World's First 3D Printed Onewheel With Tracks!

[@AlexKall]

10:44 that face of disappointment inching along out of the view was brilliant! 🤣 Awesome video and great effort, we can't win them all!

[@randomrouting]

Haha ja 100%! :D

[@hanswurstusbrachialus5213]

No imperial measssures involved here.^^

[@AlexKall]

@@hanswurstusbrachialus5213 nope, but inch works better in that sentence than centimeters, don't you agree?

[@AMATISIG]

He must first have an advanced expression control system

[@masonturek7458]

You def need it to be self balancing(needs to control its own torque). If you go deeper with this concept, you could look into vesc one wheels. The controller could pretty much just drop straight into your frame.

[@mbirth]

Or get a gyro and RCTestFlight to implement some ArduPilot self-balancing board mode. ;)

[@mikepettengill2706]

I agree, it is a control system problem. I admire his persistence and hope he continues on this one. SO COOL!

[@znail4675]

Vesc would be great making it an actual "one wheel" that would most likely also be able to go up that hill without issues.

[@nathanburke5530]

a spring chain tensioner would help the chain slap .

[@theDude9750]

my thought exactly. should do a collab with RCTestflight, send him your stuff, make him fit a pid control loop based on kalman gyro/acc

[@niranjanganesan9858]

7:35 normal people: take pets for walk simon: takes snowboard 2000 for a walk

[@redneck_cowboy7826]

Like on your electric snow racer it needs suspension to maintain ground contact or like with the other iteration with the big wheel it requires some added weight for traction. Probably didn’t need me to tell you that sorry if you see this as an attack on your intelligence, just suggestions. Also keep up the good work and thank you for the videos, and the one track is pretty cool maybe a programmable esc might help with the acceleration of the motor and maybe an alteration to the design of the tracks where they are wider and thicker to deal with weight dispersal.

[@Alpejohn]

That was my thought to, even before he tested it. When he stod on it the whole drivetrain flexed upwards and didnt get any weight down on the ground.

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[@Alpejohn]

@@1islam1 I’m not interested and I don’t care.

[@VincentGroenewold]

@@Alpejohn Report it as spam, which it basically is

[@Onewheel]

Super fun! We’ve been wanting to try this out ourselves! If you want to try to refine your design shoot us a message. We might be able to help out!

[@ratman6417]

Id buy it

[@TucksProjects]

Careful, Onewheel (future motion) are notorious patent trolls. They copied and patented a design by Ben Smither in 2007 and for the Onewheel and now aggressively sue competitors. They will likely try and patent this too. They also are VERY anti consumer and anti right to repair on their existing products.

[@aai2962]

Why dont you go worry about your product recalls, bad designs, and anti consumer practices instead of commenting on videos...

[@cullenchase9161]

​@@TucksProjectshonestly @rclifeon should probably file a patent on the concept before onewheel does. Gotta love companies that make products with insane levels of planned obsolescence.

[@Markfps]

I'd stay away from anything from Future Motion. Lots of people love the onewheel but over the years the company has done some very trashy moves. I wish they didn't manage the patents like they do

[@operaswift8623]

how is this guy still alive

[@ThisumAthukorala]

14:13, Glass is glass and glass breaks

[@MK_2023.]

I caught that too!

[@ianbreen934]

Been watching this channel for a good couple of years now. Never had any interest in a onewheel till this year. Just bought one last week and now out of the blue he posts a video like this. We live in a simulation I stg. Love this channel and ow.

[@SuperSport1966]

We all know by now that you are brilliant AF. BUT… When you showed up at the beach, I said to myself, huh…. 😂😂

[@Hellsong89]

Yeah... added traction also means added traction on slide surface. Issue was lack of suspension and track was too high comparing the snow surface. After adding suspension of push the track on the snow, next issue would become how much the printed everything can take. From the possible ideas the board made more sense. The one wheel i would just put to replace bicycle rear tire and put ski on front. Even then it would only work in shallow snow, while powder really needs rubber track of a snowmobile to have any decent action in actual snow. Hell even snowmobiles struggle on some kinds of snow, i have gotten stuck plenty of times even though its long track model with plenty of power and only me as cargo. Also thing to consider is to have some kind of shield since if the track snaps, what are the directions for it to fly towards?

