Our BIGGEST project yet! (SPIDER MECH!)

[@hacksmith]

*FAQ: Such a huge project makes it impossible to cover everything in one video, so here's a bit more information about why we did things the way we did!* - The biggest challenge in this project was integrating and tuning our system, because big hydraulics, heavy frames, and tons of sensors have a lot of variability that needs to be checked. We used an open-source hexapod library to control how it walks, which has been used on much smaller hexarobots, and works great. Once the mechanical system is more reliable, it will be able to walk easily. - A lot of people asked why we didn't make a scale model, and the answer is quite simple. When you get to multi-ton mechs, scale models provide almost no benefit, because you can't build a scale model the same way you have to build a giant steel machine. A toy version using motors wouldn't teach us anything. And if we built a 1/4 or 1/2 scale version, the cost would almost be the same as the full-size megahex -- because all the components required cost approximately the same, small or large (valves, sensors, even hydraulic cylinders don't change -too- much in size). - This leads into another common fallacy when it comes to science fiction -- Movies like Transformers, or Pacific Rim... simply aren't possible. Doesn't matter how far technology advances, when you get to literal skyscraper sized robots... there's not any materials on earth strong enough to withstand the forces of such a big mech! Everyone's familiar with the common saying "The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall". And that really sums it up. Why is it you can drop a cat from a few stories up and it's fine, but it's certain death for humans? Because force multiplies with mass. - Why flat feet? We had planned on designing different feet attachments for it (you can see the holes in the plates for mounting), but for the base foot, we went with a large flat foot with rubber pads on the bottom, as the initial goal is just walking on flat ground. Having a big flat foot helps ensure the foot remains parallel to the frame, and the leg perpendicular to the ground. A pointy or rounded foot would increase the risk of the robot "twisting it's ankle" which is the weakest link in the excavators. They aren't designed for angular forces. - Why didn't we do more FEA calculations? FEA calculations are great, but sometimes are just theoretical for best-case scenarios. For the excavators, we didn't design or manufacture them, which makes them an unknown variable that makes it really hard to calculate things for! - Are we going to revisit it? *yes* but it might be a while. We want at the very minimum for it to be able to stand up on display, and walk one leg at a time (the slowest, but most stable hexapod gait)

[@That1Knife]

That's really cool. I'm glad you guys stuck with it, I'm sure it was really hard. And thanks for the FAQ!

[@Teiboku]

Ty for faq

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

I’m not 100% sold on the idea that larger ‘mechs are “impossible” due to the force multiplication of their immense weight. It’s really a matter of current materials research not being on par with the physical requirements of such a colossal machine. That being said, even IF we had the materials and technology to build such machines, you’re still putting up a MASSIVE target in a combat environment with significant stability challenges. And then firing massive weapons from said platform. It’s just downright infeasible in any theoretical combat environment we’ve ever devised.

[@DrystanLeander]

How are you guys doing? Dont forgot to take care of you both your mentle and physicale health guy good luck and thank for your hard work

[@ieatmoney5074]

ty for the FAQ and this project was ABSOLUTELY *INSANE*

[@richardmoore7730]

Don't typically do donations like this. I just wanna say thank for taking on this ride.

[@FarmingJD-MF]

Bro this comment is so underrated, you gave $100 only for 2 likes!

[@UlyssesGS]

I feel like they bot comments

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@crankysuits886]

@@FarmingJD-MF it’s only a hundred bucks. Bros acting like he’s rich.

[@porkchop0126]

@@crankysuits886 only a hundred bucks ?? Dude get some concept of money that’s couple of weeks food

[@jiricz1257]

I am studying Robotics and I am blown away by how far you were able to get with this thing. I was implementing a closed loop walking algorithm for Hexapod as part of my thesis and I know how hard it is in simulation let alone irl. You have my biggest respect. I hope people will see how much time and love is needed for things around us to work robustly. Thank you for what you are doing.

[@INVALIDZEROTheTitSucker69]

Money?

[@spooky4655]

W

[@cameronrich2536]

I could use some money as well for my robots I'm building an octipod

[@WSH3TM]

@@cameronrich2536 get that wendys job application

[@Adorabun]

@@sailyui to be fair, its Czk so 500 is like..22.50 usd.

[@cowtessa]

I'm so here for projects like this. Seeing the engineering work, the pride when it was working, the enthusiasm and effort. Yes, it was expensive, and I'm hoping beyond hope that, in the balance, it doesn't leave you in the red.

[@lionspride9763]

Money

[@IWasAlwaysThere]

*sniff sniff* moneeeeeeee

[@irfanalam1878]

Hey!

[@someone-mh5uf]

hmm

[@MysticArbitrarilyATMG]

@@lionspride9763 I said that same thing lol

[@Indian.by.heart1]

This is how the real engineering looks like. Hats off to you and your fellows.

[@Baileh]

It's insane how you can build something like this. Major props to everyone at Hacksmith Industries :)

[@biginfluencer5252]

Wait how was this comment 2 days ago? This upload was 6 minutes ago🤯🤣

[@pietmellinghoff4658]

@@biginfluencer5252 members get videos a few days erlier

[@Dontfucklewithdashuckle]

@@biginfluencer5252 Don't you see the membership logo beside the commenters name?

[@AironNoriaLong]

@@biginfluencer5252 Don't you see the membership logo beside the commentators name?

[@audelniemela9563]

bro it almost choo choo charles

[@KaliTakumi]

You guys are really doing what nobody else could conceive of accomplishing. The existence of this channel is a huge inspiration for people wanting to get into engineering!

[@mustard8759]

Put some more armor make it more stronger put a tank turret then bamm

[@Ryfyle]

Hex pod walkers have been around since the 80's

[@Eggednog]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ bot

[@slappyjo1046]

@@Eggednog ye I mean I'm christian but still it gets annoying

[@Alex-on-youtube]

Except there's a guy called Matt Denton that goes on tour with the rideable hexapod that he made over a decade ago. So this isn't exactly unheard of. It's just a rehash of someone else's work.

