Designing an Advanced Animatronic Robot Arm Mr. Volt 2024-08-10 | Building a Real Claptrap from Borderlands Pt. 2Check out the 3D Connexion Space Mouse here: 3dconnexion.com/us/product/spacemouse-wirelessMagnetic Connectors: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkRipZpSupport the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/mr_voltFollow on Instagram: instagram.com/mr.v0lt/?hl=enJoin my Discord: discord.gg/8b8dUmWSQu
I Built a Real TF2 Mini Sentry Mr. Volt 2024-09-18 | Check out the SpaceMouse Wireless here: 3dconnexion.com/uk/?ref=mrvoltSupport the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/mr_voltJoin my Discord: discord.gg/vTHAXNQVSM3D Models:Mini Sentry: printables.com/model/1011550-tf2-mini-sentryWrangler: printables.com/model/1011563-tf2-wranglerDXFs for laser cut metal are included on the 3D Model pages. Go to sendcutsend.com/volt to save 15% off your order.Bill of Materials (affiliate links): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ixfx-l2l3Nx6xKVFN_0QmIxc9hZiKkGwfGWgMSQjL6Y/edit?usp=sharing
Unboxing the most POWERFUL servo Ive ever used - The DYNAMIXEL-Y Mr. Volt 2024-09-10 | Learn more about Robotis and the Dynamixel Y here: http://shrsl.com/4o6fjThanks to Robotis for trusting me with their newest servo. This thing is insanely powerful and I can't wait to use it in my upcoming Claptrap build.E-manual (specs): emanual.robotis.com/docs/en/dxl/y/ym070-210-r099-rh
My Review of SendCutSend Mr. Volt 2024-07-10 | Head to sendcutsend.com/volt to get 15% off your next order.I don't have a 2KW laser cutter and pallets of titanium, but these guys do.Metal Bending in Fusion Tutorial:youtu.be/cgKe3JGNIEg?si=lJYt9H87P2zJWHeJ00:00 Intro01:14 Why should you trust me?02:12 Discount Code02:19 Ordering Process02:58 Material Selection03:53 Bending Service04:41 Shipping05:17 Surprises05:36 Pros05:48 Cons06:23 Outro
Building a Real Life Claptrap Robot | Pt. 1 Mr. Volt 2024-07-02 | JLC3DP offers 3D Printing starting at 0.3 & CNC Service starting at $8. New users get $60: jlc3dp.com/?from=MrvSupport the channel on Patreon: patreon.com/mr_voltFollow on Instagram: instagram.com/mr.v0lt/?hl=enJoin my Discord: discord.gg/8b8dUmWSQu
Designing a Management Rail and Wheatley FAQs Mr. Volt 2024-03-05 | Engineers can get Onshape Professional free up to 6 months, or free unlimited base plan here: https://Onshape.pro/MrVoltSupport the channel: patreon.com/mr_voltCAD here:grabcad.com/library/wheatley-4Join my Discord: discord.gg/HzPYheZntN
Building a Better Animatronic Wheatley from Portal 2 Mr. Volt 2024-02-20 | Learn more about Robotis and DYNAMIXEL (affiliate link): shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2521842&u=4135040&m=127600&urllink=&afftrack=Get laser cut metal and more with SendCutSend:sendcutsend.com/maker-voltSupport the channel:patreon.com/mr_voltA step file for Wheatley MKIII is available here:grabcad.com/library/wheatley-4Complete details will be provided in a future video. In the meantime, join my discord server:discord.gg/5hBgbeCqqwWhat is Open Sauce? https://opensauce.live/tickets/
Designing the Ultimate TF2 Dispenser Case Mod Mr. Volt 2023-12-08 | Use the exclusive code "BFYTB". You can get $30 off your E7/E7pro/C7 purchase.Desk US: bit.ly/3RVqDb2 CA: bit.ly/45waUlRChair US: bit.ly/46TJneO CA:bit.ly/47JtuZRNot cheap ($1000+) to replicate, but you can download the CAD here: grabcad.com/library/tf2-level-1-dispenser-case-mod-1
Designing a Real Level One Sentry from TF2 Mr. Volt 2023-08-17 | Learn CAD and Fusion360 to design your own Sentry: cadclass.org/?ref=a7e1d3JLCPCB One-stop Electronic & Mechatronic Manufacturing. Sign Up Here to Get $54 New User Coupons at - jlcpcb.com/?from=MrVolt Support more videos like this: patreon.com/mr_voltJoin my Discord: discord.gg/8wTsEkdxZX
The “Impossible” Design of Wheatley from Portal 2 | Mk III Animatronic Mr. Volt 2023-03-19 | Learn CAD and Fusion360 to build your own Wheatley: cadclass.org/?ref=a7e1d3Files will be available when the design is ready :)Support the channel: patreon.com/mr_voltEarly updates on my discord:discord.gg/8wTsEkdxZXGIFs credit to animatronicwheatley.com
The full story of how I built GLaDOS Mr. Volt 2022-12-22 | Click the link to start your 7-day free trial and get 25% off a premium membership : blinkist.com/mrvoltOld, but gold and something I've meant to do for a while! Please enjoy the full GLaDOS build video.Her voice was made with 15.AI (when that was still available).Support the channel: patreon.com/mr_volt
How I made a life-size Companion Cube Mr. Volt 2022-11-29 | ️🤖 Install Mech Arena for FREE here on Mobile and PC ✅clik.cc/g1mEK and get a special starter pack to help kickstart your game! ⭐You can find the 3D files here: printables.com/model/328490-life-size-portal-2-companion-cubeSupport the channel: patreon.com/mr_voltWho needs Portal with RTX when you can have a r e a l Companion Cube?
