Making a Useless Joystick Robot

[@PunakiviAddikti]

Definitely a cool project and well made. However I must warn you: servos don't like to be moved by hand. It can in fact kill the servo for good. They have no protection from the large voltage spikes that can occur in the motor windings when the servo shaft is rotated by hand. I've killed two servos accidentally this way. So beware, this might be detrimental to the health of the servos.

[@michaegi4717]

Thank you for this warning. Do you know a simple solution without such a problem? Are the typical steper motor drivers protected? Or is it possilbe to solder something to the sevomotor to add protection (a relay might work but seems to be a little bit overengenieered?).

[@spoopyscaryskelebones3846]

@@michaegi4717 maybe a ground pin?

[@stephmo371]

@@michaegi4717 I've used like a drv8834 that has a regulator on it and you can set your own current limit on it. Idk if can be used for what you've got here but you can look into something like it

[@PunakiviAddikti]

@@michaegi4717 Unfortunately no, I don't see a solution. Servos were really never intended to be backdriven like this, thus they have a habit of breaking. Some servos tolerate it longer than others, but you never really know. I think stepper motors would be a better choise. They're pretty much servos but can rotate infinitely. Only problem is that they need some sort of indication of the zero position of the shaft. Some steppers come prebuilt with an encoder that tells them what position they're in and if they lose steps.

[@jorgeverdugosoto]

@@michaegi4717 I think you could open the servos and modified the internal driver

[@EnsignLovell]

For a no talking, no face channel, what you make is somehow still amazing and keeps me watching for hours! Great job, I really liked this one. :D

[@domsau2]

No cat, no dog...

[@Madblaster6]

“What is my purpose?” “You’re a joystick” Contemplates existence “OMG” “Welcome to the club pal”

[@ishigamiyu1991]

is that a star trek reference???

[@Madblaster6]

@@ishigamiyu1991 Rick and morty

[@PedroHenrique-ds3re]

@@Madblaster6 by the 3 "?", i think he was joking

[@namanjalan7547]

I never understood that joke what did I it mean

[@Madblaster6]

@@namanjalan7547 look up what’s my purpose, Rick and Morty

[@hughneutron8620]

Well, with a little modification and some lessons you could have it speedrun Pac-Man for you.

[@hisyam1664]

self learning mechanism maybe?

[@hughneutron8620]

@@hisyam1664 Not quite, it's more like you give it the inputs to complete the levels and it follows them.

[@ChocoRainbowCorn]

Pac-Man cant always be finished with same set of moves, Ghosts have their behaviours but they still follow you differently each time you play

[@rendered5247]

@@hughneutron8620 well it would have to be self learning as the ghosts can go different ways so it would be simple to just make it self learning.

[@hughneutron8620]

@@rendered5247 That is true. Machine learning is much more optimal here. I was just stating that you could 'technically' pull it off with standard code.

[@keenices1972]

When the world needed him the most, he returned.

[@Tyler-gv6zf]

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[@Yichh]

Aaaaand the left

[@Kids_Scissors]

Ok but let's talk about that pfp

[@meekcece4382]

This video deserves a billion views. Ik this took time, and not many people can do this.👌🏾

[@bensonwr]

could turn it into a simon type game where you have to match the moves of the joystick

[@ralexcraft990]

And it spits out a you lose when you fail.

[@Andrew_Fernie]

@@ralexcraft990 Or it electrocutes you

[@stumcconnel]

Not useless at all, this is an absolutely gorgeous build! You have a fantastic set of skills, I love everything about this.

[@epsi9923]

Removing the delay on this and having it sat on the desk, wired to a controller to copy real inputs would be a great way to show the inputs a fighting game player is making in real time without blockage from their hands. I'm sure some of the streamers would be willing to pay for something like that, assuming it's not an incredibly high price.