[@s.eljawhari]

As an engineering student myself it was really awesome seeing you guys highlight not just the successes, but the learning opportunities too! I loved having Bogdan walk us through the thought process and emotions at each step, as it gives us a very valuable insight into what truly goes into these videos. Personally this is probably my favourite video you guys have done, kudos to everyone involved! I hope you do more of these mini documentary-style videos instead of the flashier reaction-based videos, so long as they're fun for you guys to produce as well :-) Small side note, seeing you guys just dragging it back and forth on the concrete like that made me laugh as much as it made me grimace 😂

[@darknessblades]

Even the biggest failures can be a road to success

[@beans726]

how are you donating $50 as an engineering student I literally have like $20 rn 😂😂

[@s.eljawhari]

@@beans726 I donated my last 3 years worth of savings for this, I *really* liked the video 😂

[@aze4308]

$50 dang

[@Angelderbat]

Very well said! I agree, 100%

[@CrimsonWings89]

As an AutoCAD and Graphic Tech student who loves machinery and engineering but started a little late in life, I’m blown away by not only the patience/knowledge required to step up to this kind of project, but the passion/friendships through this monotonous adventure. Biggest amount of respect to you all, and I wish I could donate to your channel. However, I have followed for more content. You guys are BADAZZ!!! ❤️ 💪

[@Kauan-Kaiser]

12 E dei a escritura da compra a Baruque, filho de Nerias, filho de Maaséias, na presença de Hanameel, filho de meu tio e na presença das testemunhas, que subscreveram a escritura da compra, e na presença de todos os judeus que se assentavam no pátio da guarda. 13 E dei ordem a Baruque, na presença deles, dizendo: 14 Assim diz o Senhor dos Exércitos, o Deus de Israel: Toma estas escrituras, este auto de compra, tanto a selada, como a aberta, e coloca-as num vaso de barro, para que se possam conservar muitos dias. 15 Porque assim diz o Senhor dos Exércitos, o Deus de Israel: Ainda se comprarão casas, e campos, e vinhas nesta terra. 16 E depois que dei a escritura da compra a Baruque, filho de Nerias, orei ao Senhor, dizendo: 17 Ah Senhor DEUS! Eis que tu fizeste os céus e a terra com o teu grande poder, e com o teu braço estendido; nada há que te seja demasiado difícil; 18 Tu que usas de benignidade com milhares, e retribuis a maldade dos pais ao seio dos filhos depois deles; o grande, o poderoso Deus cujo nome é o Senhor dos Exércitos; 19 Grande em conselho, e magnífico em obras; porque os teus olhos estão abertos sobre todos os caminhos dos filhos dos homens, para dar a cada um segundo os seus caminhos e segundo o fruto das suas obras;

[@ICONxMADE]

Thanks for pushing boundaries and keeping the inner child alive. Love you guys and keep going!

[@noodlesauce__]

this has to be a reference bro 😭😭😭

[@dinglebord]

Inner child.....hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Red sun over paradise

[@noodlesauce__]

@@dinglebord golden rays of the glorious sunshine

[@Kauan-Kaiser]

20 Tu puseste sinais e maravilhas na terra do Egito até ao dia de hoje, tanto em Israel, como entre os outros homens, e te fizeste um nome, o qual tu tens neste dia. 21 E tiraste o teu povo Israel da terra do Egito, com sinais e com maravilhas, e com mão forte, e com braço estendido, e com grande espanto, 22 E lhes deste esta terra, que juraste a seus pais que lhes havias de dar, terra que mana leite e mel. 23 E entraram nela, e a possuíram, mas não obedeceram à tua voz, nem andaram na tua lei; tudo o que lhes mandaste que fizessem, eles não o fizeram; por isso ordenaste lhes sucedesse todo este mal. 24 Eis aqui os valados; já vieram contra a cidade para tomá-la, e a cidade está entregue na mão dos caldeus, que pelejam contra ela, pela espada, pela fome e pela pestilência; e o que disseste se cumpriu, e eis aqui o estás presenciando. 25 Contudo tu me disseste, ó Senhor DEUS: Compra para ti o campo por dinheiro, e faze que o confirmem testemunhas, embora a cidade já esteja entregue na mão dos caldeus. 26 Então veio a palavra do Senhor a Jeremias, dizendo: 27 Eis que eu sou o Senhor, o Deus de toda a carne; acaso haveria alguma coisa demasiado difícil para mim? 28 Portanto assim diz o SENHOR: Eis que eu entrego esta cidade na mão dos caldeus, e na mão de Nabucodonosor, rei de babilônia, e ele a tomará.

[@DattatrayBhosale]

Our society needs engineers like this

[@cool_probably]

@@calvindejong6060 I disagree but ok

[@Hex_the_hexagon]

How much money do yo have?!??

[@AdamsBrew78]

@@calvindejong6060 a false sense of what with technology?

[@thrash184]

@@calvindejong6060 how is this a bad thing

[@mantelmann13]

Not really. Pretty disappointing. This thing is just wobbling around. Absolutely useless.

[@jaylacke]

The level of endurance you guys have for these big projects, and the sheer amount of programming and engineering is amazing to see! Too bad this didn’t work out, but I can’t wait to see what you all having coming up next!

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's is MONEY!

[@Kauan-Kaiser]

10 Leu, pois, Baruque naquele livro as palavras de Jeremias, na casa do Senhor, na câmara de Gemarias, filho de Safã, o escriba, no átrio superior, à entrada da porta nova da casa do Senhor, aos ouvidos de todo o povo. 11 E, ouvindo Micaías, filho de Gemarias, filho de Safã, todas as palavras do Senhor, daquele livro, 12 Desceu à casa do rei, à câmara do escriba. E eis que todos os príncipes estavam ali assentados, a saber: Elisama, o escriba, e Delaías, filho de Semaías, e Elnatã, filho de Acbor, e Gemarias, filho de Safã, e Zedequias, filho de Hananias, e todos os outros príncipes. 13 E Micaías anunciou-lhes todas as palavras que ouvira, quando Baruque leu o livro, aos ouvidos do povo. 14 Então todos os príncipes mandaram Jeudi, filho de Netanias, filho de Selemias, filho de Cusi, a Baruque, para lhe dizer: O rolo que leste aos ouvidos do povo, toma-o na tua mão, e vem. E Baruque, filho de Nerias, tomou o rolo na sua mão, e foi ter com eles. 15 E disseram-lhe: Assenta-te agora, e lê-o aos nossos ouvidos. E leu Baruque aos ouvidos deles. 16 E sucedeu que, ouvindo eles todas aquelas palavras, voltaram-se temerosos uns para os outros, e disseram a Baruque: Sem dúvida alguma anunciaremos ao rei todas estas palavras.

[@KriskayART]

GIANT ENEMY SPIDER

[@Kauan-Kaiser]

9 Que cada um despedisse livre o seu servo, e cada um a sua serva, hebreu ou hebréia; de maneira que ninguém se fizesse servir deles, sendo judeus, seus irmãos. 10 E obedeceram todos os príncipes, e todo o povo que havia entrado na aliança, que cada um despedisse livre o seu servo, e cada um a sua serva, de maneira que não se fizessem mais servir deles; obedeceram, pois, e os soltaram, 11 Mas depois se arrependeram, e fizeram voltar os servos e as servas que haviam libertado, e os sujeitaram por servos e por servas. 12 Veio, pois, a palavra do Senhor a Jeremias, da parte do Senhor, dizendo: 13 Assim diz o Senhor, Deus de Israel: Eu fiz aliança com vossos pais, no dia em que os tirei da terra do Egito, da casa da servidão, dizendo: 14 Ao fim de sete anos libertareis cada um a seu irmão hebreu, que te for vendido, e te houver servido seis anos, e despedi-lo-ás livre de ti; mas vossos pais não me ouviram, nem inclinaram os seus ouvidos. 15 E vos havíeis hoje arrependido, e fizestes o que é reto aos meus olhos, apregoando liberdade cada um ao seu próximo; e fizestes diante de mim uma aliança, na casa que se chama pelo meu nome; 16 Mudastes, porém, e profanastes o meu nome, e fizestes voltar cada um ao seu servo, e cada um à sua serva, os quais já tínheis despedido libertos conforme a vontade deles; e os sujeitastes, para que se vos fizessem servos e servas. 17 Portanto assim diz o Senhor: Vós não me ouvistes a mim, para apregoardes a liberdade, cada um ao seu irmão, e cada um ao seu próximo; pois eis que eu vos apregôo a liberdade, diz o Senhor, para a espada, para a pestilência, e para a fome; e farei que sejais espanto a todos os reinos da terra.