Designing a Life Size Companion Cube Mr. Volt 2022-08-31 | Click the link to start your 7-day free trial and get 25% off a premium membership: blinkist.com/mrvoltSupport the Ukrainian people: crisisrelief.un.org/t/ukraineSupport the channel: patreon.com/mr_voltJoin my discord: discord.gg/8wTsEkdxZXFollow me on Instagram @mr.v0ltThe Companion Cube is one of the most iconic gaming items and today I'm diving into Fusion360 to show how I've designed my own. SEO buzz buzz Portal 2This video contains a sponsored segment for Blinkist.
Portal 2 | DIY 1500 Megawatt Aperture Science Heavy Duty Super Colliding Super Button Miniature Mr. Volt 2022-07-16 | Get 20% off + free shipping @manscaped with code VOLT at mnscpd.com/MrVoltSupport the Ukrainian people: crisisrelief.un.org/t/ukraineSupport the channel: patreon.com/mr_voltJoin my discord: discord.gg/8wTsEkdxZXNot to be confused with the 1500 Megawatt Aperture Science Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button, the 1500 Watt Aperture Science Heavy Duty Super-Mini Super Button is a little piece of Aperture Laboratories that you can enjoy at home. Made with the Raspberry Pi Pico, this should be a great beginner project. Total cost is about ~$30USD, but more if you want to add LEDs.You can download the STLs, code, and bill of materials here:printables.com/model/242258-1500w-aperture-science-heavy-duty-super-mini-super0:00 Intro0:24 Ad Time2:02 Outro
DIY Doc Ock Suit Pt. 1 | Designing a Collapsible Arm Mechanism Mr. Volt 2022-06-14 | Use code MRVOLT at curiositystream.com/MRVOLT to sign up for just $14.99 for the whole YEARSupport the Ukrainian people: crisisrelief.un.org/t/ukraineSupport the channel: patreon.com/mr_voltFollow me on Instagram: @mr.v0lt and together we can finally take down Spider-man.The man, the myth, the legend: Thang010146 youtube.com/watch?v=pQBJcgJe6t0The MathMechs extensor toy: http://www.mathmechs.comSarrus linkage credit: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarrus_linkage#/media/File:Sarrus_linkage_with_three_sides.gif
Building an Animatronic Wheatley (Portal 2) Mr. Volt 2022-04-05 | Support the Ukrainian people: crisisrelief.un.org/t/ukraineLearn CAD to build your own Wheatley: cadclass.org/?ref=a7e1d3Join the Wheatley Builder's Club: discord.gg/V8A2mqSUnK@Harry101UK when can we make "Meet the Cores: IRL?" Would love to work together!Follow me on Instagram: @mr.v0lt3D printable files are linked below:drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VHRFsR3D1Pu7Y8t4J1quTAGyTOdKcODr?usp=sharing
Mr. Volts 2022 Shop Tour (chill) Mr. Volt 2022-03-17 | Get Surfshark VPN at https://Surfshark.deals/MRVOLT and enter promo code MRVOLT for 83% off and 3 extra months for FREE!Support the Ukrainian people: crisisrelief.un.org/t/ukraineSupport the channel: patreon.com/mr_volt?fan_landing=trueFollow me Instagram: @mr.v0ltMy favorite places for getting parts or learning about electronics and embedded software:learn.adafruit.comlearn.sparkfun.cominstructables.comhackster.io/projectsyoutube.com/c/AndreasSpiessSoldering:(Old, but this is most in depth soldering tutorials I enjoy)youtube.com/watch?v=vIT4ra6Mo0s3D Printing: (there are other channels, but I think MM is a good balance between technical and entertaining)youtube.com/c/MakersMuse/videos?view=0&sort=p&flow=gridCNC:youtube.com/nyccncyoutube.com/user/carbide3d/videosRobotics:youtube.com/c/jamesbrutonAnimatronics:youtube.com/c/WillCogley/videos
Portal 2 | Wheatley in Real Life Mk II (unfinished) Testing Mr. Volt 2022-03-03 | Unlock new career opportunities and become data fluent today! Use my link bit.ly/MrVoltDCMar22 and check out the first chapter of any DataCamp course for FREE to unlock new career opportunities and become data fluent today!The people of Ukraine need more support than I do:forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/donate-relief-to-ukraineBut if you also want to support the channel: patreon.com/mr_voltThis video was wildly edited down and changed due to a lot of errors behind the scenes, so you'll see Wheatley in full form next time. This continues to be the most complex thing I've ever designed, but despite constant challenges, I'm determined to make it real. While I am sharing the files, I don't recommend printing anything right away The design is still in flux and the cost is high (at least $600 USD). Cost wont't really go down for this version, but I'm designing a mini version (same scale as my Wheatley Crab build) that will cost less than $60USD and will be "easy" to build. Mk II currently has over 150 3D printed and CNC machined parts, which doesn't include screws, bearings, gears, etc.Wheatley Mk II STL files:drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VHRFsR3D1Pu7Y8t4J1quTAGyTOdKcODr?usp=sharing(Bill of materials and other parts coming soon, it'll take me a few days to finish listing everything :)Join the Personality Core Builder's Club: discord.gg/V8A2mqSUnKFollow me on Instagram: @mr.v0ltThis video was sponsored by DataCamp
Portal 2 - Wheatley in Real Life - Mk II Design Mr. Volt 2022-01-28 | Learn CAD and Fusion360 to build your own Wheatley: cadclass.org/?ref=a7e1d3Support the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltMy personality core saga continues! I was not happy with the state of my current Wheatley build, so into the Aperture Science Emergency Intelligence Incinerator he goes. Wheatley Mk II is a much improved design that focuses on easier part sourcing, assembly, more functionality. Follow me on Instagram: @mr.v0ltThis video was sponsored by Brilliant.
