Building A Gonk Droid | Part 2

[@DoktorHalloween]

"Kindness, is another way of building something out of nothing" That is..... remarkable. Bravo!

[@FamineStudios]

Man, I’ve got to get some skills built up so I can justify owning a laser cutter. The production value it adds to these builds is unmatched.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you my friend, so much appreciated!

[@durandanne-john6621]

Dear Brian, dear Carrissa I whish you and your family healthy and happy. Take care of you. Good luck from France.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much! Stay safe!

[@projectfanboy]

Gonk Droid Part 1 is what brought me to the channel, I can't wait to see it finished.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That's great! Thank you much!

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

Gotta love a Gonk build!

[@TJsCraftShack]

I am thankful for you both. I'm a big Star Wars fan and was not allowed to "play with my dolls" at an early age. I'm 50 now and the kid that loved Star wars is still here. It's great to know I'm not alone.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Thomas!

[@TheMartinGage]

Have you guys ever used the projector eye as an actual projector? That would be an awesome home projector setup!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

I haven't yet, but mostly due to the other aspects that would need to be used with it. Basically we need to Star Wars a projector! ;)

[@dansdroids4067]

@@TheSmugglersRoom This might be close to what youre looking for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2jGkqWgg918b6M

[@OutsiderVisions]

I wish you were a house designer on a show on HGTV. And then you and a whole team convert entire houses in SciFi style. 😊👍 Your craftsmanship and ingenuity are always so impressive

[@CGRTist]

Once again another fantastic build. A lot of skills used on this one...

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank You!!! So glad you liked it!

[@NorMandalArms]

ReGONKulus! That's coming out real nice. I like the hinge idea and now know the way I can fix that when I get to that project. Right now is my very own Pit Droid, woo hoo!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Right on! Thank you!

[@genesisdarkangel]

Hows he doing now? Eager to see the next video of the gonk. Did you finish him?

[@sycodog]

once again another great video and that last part of being kind builds something at of nothing hit pretty close to home! Happy Thanks Giving from Canada! MTFBWY!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Very Much!!!

[@charlymacias5369]

Just rewatched this as I made up this little boy's story. It begun as an average Gonk in a modest speeder workshop in Corellia, providing electricity for the power tools. The owner needed more efficient ways to work but had a low budget, so he bought some astromech components and integrated them in the Gonk. Now it is able to diagnose the speeders and quickly find the problems that need to be fixed and communicate them in binary language. The workshop owner is saving a lot of time, he can repair more speeders than before and he has even lowered his fees. He lives in a small community composed by people who work hard for a living and he prefers being helpful than being rich. The gonk is way more sentient than before and it is happy and he feels appreciated. A small story in a huge galaxy, but small stories are the bricks with which history is built.

[@twistydogcreations683]

Love it! Building it to be able to service it is something way too many people forget. When I built my K-9 I made sure I could easily remove parts and unplug components quickly. Three screws and two Cat 5 plugs and his head pops right off. As Bob Barker used to say "make sure you can fix your pets and droids" or something like that. :D

[@andy_warb]

Glad to see that I'm not the only one who likes to glue PCB's down in my projects using hot glue! :D

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, yeah, we certainly had to this time. But hey . . . it works right ;)

[@andy_warb]

@@TheSmugglersRoom sometimes a little too well!

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

Such epicness dude, you still inspire the heck out of me lol... Love where this is going.. as you know im a retro gamer and into this shiz in addition to prop building too...

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank bro! So glad you liked it!

[@QuincyPostman]

Boy have you got my creative juices flowing with this build. I constantly find myself thinking about what I would do if I had the time/equipment to make a proper power droid. Anxiously awaiting part 3.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Steve. Sorry it's been so long since we published the final part, but it is coming!

[@cinderpsycho1985]

Ooooh this is turning out awsome. Your channel inspierd me to start working on a rebel pilot outfit for my fiance to the black series helmet I baught her.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

That's fantastic!!

[@SeanMather]

Been enjoying revisiting the Gonk….but will there ever be a part 3?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

May the 4th my friend . . . May the 4th ;)

[@joshhalkay]

Always love the videos. It got my wife to get into building with me(blaster builds). Thank you for all that you guys do. Also. Love that last line, very poetic

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! So awesome to hear you are building together!

[@jedikroner]

Worth it's weight in Beskar....nice Mando reference, great job Brian looking forward to Lefty and your Gonk roaming the Smugglers Room and maybe adding a little comic relief to your videos...

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Brian!

[@Andylaw25]

bless you for the kind words at the end. Keep up the fantastic videos. I have been a minority model maker for 20+ years now and also props now and then. Finally got a resin 3D printer and you know what I’m gonna make a Gonk droid!, and print som grebs for it.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Andy! Best of luck on your projects!