[@unai8659]

Thank you I was searching for this

[@PlasmaChannel]

The sheer amount of dedication, resilience, and tenacity this took was remarkable. It's always painful when the idea in your head takes longer than anticipated. But have to say, the result is one of a kind. Your team pretty much did the impossible! I love the result, or at least the result that was temporary!

[@hacksmith]

thank you! it was quite the journey

[@PlasmaChannel]

@@hacksmith yes, it most certainly was. We put a piece of ourselves into every project, and the project leaves of little piece of itself, in our hearts. Even on unsuccessful projects. Basically, I’m sure your team learned so much from this- and you’ll walk away with an even broader knowledge base that will only benefit you going forward. Keep it up all. We should chat plasma thrust some time.

[@icedemon672]

@@Blutankalpha the waffle house has found it's new host

[@JosephSchrader5801]

I would leave a like, but I like the nice even 700

[@Shadowlordofwolfs]

It looks like the feet need more grip maybe some spikes on the bottom of the feet would help and probably rounding the edges of the feet as to minimise the chance of the feet to get caught just some ideas to help so keep up the great work you guys are doing

[@leaixenavier]

I can't believe how much effort and ressources went into this video when I remember Jame's garage. This isn't much but I'll feel like I contributed to help keep making these projects possible for you guys! Amazing work!

[@King-of-the-beginning]

The Waffle House has a new host

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's smells like.....MONEY!

[@donrayner]

The patience, ingenuity, and problem solving involving is nothing short of inspiring.

[@La_stick.]

First

[@JustAnAddictedSponge]

No I am

[@Crocc101]

Bro donated 200 for 500 likes and 2 comments

[@OttersGame]

​@Crocc101 it is like 24 usd

[@LeetTron5000]

@@Crocc101 pretty sure it was donated to the channel he respects actually. Is it impossible to understand that people do things not for clout?

[@coderhex1675]

Raiden: Armstrong, impressive little toy you got there!

[@Kauan-Kaiser]

10 Mas habitamos em tendas, e assim obedecemos e fazemos conforme tudo quanto nos ordenou Jonadabe, nosso pai. 11 Sucedeu, porém, que, subindo Nabucodonosor, rei de babilônia, a esta terra, dissemos: Vinde, e vamo-nos a Jerusalém, por causa do exército dos caldeus, e por causa do exército dos sírios; e assim ficamos em Jerusalém. 12 Então veio a palavra do Senhor a Jeremias, dizendo: 13 Assim diz o Senhor dos Exércitos, o Deus de Israel: Vai, e dize aos homens de Judá e aos moradores de Jerusalém: Porventura nunca aceitareis instrução, para ouvirdes as minhas palavras? diz o Senhor. 14 As palavras de Jonadabe, filho de Recabe, que ordenou a seus filhos que não bebessem vinho, foram guardadas; pois não beberam até este dia, antes obedeceram o mandamento de seu pai; a mim, porém, que vos tenho falado, madrugando e falando, não me ouvistes. 15 E vos tenho enviado todos os meus servos, os profetas, madrugando, e insistindo, e dizendo: Convertei-vos, agora, cada um do seu mau caminho, e fazei boas as vossas ações, e não sigais a outros deuses para servi-los; e assim ficareis na terra que vos dei a vós e a vossos pais; porém não inclinastes o vosso ouvido, nem me obedecestes a mim. 16 Visto que os filhos de Jonadabe, filho de Recabe, guardaram o mandamento de seu pai que ele lhes ordenou, mas este povo não me obedeceu, 17 Por isso assim diz o Senhor Deus dos Exércitos, o Deus de Israel: Eis que trarei sobre Judá, e sobre todos os moradores de Jerusalém, todo o mal que falei contra eles; pois lhes tenho falado, e não ouviram; e clamei a eles, e não responderam.

[@GLGP-2005]

@@Kauan-Kaiserme alegro que tengas mucho conocimiento religioso, pero te has equivocado de canal y comentario. Que tengas un buen día, tarde y noche.

[@raymond-andrade]

Awesome video. I would love to see a detailed breakdown of the software side of this project. This was obviously a huge undertaking to export the model from Solidworks (URDF?), to then manage the joint locations so you could get the nice real-time graphics in RViz and feedback to help config your PID controllers. Awesome job all around, really showed how difficult integration of robotics systems can be.

[@DFPercush]

This just gives me that much more respect for the Factorio devs when they created the Spidertron. Granted you don't have to deal with physical and structural limitations in a video game, but just the control logic by itself is impressive.

[@deadlystalker7483]

@@DFPercush same here

[@daveabittner]

@@DFPercush Not trying to undermine the Factorio devs as they have done some amazing work, but admittedly writing the code for a video-game hex-walker type thing is really not very difficult. I say this as a professional software developer who has spent a lot of hobbyist time working in game dev/studying the kinda math that's used to do this stuff. Let me explain further, though so I don't come across as a 'WELL ACKSHUALLY' type asshole lol (sorry if I still do!!): What makes making something like this so insanely difficult (specifically the thing in the video) is as you mentioned the fact that your computer model needs to PERFECTLY match the real world object. That means EVERYTHING needs to be made within incredibly precises parameters. Then on top of that, your sensors need to be incredibly accurate. They can't have any slippage, they can't drift, they can't be noisy. And then even further you need to account for all kinds of mechanical processes in the software that only begin to emerge after testing. For example, the legs flexing under load/stress but not while idled. The feet bending after heavy hits, the sensors slipping due to a sudden unexpected load, etc. In the world of a video game, ALL of that is gone. Making a little spider mech in a video game is genuinely high school level geometry and algebra (for the most part). As a final clarification, I'm not downplaying the Factorio devs. The work they've done to optimize that game to make it run so well, is truly incredible. The amount of shit that's happening in the game every frame is obscene, and to have that all work so smoothly and cleanly is fantastic. I think that's where the admiration should be given, they have quite a few dev blogs written about how they got conveyor belts working (efficiently) for example lol. Also, in case you want 'proof' read about Inverse Kinematics. It's exactly how you accomplish this type of thing. It's the field of math devoted to "I have a robotic arm and it needs to put it's 'hand' here. What angles do all of the joints need to be?". It's an incredibly powerful and fascinating area of math! Anyway, I hope I'm not coming across as an ass here. This is an area of math/engineering I am personally very passionate about so I just love to talk about it!