Mr. Volts 50K Sub End of Year Recap Mr. Volt 2022-01-09 | Install Raid for Free ✅ IOS/ANDROID/PC: pl.go-ga.me/c8atp01t and get a special starter pack 💥 Available only for the next 30 daysToday is a channel update to celebrate more than 50K subs, so I'm giving away some spare parts and Amazon gift cards.Pack 1: Beginner Kit - Comment a Fictional Gadget/Tech build ideaSeeed Arduino Beginner Kit, Seeeduino Xiao, BBC Microbit with Breakout, 37 Sensor KitPack 2: Robot Kit - Comment a Fictional Robot/AI/Synthetic character build idea16 Analog Servos, 2 Servo Drivers, Ardupilot, PixyCam, Multi-sensor kitPack 3: Advanced Raspberry Pi Kit - Comment an invention idea-Pi 4 B+ 2Gb, Ice Tower Heat Sink, Raspberry Pi Pico, OnOff Shim, PicoVGA Breakout, plus a bunch of sensors0:00 Intro0:24 Personal Update0:42 GLaDOS1:04 Wheatley1:41 Channel Update4:09 Giveaway 14:43 Giveaway 25:03 Giveaway 3Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltContact me via instagram @mr.v0lt
Exotic Round Displays and How to Use Them Mr. Volt 2021-11-12 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/mrvolt11211Circular displays are here! Round screens aren’t exactly useful for productivity, but are too cool to pass buy. Today I’m breaking down a few common varieties to show you how easy it is to get them running with an Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and a regular PC running Windows. All of the displays I've found are linked below.Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_volt0:00 Round Introduction1:34 Sponsorships are how I pay rent :)2:50 Arduino Compatible 1.28" LCD4:26 Raspberry Pi Compatible 2.1" LCD with Touchscreen6:00 OEM 3.4" LCD with HDMI8:28 OEM 5" LCD with HDMI11:30 Playing Portal 2 and Minecraft on the Round 5" Display12:55 Circular Display Project IdeasAmazon - Waveshare 1.28” GC9A01, IPS, SPI control, documented libraries - Affiliate link -amzn.to/3DdEUWr As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Datasheet buydisplay.com/download/ic/GC9A01A.pdfLibrary - github.com/PaintYourDragon/Adafruit_GC9A01ACAD File - drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nm-CCiv5c8NcffTo6kCKsVj9LYtb8o3Z?usp=sharingDFRobot round - Cheapest option, SPI control, slow refresh rate, but compact dfrobot.com/product-1794.htmlCrystalFontz - Crispy OLED, mmall, monochrome, requires IO breakout, common controller crystalfontz.com/product/cfal128128b0011y-128x128-round-yellow-oled4d systems - OEM units from Oz, integrated controller with a proprietary, but easy to use language that allows for external control by another host (Arduino libraries available), several flavors available at different price points. Most documented round display I’m aware of. https://4dsystems.com.au/sk-pixxilcd-13p2-ctp-clbPimoroni - Raspberry Pi ready! The st7789 chip is well documented and can also be used with microcontrollers. The Hyperpixel version is easy to use. St7789 shop.pimoroni.com/products/1-3-spi-colour-round-lcd-240x240-breakout 2.1” 480x480 Hyperpixel Round shop.pimoroni.com/products/hyperpixel-round I had trouble getting it to run with my setup:(Pi 4 B+ running 32-bit PiOS Oct-30 release), but it was a quick fixIn “/boot/config.txt“dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d” had to be updated to “dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d” to work. See here:forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?p=1507622#p1507247Aliexpress - Larger OEM displays with HDMI input. You can find even more bizarre displays at these stores too, so they're worth a browse: 3.4” 800 x 800 aliexpress.com/item/1005001265145010.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.4ec84c4dOCQJDF5” 1080x1080wisecoco.en.alibaba.com/product/62346348471-810077501/1080p_5_inch_round_screen_circle_screen_roundness_circular_mipi_dsi_interface_round_lcd_display_screen_module_mipi.html?spm=a2700.shop_plser.41413.12.378b4986M83Zq0CAD Files - drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nm-CCiv5c8NcffTo6kCKsVj9LYtb8o3Z?usp=sharing Elliptical LCD: aliexpress.com/item/33006261264.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allProduct.8148356.20.327f6837T8rUJLOctagonal LCD:aliexpress.com/item/1005002115190445.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000013.10.2b191b8ckruFpg&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.169870.0&scm_id=1007.13339.169870.0&scm-url=1007.13339.169870.0&pvid=f553ffb3-6981-45e4-8135-a6e0289eb8e8&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller,scm-url:1007.13339.169870.0,pvid:f553ffb3-6981-45e4-8135-a6e0289eb8e8,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238112%231997&&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22:%2212000018789448852%22,%22sceneId%22:%223339%22%7D23.6” Circular LCD digitalview.com/blog/23-6-circular-lcd-panel
