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I'll bet you have creative ideas trapped inside your mind. I make Byte Sized Engineering videos to inspire, educate, and empower you to make your creative ideas a reality. You are more capable than you think, and I want to help you release your inner maker!
I know how it feels to want to make something I’m excited and passionate about, but also feel overwhelmed by not knowing where to start. I’ve unlocked the secret to getting past this feeling of being stuck. In my videos I show you how to take complex problems and break them down into smaller, more manageable “byte sized” pieces.
My name is Zach and I have been making things my whole life. I worked full time as an electrical engineer for many years improving my problem solving skills. I wanted to share my passion for making things with other people so in 2016 I started this RUclips channel.
More information can be found on my website www.bytesizedengineering.com/about. You can also find me on Instagram @bytesizedzach.
I know how it feels to want to make something I’m excited and passionate about, but also feel overwhelmed by not knowing where to start. I’ve unlocked the secret to getting past this feeling of being stuck. In my videos I show you how to take complex problems and break them down into smaller, more manageable “byte sized” pieces.
My name is Zach and I have been making things my whole life. I worked full time as an electrical engineer for many years improving my problem solving skills. I wanted to share my passion for making things with other people so in 2016 I started this RUclips channel.
More information can be found on my website www.bytesizedengineering.com/about. You can also find me on Instagram @bytesizedzach.
I fought my friend - Life Size Rock'em Sock'em Robots Part 4
Over the last several months, I've been building my own version of the classic toy Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots. Because I like to overcomplicate and overengineer everything I do, I decided to make mine life-size and controlled by pneumatic cylinders connected to an air compressor. I invited my friend Will over because this game requires two people to play. Before we can have our fighting robot face-off, there are a few things that I need to finish first.
DigiKey blog post: www.digikey.com/en/maker/projects/rockem-sockem-robotspart-4/0f620afcf98146ecb26769a9a791733d
Visit bit.ly/DigiKeyByteSized for the best selection of electronic components.
If you're like me you have creative ideas and someti...
DigiKey blog post: www.digikey.com/en/maker/projects/rockem-sockem-robotspart-4/0f620afcf98146ecb26769a9a791733d
Visit bit.ly/DigiKeyByteSized for the best selection of electronic components.
If you're like me you have creative ideas and someti...
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There's more than one way to skin a robot! - Life Size Rock'em Sock'em Robots Part 3
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
I'm making a version of the classic toy Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em Robots, but my version is life-sized! I'm using an air compressor to drive pneumatic cylinders for the punching arms. I'm also including some electronics that will detect the punches and keep track of who's winning. In part 3 I build the second robot frame but run into all sorts of problems when I go to put the skin on both robots. Digi...
I invented Chow Check to help my negligent friend
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.4 месяца назад
My friend often forgets whether or not he's fed his dog, so he asked me to help him build a device that sends him a message when it's time to feed her breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I used a Wi-Fi microcontroller and illuminated RGB LED buttons that light up and send notifications when it's mealtime. DigiKey blog post: www.digikey.com/en/maker/projects/i-invented-chow-check-to-help-my-friend/672...
I may have jinxed it... - Life Size Rock'em Sock'em Robots Part 2
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.9 месяцев назад
I am building a life size version of Rock'em Sock'em Robots, and I'm using pneumatic cylinders to make the arms and head move. In this video I print the arm and head pieces and secure them to the robot. Everything was going smooth until I jinxed it by saying that out loud. Fortunately I was able to solve all the problems that came up and by the end I demonstrate what this robot can do for the f...
How hard could it be to build an arm that punches? - Life Size Rock'em Sock'em Robots Part 1
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.10 месяцев назад
I have used pneumatic cylinders in past projects, so they were the perfect choice to use when I decided to build a life sized version of a toy from my childhood. In this video I prototyped the punching arm mechanism and tested it out by connecting it to the air compressor. Visit bit.ly/DigiKeyByteSized for the best selection of electronic components. Here's an affiliate link for xtool if you're...
I finally cracked the safe! - Safe Cracking Robot Part 4
Просмотров 27 тыс.Год назад
I've been working on this safe cracking robot project for over 6 months. But there's been a huge development that could potentially derail this whole project. One way or another I need to open this safe in the next five days! DigiKey blog post: www.digikey.com/en/maker/projects/crack-a-safes-combination-with-a-robotic-auto-dialer-part-4/c41ddc4ccdd5458d8b432e764d95ec7f Visit bit.ly/DigiKeyByteS...
I need an impractical way to hold my sharpies!
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.Год назад
A few months ago I came up with an idea to build a lightsaber hilt that could store and display my sharpie pens. The hilt is 3D printed and contains a battery, a switch, and a custom circuit board from Digi-Key with LEDs to light up the sharpie. I'm calling this idea the bytesaber, and I couldn't just let my new sharpie holder just sit on my desk so I designed a bent sheet metal display stand f...
