Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Do you remember the ball-wheeled bike I built? It balances sideways like a Segway and it can move in all directions. I used three omni-wheels per ball so they can be driven any way I want based on the mix of velocities at each wheel. I could lean to go sideways or drive forwards and backwards, or rotate on the spot by driving the balls in various directions, so it was truly omni-directional.
Yep – it’s time for a one-ball-bike, is it even a bike though?
So this time it’s going to need to balance forwards and backwards as well as sideways. There are a few extra challenges, like how to turn to steer, and also making omni-wheels strong enough, because there are only three this time and not six, and these need to support me on top.
You can support me on Patreon, join my Discord, or buy my Merchandise:
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Discord: discord.com/invite/fc6MedG7eW
Patreon: patreon.com/xrobots
Merch Store: james-bruton.teemill.com/collection/all-products
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Other socials:
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Instagram: instagram.com/xrobotsuk
Twitter: twitter.com/xrobotsuk
Facebook: facebook.com/xrobotsuk
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Affiliate links - I will get some money of you use them to sign up or buy something:
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Music for your YouTube videos: share.epidemicsound.com/xrobots
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CAD and Code for my projects: 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: polymaker.com
Lulzbot 3D Printers: bit.ly/2Sj6nil
Bearings from: simplybearings.co.uk
Lincoln Electric Welder: bit.ly/2Rqhqos
CNC Router: bit.ly/2QdsNjt
Ryobi Tools: bit.ly/2RhArcD
3D Printer Filament: bit.ly/2PdcdUu
Soldering Iron: bit.ly/2DrNWDR
Vectric CNC Software: bit.ly/2zxpZqv
CAD content is sponsored by Autodesk Fusion 360
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Do you remember the ball-wheeled bike I built? It balances sideways like a Segway and it can move in all directions. I used three omni-wheels per ball so they can be driven any way I want based on the mix of velocities at each wheel. I could lean to go sideways or drive forwards and backwards, or rotate on the spot by driving the balls in various directions, so it was truly omni-directional.
Yep – it’s time for a one-ball-bike, is it even a bike though?
So this time it’s going to need to balance forwards and backwards as well as sideways. There are a few extra challenges, like how to turn to steer, and also making omni-wheels strong enough, because there are only three this time and not six, and these need to support me on top.
You can support me on Patreon, join my Discord, or buy my Merchandise:
***************************
Discord: discord.com/invite/fc6MedG7eW
Patreon: patreon.com/xrobots
Merch Store: james-bruton.teemill.com/collection/all-products
***************************
Other socials:
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Instagram: instagram.com/xrobotsuk
Twitter: twitter.com/xrobotsuk
Facebook: facebook.com/xrobotsuk
***************************
Affiliate links - I will get some money of you use them to sign up or buy something:
***************************
Music for your YouTube videos: share.epidemicsound.com/xrobots
***************************
CAD and Code for my projects: 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: polymaker.com
Lulzbot 3D Printers: bit.ly/2Sj6nil
Bearings from: simplybearings.co.uk
Lincoln Electric Welder: bit.ly/2Rqhqos
CNC Router: bit.ly/2QdsNjt
Ryobi Tools: bit.ly/2RhArcD
3D Printer Filament: bit.ly/2PdcdUu
Soldering Iron: bit.ly/2DrNWDR
Vectric CNC Software: bit.ly/2zxpZqv
CAD content is sponsored by Autodesk Fusion 360