Can You Game on the Worlds Smallest Monitor? Mr. Volt 2021-10-29 | FlexiSpot Kana Pro Bamboo Standing Desk bit.ly/3F3Zutq Save $15 when you buy through my link: bit.ly/3ohvQLy Now for every bamboo desktop you're going to buy, FlexiSpot will plant a TREE! I've got a tiny problem and a tinier screen. I picked up a 0.7" (~18mm) AMOLED display that is 1080p! That's over three thousand pixels per inch (MORE PIXELS THAN YOUR RETINA HAS ROOM FOR). Eat your heart out Apple. Can you actually use it though? Let's find out.Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltWee displayaliexpress.com/item/1005001703718786.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.3b6139a7sAwgss&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.169870.0&scm_id=1007.13339.169870.0&scm-url=1007.13339.169870.0&pvid=4f6fb3fa-1938-4796-b01a-161e4347af67&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller,scm-url:1007.13339.169870.0,pvid:4f6fb3fa-1938-4796-b01a-161e4347af67,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238112%231997&&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22:%2212000017222025876%22,%22sceneId%22:%223339%22%7D0:00 - Intro1:05 - Sponsorship2:10 -TestingFollow me on Instagram: @mr.v0lt
Portal 2 | Animatronic Wheatley New Updates Mr. Volt 2021-10-15 | Install Raid for Free ✅ IOS/ANDROID/PC: clcr.me/MrVolt_Oct and get a special starter pack 💥 Available only for the next 30 days Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltPortal 2 | Wheatley in Real Life part 5: The DIY Animatronic Aperture Science Personality Core.Alright alright, let's get down to building Wheatley IRL ok? Personality Cores, Spheres, etc, are essential robotic stewards of Aperture Labs in Portal and Portal 2 and are required to modify GLaDOS's unruly behavior. I've already built a prototype of her head, so cores are the logical next step! They're plausible mechanically, but I will have to make some compromises so that things aren't floating and clipping through each other.What is a Waldo? Well I'm glad you asked:youtu.be/aaxyQEUuX4sFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mr.v0lt
Coffee Mug Computer Vision | Building a Securitron in Real Life Part 2 Mr. Volt 2021-09-24 | Head to squarespace.com/mrvolt to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: MRVOLTWant to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltThe machine learning co-processor: coral.ai/products/acceleratorOnline TensorFlow model training: teachablemachine.withgoogle.comTeachable Machine Tutorial: youtu.be/kwcillcWOg0Today I make some of the first physical parts of my prototype Securitron and try some basic machine learning to teach it to detect actual coffee mugs!It’s not that I don’t love the other robots we’ve met throughout the series, but there’s just something about Securitrons that I really love. Maybe it’s the CRT faces with V-Hold problems. Maybe it's the flappy pincer fingers. The monowheel. I must have watched the Fallout: New Vegas teaser trailer of Victor digging up the Courier dozens of times when it dropped, and I was just so curious who this new robot was. While I certainly enjoyed meeting Victor in the game, followed by Yes Man and Mr House’s best gals, it wasn’t until the Old World Blues DLC that my love was cemented when I met Muggy: an imitation miniature Securitron with an insatiable desire to collect coffee mugs. So I'm going to build my own working version that will be a 3ft tall robot.Follow me on Instagram: @mr.v0lt
Portal 2 | The DIY Wheatley Crab Tutorial Mr. Volt 2021-09-16 | Head to squarespace.com/mrvolt to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: MRVOLTWant to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltAlright, many of you asked, so here's a Wheatley Crab for all your Wheatley Crab needs! What are those needs? I have no idea, but y'all won't stop talking about it. Use this crab power wisely. Have fun 🙃🙃🙃Free Downloadable STL files here:drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YnTq7eoq7Siq_Cy5ROp6W6zi6yXtKDKN?usp=sharing_________________________________________________________________________________Recommended Tools and Materials List: (Affiliate links may benefit the channel)►Basic 3D Printer - amzn.to/3hH4w54►Raspberry Pi Pico - amzn.to/3hr1B0n►Round LCD - amzn.to/3nwzj8J►M2 Screws - amzn.to/3C6AjEw►Thicc Super Glue - amzn.to/3tTBpAv_________________________________________________________________________________How to Prepare the Pi Pico: learn.adafruit.com/getting-started-with-raspberry-pi-pico-circuitpython/circuitpythonInstall this Library: github.com/todbot/CircuitPython_GC9A01_demos#installationMain program:github.com/todbot/CircuitPython_GC9A01_demos/blob/main/examples/gc9a01_picture_locket.pyImages should be 240x240 pixels in .BMP formattherpf.com/forums/threads/portal-2-personality-core.256138/post-3924937Pin Assignments:VCC - Pico 3.3V(out)GND - Pico GroundSCL - Pico GP10 (SPI1 SCK)SDA - Pico GP11 (SPI1 TX)RES - Pico GP12DC - Pico GP13CS - Pico GP14BLK - Pico GP15 (can be omitted if you don't need backlight brightness control)The original meme: youtube.com/watch?v=23fg1xylpZ4Follow me on Instagram @mr.v0lt
