLOGS it would be cool if you could make the the Tesla key fob shaped like the cybertruck like what Tesla made for their cars Edit: you could try include things like light controls and if you do make it auto pilot you could try make the summon features

[@jokerdevaney6241]

I also have an idea for the make it real series Retractable black panther claws

[@kittenmunchers]

I would like to see more QnA if you'd be up for it, Idk how long or time consuming these are for you but I really like them ^-^

[@LANCEL0T]

I just want elon musk to acknowledge or even drive this thing

[@Gojolover433]

Has he not mentioned it all? No tweets on it or anything?

[@LoganBert12]

OnlineRenaissance not that I’ve seen

[@srennelamirez643]

He did by watching the video and commented lmao

[@hacksmith]

@@srennelamirez643 that wasn't actually him lol

[@imford]

@@hacksmith do you think he will see it? that would be awesome lmao

[@mossm717]

I wanna see more footage of y’all messing around and racing it around

[@waveformdistortion]

It's 1/8th size, but 1/2 scale. Scale only takes dimensions into consideration, not volume.

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

Just wanted to drop a comment to compliment your videographer and video editor. Last few videos have been shot and edited way better than anything you guys have made in the past. Your production quality is finally matching the size of your channel.

[@hacksmith]

Thanks Matt!

[@niconico3907]

What is the range, efficiency(wh per mile), and max charging speed.

[@patrickio3401]

Yeah, you should do a video testing it

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

Watt-hours per mile is going to vary hugely with speed. The Wh/m spec that's relevant for an EV is when traveling at highway speeds, because range doesn't matter in a city unless you're a taxi, every vehicle can recharge at night and be full next morning. So to properly test it at highway speeds, the Cyber Half Truck would have to actually go highway speeds, which would have to be on a private road since it's not street legal, and would be ridiculously unsafe. It's functionally a portable reverse-guillotine that launches your neck at the edge of the frame during a collision. However, using 500kg and about 0.75m^2 as a cross sectional area, at 100km/h (60mph), it should use about 83 watt-hours per mile, about half of which is overcoming rolling resistance and half of which is overcoming air resistance. That's about 1/4 of what a Model S uses per mile, but considering the size and weight, seems just about correct.

[@gabrielschoene5725]

@@MattsAwesomeStuff always appreciate some good math. I think 80 watt hours per mile is a fair number, but I don't think you'd be able to sustain highway speeds. They are using a gold cart diff (probably would overheat), and their motors redline around highway speeds. I assume they have to use flux weakening to keep up such high speeds which would kill their motor efficiency. That being said they are using pm motors which are more efficient when run at the right speeds.

[@philterry3293]

Loved the whole series, the Q&A was the cherry on the top. Great work guys.

[@maddi5920]

Thanks for making this Q&A. I would love to see this more often in the future. (It will also prevent all the annoying questions on instagram like "WhY iS iT sO sMaLl?")

[@josephshipley5214]

I don't know which perfect world you live in but could you give me some directions, people on instagram will always complain, but I would still love to see more of these Q&A videos

[@joe1168]

Bogdan is so smart I swear he knows all kinds of engineering

[@matthewnelson5293]

This series was so fun to watch! Thanks for the Q & A and I'd watch more of them. Especially the Power Loader because when I took a CAD class it was fun but difficult to work on. The projects we made were incredibly simple and still took me over an hour to design, I couldn't imagine designing something as intricate as the Power Loader!

[@austinhunter5639]

Can you do a collab with with Simone Giertz?!?!?!? and put the half-scale next to truckla

[@edumaker-alexgibson]

Has this happened yet? If not, why not?

[@jackwriter1908]

Nice to have a few questions answered. CN you make that this Q&A more often... Even if it would be only in the big projects.

[@x_ph1l]

Q&A for a project is a great idea! Was really nice to know all the details!

[@otunsberg]

I wanna see you guys mount the jet engine to this thing, just for fun

[@newzealand1706]

That's a good idea lol

[@dakotadirden9834]

Oscar Tunsberg heh

[@Motorthrone]

Y

[@jimborad7490]

4:54 The "x" in 30x refers to the alloy composition, not 30 times cold rolled from what I understand.

[@rhmagalhaes]

Let me give you the simplest, most human reaction to a very complicated and most well executed project... F*** YEAH !!! Congratulations 😁

[@varunpatil599]

Keep going guys you got a lot of potential.

[@Phil-ws9vb]

I love having a Q&A just to get a little more insights. Keep it for sure! Great work guys! I'm still impressed on how good and accurate the Truck actually is.

[@sam6395]

What I really like about the half-scale Cybertruck is that since it's basically half-scale, it looks more sports car-ish, than an actual truck.

[@randominternetguy]

Just needs seatbelts and turn signals (maybe some other bits given local laws) then it's licensable as a home built or a kit car.

[@НиколайЛекс-к5о]

Yes, it’s a great idea to answer detailed questions about each project.