[@MyDreamLife]

Snow board would've worked if you had lowered the track further. It had power but not enough weight for the tracks to get grip

[@bradolsen4061]

I just got to say thanks. Great vid, always happy to see you in my feed. LOL'd a bunch which was needed from my regular work sched👍

[@whoanowyo]

Just want to say I’ve been here since your first vid and I got into 3d modeling and printing because of your channel. Cheers!

[@Aweburn82]

Such beautiful snowy landscape.

[@Xshunin]

But did the plastic scratch at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7?

[@Mazda626gtturbo]

3d printed more like a level 4

[@danielkemp4860]

rcLifeOn vs rcTestFlight is the colab this world needs!

[@TheSoul1988]

Man you are awsome! This and youtube channel staff made its best!

[@HOMLESSJOES]

All of his edits make me so happy

[@joemcnicholas8687]

Thank you! Love the ideas and execution, and I haven’t laughed this hard for a while. Keep it up!! 👍

[@im_ricebowl]

I just want to take the time to say thanks. As an aspiring mechanical engineering student, you really inspire me to try new things because there's merit in experimenting. You make really cool stuff that honestly tickle my brain and make me think which I appreciate and enjoy. Cheers!

[@IvanKogedub]

Огонь!!! Дружище, ты лучший!!!

[@stishy75]

I love watching your videos dude, your so optimistic and it nearly always bites you in the arse. Brilliant. 🤣👍❤️

[@jerrodmicola7310]

It's the right arm at 7:31 🤣

[@shinysun2283]

Your videos make me happy.🙂

[@Ahahahhaaah]

Besides the awesome projects, your editing with the bad words is hilarious 😂🍻

[@Rubi056]

I think you should revisit this with a gearing change raise the front a tooth or lower the rear a few and see if that torque is a little more manageable. Keep up the awesome videos. Love watching you make stuff.

[@piconano]

I like your videos. Unlike most YTubers, you know how to make good videos.

[@af099]

Check out the open source VESC projects.. has a balancing algo in it already ...

[@quinnfoster1234]

^this. You need to add a cheap Gyro IMU then it works perfectly

[@borismartens5209]

You are a natural... entertainer!

[@Gh0st5519__]

Love your content ❤

[@jessedupreez]

same!!

[@charlesbenjamin4407]

I've never seen anyone make such good use of a 3D printer. Awesome!

[@g_rr_tt]

overuse ≠ good use

[@rnts08]

Then you haven't seen much in life sadly.

[@jayd5982]

That’s so cool bro, keep working on that project ✊

[@vpx4991]

Damn! He always creates something insane🔥🔥

[@chrisharper5564]

I love this man! I fail on the regular and glad to see we all do it.

[@augustoduran5328]

i love ur proyect and your entusiasm of this, keep working

[@BorisBIELECKI]

You are crazy bro. Please never change. You are clever.

[@TheNone724]

You need actual foc controller with good current control like many vesc based controllers for smooth control

[@SS-gn3jn]

i liked it! even if it wasn't a 100% success. Keep them coming.

[@burk3552]

Don't give up on the tracked snow board!

[@whatelseison8970]

Totally! I had basically that same idea several years ago when I was obsessed with snowboarding. I always wondered if it could work.

[@Creative_Electronics]

Nice video as always Simon :)

[@smizmar8]

Add some PWM and the balance control PID circuit, and bro, you totally got an awesome invention. A 1 wheel snow mobile. :D

[@SteveNilsen]

Woha! Just looking at the thumbnail, it know that was a RCLifeOn video, and sure it was!

[@simmelj]

That "ski resort" is just next to where I live! Well, in country side terms. Very cool project!

[@SpeedRunningStartups]

This is Perfect, i like all your videos!

[@markuslimseth8426]

Lock up vescify, VESC motor controller that gives you one wheel self balance features. Like future motion, but if you disconnect your battery is will not brick it self.

[@quinnfoster1234]

Amazing ain't it

[@Slide100]

Very cool build! Rather than splitting and stapling heat shrink, a very good option is something called fusion tape. Works great for stuff like that.

[@Lift33d]

7:00 min looks like you were walking the dog lol great video!