Building a Securitron from Fallout: New Vegas in Real Life Part 1 Mr. Volt 2021-09-09 | Invest in yourself! Use my link and check out the first chapter of any DataCamp course for FREE! bit.ly/3AcUdxb Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltIt’s not that I don’t love the other robots we’ve met throughout the series, but there’s just something about Securitrons that I really love. Maybe it’s the CRT faces with V-Hold problems. Maybe it's the flappy pincer fingers. The monowheel. I must have watched the Fallout: New Vegas teaser trailer of Victor digging up the Courier dozens of times when it dropped, and I was just so curious who this new robot was. While I certainly enjoyed meeting Victor in the game, followed by Yes Man and Mr House’s best gals, it wasn’t until the Old World Blues DLC that my love was cemented when I met Muggy: an imitation miniature Securitron with an insatiable desire to collect coffee mugs. So I'm going to build my own working version that will be a 3ft tall robot.Follow me on Instagram: @mr.v0ltThis video was sponsored by DataCamp
Portal 2 | Wheatley Animatronic Upgrades and Test Mr. Volt 2021-08-25 | Learn CAD and Fusion360 to build your own Wheatley: cadclass.org/?ref=a7e1d3Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltPortal 2 | Wheatley in Real Life part 4: The DIY Animatronic Aperture Science Personality Core.Alright alright, let's get down to building Wheatley IRL ok? Personality Cores, Spheres, etc, are essential robotic stewards of Aperture Labs in Portal and Portal 2 and are required to modify GLaDOS's unruly behavior. I've already built a prototype of her head, so cores are the logical next step! They're plausible mechanically, but I will have to make some compromises so that things aren't floating and clipping through each other. This is the fourth video where I test out his mechanical limits with my snazzy new Waldo. What is a Waldo? Well I'm glad you asked:youtu.be/aaxyQEUuX4sWheatley image credit: animatronicwheatley.com/getting-started-guideFollow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mr.v0lt
Digital Puppetry: What is a Waldo and Why Do I Need One? Mr. Volt 2021-08-18 | Head to squarespace.com/mrvolt to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code: MRVOLTWant to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltI want to control my animatronic characters as efficiently as possible and while it would be nice to use 3D animation software or other platforms to create custom animations, that's still waaaay too tedious, so today I'm building a remote manipulator, commonly known as a Waldo after an invention from a 1942 short story by Robert Heinlein. This is specifically designed to help me animate my build of Wheatley from Portal 2, but it's a general purpose device that I can use to bring other characters like my build of GLaDOS, Claptrap, Rosie the Robot, or GIR back to life.Here's the sensor I used: mouser.com/ProductDetail/667-EVW-AE4001B14Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mr.v0lt
Portal 2 | Wheatleys Chassis and Stewart Platform Mr. Volt 2021-07-19 | Portal 2| Wheatley in Real Life part 3: The DIY Aperture Science Personality Core.Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltAlright alright, let's get down to building Wheatley IRL ok? Personality Cores, Spheres, etc, are essential robotic stewards of Aperture Labs in Portal and Portal 2 and are required to modify GLaDOS's unruly behavior. I've already built a prototype of her head, so cores are the logical next step! They're plausible mechanically, but I will have to make some compromises so that things aren't floating and clipping through each other. This is the second video where I explain the elements of his inner eye and his eyelids.Check out the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL here: craftbot.com/products/craftbot-flow-idex-xlWheatley image credit: animatronicwheatley.com/getting-started-guideSubscribe to stay up to date on the latest Core progress, but if you don't, I'll give GLaDOS your IP address :)Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mr.v0lt
Portal 2 | Building Wheatleys Eye in Real Life Mr. Volt 2021-07-04 | SO CONTINUES THE APERTURE SCIENCE PERSONALITY CORE INITIATIVEWant to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltAlright alright, let's get down to building Wheatley IRL ok? Personality Cores, Spheres, etc, are essential robotic stewards of Aperture Labs in Portal and Portal 2 and are required to modify GLaDOS's unruly behavior. I've already built a prototype of her head, so cores are the logical next step! They're plausible mechanically, but I will have to make some compromises so that things aren't floating and clipping through each other. This is the second video where I explain the elements of his inner eye and his eyelids.Check out the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL here: craftbot.com/products/craftbot-flow-idex-xlThe round LCD:wisecoco.en.alibaba.com/product/62346348471-810077501/1080p_5_inch_round_screen_circle_screen_roundness_circular_mipi_dsi_interface_round_lcd_display_screen_module_mipi.html?spm=a2700.shop_plgr.41413.10.f3734986FK83GBWheatley image credit: animatronicwheatley.com/getting-started-guideSubscribe to stay up to date on the latest Core progress, but if you don't, I'll give GLaDOS your IP address :)Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mr.v0lt