[@joejohnson2500]

Now the cyber truck is out! This is crazy.🎉😮

[@sunnyyshc]

The series would not feel complete without this Q&A video. Thank you for your effort and awesome content.

[@sergeantoine123]

I love Q&As like this. I always enjoy having more details about projects

[@Tjunlimited]

Yes. The Q&A was really good. Love what you do 💯💯💯 Please keep going!

[@tristanskylark]

10:35 so what... like 40 mph?

[@britishfireworks]

Tristan N more like 50-60 maybe 70 if it’s a fast highway

[@lilEvol]

imagine disliking a Q and A where they awsner every question

[@zioxei]

wow who gives a shit about dislikes anymore? they've always been there and always will under every video

[@koldobika_]

Yeah, I would love to see a Q&A video for all projects! Without a doubt! I loved the Cyber truck project and I’m pretty excited for what is to come

[@TenTuber645]

At first i thought theres no way this can be done in 1 month but u guys are hardworking and amazing

[@arthurdent2094]

I really enjoyed this Q&A format. Do please do more of these post-build videos. Thanks!

[@dugangaming793]

I definitely appreciate the Q & A!

[@onurpekcetin6374]

I can’t believe they actually did it, it’s awesome. I’m very happy with their development over the years.

[@thesoundguywastaken]

You guys should build a half-scale delorean time machine.

[@bean9575]

Can we get a full tour and overview of the truck? Please I still feel like I haven’t seen enough of it and it’s so cool!!!!

[@viperson9818]

It’s a really cool model, and it’s insane how much work can go into a prototype.

[@tyno_skt]

Outstanding work! keep it up guys! And yes the QnAs are a good ways to find out more on the projects :)

[@pranjalsharma1080]

I love this project! Great job guys!

[@blueyoshi9233]

Q&A was dope! Do more for sure :D

[@francishosey551]

I enjoy hearing about the electronics in more depth! Thanks for the QnA

[@wallasespinoza348]

continue with the Q&A Videos its perfect

[@fernandoiturbide9109]

The Q&As are a great idea, loved the extra content

[@odog6890]

How about double the size cybertruck? Lol. You guys are great! Keep up the good work!

[@Wotan414]

I love both the Q&A, and the editing of the main video, very well done

[@axelw9602]

Great project! Wish, I could've been part of it while waiting for my CT.

[@cybertrekaust.velomobile-q7706]

I'm building a 40% scale Tesla Cybertruck.

[@tobiasmartinek7526]

QnA for each project is a great idea

[@shebakyoyo]

This is a favorite project till now

[@Nonstopcases]

you should do build 1/8 Cybertruck for a living and I am a big fan!!!!

[@cybertrekaust.velomobile-q7706]

I'm building a 40% version of the Cybertruck.

[@Tepid24]

Quick reference regarding the torque, in case anybody was interested. The 1250 hp gas turbine of a T-80U (1986) outputs 4,395 Nm at 3,000 rpm, the 1500 hp gas turbine of an M1 Abrams (1980) gets 5,355 Nm at 1,000 rpm and the 1500 hp diesel engine of the Leopard 2 (1979) provides 4,699 Nm at 1650 rpm. (1/2 scale Cybertruck: 2,410)

[@notcastey]

We need more Q&A panels about projects. It's a great segment to put out information somehow skipped on main channel content. Just feed our curiosity.

[@MaxiDoesStuff]

i love how they can just build anything, like they don't even need to buy a car they can just make one them self

[@TaG_]

Hi guys, i love your videos a hell of a lot and im glad to get a Q&A about one of your projects, but please for the love of god if your going to do talking heads style content can you please please please lock your focus off?? it would save you from all of the blurry moments when the camera is refocusing. aside from that i want to thank you for keeping me motivated in my own automotive projects. im restoring a 1974 HJ holden wagon with my father, honestly you guys have inspired me so much to try fabrication and learn how to weld (havnt done it yet but its on the cards) i honestly one day aspire to be like you guys and work on projects that you want to do that are inspired by pure imagination and problem solving, as well as the ability for you to ask "Why Not?" instead of the "Why Should i?". Kind Regards Another James

[@theranger_stark5935]

Sounds swell

[@davidchastain7129]

That was an awesome q&a you guys should really do more of these

[@Jimpassarotri]

Should be a great rock crawler. Easter Moab weekend would be the ultimate test.

[@leifjohnson617]

YOU GUYS ARE FANTASTIC! Great job and congrats to all involved. Amazing! Loved the Q&A! Maybe this has been asked but has Elon inquired about seeing your truck?

[@maxi_hauni1577]

I totally loved the Q&A video and I think its a good idea to do it for every project

[@XasuTheDragon]

This Q&A is a super Cool Idea

[@dalmasomwoyo3292]

Loved this video and project

[@MeleeTiger]

You guys should do a co-lab with Simone Giertz and her Truckla!

[@alexquenneville4914]

Mass production please

[@millersethe]

Making it a badass novelty thing was very smart and cool. I Think it's a lot cooler than the real cyber truck.