[@drew_nikonowicz]

I swear each cut you're wearing even more RVRC gear :D (love their stuff) hahah

[@KnowledgeMavens]

Very nice! I love the idea. Thanks for sharing. Are you going to invest in a CNC one day to some headaches of broken parts?

[@Neildown8176]

you make great content mate keep up the great work.

[@jkkkingo]

I really wanted to build something like the snowboard version you built when I was younger. This one wheel version looks incredible. Please revisit this with a vesc. I really want to see this work. I would love to ride one on snow. I honestly might have to build one of these. Thank You

[@DMonZ1988]

hey man good effort. both projects had potential. remember, the onewheel has integrated hoverboard style balancing electronics in it to help it stay stable. that would obviously make it alot easier to ride. on the other hand, the track has a flat contact patch that should be a statically stable balanced state and a very dramatically variable torque if it tips away from the whole surface contacting the ground, so i'm not sure how well the dynamic balancing electronics would work without completely different tuning. it wouldn't just be fighting against keeping your platform from tipping forwards and backwards but also the huge variations in applied torque if the track goes from its massive contact patch to tipping back and only riding on 1 or 2 links around the rear 'wheel'. wheelieing on the rear 'wheel' would be comparable but then theres no real point to it being a track over a wheel with grippy tread. it can still be salvaged though, maybe into a seated snowmobile or or something. anyway, nice to see you, keep it up!

[@Jacob-W-5570]

3:17 Why is there a bearing on the support of the axle AND on the cog turning around the axle? one set is redudant and could/should be secured. it'll safe you in the cost for sure.

[@kkuenzel56]

Always very entertaining!!! Cheers!

[@_The_Phantom]

Or could have added a thread guard on top of em so you could stand on it so it would get traction as body shifts position

[@joshuah6830]

Best KZbinr ever!!!! May I ask, what u do for a living? I’m really curious because ur videos are so professional. I really enjoy every single one of em!!!!

[@Shaaaaaaaaawn]

The "Snowmobil Snowboard" idea might work well on a powdery mountain in the winter. If you try it im waiting for the inevitable Cboys collab :D

[@beachwat]

Man wtf? I made my snowboard electric with those sames freaking stl files from RcTestFlight! Baffled to see we had the same idea 😊

[@MrSneakyGunz]

7:33 "And IIIII, Waaaaaas, RUNNNNNING!" 🤣

[@MrSneakyGunz]

100% Would watch again. 👍

[@stilvo7011]

Genius. Plz give us more

[@ibrahimkocaalioglu]

Good job. Keep experimenting.

[@MrBosor]

Great video! Would love to see you iterate on both of these projects! So close to glory! :)

[@Wietzevanderlaan]

Yeah🎉 was waiting for a new video nice work

[@MrXplanepilot]

Can you please provide info on what planetary gear reducer you used?

[@notyetnotnowyouknow]

Split ring compound planatery is what it seems to look like but not sure Or maybe a simple planatery

[@Mitch3D]

I think the biggest issue with the tracked "onewheel" is the high center of gravity. I think if you could lower your gearing so you get smoother lower rpm torque and add an IMU for basic balance control it could work better.

[@quinnfoster1234]

Funny the person who made the most popular open source self balancing code is also named Mitch!

[@fritzfahrmann4730]

i like that you fully included the sand driving scene xD

[@MultiPetSku]

nice contraption bro! but i suggest u to grease the lowering gears in side the hub. love ur videos

[@PaulDominguez]

Awesome! Pls build it out. Love to see this as an trail unitrack

[@kylanacus2407]

Amazed the plastic parts put up with as much as they did!

[@TheElipsus]

Cool video dude, I'm bummed that it doesn't work, but seeing Major Hardware trying one "professionally made" that's pretty much as flawed as yours I didn't expect much, cool entertainment and design !

[@thelifeofjessezee]

Made my day when I saw your new vid. 😁

[@kergareth]

Adding an Arduino with a couple of accelerometers could help you moderate your motor output to make starting and stopping less violent. Very cool project!

[@barriefarmsjr]

they make small rubber tracks for snowblowers. id say to have a reliable tracked one wheel that's what you would need.