Portal 2 | Can we build Wheatley in real life? Part 1 Mr. Volt 2021-06-21 | SO BEGINS THE APERTURE SCIENCE PERSONALITY CORE INITIATIVEWant to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltAlright alright, let's get down to building Wheatley IRL ok? Personality Cores, Spheres, etc, are essential robotic stewards of Aperture Labs and are required to modify GLaDOS's unruly behavior. I've already built a prototype of her head, so cores are the logical next step! They're plausible mechanically, but I will have to make some compromises so that things aren't floating and clipping through each other. This is the first video documenting my build of everybody's favorite intelligence dampening core.I explain a bit more of my thought process on this blog post: element14.com/community/people/mrvolt/blog/2021/06/23/the-aperture-science-personality-core-initiative-how-to-build-an-animatronic-robot-from-portal-2-in-100-easy-stepsCheck out the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL here: craftbot.com/products/craftbot-flow-idex-xlThe round LCD:wisecoco.en.alibaba.com/product/62346348471-810077501/1080p_5_inch_round_screen_circle_screen_roundness_circular_mipi_dsi_interface_round_lcd_display_screen_module_mipi.html?spm=a2700.shop_plgr.41413.10.f3734986FK83GBSubscribe to stay up to date on the latest Core progress, but if you don't, I'll give GLaDOS your IP address :)Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mr.v0lt
GLaDOS in Real Life: Your Questions Answered! Mr. Volt 2021-04-17 | Links to files, stores, parts etc. below!Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltThe previous video: youtu.be/96riTrt-BbUShe's just an animatronic prototype, so there's lots of things that make her design needlessly difficult and expensive to build right now, but if you want to jump in based on my files, go ahead! As much as I would love to help out, I have to focus on building more cool things for the channel, so you'll have to work on your own. I don't have time to answer questions about how to build her.Instagram: @mr.v0ltAffiliate links below help the channel out and cost you nothing :)Hardware:GC9A01 LCD (her round eye display) amzn.to/3uHjyMfTeensy 4.0 (her eye processor) - amzn.to/2Q9HCc8Neopixel Ring (her eye light) - amzn.to/2RDKfDnHead Servos - amzn.to/3dnQjIHRaspberry Pi 4 (main processor) amzn.to/3a4DqkBUSB Audio Adapter (Pi Compatible)- amzn.to/3spoxzJMicrophone - amzn.to/3tEqERuPololu Maestro - amzn.to/3sl6GtOPololu JRK Controller (for linear actuator) - amzn.to/3stkfaBLinear Actuators -progressiveautomations.com/products/linear-actuator-with-potentiometerSpeech Recognition Tutorial - realpython.com/python-speech-recognitionSoftware and CAD:dropbox.com/sh/xq9coq4962qgot6/AAA-V3E4OgzChqhunnZEnEvWa?dl=0(Warning: she's not a 3D print-only design; CNC machining and laser cutting is required, which is why there's not a tutorial)
So I turned Alexa into GLaDOS Mr. Volt 2021-04-12 | Learn CAD to build your own GLaDOS cadclass.org/?ref=a7e1d3The giveaway is now over! I've messaged the recipients, so check your DMs. The following (Instagram users) have been chosen: mergingkibblesIke_manessfreeorrinqbblackoutkernal_cobb_vasquez_karlo l0g4n_g4mm1llrj.is.bad.at.usernamesdoctorbrian60w.h.butterstim.palamarchukdj.will.watkinsBuilding GLaDOS in Real Life Part 5, Chapter 2: Cold Boot0:00 Spooky Intro0:25 Who is GLaDOS?1:14 Building GLaDOS2:27 Design Updates3:00 Hacking Alexa3:30 A Surprise Giveaway4:32 GLaDOS wakes upHey, it's that evil robot lady from the Portal games. If you're an astronaut, war hero, or olympian--share this video with another Portal lovin' friend.I'll have a more in depth technical video next week, so stick around for that. Custom voice lines for her are from 15.aiInstagram: @mr.v0ltAffiliate links below help the channel out and cost you nothing :)Hardware:GC9A01 LCD (her round eye display) amzn.to/3uHjyMfTeensy 4.0 (her eye processor) - amzn.to/2Q9HCc8Neopixel Ring (her eye light) - amzn.to/2RDKfDnHead Servos - amzn.to/3dnQjIHRaspberry Pi 4 (main processor) amzn.to/3a4DqkBUSB Audio Adapter (Pi Compatible)- amzn.to/3spoxzJMicrophone - amzn.to/3tEqERuPololu Maestro - amzn.to/3sl6GtOPololu JRK Controller (for linear actuator) - amzn.to/3stkfaBLinear Actuators -progressiveautomations.com/products/linear-actuator-with-potentiometerSpeech Recognition Tutorial - realpython.com/python-speech-recognitionSoftware and CAD:dropbox.com/sh/xq9coq4962qgot6/AAA-V3E4OgzChqhunnZEnEvWa?dl=0(Warning: she's not a 3D print-only design; CNC machining and laser cutting is required, which is why there's not a tutorial)
GLaDOS in Real Life: Servo Calibration Test #Shorts Mr. Volt 2021-03-15 | Subscribe to see her wake up in the next video! #ShortsWant to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltI've finally been able to mount GLaDOS on a wall for proper testing. I had to redesign her neck for a third time and tidy up some joint mechanisms for the servo-linear actuators. Right now she's running a set script from a Pololu Maestro. Still lots of work to do to animate her!