[@evank8459]

Looks like ROS2 to me

[@magneticflux-]

They used the "KevinOchs/hexapod_ros" repository as a base.

[@oneweebinatree5735]

Holy CRAP! That was a hell of a Journey you guys went on to build this thing, and while it's unfortunate that you ultimately had to scrap it; thank you for making this video and showing us what it takes to be an engineer. I'm looking forward to your future projects!

[@Ggamer0]

The pain and joy of working on a project and seeing the successes and failures is something I can really relate to. You guys should be insanely proud of the effort around this project. Seeing that first rise gave me goosebumps! Awesome work lads! Keen to see more content (success or failure) :)

[@ctforants6246]

431 likes and no replies? I will change that

[@Rori2006]

@@ctforants6246 same

[@bill29-g3b]

Wow. What a job! You all inspire me to no end. I'm a solo experimenter and get so frustrated at failure after failure after working on it so much then another failure. I have to just walk away. I stayed away from doing ANY of my ideas and experiments because of the failures over and over. When you're by yourself it does a REAL number on you. You all inspired me back to going for it. I have no sponsors or much money so I catch when I can, so to speak. I could feel the frustration and the hope from your project. Thanks for all the hard work. You DO inspire others a lot. Cheers.

[@liamtraynor6015]

This will be my very first donation to anyone ever on any platform, but feel like this is the right time to show my thanks in your time of need as a thank you for inspiring me to pursue a career in engineering. Thanks Hacksmith!!!

[@andrewfullington9777]

That's only 5 bucks 😂

[@kaiserdragon33]

@@andrewfullington9777 hey ! everyone donates what they can! we cant all have the same job in this life so some will earn more than others, respect those who dont earn as much as you are suggesting that you earn.

[@yusufcanbaz8194]

@@andrewfullington9777 how much did you donate?

[@ashishritvik7938]

@@andrewfullington9777 5 more than you lmao

[@ithuriel80]

Good work team. Showing what you have done and the journey is all part of the learning. Loved to be brought along for the journey, appreciate it.

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@lennonnavarra9555]

*Collective consciousness starts playing* METALGEAR EXELSUS!

[@aydenmattinson726]

Like my ride worth every penny

[@DoYouSplash]

I loved this format for videos! Being able to see all the ups and downs of the project made it super enjoyable to watch. You guys are an example of great role models and serve as inspiration to many. Love it!!!

[@hacksmith]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@indomynusrex126]

@@hacksmith If you guys EVER have the funding, PLEASE continue this and finish the project!! I love the mech builds and i think so many others do as well. Keep doing what you do, much love

[@TheTerribleTen]

Thanks for full sending the craziest builds around, stay strong and carry on! This was EPIC!!!!

[@emmanuelchoudhary9959]

W

[@zalijehedwards7255]

Give me money

[@tonicaoile2908]

@@zalijehedwards7255 he wont just give you money dude

[@albertoarmenta1518]

gib me muney

[@DECLINJACK]

gb mh mey

[@flinkwieeinwiesel5657]

Very inspiring to see how you achieve a remarkable prototype in a self-organized way. Brilliant! Major companies are well advised to have you on board for brainstorming and problem-solving sessions.

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@neildymesich21]

Thanks! This was inspirational.

[@kezza4k]

Absolutely incredible. I couldn't believe what I was seeing even just 3 minutes in, let alone the end result

[@Reth_Hard]

Your £5.00 is going directly into the our fire pit! Thanks for your support! lol 🔥💰🔥

[@jesperjey4007]

@@Reth_Hard cap

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@matthewc9934]

Thank you so much for everything you do, your channel got me into engineering, and thanks to y’all, I had the drive to get my ass into a good engineering college. thank you so much.

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@SukunaXeditz21]

Hyperman Is That You?!?!

[@isaiahromero1165]

Very cool. Hope to see similar projects in the future

[@אילוןאור-ע8מ]

The dedication to these projects is simply unfathomable.

[@seandoel6663]

@@אילוןאור-ע8מ Words

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@crazymonkeyVII]

5:37 "The whole control system starts right here, with a Linux computer." Love that!

[@kamranchitsaz184]

I am in awe of the wild and wacky projects you've managed to pull off! I don't know how you do it, but keep it up, because you're making the world a more interesting place one project at a time.

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

Money!

[@Zekiraeth]

I actually really like the fact that you're ok with showing how a project failed, because not only is it a very interesting story on its own, but it also gives us a great look at what working on stuff like this is really like. The fact that no project is guaranteed success makes the ones that do succeed all the more impressive.

[@mkisner8060]

LOL They have no choice. They need to get some kind of revenue from it.

[@mitotakjde9763]

Is the view counter broken? I see only 600 views on this video 1hr after posting it :o

[@Zekiraeth]

@@mkisner8060 Yes. Obviously making money is part of the reason they uploaded this, but that's true for any of their videos. It doesn't change the fact that the concept of a documentary style video showing how a project failed is interesting and novel.

[@BlockMasterT]

@@mitotakjde9763 there’s only 5.6K views after 3 hours 😰

[@bigbird4481]

@@BlockMasterT it's almost a million views now, but for the effort put in I don't know if they will break even

[@copperheadplayz9882]

Love your guys' videos. Been watching for years, and I've seen all the ups and downs and changes to the channel. Really impressed with everything you all have been able to do.

[@tomcoccia7348]

My favorite part was how you solved problems when they arose. Very impressed with your problem solving skills. There's no doubt, with enough resources it would have been a viable product. Well done!

[@talmudgaming812]

Thanks!

[@TDC_gaming]

@@talmudgaming812 :0

[@TDC_gaming]

:0

[@Lil_Tom351]

Thanks for making this, I hope many other people donate and you can make an even better mech at some point! Keep up the good work

[@richardmmackay]

The fact that this started out as 6 excavators is absolutely mind blowing. I have no words for how cool this is!

[@user-jf4lt4uk7u]

perhaps in the future hydraulics will be powerful enough to have full on Metal gear solid esc. mechs/Jak II Blast bots/Gundams…but for now it’s not meant to be ; ( Great effort though! you guys made a definite advancement in robotics right there!

[@aru-YT]

@@user-jf4lt4uk7u There are actually some hydraulics that can support things like the hexapod mech very well but they are EXTREMELY expensive and needing to get six of them will cost more than what its worth

[@PrograError]

@@aru-YT i guess if they'd like to they could start a sinking fund for it? so we might get a actual walker ?