[@michaeljones5681]

Yes I have to say I don't think the current production process would be the best lol. But I could see that being a real product

[@megagamer8705]

there are already programs that display inputs

[@nimoy007]

The reason this works is because the servo can read its position, and I assume the delay is to allow it to determine that you have stopped providing input and that you are ready for the bot to repeat your actions. It isn't really designed to do what you're asking of it.

[@michaelwielenga8809]

it would never be able to keep up with the input speed of any half decent fighting game player though

[@billjackson9702]

It's not so much what you are making, but the coolness of the equipment that you are using. Very beautiful work.

[@bhamey1785]

finally someone made the video after 7 yrs of existence of useless machine on the internet

[@leonkelber2082]

Yeah man! I missed you! Your engineering is such a piece of art, keep doing!!

[@Nomad7262]

I love how he puts his robotic skills into such useless amazing things

[@pkrishnankuttymenon3175]

My favourite youtuber is back

[@thewallcometh1444]

That ending was great. You gave a good sense of humour along with your evident EE and ME knowledge. This video deserves a lot more views. I hope your projects end up in an engineering museum (assuming you haven't sold them). Thank you for sharing your art.

[@MakerB]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thewallcometh1444]

"Thank the maker." ~C-3PO

[@odilidivine9535]

@@MakerB Message to Maker B kzbin.info/www/bejne/raa3fayBeJqEl7c

[@theannoyedmrfloyd3998]

So I wondered where they got the tool for Tool Assisted Speedruns.

[@spoopyscaryskelebones3846]

Haha good one

[@michaelkoch2109]

Immer wieder schön zuzuschauen. Saubere Arbeit! - Daumen hoch! Es ist natürlich sehr aufwändig, ein Einzelstück herzustellen. Spaß macht es trotzdem! Danke für die Mühe und die Aufnahmen!

[@christiandupree8963]

As I said in your 4 stroke engine compilation video... your work is exactly the target I have set on my future. I couldn't wipe a stupid grin off my face lol Thanks for making this. Liked, subbed, and shared.

[@MakerB]

Thank you!

[@ICGedye]

Thanks. Some great machining and it brought back memories for me when I used to work in a tool room. That was before too many redundancies and 16 years in education. Great to see someone still at it😃

[@TheReal10bears]

I was a machinist for 15 yrs & enjoyed my job but thanks to 9/11 & the company replacing employees with CNC machines I was forced to change job careers at 45. I would love to have my own little shop👍

[@desktoplathes]

This is brilliant. Just discovered this channel and can't get enough. Awesome projects!

[@peterdynamo584]

I always love your content whenever you have time to publish a new video! Great stuff :)

[@MakerB]

Thank you!

[@Rock_Appreciator]

Amazing project, kinda of wished we had a little more of the showcase towards the end. Really cool stuff though, love these useless and creative projects.

[@firefly2472]

Great ending haha

[@GoldCollector]

That's a cute toy. Thank you for the good video.

[@MakerB]

Glad you liked it!

[@bob-ny6kn]

@@MakerB Is a name given to these projects, like the box with a switch? "Rube Goldberg'?

[@lunatheluma3804]

@@bob-ny6kn no, Rube Goldberg machines have a purpose but do it in overly complex ways, these ones simply have no purpose. The best way to find them would just be to look up "useless machines"

[@HamletJunior]

Awesome project! Lots of work in 20 minutes...great job, man! Loved the machining...Cool concept for learning arduino and a lot of other stuff

[@6AL-4V]

You sir are one talented engineer. Keep the great content coming!

[@MakerB]

Thanks!

[@SacredMilkOG]

I love your machines.... the tools themselves. That CNC lookin' drill press is super satisfying. 👌

[@tristshapez]

Incredible work and equally incredible patience. Would love to see a blooper reel :D

[@m.g.176]

Nobody needs it...everybody wants it 😍 Love your channel...thx!!!

[@YooProjects]

Wow.. So special and professional works. 👍👍👍

[@yu-yonyon]

待ってました〜！

[@xymaryai8283]

I love how the music kicks in when you know we've figured out what you were doing!