GLaDOS Prototype Neck Motion Test #Shorts Mr. Volt 2021-03-01 | Consider this Glados in Real Live Part 4.1! I've redesigned her neck to use servo-linear actuators. There's still a lot of mechanical design to do for her neck, but her wall mount enclosure is ready, so I can start programing motion sequences for her head! #ShortsWant to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_volt
Building GLaDOS in Real Life: Pt 4 Mr. Volt 2020-12-29 | Been a busy personal month, but I wanted to share a quick update on GLaDOS. I've ordered some linear actuators for her redesigned neck mechanism and will basically be redesigning the entirety of her wall mount.I'm moving over the next week, so I'll have little time to work, but the next update will share full motion control of her head. Are you excited? I'm excited. Stay safe out there.Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_volt
Building GLaDOS in Real Life: Part 3 Mr. Volt 2020-11-28 | The part where things go perfectly well and everyone is happy :)Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltChallenges to overcome next time:Tighten up the tolerances of the joints.Test microcontroller drive for the servo with smooth acceleration (I'm just using a cheapo servo tester in this video)Increase clamping force on the main neck rod so GLaDOS can't decapitate herself... again.
Building GLaDOS in Real Life: Part 2 Mr. Volt 2020-10-16 | The second part.I've made a fair amount of progress on GLaDOS in the past weeks, and now she's got a fully motorized head! Using two new 35Kg.cm servos, she can slide and tilt her eye assembly.Next time, I'll be adding more head details and creating her neck mechanism. Stay tuned.
Building GLaDOS in Real Life: Part 1 Mr. Volt 2020-09-26 | I'm building a scaled animatronic version of GLaDOS (as she looks in Portal 2). For now, I'm going to be building her head and neck mechanism, but she'll be fully articulated as she is in game. Eventually, I'd love to build her full body, but I'll need a bit more space for that kind of build! This is going to be an ongoing project as she's a complicated robot, but that's the fun of the challenge. As she comes along, I'll be adding as many plausible features as I can, but I'm curious to know what you'd like to see her capable of.If you want to see her come to life, subscribe and let me know what you think of her in the comments below. Thanks for watching.By the way, if you have no idea what I'm talking about or who GLaDOS is, you should go buy and play Portal 1 and 2 right now.Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltFollow me on Instagram for updates and other projects: instagram.com/mr.v0ltMusic: Tranceverse by Sascha EndeLink: filmmusic.io/song/5223-tranceverseLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Animatronic Roberto Lamp | The Crazy Futurama Robot Mr. Volt 2018-04-30 | Now stand back, I gotta practice my stabbin'. Ha Haa ha!After FIVE years of tinkering with this idea, I've finally finished my first version of an animatronic character from Futurama: Roberto. He's wirelessly controlled by a homemade remote and runs off Arduino compatible boards. He's mounted on an Ikea Kvart lamp that I found at a Goodwill.Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltGet previews and updates on Instagram @mr.v0ltModel: grabcad.com/library/roberto-5Round LCDs: https://www.4dsystems.com.au/product/uLCD_220RD/Wireless Transceivers: learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-rfm69hcw-and-rfm96-rfm95-rfm98-lora-packet-padio-breakouts
How to Remove 3D Prints Easily Mr. Volt 2018-04-16 | How do you remove 3D prints from your print surface?Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltThis is a method I've used for a while now and wish I had known sooner. Let me know if this helps you out in the comments below and if you have any other techniques and tips for 3D printing.Get previews and updates on Instagram @mr.v0lt
Real Symmetra Laser Turrets Mr. Volt 2018-04-05 | More laser action at the 8min 30sec mark.Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltAfter a couple weeks of tinkering, my first iteration of Symmetra's turrets are alive! They may be 3D printed instead of hard light constructs, but I still think they're pretty cool. Each turret holds a 2W 445nm laser and RGB (Dotstar) leds. They're controlled by an Arduino Mega and some relays. You can download the 3d models I created here:grabcad.com/library/symmetra-s-laser-turrets-1Get previews and updates on Instagram @mr.v0ltAlso contains bonus Mini Turrets :)How to enter to win the solid Brass McCree Belt Buckle:It's past April 15th, so the giveaway is now over. Thanks for sending in ideas!
