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Monowheel (Patreon)

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2021-11-29 10:39:41
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Here's week's video, early for Patrons, this one goes out publicly on Tuesday 7th Dec. Already planning a version 2 for this one, but this one works not too badly.

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Monowheel - PREVIEW VERSION

I've been watching a lot of Monowheel videos recently, and they look like a lot of fun. I decided I should build one and also try to add some active control so it's easier to drive. You can support me on Patreon or buy my Merchandise: *************************** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/xrobots Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/james-bruton *************************** Affiliate links - I will get some money of you use them to sign up or buy something: *************************** Matterhackers 3D printing supplies: http://www.matterhackers.com?aff=7500 Music for your YouTube videos: http://share.epidemicsound.com/xrobots *************************** Other socials: *************************** Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xrobotsuk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xrobotsuk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/xrobotsuk *************************** CAD and Code for my projects: https://github.com/XRobots Huge thanks to my Patrons, without whom my standard of living would drastically decline. Like, inside out-Farm Foods bag decline. Plus a very special shoutout to Lulzbot, Inc who keep me in LulzBot 3D printers and support me via Patreon. HARDWARE/SOFTWARE Below you can also find a lot of the typical tools, equipment and supplies used in my projects: Filament from: https://www.3dfuel.com/ Lulzbot 3D Printers: http://bit.ly/2Sj6nil Bearings from: https://simplybearings.co.uk/ Lincoln Electric Welder: https://bit.ly/2Rqhqos CNC Router: https://bit.ly/2QdsNjt Ryobi Tools: http://bit.ly/2RhArcD Axminster Micro Lathe: http://bit.ly/2Sj6eeN 3D Printer Filament: http://bit.ly/2PdcdUu Soldering Iron: http://bit.ly/2DrNWDR Vectric CNC Software: http://bit.ly/2zxpZqv Why not join my community, who are mostly made up of actual geniuses. There’s a Facebook group and everything: https://www.facebook.com/groups/287089964833488/ XROBOTS Former toy designer, current YouTube maker and general robotics, electrical and mechanical engineer, I’m a fan of doing it yourself and innovation by trial and error. My channel is where I share some of my useful and not-so-useful inventions, designs and maker advice. Iron Man is my go-to cosplay, and 3D printing can solve most issues - broken bolts, missing parts, world hunger, you name it. XRobots is the community around my content where you can get in touch, share tips and advice, and more build FAQs, schematics and designs are also available.

Comments

Anonymous

Really good James. I wonder if you could put a 90 degree gearbox on the motor so that it can be aligned inside the wheel better. And clearly needs some crash plates/ cages around the electrics. But I think it has a lot of potential and looks really fun to drive.

Anonymous

Love it! I've been toying with building something similar, but with herringbone gears, to possibly keep the gears within the wheel, without the "outer" bearings.

Pete Mertz

Was wondering about using active gyros for this! Would be fascinating to see that, especially how well it works as it scales up in size.

Anonymous

Maybe it is worth having the stabilizing weights extend out a bit further, like a tightrope walker does with the stick across their shoulders, to give added inertia/stability. Even if the washers started 10 or 15 cm out, it could have a strong effect.

XRobots
>>72723630

They would probably need to be higher up so they don't scrap on the ground when it banks. Probably would have been worth trying though.

Neil Devonshire

I think it's attracted to your PC, either that or it's scared of the stairs 🤔

Scott Cress

Seeing your BB-8 build again made me nostalgic. Would love to see a new ball wheel design maybe a two wheel "bike" linked as if two BB-8 heads linked them. This would give you a chance to talk about what you've learned since your last BB-8 build and why the changes in the design are valuable. Without building another "droid".

XRobots
>>72737748

I'd love to do another BB-8 build, but it's not really going to attract the interest it used to. We'll see what comes up in new Star Wars movies and series I guess ;-)

Scott Cress
>>72737748

Don't have to call it a BB-8 build call it Wheely ball or whatever you'd like. My point is that your balls you've built in the past would be an excellent example of unique locomotion like what you've been building all year. Also referencing previous build videos would drive new viewers to your older content Older viewers, like me, would appreciate the call back. In addition, you already have a lot of the CAD for the balls already built so making a double ball "bike" or 3 or 4 balled vehicle should be pretty quick. I see it as a win/win project.

XRobots
>>72737748

I'll think about it. They say you should repeat your best videos very 3-6 months ;-)