[@AsqRob]

I love it when you are unscripted, it's so much more natural and watchable than the "presented" feel.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you. We try to do a bit of both.

[@craiggehlert]

This build has inspired me! ..every fan needs a GONK..also.. it must feel nice to have this project alil further in the 'done' category.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@wolfdendrones8640]

What's crazy about this project is you guys could have built a big Gonk with an empty center and we would have all loved it, but then you upped the ante by creating an interior...that's some next level stuff and amazing to see!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, thank you. So glad you like that we are going a little crazy with this one.

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

When I was studying physics (my major) in college, I had a British professor that taught electrostatics (2 part course). Brilliant man. There were 8 of us in the class and we looked for opportunities to get fun to say aluminum. He figured it out after a while but it was still fun because we didn't give up LOL! Love that man

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Sounds like a great professor.

[@jonathanmiazza571]

You should make a roomba that looks like a mouse droid. That would also be functional and awesome! I like how the gonk is coming along!

[@charlymacias5369]

I love the face, it's more complex than we are used to see on gonks and it really gives it a personality. It feels like we could have a conversation.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you, that was what we were thinking too.

[@anubis9311]

I'm sorry for your loss. Take care and be safe. May the force be with you and may the Turkey bind you together

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@mattkendell1344]

Love it! The game console is a great addition. Happy thanksgiving to you and Carrissa!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Matt! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@davestinyworkshopotherprojects]

great project, though I might suggest having a look at car door hinges, they are designed to swing doors out away front the bodywork :-)

[@deannaatkinson3004]

I think parts of my brain just melted a bit. Thinking about how you came up with the hinge structure explains some of the struggle you’ve been dealing with. I’m sure there were other solutions possible, but what you came up with is very Brian. Massive kudos to you. I’m so thankful to yo and Carissa for all of the efforts you put in to producing this channel, your Instagram, and your Patreon site. Y’all have been an amazing inspiration to me this year. You’ve helped to keep me going through the madness that has been 2020. You’ll never know just how important (and expensive?) y’all have been in my life. I want to wish you and everyone else here a very happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe and healthy everyone. May we all continue to build somethings out of nothings in 2021 and far beyond. Much love.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much Deanna! It has been wonderful getting to know you, and we are so thankful for you! Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

They really are amazing!

[@sketchyguynv]

I have to say that I love hearing the problem solving thought process. It’s looking great!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! So glad to hear it!

[@blizatrex]

The gonk is coming along nicely. I am glad you went over the trials and tribulations you had along the way.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks Wayne! We certainly wanted to share a bit of those, and I have plenty more on the next Gonk vid to show you LOL

[@hekstoo5988]

Love these builds, they give me satisfaction seeing master's of their craft "build something out of nothing". I work 10-12 hour days so I can't really have a hobby so videos like these help, till I can find time to start. So thanks guys and stay safe

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!

[@andrewdonatelli6953]

Loving this build. Working on a Gonk myself right now.

[@MigMonkey]

Absolutely awesome build. SO many great idea to ummmm borrow.. for my own lol You talk about projects getting away from you, mine still essentially 2 tubs in the corner of the shop.. But even when I'm not building, my eyes are always watching for greeblies.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Dan! Too many projects so little time my friend.

[@christopherdivirgilio9861]

Great episode, Brian. I'm loving the gonk. I've used those audio/video items in an unrelated (to Star Wars) build and they are awesome. Keep up the great work and have a Happy Thanksgiving with your lovely bride. Cheers!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! We really appreciate the kind words. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@VanOaksProps]

Great, as always. Love hearing about the process and the difficulties you encountered along the way.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@AfterimagedKid]

Astounding and inspiring video as always! (And your Star Wars metaphors and sayings always makes me chuckle. Don't stop!)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, thank you Scott.

[@jcat3409]

I loved that last line dude..

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Jim

[@Eskimo1973]

They're not ridiculous!👌

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, thank you!

[@kyr_taap]

I hope you both and everyone who reads this comment had a happy Thanksgiving. I really appreciate you guys for sharing all of your builds with us! It's something that puts a smile in my face every week - no matter what!

[@TuckerMade]

Great as always! I'm starting a similar build but with a projector in it for my little smugglers room. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Fantastic!!! That should be awesome!

[@donaldsemora]

You sir are a true mad scientist.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

🤣 thank you!

[@maxm1417]

Great build sir! Keep more geek build please! I see why this took that long to be published! Kudos again!