[@kalebshepherd6639]

These Q&A videos are awesome! Y'all did an amazing job on the truck, and I can't wait to see where this goes!

[@chopsticks5222]

you should put speakers inside of the tiny cyber truck

[@wolfguard1180]

You should enclose the cabin and finish the interior, 1/2 scale of course.

[@hacksmith]

We did!

[@wolfguard1180]

I can't wait for the loader to be finished, I'm a huge aliens fan maybe you can make a 1/2 scale apc next? You the one the marines rode in?

[@jonahmininger3385]

the Q and A was nice and I think you should continue them. PS: love your channel you guys are so awesome

[@dlx7844]

please do continue with those Q&A vlogs on your projects, This was very interesting and enlightening :D

[@mustakimrahman1098]

Make sure you guys keep all the future Cybertruck upgrade videos in the same playlist as the 4 part build series. That way it will be a lot easier to find all the Cybertruck at once in the future!!!

[@amritamaheshwari8906]

Looking forward to the tow test between- Half-scale Cyber Truck vs Actual Cyber Truck

[@trentmdisawesome8406]

Hell Yeah! I'd be down to watch more of these videos!

[@gagnonguitars]

Love the q&a format, I think it would he a good addition to all the big projects!

[@PaerJohansson]

Loved this project guys! The editing, photo and Q&A are all brilliant. You have all improved brilliantly over the years, so please continue and yes, more Q&A would be great. Looks like the half scale cyber truck has good suspension, so how about an obstacle course? :)

[@obaidmufiz3267]

I'd request you to have Q&As as much as possible

[@robreiser1297]

Good Q & A. Keep it up with all projects. Good idea

[@kengonser4804]

3K likes vs 17 dislikes. Yeah you should absolutely do thus in future projects.Great vid!

[@dustinbemis9543]

Yes, definitely keep the Q&A

[@jjsanimations]

Hey who needs airbags.... The thing is solid steel

[@danielrichards9138]

Love the truck and couldn't believe it when it pulled the F150, but, realized that you were only using RWD on the F150. I still say it would have been better making the truck 3/5ths size rather than 1/2 just for the interior space and the ability to make a door safely. This gave me ideas about converting my ford E150 conversion Van to electric.

[@97letsplayer]

I believe that you can license golf carts, in the U.S., so this might qualify for that, but i don't know if Canada has the same rule exemptions. For those you'd need turn signals, brake lights, mirrors, and maybe a seat belt. Probably still not worth the time but it would be cool.

[@raganor_ashborn]

You should do Q&A with big projects like the aliens power loader

[@LoughZ]

Yes, please keep these QnAs going!

[@Leonsimages]

Please do a few more updates on what you are going to change on the cybertruck! Those 4 episodes are not enough for such an amazing and huge project! :D

[@clintebbesen120]

Yes do more and post them on the main channel

[@juanpichardo7145]

awesome guys, congrats! it will be an awesome idea to have a q&a for all future projects. cheers from Mexico

[@busiestytnerd5175]

6:50 that unsubtle diss and flex is Eminem grade.

[@readddyyy]

Make a wind turbine to put in the the back and generate energy from the wind as you are moving

[@fullservicemasonry]

I would really love a full scale cyber truck : )

[@Jkauppa]

reqister as a quad

[@CheerioMate]

How do you think the motors would hold up with a transmission? I have a cobalt with a blown engine and was thinking of things I could do with it when this project came to mind. Thoughts on EV conversations?

[@foxxyytofficial]

install motors in car transmissions is common with less expensive EV conversions, normally people use AC motors from HPEVS (AC-35, AC34X2, AC-50), or DC motors from NetGain (the famous Warp9, TransWarp9 and Warp11), Advanced DC Motors, and even forklift motors with cheap conversions for tests or small range

[@joachim1973]

really appreciated that Q&A

[@fluxision4823]

Aint the mech suit more expensive in the end? Whenever you finish that.

[@theHacksmithVLOGS]

It will be hundreds of thousands haha

[@kestergascoyne6924]

A 3/4 Cybertruck around Toyota Tacoma size would be incredible!

[@mayanksingh679]

Has no one realised ,the tyers of all other trucks are oiled

[@hacksmith]

No, its basic physics dude. There's a reason we won, and it's not due to a bit of water that melted on the ground from the Polaris

[@davidarchbald2206]

Self lacing shoes!!!

[@oskarivainionpaa9030]

Register it as an ATV

[@ev1voss715]

What is the 0-60 ?

[@chameleonstudios2192]

Yeessss I like that you talk about things about your project and why didn't you put some features on it !!!!!!!

[@sjt4311]

instead of a 1/2 scale or full scale, you should build a 2x scale version. It would just be funny

[@cybertrekaust.velomobile-q7706]

I'm building a 40% scale Tesla Cybertruck.

[@marcin-ii-4307]

I think they need to build bigger version of cybertruck so they can fit original cybertruck on back

[@brankomijatovic5023]

Could probably get this licensed in Florida. Golf carts are street legal here, and this is essentially a custom-built golf cart.