[@nbasse]

Do you know a place to buy this tracks that isn't super expensive? I have a similar project in mind I have been looking for some similar type of track. Thanks

[@quinnfoster1234]

​@@nbasseI think a place that services snowblowers maybe would have spares? Or just AliExpress and pay $$$ and wait months

[@MizanChen]

never thought that you would mention rctestflight, I always watch you two and always get confused by the name lol. sharing same interest, also same deep voice😅

[@dazesx]

for traction on snow/sand you would probably need some form of variable down pressure. take note from a snowmobile for example, the suspension helps it dig down when it needs to but allows stable height when on packed or harder surfaces. also a wider longer track would "probably" be needed for a sled that big (i think you need like 4 to 1 track to ski ratio, idk if thats true im just speculating) kind of like trying to mud with vehicle that has 6 wheels but only one spins, the other 5 wheels will resist too much for the singular wheel. pretty cool vid!

[@kevinbernadet5365]

this is actually such a cool concept. if you had a self balancing mechanism the way one wheel does, this would be such a great little vehicle!

[@Emmanuel_Reznik]

Make a drone that will fly using motors that will move once a minute!!!

[@der_da7982]

2:31 It's crazy that you summoned the void just to take shots of the sparks flying

[@k-life3440]

Suggestion for the snowboard, make the tread lower on the board so it can drive into the ground better. For the onewheel, you would have probably benefited from some kind of gyro. Maybe take one of your drone controllers and abuse that to make a gyro. Awesome video, I sympathise with everything not working out, happens to me too. Sad but hey its all about the fun and learning!

[@jacquesb5248]

awesome idea! gradually applying torque might work better than a lot at once?

[@3d_aeroworks]

That one wheeled contraption looks like a meat-grinder torture device!! I love it!!

[@NoahCongedo]

Put a VESC controller in it and run float package. That should help it run better

[@quinnfoster1234]

Ye, already has a VESC just need Gyro IMU wired up

[@kashem425]

Bro, you are amazing.

[@Cid156]

I did something similar with 2 tracks and two cheap 6384 motors.... It dug a hole like yours... I printed the tracks in tpu and it works great.

[@MasterNBC]

nice work

[@TheOriginalCoolDad]

Very cool project. My only thoughts are that if you keep practicing on that tracked one wheel, you could find it works great once you figure out the quirks of riding it,

[@illturralli]

On electric skateboards you have an ESC control unit that makes sure you get a smooth start and stop. I recommend you either buy one and use that maybe?

[@DIYTechRepairs]

What material is the tracks printed of?

[@MarkHahn]

Very cool concept!

[@nonsequitor]

Man, you X RCTestflite would be freaking epic 🙌🔥🔥🔥

[@kiwishamoo6494]

Probably need to add a dynamic motor controller much the same as the one wheel

[@quinnfoster1234]

Actually the VESC he used already supports self balancing. Only a gyro module needed.

[@fred-9929]

Another amazing project involving insane motors and batteries! Always fun to watch. I have a question about brushless motors and ESC. Some of my studients have to electrify a wheel chair (only for assistance, not to fully power it). They chose a 5" motor wheel of 250W @ 36V. They plan to power it up under 12V, to limit the speed (6km according to the vendor). How can they determine the maximum current the motor can use (at startup, or when blocked), in order to choose the correct ESC?

[@atversted]

lower the gravity point with lower tracks to go under the full length of the board. dont think of it as a one wheel but as a tracked long board. it could look sick. great video. keep it up

[@Coltography]

The project may have failed for you but the video was still a banger

[@1ove2Act]

Next you could go back to the snowboard and do dual tracks but use all aluminum frame, not the snowboard itself

[@blake3dcake]

maybe double the length of the track and then mount the snowboard on top?

[@xavior2302]

I would love to see you take the tracked onewheel project farther with actual self balancing!!!! I think that is an incredible idea!!

[@conanobrien1]

I think you need a gyroscope to control the speed, longer and smoother tracks.

[@pcparlor]

Congrats on catching the eyes of onewheel you deserve it for sure hopefully it goes somewhere for you

[@CashinOutGaming]

Maybe look into printing in a honey comb pattern, it makes the prints 30% stronger. Also maybe a torque coupler would help too. Awesome video and can't wait to see more from you.

[@DingDongDrift]

still waiting for the day dude figures out that adding perimeters to prints makes them stronger.

[@gamingSlasher]

Whats that?