[@InsidetheBoothTV]

i have been binge watching your stuff!! thank you! and God Bless you both. (Dan From inside the booth)

[@svbricks3228]

You should make a subreddit so people can show you and each other their projects, receive tips and inspire other people!

[@Jakester12788]

Lookin' good as always! Just an update, I'm playing the role of FB marketplace junk dealer right now gathering up parts, greeblies, and assemblies for the basement I mentioned a while back. I linked up with a guy who owns a 3D printer, and we found out there's a makerspace down the road too! I'm gonna try to reach out via email as I'm hoping to ask a few questions and share a few ideas if you've got time for it. We love you guys! You're doing great work! Also, Disney trip is 21 days away... Wait we must, and excited we are!

[@nathantaisto4793]

Thank you for all your hard work and time spent inspiring all of us. You have one of the very best channels in my opinion. Happy thanksgiving from Baraga, MI. Your making friendship out of nothing, thank you.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you for the kind words Nathan, very much appreciated!

[@jasonmortimer8467]

Still loving your videos man. Always excited to see new videos.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Jason, so glad to hear.

[@captdan7876]

Wow!!! Freaking great job on that hinge system!! That sense and feeling of “eureka ! ... this works”, yeah I know that felt great!! :-)

[@F1DesignUS]

Excellent work as always...I am always looking for a way to spruce up my shop and I think there could be a GONK battery charger, welder and DC power supply in my future!

[@flguardgio]

Wow, outstanding build! And thank you for the message, can't have enough kindness in the world! Oh and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Happy thanksgiving!

[@johnwilkerson378]

It was worth the wait. Awesome build. Happy Thanksgiving Brian and Cassandra.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

so glad you liked it, thank you!

[@Chris-ut6eq]

curious on the AWG of your AC plug wiring? the online view made it look small. just want to be sure your gonk does not need R2's fire extinguisher. Any fusing?

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Not to worry. It does have a fuse, and there is no concern of a fire extinguisher . . . although i always have one ;)

[@offworldatom8850]

SuperFantasticEpicAwesomeBuild 👍👏👏👏👏

[@kyr_taap]

15:54 A really subtle way of advertising your video :D

[@ronaldcasallas4292]

Hey guys, Awsome build!! I'm happy GONK GONK didn't end up a misfit. Thanks lefty!! Happy Gobble Gobble!! Stay safe!! Love you both!! Hope to meet you both one day!! I need help with my escape pod build for baby yoda!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!!

[@patrickmills2324]

Awesome!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@carlstigaxel]

Where is the follow up on this guy!

[@teamgt7690]

The best part of my week, catching a smugglers build video, can't wait to see it finished mate, looks fantastic!!!

[@chadoliver5160]

You never disappoint. Good work takes times and it pays off. Happy Thanksgiving, stay safe and best wishes over the holidays.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you Oliver! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@SKSProps]

That is looking amazing! I actually started a HD-Foam robot shop buddy about a year ago that is sitting in the corner as well maybe I should finally get him out and finish him up

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks man. Would love to see what kind of droid you would cook up!

[@Twotoedfarm]

The Smugglers “Best droid builder ever” Room

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@knskumo]

I've requested a video at least 20 minutes long this week, and you delivered. Hats off, sir. Wait a minute, where's my sticker!?

[@jeffdunehew]

Awesome build. Your build videos always give me ideas for other stuff I'm working on. On those boards that you used hot glue to mount, they do have holes for standoffs and the standoffs are really cheap. I used to mount boards with hot glue and then I had to replace one once. I don't know about painted MDF but the hot glue is annoying to pull off later off of the wood that I've used. Thanks for always posting awesome content and happy thanksgiving.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks Jeff. Yes the boards do have mounting spots, the only reason I hot glued it was due to space. The stand-offs I had on hand were a bit too long, and it would have caused the board to stick out just a tad too far. So sadly I had to resort to glueing it down.

[@thomaslevy2119]

A pop-up 120 volt outlet tower, intended to be installed under a kitchen counter, might have been a better choice to put into the Gonk. That way the outlet can be accessed without needing to take his top off. Otherwise, a really neat build.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

certainly a good point, but the whole idea was that we wanted to look inside the Gonk. Thanks for watching,

[@knightzcross419]

Patience and drive makes something out of nothing! Love this build! Can't wait for the next vid! Happy Thanksgiving Brian and Carrissa!

[@thedarkknight803able]

Thank you for all the video you and your wife shared with us. To help us escape from today's problems and to make us laugh and build get great ideas on builds we can do. Thank you both. And Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!, 💥😁😑👏🏿👍🏿💪🏿

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! We so appreciate your kind words. Happy Thanksgiving to your family as well!