Everything Has Gone Wrong! Safe Cracking Robot - Part 3
Просмотров 31 тыс.Год назад
I'm continuing work on trying to open my brother-in-law's safe by building a robot. I don't what's inside the safe, but based on all the bad luck I've run into with this project my guess is cursed pirate treasure. Digi-Key blog post: www.digikey.com/en/maker/blogs/2023/how-to-crack-a-safes-combination-with-a-robotic-auto-dialer-part-3 Visit bit.ly/DigiKeyByteSized for the best selection of elec...
I Made A Star Wars Scomp USB Port With @WinstonMakes
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
There's a really cool thing in Star Wars called a scomp link. It's basically a computer terminal built for droids so that they can access data. I thought it would be really cool to build one of these scomp links and even make the center rotate like it does in the movies. But to make it even more interesting, I want it to be a functioning USB port for my computer. @WinstonMakes machined the main...
I have to try 1 Million combinations? Safe Cracking Robot - Part 2
Просмотров 316 тыс.Год назад
I have to try 1 Million combinations? Safe Cracking Robot - Part 2
He forgot the combination so I built him a robot. Safe Cracking Robot - Part 1
Просмотров 157 тыс.Год назад
He forgot the combination so I built him a robot. Safe Cracking Robot - Part 1
Permanent holiday lights that can be used all year!
Просмотров 215 тыс.Год назад
Permanent holiday lights that can be used all year!
"That's a problem for future Zach" - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 6
Просмотров 34 тыс.Год назад
"That's a problem for future Zach" - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 6
Making PCB Art for "I Like To Make Stuff"
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.Год назад
Making PCB Art for "I Like To Make Stuff"
All That Work Just For This? - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 5
Просмотров 34 тыс.2 года назад
All That Work Just For This? - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 5
I Should've Built This Much Sooner - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 4
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 года назад
I Should've Built This Much Sooner - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 4
Solving The Biggest Problem With Storing Spools
Просмотров 12 тыс.2 года назад
Solving The Biggest Problem With Storing Spools
It's Time To Get Organized | Practical Skills For Makers
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
It's Time To Get Organized | Practical Skills For Makers
Moving Things Around With Motors! - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 3
Просмотров 31 тыс.2 года назад
Moving Things Around With Motors! - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 3
Deciding What Size To Build This Thing - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 2
Просмотров 32 тыс.2 года назад
Deciding What Size To Build This Thing - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 2
Engineer Dad Makes Star Wars Potty Training Toilet
Просмотров 2 тыс.2 года назад
Engineer Dad Makes Star Wars Potty Training Toilet
The Self Solving Rubik's Cube - Part 2
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.2 года назад
The Self Solving Rubik's Cube - Part 2
I'm Shocked By How Much Damage This Caused! - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 1
Просмотров 284 тыс.2 года назад
I'm Shocked By How Much Damage This Caused! - CO2 Laser Cutter Part 1
A Rubik's Cube That Solves Itself - Part 1
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.2 года назад
A Rubik's Cube That Solves Itself - Part 1
How To Make A Lithium Battery Pack With 18650 Cells | Practical Skills For Makers
Просмотров 361 тыс.2 года назад
How To Make A Lithium Battery Pack With 18650 Cells | Practical Skills For Makers
I Made A Giant Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer
Просмотров 56 тыс.2 года назад
I Made A Giant Raspberry Pi Single Board Computer
Getting More From Your 3D Printer | Practical Skills For Makers
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Getting More From Your 3D Printer | Practical Skills For Makers
Tack!
Why are you using nickel strips instead of Copper?
Hi. My question is, how can switching on and off be timed?
Why would you soldier directly to the buttons and joystick? These are wearable parts and at some point, will need to be replaced. Just use crimp on connectors. It will save time in assembly and down the road when replacement parts are evolved. Other than that great build.
If doing more of these and under 6s for anyone watching skyRC I'ma B6AC is awesome hobby charger that leaves you in control.
First let me say the hands on part was awesome 👍🏻 😎 I haven't done the calculations but the nickel plate strip may cause a heat issue depending on the current draw. Always opt for pure nickel if you can. Though that spot welder wouldn't be able to do .15 pure probably. Did you check your AMO draw and your ends where the main positives and negatives are located? May need a nice 12 awg copper wire at each end where the current ends and passes
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Hi question for you. I am currently in the middle of this project. The button kit that I got requires 28mm holes for the buttons and a 24mm hole for the joystick. Did you buy specific drill bits for this? I am having a hard time finding hole saw drill bits for these sizes. Also, what router bit did you use to make the cut out for the joystick?
Where can I get BOM and code for this project?
On Amazon 2 18650 batteries is about $32CDN while a 12V Lithium battery is about $130+. It is much cheaper to buy the 12V battery than make one.
Making my first arcade build : ) this video was great
Did you line up the beat with the spot weld lol
The one thing I really wanted to hear you talk about was sizing the BMS appropriately for the cells discharge rate. Can you comment please on the current requirements for your onewheel and why you chose the BMS you did?
Hey does anybody have a welding diagram for both sides of the unit? Like does anybody have a diagram for welding 13 cells with 4 18650 batteries a cell in series while connecting 4 in parallel? ❤ Love this video! Thank you so much for sharing. Subbed!!