[@Kauan-Kaiser]

29 E os caldeus, que pelejam contra esta cidade, entrarão nela, e pôr-lhe-ão fogo, e queimarão, as casas sobre cujos terraços queimaram incenso a Baal e ofereceram libações a outros deuses, para me provocarem à ira. 30 Porque os filhos de Israel e os filhos de Judá não fizeram senão mal aos meus olhos, desde a sua mocidade; porque os filhos de Israel nada fizeram senão provocar-me à ira com as obras das suas mãos, diz o Senhor. 31 Porque para a minha ira e para o meu furor me tem sido esta cidade, desde o dia em que a edificaram, e até ao dia de hoje, para que a tirasse da minha presença; 32 Por causa de toda a maldade dos filhos de Israel, e dos filhos de Judá, que fizeram, para me provocarem à ira, eles e os seus reis, os seus príncipes, os seus sacerdotes, e os seus profetas, como também os homens de Judá e os moradores de Jerusalém. 33 E viraram-me as costas, e não o rosto; ainda que eu os ensinava, madrugando e ensinando-os, contudo eles não deram ouvidos, para receberem o ensino. 34 Antes puseram as suas abominações na casa que se chama pelo meu nome, para a profanarem. 35 E edificaram os altos de Baal, que estão no Vale do Filho de Hinom, para fazerem passar seus filhos e suas filhas pelo fogo a Moloque; o que nunca lhes ordenei, nem veio ao meu coração, que fizessem tal abominação, para fazerem pecar a Judá. 36 E por isso agora assim diz o SENHOR, o Deus de Israel, acerca desta cidade, da qual vós dizeis: Já está dada na mão do rei de babilônia, pela espada, pela fome, e pela pestilência: 37 Eis que eu os congregarei de todas as terras, para onde os tenho lançado na minha ira, e no meu furor, e na minha grande indignação; e os tornarei a trazer a este lugar, e farei que habitem nele seguramente.

[@3_14pie]

METAL GEAR EXELSUS IS THAT YOU?!?!

[@GhostFinn-gi6sm]

Love your videos and I love seeing you guys make things that can seem impossible, but be able to make them possible. One failed project can still lead to a successful project later down the line.

[@oc11studiosOFFICIAL]

Bro no replies or no heart, lemme fix the reply part

[@tsoll8520]

You guys are amazing. So inspiring to see your persistence and drive on a tough project like this.

[@-jank-willson]

How do you donate money to a channel on youtube?

[@tsoll8520]

The “Thanks” button underneath the video on mobile

[@-jank-willson]

@@tsoll8520 I don't see it?

[@sage5503]

@@-jank-willsonswipe right on the Like button on mobile

[@-jank-willson]

@@sage5503 Can you do it on a computer too?

[@sshanto17]

Great job guys 👏🏻 You make wanna be a better engineer 😃

[@NBTKDA]

You guys are amazing, thank you so much for all of the wonderful content over the years! I can't wait to see what comes next!

[@Exmiruz]

Woah I love mechatronics and something I've always dreamed of is building a similar Mech! I'm on my 20s so I can't afford a project but omg thanks for this video!!!

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

Money!

[@12magner05]

@@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR what kind of reply is this XD

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

@@12magner05 When I wrote the comment, the other comment was a donation for the channel

[@SeanOCR]

This was incredible! I'm so glad this did get green lit because inspiring engineers need to see this kind of effort and what you get out of it, even if it doesn't work out as expected. I'm also sure there was a lot of take aways that will transfer to future projects. Please keep up the great work!

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@jonathanb1949]

I hope you guys recover from the expenses on this project so you can do more like it!

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@Veracity109]

I love the videos and the effort you all go to for them!

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@kylehill]

This thing is INSANE

[@KhemZombi3]

Agreed on that one.

[@LivingNihilism]

Kyle, this means you need to upgrade the ones in your facility. Big ones like this are way cooler. Might help with whatever ... something ... they are doing at the moment.

[@abinivesh657]

now whats insane is the smith's haircut

[@lukdragon]

no surprise that the worlds biggest super villain would be watching this and commenting for his own builds to take over the world with

[@LadyGreySpacePirate]

YYYEEESSS!!! Now imagine it being 80ft! Lol

[@Simon-is2xd]

When you first braught it outside and stold next to it, that literally looked like something out of a sci-fi movie! SO SICK!

[@bucknfish83]

Absolutely thank you for posting this video and don't ever think of it as a failure. Failure isn't making mistakes, it's continuing to make the same mistakes. This project you learned and grew in experience. That is an invaluable lesson to teach our youth. Don't ever give up!

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

Money! Money! Money!

[@mg7979]

I mean... the collective engineering work that went into this is insane. The project is an amazing fusion of different disciplines, and really is a fantastic case study in appreciating just how incredibly complex so much of the machinery we take for granted in the modern world is. Thank you for the incredible work on this, and you should all be incredibly proud of what you accomplished.

[@everettedwards4137]

collective? COLLECTIVE? MULTIPLE LEGGED MECH? THE UNENLIGHTENED MASSES

[@randombrickfilms1253]

They built an at te 💀

[@thisisntmymainaccount7923]

@@everettedwards4137 THEY CANNOT MAKE THE JUDGMENT CALL

[@wadoid4239]

THEY CANNOT MAKE THE JUDGEMENT CALL

[@intermet2637]

GIVE UP FREE WILL FOREVER

[@JustForComments00]

As an engineering student (that has a control theory exam in 2 days), I couldn't ask for a better motivation boost than this video. Being familiar with the subject gives perspective on the immense complexity and scale of this project it truly is insane! So much respect for the team!

[@johnduty4505]

I believe that in order for the machine to move naturally and smoothly...we must return to nature and place sensors on the spider’s feet while walking in order to measure the movement of its limbs compared to its abdomen and measure the rise and fall between the legs to discover the correct matrix for the correct walk.

[@mariuslundal4433]

thats what the rope sensors are for

[@4thorder]

I am a retired engineer from one of the major automobile companies. I spent an equal amount of time in product testing and software design over a 30-year period. There is NO better way to learn than through application. No book will ever teach you all that you learned by doing this project. I have a BSEE and that got me into a company and started with the basics, but it wasn't until I was in the field that my real education started. I can not begin to tell you how amazed I am that you got as far as you did. There are SO many variables to consider. You guys are absolutely amazing and exactly what engineering is about. Do NOT be disappointed in the fact that the frame didn't stand up to durability testing (which is what you ultimately did when trying to figure out how to get it to function). All of those who worked on this project represent who we need driving to a better and more interesting life. Keep up the great work!!

[@danmorris8714]

We learn the most from our failures. The fact that it was able to walk and turn is a feat of engineering that you guys should be proud of. You figured out how to make it move steadily, adjusted things as needed and over-all made a very solid platform. We won't be seeing mechs anytime soon, but taking little steps like this are a great way forward. As much as I would love to see you guys make a working 6-legged mech, don't kill yourselves over it. Do what you can and keep testing. Isn't that the entire point of the Scientific Method?