[@farouqiamin7894]

Wow, I can't even begin to think like this, you're an impressive human being, you are doing what you were created for

[@housdrmoon]

lovely lathe and other machines showed precise result!!!

[@gkelly]

Love it! Beautiful work on the gimbal.

[@wingknutt1130]

OMG!!!! Somebody on YT that ACTUALLY knows how to solder! Not the best I've seen, but definitely good enough that it doesn't make me cringe and grind my teeth.

[@navid9852]

Super neat built. Love the last few seconds 😁😁

[@freddafishy]

Not quite sure how I got here but this is satisfying af! Keep it up!

[@ianstyles9759]

proper None Useless Joystick, I never knew you could make it copy your movements very clever Useless Joystick . I love it,,,, .... ...---...

[@brendanroberts2032]

Expertly made. Looks very professional for a device with no real practical use.

[@billfrench9218]

Good fabrication skills ! REALLY good at layout & machines control amazing !

[@EliteWorm]

Brilliant work as usual! Congratulations 😉👍

[@memlafeder]

Dude. I envy your kid if you have one. :) I wish my dad knew all those you knew too, other than simple handyman stuff. I would have learned what I know now, 10 years earlier for sure. (a 40 yo. subscriber) Oh and a suggestion. How about you make a tiny pixar lamp at your next video? (Not jumping, but moving its head only) :)

[@MakerB]

I like that idea. Will add it to the queue.

[@Mr.Kcat6965]

I love this channel because i cant do this things but i like to wacht it because its satisfying

[@Nekon0Kokoro]

Hi, Where can we find the tool you use in 3:20 to make chamfer by hand please ?

[@hinkleaj1]

Very clever! Good to see you making videos again.

[@MakerB]

Thanks!

[@DuayKnowu]

You came back. Im looking for your new vids everyday 😆.

[@msmith2961]

Great build and nice variation from the simple useless machines. Also good to see someone solder properly and not just blob dry joints all over perf board. How about some light springs to self-centre the joystick like real ones?

[@MrJitendra007]

Holy moly... Your joystick is possessed... No joke this is what people will think 😂😂😂😂😂

[@crithitjace]

All I can think is that if they were elastics somehow involved in the assembly the stick would return to neutral more easily. That's what I've noticed at least about modern joysticks on video game controllers.

[@andrzej3511]

Useless???? You have no idea how many faces you have put a sincere smile on! On mine too. How could you title "Useless"? It's a great thing to bring joy to people!

[@MakerB]

Glad you like it!

[@avicek1433]

This joystick will surely freak the gamers!! 👍👍😂😂😂

[@rebmcr]

I like the previous no-music videos a lot. :) Also, you didn't show us tapping all the holes on the baseplate! :o

[@FIXDIY]

Great idea 💡 my dude new sub for you

[@craz107]

Was just expecting a demonstration, not the full build. Not disappointed

[@EnesAltun]

Where were youu we missed. Great video again.

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

Electronics seller website: How many servos would you like? Maker B: Yes.

[@samuel.t4783]

vous êtes un génie quel travail de précision...très beau boulot magnifique !

[@mikeznel6048]

Neat! Thay turned put pretty cool!

[@GyuHobbyRC]

와우 대단합니다 기계 전자 분야에 지식이 없으면 창작하기 어려운 영상입니다 한수 배우고 갑니다 👍😁👍

[@trevtomi]

Watching all these servos going in through the assembly thinking wow that seems like a lot. Twist Ending FTW!

[@ammonjohnson5669]

The return of the king!

[@yomotherholr6268]

When the world needed him most he vanished to make a useless bot

[@TheoriginalIlleven11]

This guy is a genius

[@OZtwo]

Welcome back! GREAT video! You need to make a Vector robot now. :)

[@Tupeutla]

happy to watch someone having sherline !