[@TheKnightsShield]

18:46 Considering the nature of your builds, and how that hole in the power plug turned out, it might be worth making an aluminium (I'm a Brit) face plate for that plug, to make it a little more prominent. That way, you'll have a little more to hold it securely in place. Look forward to Part 3.

[@vitorsinventions]

This is the gonk you're looking for!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

LOL, thanks!

[@quixoticjedi942]

I couldn't really tell in the video, but those lugs on your power access point should work with female crimp connectors. Would save you all that soldering and they are already insulated.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

you are 100% correct. That would have been a great idea.

[@robertsummers275]

Love this build! Just found you out and would love to see you do an aquarium style upgrade!

[@ivangonzales5667]

Massive and awesome work 😮 And you Brian, you are so creative 👏👏 I'm thankful to find your channel and learn and inspire me a lot with your projects... Happy Thnksgiving 🙏

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! So appreciative of you Ivan!

[@Horror_Hero]

Hey. I was just wondering if you could build a super cool looking organizer for bigger materials such as pvc and bigger pieces of foam? But still make it look cool. I cant think of anything.

[@ace101guy]

I wish I had your skills and knowledge

[@andlukeable]

Awesome work smugglers, and to top it off the Gonk signing over the last tune was a truly electrifying performance . . . . I'm so sorry. Happy Thanks Giving from the UK (the land of Alu-min-ee-um )

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thanks Luke!!!

[@patrickrose1764]

Injoyed this video immensely, thank you sir 😷

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

So glad, thank you!

[@henryrodriguez5610]

What music is this at 0:38 I want to know.

[@lopaka76]

Part 3? When will they be available? Gonk is looking great.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

We are trying to get part 3 out in November. I really want to get it finished.

[@DetMcNichols]

I have to say 1 Amazing work, especially with the tools you have, 2 where is Pt 3 on this build I am itching to see the finished or at the current build with the Game system connected. I take it it is a RetroPi mix ?

[@PoweredByStuff]

Brian yo and Carrissa embody the things i love, building stuff and Star Wars. One day, i will have a place where i can start my own smugglers room and will proudly take inspiration from your videos. Stay safe and Happy Thanksgiving from Slovakia 😉

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much! We are so thrilled you are enjoying it. Stay safe and well!

[@flightofapaullo72]

Looking awesome! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@michaelsexton170]

excellent work. have a safe and happy thanksgiving.

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

You as well Michael, thank you!

[@donovansachs178]

Love your content! Working on doing some of my own stuff and just wondering what cap screws do you typically use? I purchased some on Amazon but the cap portion on the ones in the video look quite a bit larger. Again awesome work I've learned quite a bit and always keeping an eye out for new stuff!

[@HDBrown-wc9xt]

Fantastic !

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@mandar3567]

Really Awesome!!!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@BBMando69]

Great video and have a great holiday!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank You!

[@zackmassey8258]

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Keep up the good work!!

[@brianw94]

I’ve been waiting for this all week! Love it. Also sorry for your loss... 2020 sucks...

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@johncoccia2808]

Haha Aluminium, nice one Brian! Happy thanksgiving from the UK, I’m thankful for geeks and channels like yours! Love it, inspiring me to build my SW museum in my loft and greebly the hell out of it. MTFBWY

[@bldwnpwr1]

dude just found your chanel on accident ... your amazing

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you so much!

[@jeditsuyoshi]

Looks superb! Can't wait to see it done, but love the process. Happy Thanksgiving, buddy.

[@GrandpasPlace]

Nice job, though Im thinking that you could have put 1.2kw worth of lipo batteries in it and made it a battery backup for a number of things. Maybe Ill build one for the fun of it. Thank you

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you! Someday we'll add batteries for sure.

[@GrandpasPlace]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Are you ever going to do a part 3 and finish this?

[@tuskawilla]

Where is part three of this great build?!

[@nadinegebauer-haspel5494]

Really nice

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you!

[@jeffreyknutson]

I am thankful for you and Carissa (I probably butchered her name). You two make me wanna build somethin' ... out of nothin'. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@fooman2108]

Aluminimum-and um.....LOL two words for the GONK lids, Linear Actuators (to make it work (push down on the knees of the hinges...), had another thought put a bluetooth speaker in there too, 'Alexa what is plugged into GONK, how long will it take to charge....)

[@FeynmanFan]

Great build! Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@yepitsme99999]

Best Wishes and Happy Thanksgiving! Always a joy to watch your channel and I've been learning soooo much! :) Thank you for everything you do! :)

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you very much. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@yepitsme99999]

@@TheSmugglersRoom Quick question for you....When I try to sign up on your website, it says that there is a Validation Error. I'm choosing the sign up by email option. Is it down at the moment ?