[@ulforcemegamon3094]

An 6 legged mech that could work a bit better would be trying to make another OSU adaptive suspension vehicle , that one is a rather old mech that was hydraulic but it could go to up 30° degree inclines , "run" at 12 kmh , carry an operator and 200 kg of payload , that mech was finished in the 80' so i think a modernized versión could work the same or better

[@Kauan-Kaiser]

1 A palavra que do SENHOR veio a Jeremias, nos dias de Jeoiaquim, filho de Josias, rei de Judá, dizendo: 2 Vai à casa dos recabitas, e fala com eles, e leva-os à casa do Senhor, a uma das câmaras e dá-lhes vinho a beber. 3 Então tomei a Jazanias, filho de Jeremias, filho de Habazinias, e a seus irmãos, e a todos os seus filhos, e a toda a casa dos recabitas; 4 E os levei à casa do Senhor, à câmara dos filhos de Hanã, filho de Jigdalias, homem de Deus, que estava junto à câmara dos príncipes, que ficava sobre a câmara de Maaséias, filho de Salum, guarda do vestíbulo; 5 E pus diante dos filhos da casa dos recabitas taças cheias de vinho, e copos, e disse-lhes: Bebei vinho. 6 Porém eles disseram: Não beberemos vinho, porque Jonadabe, filho de Recabe, nosso pai, nos ordenou, dizendo: Nunca jamais bebereis vinho, nem vós nem vossos filhos; 7 Não edificareis casa, nem semeareis semente, nem plantareis vinha, nem a possuireis; mas habitareis em tendas todos os vossos dias, para que vivais muitos dias sobre a face da terra, em que vós andais peregrinando. 8 Obedecemos, pois, à voz de Jonadabe, filho de Recabe, nosso pai, em tudo quanto nos ordenou; de maneira que não bebemos vinho em todos os nossos dias, nem nós, nem nossas mulheres, nem nossos filhos, nem nossas filhas; 9 Nem edificamos casas para nossa habitação; nem temos vinha, nem campo, nem semente.

[@hacksmith]

Want to help support the channel and crazy projects like this? Check out our amazing products at www.hacksmith.store including our best-selling MINI-LIGHTSABER!!! hacksmith.store/products/hacksmith-mini-saber FAQ: Such a huge project makes it impossible to cover everything in one video, so here's a bit more information about why we did things the way we did! - The biggest challenge in this project was integrating and tuning our system, because big hydraulics, heavy frames, and tons of sensors have a lot of variability that needs to be checked. We used an open-source hexapod library to control how it walks, which has been used on much smaller hexarobots, and works great. Once the mechanical system is more reliable, it will be able to walk easily. - A lot of people asked why we didn't make a scale model, and the answer is quite simple. When you get to multi-ton mechs, scale models provide almost no benefit, because you can't build a scale model the same way you have to build a giant steel machine. A toy version using motors wouldn't teach us anything. And if we built a 1/4 or 1/2 scale version, the cost would almost be the same as the full-size megahex -- because all the components required cost approximately the same, small or large (valves, sensors, even hydraulic cylinders don't change -too- much in size). - This leads into another common fallacy when it comes to science fiction -- Movies like Transformers, or Pacific Rim... simply aren't possible. Doesn't matter how far technology advances, when you get to literal skyscraper sized robots... there's not any materials on earth strong enough to withstand the forces of such a big mech! Everyone's familiar with the common saying "The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall". And that really sums it up. Why is it you can drop a cat from a few stories up and it's fine, but it's certain death for humans? Because force multiplies with mass. - Why flat feet? We had planned on designing different feet attachments for it (you can see the holes in the plates for mounting), but for the base foot, we went with a large flat foot with rubber pads on the bottom, as the initial goal is just walking on flat ground. Having a big flat foot helps ensure the foot remains parallel to the frame, and the leg perpendicular to the ground. A pointy or rounded foot would increase the risk of the robot "twisting it's ankle" which is the weakest link in the excavators. They aren't designed for angular forces. - Why didn't we do more FEA calculations? FEA calculations are great, but sometimes are just theoretical for best-case scenarios. For the excavators, we didn't design or manufacture them, which makes them an unknown variable that makes it really hard to calculate things for! - Are we going to revisit it? *yes* but it might be a while. We want at the very minimum for it to be able to stand up on display, and walk one leg at a time (the slowest, but most stable hexapod gait)

[@Chill_Gamer]

Man I love every part of your videos every time they are posted

[@leorahil]

The thing I learned here is,,,,,, that There are so many things to take care of even after the machine is build. .. Literally opened my eyes it's crazy and amazing Btw appreciate ur efforts guys

[@retey8982]

Now make Metal gear Excelsus

[@ModeWarrior1224]

Wooooooww si, si! .... Jajajajwoow verlos en español va a ser hermoso, por favor diganme que el resto de videos estarán en este idioma.

[@Fluxhusky69]

This was a fantastic project. If you guys were to continue tinkering on her, I would recommend automotive frames. Scrapped cars would be perfect even. Large single engine for the whole thing, half inch plates on weak points for reinforcement. But you guys did say that's the end of her, and while sad, I understand completely. Wishing you all the best!

[@dracothedragon7458]

HOLY SHIT LIVE ACTION METAL GEAR RISING this is actually absolutely sick. like this is an actual metal gear I LOVE IT!

[@crofpv]

To be honest, as an engineer I watched this from the beginning to the end since the video format was quite good, and another reason to support you on a project like this one since I know how hard it could be.

[@grenzzgernascoticlas390]

Beginning not conpatible cross spider this sale for join company bvah!

[@alejandroconde2408]

Que ingeniería tengo que estudiar para poder hacer cosas así?

[@3nd04]

This is what Boston Dynamics has been perfecting over the past three decades since 1992, so it's not as easy to make as it is to imagine. Awesome work, lesson learned, and cool mech!

[@joekrater3364]

yes, I just watched a video about their robots! Atlas, the humanoid robot is very cool

[@DrReginaldFinleySr]

Thank you for the awesome ride! Wow! Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

[@Soulprismatics]

Some ideas: soft foam "shoes" for the metal feet to get acceptance from gardeners. All connector fields are to be oriented downwards and are not soldered but clamped. Restructure the feet so you have raised lever-points to be pistons for the movement of the legs, or at least give them more height, its trying to carry itself around crouched which eats up much of its lifting capability. Remove any cockpit/seating and do it remote controlled with drone cams. Whatever the laptop does automatically should go to an arduino or similar microcomputer. ( more sustainable regarding power consumption )... anyways, super-nice work folks.

[@kape5105]

Let's be honest. When I first saw the little thumbnail and read the title, I was sure it was some kind of CGI showcase. But no, you guys actually built a huge spider mech and walked with it. My words can't describe how blown away I am. Crazy good work!

[@wisenotwise2676]

You can climb a mountain with this

[@ReadThisIfYourG3y]

Have you seen their channel before? Get used to it if you haven’t…

[@osmanyousif7849]

Please, you must have been watching Wild Wild West to think this is CG....

[@rootpower8664]

That's honestly one of the coolest things I've seen on KZbin. You guys created something truly amazing and even though it's not complete, maybe a few years down the line it will be possible. Great job guys!