5K Subscriber Channel Update Mr. Volt 2018-03-07 | Thanks for 5K! I've got a lot of new projects coming really soon and I think you'll like them. If there are any builds that you'd like to see, let me know in the comments. Although I love Overwatch, this channel is about bringing Your ideas to life and those can be from any fiction (especially your own imagination). Keep creating!Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltGet previews and updates on Instagram @mr.v0lt
Mercys Caduceus Staff in Real Life | Overwatch Cosplay Mr. Volt 2018-01-02 | Download links below:grabcad.com/library/mercy-caduceus-staff-1Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltCR-10 3D printer: http://amzn.to/2qe7vtv(Amazon affiliate links help me out!)LCD: adafruit.com/product/3533Motor: http://amzn.to/2qdZzbF (Use a 30 rpm motor instead)Motor Driver: adafruit.com/product/3190Battery: adafruit.com/product/1781Boost Converter: pololu.com/product/2115Get previews and updates on Instagram @mr.v0lt
Junkrats Remote and Concussion Mine in Real Life Mr. Volt 2017-07-11 | You can download the 3D files here:grabcad.com/library/junkrat-mini-concussion-mine-and-remote-1Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltHigher res photos in the Imgur gallery: http://imgur.com/a/5FBw4I 3D printed my version out of black ABS on a Lulzbot Mini. What would you like to see made real?Get previews and updates on Instagram @mr.v0ltinstagram.com/mr.v0lt
I Made Meis Robot Snowball from Overwatch Mr. Volt 2017-06-11 | 3D files for printing available here: grabcad.com/library/snowball-2Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltHere's a demo of the first working prototype Snowball. This is a simple animatronic version that allows me to control the eyes, ears, and sounds that Snowball makes in the game. Snowball's main processor is a Particle Photon (which is an Arduino compatible board with built-in WiFi. Sounds are stored as MP3s on a 4D systems SOMO II board and connected to a 3 watt speaker. The ears each have a 1" linear actuator from Morai Motion.You can see more of the design in my previous video:youtu.be/WMFNu6x2mfoI will be releasing the 3D files so that you can print your own, but there's a big issue with the ear joints, so I need to fix and reprint that. Once I know everything is working and cleaned up a little bit, I'll post em. Right now there are 17 different prints necessary, but I think I can trim a few down.Snowball's eyes are made with these http://www.4dsystems.com.au/products.Support this channel:Particle Photon Board http://amzn.to/2wmw45uGrab your own electronics parts from micromechtronic.comand use the code: VOLT05 to save 5% on parts and components!Destiny Day by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500008Artist: http://incompetech.comGet previews and updates on Instagram @mr.v0ltinstagram.com/mr.v0lt
Rotary Cell Phone Prototype Mr. Volt 2016-10-26 | An artifact from somewhere else.Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltA friend gave me a rotary phone mechanism years ago, and I finally got around to turning it into a working cell phone! It can call, text, play FM radio, and store one whole phone number. Materials:-ABS (3D printed on Lulzbot Mini)-Aluminum-Brass-Padouk-Adafruit Fona Feather (Atmega 32u4 and SIMCOM800L)-2000 mAh LiPo-8 ohm 1W speaker-96x64 pixel color OLED displayMade at my local makerspace http://makerhq.orgGet previews and updates on Instagram @mr.v0ltinstagram.com/mr.v0lt
Pip Boy 3000 Working Interactive Demo Mr. Volt 2013-05-03 | My newest version of the infamous PipBoy. I call this a model B (as opposed to the ingame A) because there are some slight design changes.Want to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltFeature list:-Fully interactive controls (scroll wheel, rotary switch, and mode button)-Multiple UI colors (Green and Amber for now)-Nearly identical UI to the in-game PipBoy (Stats, Items, Data and related subscreens)-Internal leather sleeve for comfy wearingHardware:Atmega 328P (This was donated to me by Brown Dog Gadgets http://www.browndoggadgets.com/collections/arduino/products/sushiduino4D Systems 2.8" LCD GFX2Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/mr.v0lt
Working Prototype PIP-Boy GPS Mr. Volt 2012-04-24 | UPDATE: Check out my wearable version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka_z_1QMtSo&feature=youtu.beWant to buy me a coffee? Your tips support more videos like this: ko-fi.com/mrvoltSupport the channel and bigger builds: patreon.com/mr_voltMy first working handheld PIP-Boy. Full write up with source code and files available at Instructables. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-PIP-Boy