[@jamesdin4191]

와 대박이다! 인정인정 ㅠㅠ 철공 전자공학의 절묘한 조화 ㅠㅠ

[@razorvla]

Astonishing ! Thank's for sharing this

[@tommyfred6180]

ha pointless stuff made beautifully. made my day worth it :)

[@lord_vek]

Very nice and well done!

[@carlosrivas5522]

Welcome back!

[@CNCPRINTBLOGSPOT]

Robotic teach mode activated hihi. Top Video very nice :-)

[@alebone_]

Very nice video! Personally I like these types of videos without music, as I often watch them to tone down.

[@thiagoabsc]

Very nice and well executed. Keep on!

[@MG-ce3dx]

Man all your videos amaze me

[@mikegroom5650]

Welcome back mate. Long time no see.

[@simonblack4203]

Just amazing! The damn thing is, I have a few "useless " projects in mind. I can do all the fabrication and assembly, but where do I find out information on wiring servos?

[@ibfranciscolima5666]

Very Nice job. Congratulations!

[@fantasia4457]

Excellent travail, félicitations 👍

[@AustensFabShop]

What mill and lathe are you using? Would be awesome if you post links to the tools used in your descriptions!

[@darklikevader6596]

I’d like to know this too

[@smarthome2660]

My cats would love this mouse. This reminded me of how much I use my mouse and how many I go through playing a MMO online game that requires a lot of clicks. I started using Murgee auto click program until they made the rules state the use of such programs were illegal. Now I have a mouse that records macro's with the push of a button. I am on my 10th mouse in just 6 years of game play.

[@konstamoro]

Hey cool stuff! A suggestion: consider showing the end-product in the beginning in your future videos. I skipped to the end and was sold after!

[@yurecampos]

The most useless joystick 🕹️ ever, but so cool! Very fun. I really would like to get one. 😁😆😅😂

[@SteigerHSV]

i was thinking that you will program it wheels but that also cool :D

[@mattdrat3087]

Nice! We need the electronics as well!

[@GeekMustHave]

Great video. You are definitely a "Maker". Excellent camera angles and shots of the machines used to build this robot. After watching you do this I don't feel as though I over-engineer things so much ;-) I have a half dozen 123 blocks, nice to see how they are used by you. Have you ever drilled or milled into one of them? Keep Broadcasting!!!

[@your_utube]

This is a nice device to combine with a useful robot, where you train it what to do, and the real one then manufactures something after watching you, i.e. one that mimics you. You know, like a training robot. But wait, is this not how they are training them now? I think you are almost there. There is always Huge Neutron's idea...

[@fabiansteegmann6403]

The joysticks mechanics should last for at least 2.500 years.

[@snyper7979]

Very impressed. I haven't seen very many gimbals, but I really like how you designed and made yours. I am super jealous with all your power tools you have. I currently only have a drill press, chop saw, table saw and 2 stationary belt sanders. But I really would like to get is a mill and a lathe. You can do so many things with a mill and a lathe. But only if you know to use them properly.

[@brandy-leegwyer8247]

This is “NOT” useless, this is actually a good idea for having both Manual/Automatic gear-stick modes in ONE car, the RPM sensor could tell the stick when to move/shift up/down gears.

[@rustamurusov8623]

Mr. Maker, hello. Please make video about your machines, tools and workshop. Love your crafts. Greetings and best wishes from Russia

[@ibrahimkocaalioglu]

Nice work 👏👏

[@MakerB]

Thanks ✌️

[@retrogamepuppy1445]

Can’t believe I just found this channel

[@acl4734]

Great and cool!! 👍😉

[@MakerB]

Thank you 👍

[@theangrycrusader]

What is this modern magic, this isn't a sword is it now?

[@manuhonkanen2111]

The blue dye smells so good!

[@drexl072]

Hej Sir. What Mill/Lathe are you using? Cause they look small but sturdy enough.. And were did you buy them?

[@parvizaghayarov935]

Thanks for come back

[@The-Old-Days]

enjoying your videos while eating

[@mogn]

Senseless but sooo beautiful!!!!!!