[@jonasringgaard9109]

As a mechanical engineer, working on a project like this would have to be my ultimate dream!

[@alionyguq3491]

And ultimate nightmare too

[@laurioxas1]

As an automation engineer, this is nuts. If I had to program/do wiring and testing this beast, not to mention debugging. The effort to make it moving is insane.

[@roboticski]

@@laurioxas1 That's true! It takes forever to tune a PID of a Single Motor, not to talk of this ~18 DOF System.

[@GLGP-2005]

@@alionyguq3491the best nightmare

[@jeremylefevre9828]

If you ever had a chance to redo this, it would probably work better if you could make it out of carbon fiber composites instead of high alloy steel (2-4 times higher strength to weight ratio). Also, if possible, some electromechanical actuators supposedly have higher power to weight ratio than hydraulics, but I'm not sure how expensive they would be. Obviously manufacturing complexity would increase, but it would probably be easier in the long run to create a functional mechanical spider.

[@hacksmith]

Insanely expensive lol. Carbon fiber also fails catastrophically under high loads so aluminum might be a better bet if we were to build again 😊

[@jeremylefevre9828]

​@@hacksmith For sure, the carbon fiber would be probably 2.5-3 times more expensive. You could probably find a sponsor company who manufactures composite fabrics/weaves, but you'll probably have to pay for any epoxy you use yourself. You'd have to do a new analysis to make sure the extra 2-4 times in strength to weight ratio brought the portions that failed last time above the expected failure stress. When you say carbon fiber fails catastrophically, I'm guessing you're referring to impact loads and toughness (the modulus is similar to that of carbon fiber, ~200 GPa vs 220 GPa). Automotive applications use a special layup method to make sure it's still tough and can absorb plenty of energy, for relatively slowly moving robotic legs, I don't think that's an immediate problem, but probably good to be mindful of as well and make sure the dynamic loads on the components will not be a problem. Seriously, I'd look into it and maybe crank out a preliminary analysis, you might be surprised what your analysis indicates. I can understand cost is a real factor though. Without a sponsor paying for the carbon fiber, it would probably be a bad idea financially.

[@or_luria]

huge props to the editors on this! the editing is clean AF, could legitimately be a tv show. or even better!

[@jack_brooks]

Yes, it tells more in 30 minutes than Discovery could do in 4 hours.

[@henrywallace1732]

@@jack_brooks OMG imagine if Hacksmith actually got picked up by Discovery or something XD

[@roboticski]

@@henrywallace1732 With the amounts of crazy engineering work they do, it's such a shame they do not have sponsorship from companies like Tesla.

[@AidanS99]

Hopefully way down the line this project can be revisited. But this is definitely a lesson in asking and understanding the important questions before beginning building. Shear stress during turns was definitely something that was majorly underestimated! Don’t let this failure take away from what you built and how close you came to success! We’re all proud of how far this team has come and how ambitious they remain!

[@HondaBoy]

I'm a machinist, and while I'm not familiar with creating accurate stress analysis reports, some simple math, and individual destructive testing of critical points to confirm the stress analysis they did do, could have at least proofed out the concept.

[@PrograError]

well... if anything they did have a MVP, even if it's a "single test" only MVP that ends in a week of repair...

[@thestarscape2446]

I am genuinely so proud of Bogdan in being able to sit here and walk us through his project knowing he has to give in in the end. It’s an extreme showing of his strength of character.

[@marisbarkans9251]

if you get anywhere close to that i think it would be an achievement for anyone. thats not giving up actually. its just stopping. time money etc. they actually taught they can do it easy hehe.

[@skeetbowl]

The fact that y'all got as far as y'all did on this project is honestly amazing. Good job and great video. I'm subscribing.

[@mikkelalbrekt6434]

This is just real and i love how much effort you put in it. wanted to help just a little for this or maybe the next project.

[@minecraftminecraft3580]

wow 50$

[@alleywayyyyy]

@@minecraftminecraft3580 its only 9 dollars in cad

[@minecraftminecraft3580]

@@alleywayyyyy ohhh

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@rebelrhino359]

This looks like something straight out of Scrap Mechanic! The commitment and perseverance you guys have for your projects, and for us the audience is truly unreal

[@Jovan838]

I'm not sure if someone already mention it but this project reminds of the Tarantula vehicle from the Hill Climb Racing game

[@lavasharkandboygirl9716]

The fact that it curled up like an actual spider when something went t!ts up is super cool and creepy

[@JACKHARRINGTON]

Yea, it's literally the same mechanism too.

[@IronMan-jj2fd]

@@JACKHARRINGTON Dr Hexavius in the making

[@aless2723]

yea and even the system like spiders do that because of no blood preassure and this one with no hydraulic one pretty cool

[@DrakeH6785]

...

[@dirkdiggler9379]

@@aless2723 it’s because the dry out. Has nothing to do with blood

[@FranciscoZhou-c7b]

This is the best project I have even seen before, you guys are crazy and telented, I love you so much. I'd love see more, Just Don't give up for new mech-buildings and I am looking forword to.

[@ViVoRblx]

You guys are incredible, it’s great to see how outstanding you’ve grown and how amazing your projects have gotten. Cheers, Lucas

[@ivanmirandawastaken]

That's quite a display of engineering, work ethics and tenacity right there (and a some craziness too) Hats off to the team!

[@Flashbang_Photo]

nice to see you around here!

[@ThePlaguebringer172]

The four most important qualities!

[@Kauan-Kaiser]

18 E entregarei os homens que transgrediram a minha aliança, que não cumpriram as palavras da aliança que fizeram diante de mim, com o bezerro, que dividiram em duas partes, e passaram pelo meio das suas porções; 19 A saber, os príncipes de Judá, e os príncipes de Jerusalém, os eunucos, e os sacerdotes, e todo o povo da terra que passou por meio das porções do bezerro; 20 Entregá-los-ei, digo, na mão de seus inimigos, e na mão dos que procuram a sua morte, e os cadáveres deles servirão de alimento para as aves dos céus e para os animais da terra. 21 E até o rei Zedequias, rei de Judá, e seus príncipes entregarei na mão de seus inimigos e na mão dos que procuram a sua morte, a saber, na mão do exército do rei de babilônia, que já se retirou de vós. 22 Eis que eu darei ordem, diz o Senhor, e os farei voltar a esta cidade, e pelejarão contra ela, e a tomarão, e a queimarão a fogo; e as cidades de Judá porei em assolação, de sorte que ninguém habite nelas.

[@justinboncaldo4910]

Your team did an incredible job with this. It's amazing to see a KZbin team go at these major projects that seem so advanced, that you'd only expect major government-funded corporations throwing millions of dollars to develop. Very well done

[@Unkn0.n]

Oh the gov id making even crazier things they just dont show it to the public

[@dodgex6592]

@@Unkn0.n Yes, government crazier things is to how spend all these tons of money for nothing and keep draining them like everything is ok. Only such enthusiasts like Hacksmith industries and others around the world can spend money in proper way. Just because they spend their own money on their own ideas.