I purchased an EBike with an unusual seat battery housing, so when the cells die, I'll have to replace them inside the housing because I doubt a replacement battery pack will be available at that time. I have good electronics experience, and this will help. Replicating the layout of the pack should make things easier.
Do the LED lights in the eyes show Health indication or just animated? It's a really cool build
@@Skibidi_Male_X yes they show the remaining hit points. When the LEDs get to zero, the head pops up
External MOSFETS mean you don't have to worry at all about what the Motherboard can (or can't) handle current-wise. It simply removes a potential problem that you just don't need.
Always have a metal box (ideally with some sand in it) by your side when handling these cells. You'll be thankful if you can throw a burning one in there and close the lid :)
I expected a more usable outcome ngl xD btw still nice work.
Make it better lol it's a good idea but looks like it sucks to use
Yooo keep up the work dawg!
Lame
Me watching this video: "Hmm yes these are all words that I definitely completely understand 🤔"
@@abithapa9099 it's so hard to reduce a full build video into a 1 minute short. Thanks for watching!
2nd
That is insane!!!! So sick!! 😮
imagine if people would have personal digital assistans in pocket or on hand to notify etc
Wow, this is so much fun I want to do this project so bad and I love your attention to detail. I'm the same way. My kind of guy subscribed thank you for the video.
LMAO you synced the welding to the music? :D
Awesome project! Does the arduino need constant 5V DC to run the code allowing it to work?
Yes, I had planned on putting an AC/DC converter to get 5 volts, but I never got around to it. For the video, I just have it plugged into a USB wall adapter
Great, thanks for the reply! 😊
I'd like to build these. Do you have information available to do that?
Is there a BOM and code for this project? Would like to build this for fun.
Watching this video 🙀 how adavanced wil HAL 9000 (chatgPT4 omni) become ❓ I finaly turned chatGPT plus into HAL 9000 🙀
When handling your signal wire like shown @6:40 make sure you are isolated and have no connection to ground. Otherwise you will close the circuit by just touching the exposed part of the signal wire and potentially hurt yourself. I recommend to use a button on the breadboard to test your relay and not do what is shown in this video!
someone with electronics knowledge pls explain this... Why do we need a MOSFET and all those ? if we just amplify the signal to around 4V and use the 'NORMALLY OPEN' port with the common, switch will be closed when the signal gives a 4V & Switch will be opened while the signal gives below 4V. that way you don't have to deal with that reverse logic. I think there was a reason why you didn't do so. if someone knows it, pls explain...
interesting pro but so much things to do and veey tedius tonmake sure everything is corret. to be honest i rather buy too dangerous to do it myself unless i have nothinh to dot..but anywhere thks for ur sharing
Never played that game. So the whole point is to make more hits than your opponent I guess?!? Ok.
For a fairer game over Internet, both player must play through a server that would not be local to your house.
Why did you have to pixelate drill a hole?
I agree with others. The lack of real "Punch" undercuts the experience. Also In the Game they move. So you can move your guy in and out of range. Its also the heads that you are trying to hit. Not count body shots. I think put the IMU in the heads and change you 4 bar linkages so they strike towards the faces. Then put them on linear rails (Most likely double v wheels will be good enough) so you can move them in and out of range. also allow some torso swivels so you can aim the hits better. I know it took a lot to get to this point and They look awesome but could use some refinements and tweaks.
I like how the red robots and/or your shirt reflects in the RUclips button in the shot around around 1:05, making it look like a red YT logo.
Great build however I feel I must address the giant elephant in the room that the Robots dont really make contact with each other which to me is a great disservice to the game. My suggestion would be to design the fists to have some sort of "springyness" in them so when they make contact you're not damaging any components. You could also design the chest piece to have some give to absorb the impacts and make it much more realistic to the original toys. I would also make it so the robots can rotate slightly and slide back and forth slightly just to give the user more "control" of the robot fight.
I agree. Bumping fists is not what the game was about. It is totally cool what you have done so far, but if you could make some changes so the fists can hit the other robot's chest or better yet the head like in the real game that would be fantastic. Thank you for sharing this project with us.
Agreed, I thought I was missing something and forgot what the original game looked like... Hopefully this can be corrected in the next iterations. (I noticed the led colors went to the wrong robot too, and this seems to have changed by the time he tested lol)
When the blue robot punches the red and exerts a force, how does the IMU know if the blue robot was punching or getting punched
You should put them on moving platforms that would allow you to also slide backward and forward to dodge attacks
wow, hes alive
This could be a great project to show at OpenSauce
Great job 🥊🥊
Are you gonna change the base to allow the robots to move and turn like the original toy?
Come at me, bro! Let's internet fight!
I didnt understand this video very good, so what kind of relay do you need to use for a wired magnetic window switch, to turn off and on the air conditioner when window opens or closes. AC 3000w. Thank you, best regards
J Channel also works well for this
A lot of drilling, but a great inexpensive option. That’s what I’ve got on my house.
I 3d printed a jig. Goes pretty fast.
@@ametsman that’s awesome! My jig is not that cool 😂
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