[@lebohangsebata289]

Impressive that you even got to that point, it was a mini success in my eyes, hope you guys get funding.

[@noah5h5]

Great project guys! The engineering world is proud

[@cheddarsunchipsyes8144]

Here before the hear\t 😊

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@AranaDiscoteca95]

Blown away by how much was acconplished and you guys deserve a ton of props for both perservering and knowing when to stop

[@timmylewis7940]

so true

[@amarissimus29]

Subtract many props for deciding to transport the machine by dragging it over the ground.

[@AranaDiscoteca95]

@@amarissimus29 lol true, cringed every time i sae that one leg just dragging and kicking

[@HexJK]

Mechs on a large scale like this are insanely impressive.

[@ristopoho824]

And impressively insane. Heck yeah!

[@Wolverine05]

I showed my 9 yesr old son this to inspire him and show him just what is possible. And as a millwright/electrician showing him that all this is learnable. Amazing stuff guys just amazing

[@johnpaulboudreaux9569]

i cant believe how far this channel has come. i've been a sub for nearly 6 years now and i remember when strapping jets to james's arms was a crazy thing to see. now we're at something as intricate as this? holy crap dude, i cannot even fathom the time, thought, and money that went into this. this channel is one of a kind

[@marisbarkans9251]

anyone who would make a video like this would get 2m views minimum. you know how much this video costs?? this is not the best yt model.

[@johnpaulboudreaux9569]

@@marisbarkans9251 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@yashmore3525]

What a wholesome effort!

[@armsnege758]

He's cool isn't he?

[@chuppachupps9787]

1,2062 US-Dollar :)

[@officialwhiteblocks]

@@chuppachupps9787this guy only donated 1 dollar 100 rupees is 1 dollar in the us

[@ashwinnaidoo796]

@@officialwhiteblocks some countries use commas instead of decimal points

[@NickAndriadze]

I am really saddened that this project was put to rest even if it had the real potential of becoming something so much bigger... But I suppose I shouldn't request too much. The fact that the Megahex project carried out this far to begin with is a miracle of its own, and the fact that ya'll cared this much about your passion project that you were working on it despite it making you loose money, to the point that it almost pushed you to bankruptcy... That's wholesome, man! An inspiration to all the aspiring engineers or any other artists at that matter, and a textbook definition of ''Step by step goes a long way.''

[@-jank-willson]

I wonder if it would be possible to make it completely analog. Like rather than computer programing to make the legs move just right, it maybe could theoretically be possible to have that all controlled by a gearbox, and the 'pilot' could control the direction with a stick connected to the gears?

[@RawPikachu]

@@-jank-willson that would be so much stress that it'll probably snap instantly

[@Tmax146]

Seriously, continue, it's something very nice and you are so close to achieving it, you already have all the necessary knowledge, disassemble the legs and motors and place it on a new sturdy frame if you can.

[@hacksmith]

Not the frame -- the legs are the issue

[@coreyms]

Holy cow. What an awesome jobs guys! That was amazing. I’m becoming a Patron right now to support these bigger projects. Annnnd I have to admit it makes me feel so lucky that I only have to record my screen in my videos and there’s minimal costs to start projects. That budget had to have been wild. Even better reason to support. EDIT: Just noticed they consolidated mainly to YT memberships over Patreon. So I’m becoming a member!

[@hacksmith]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thegamercave5160]

@@hacksmith hey hack smith I’m a big fan of your work I can’t become a patron but I will watch you guys vid

[@jenniferfarrar7641]

@@hacksmith hi hacksmith I am enjoying your KZbin channel video

[@Bull-Dowozer]

@@hacksmith are you trying to take over the world? If so give it hydraulic press teeth

[@grenzzgernascoticlas390]

Patrol paw paw needed check this system DBL.

[@Dragonfly_Guru]

Thanks for bringing us 3 to 5 steps closer to mobile suit gundam!

[@zg0k361]

Bro

[@aaron_r6611]

This thing is insane, don't know how you kept this a secret for a year and a bit

[@lucachacha71]

They were some hints, you could see it in the back of the powerloader video

[@_NightOwl]

Also in the video about James depression and up coming changes.

[@patrickhelmick5829]

Thanks very much for doing something many people have just daydreamed about, including me! A version of this daydream can transfer kinetic energy from one leg to another, to enable coasting down a rocky slope and feeling like you’re riding in a Cadillac. Another version compresses springs on the rear legs to leap over a wall 3-4 meters high.

[@backpropagated]

I've done industrial automation and robotics competitions for years. It was really nice to see you all struggle with the same things I struggle with. I can't believe you all got a pid system to control those legs. PWM servos controlling budget hydraulic valves, powering pistons with backlash, on wiggly joints just sounds plain impossible. It's amazing that you all made it look like only a minor hurdle in this whole project.

[@hacksmith]

this guy gets it 👏

[@Glitchey]

@@hacksmith yep

[@namariekun]

Great stuff guys! It takes guts to pull the plug and say enough when you're so far in. Hope your doing well 😊

[@bryanturcios]

I think as an engineer that this project became incredibly difficult because they used existing technology, the arms of excavators and gasoline engines, to create a spider robot. There are many variables that need to be considered for a system like this to work, but they really did an amazing job. I congratulate them, and I loved it

[@marshallmyers9809]

I love that you guys do this kind of stuff! You can learn so much from failure and I mean that in a good way! Keep it up!

[@GaiusJuliusCaesar_SPQR]

It's looks like money! It's smells like money! It's tastes like money! It's MONEY!

[@lumberjackofalltrades]

Y'all this thing is a childhood dream come to life! I cannot imagine how much time the team combined sunk into this project, but I think it's totally worth it. At the very least, you can show it off as a non-moving statue in (or near) the showroom. Do we think it's time to revisit the spy car series?

[@doomgolem5348]

that would be cool, yes. maybe try and give the spy car retractable shields, just came up with that one on the spot but I'm sure you could do something much cooler with it

[@noamyosha6856]

What’s also super impressive is that they had the patience and confidence to keep this project quiet for a year an a half

[@andrewashton3802]

This kind of project is just amazing to me. The persistence and effort you guys put into these videos are really what set you above. Keep it up guys much love

[@mintberry6014]

Going through the design process and not achieving the main objective makes you appreciate all the engineers and builders who came before you. My mind re-explodes when I see the SR-71 and think of all the setbacks and obstacles Kelly Johnson and skunk works over came to make that thing fly. Hold your head up high, I’m sure you learned so much during this project.

[@trooper5157]

Enjoyed the documentary style filming on this one - the sit down and explain things, talking to the camera and narrating, is a great way to tell a story. Keep em coming. .

[@c.s.r.5470]

Thank you for showing this! As an engineering student who had to abort, what would hopefully have been a world record-setting launch attempt this year, even though we thought tooth and nail to make it. I could relate to every moment of this video