Not An Engineer
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Almost there.
🕑 Added 2024-06-08 03:14:20 +0000 UTCHey everyone,
I'm alive!
This tripteron project has taken a lot more f**ing around than I could've ever imagined, and it required a skillset I haven't got too much practice with, so that's made the conveyance of the struggles to all you fine patrons a struggle of it's own. I'm halfway done editing the video, so you'll get to see that very soon; though it doesn't have too much info on how the control side of things function. There's a brief explanation (The controller runs GRBL and I janked together a keypad pendant, so I can jog around, and move between set points), but I say more on the kinematics, and I think the bulk of the content is more to do with the trials and tribulations of using a fourth axis. I'll upload the janky keypad pendant code with the video, and I'd be happy to explain a bit better, but honestly most of you probably have a better understanding of that universe than I do.
On a maybe more exciting note, I'm on the verge of securing some contracts which will hopefully lead to me being able to do this thing full-time, which could maybe lead to a bit of a cheeky move to a bigger shop, somewhere a bit further from noise-averse neighbours. So cross your fingers for me on the next video.
In the meantime, here's some more teaser photos. Pretty stoked with the final object, physically. But I can't wait to get back to some more practical, mechanically-minded projects.
Comments
NotAnEngineer
I think you might be talking about Alex & Aleksa, they run the channel 'Boy Boy' together, and Alex is behind the channel 'I did a thing'. They've both been really successful on the platform, and seeing that they could do it made me think I'd be an idiot to not try. I'd encourage anyone to give it a go; I never expected this level of success for myself. And I I can do it, and Alex and Aleksa can do it, anyone can! That's not to say it's easy, just accessible. I've worked more in the last year and a half than I ever have! You're definitely on the right track with starting off with a hook - just make sure you back it up with the story telling. And you've probably heard it a thousand times, but title and thumbnail, title and thumbnail, title and thumbnail. Also, take everything I've said with a grain of salt, I'm still very new to the whole thing myself!
Marc Levitt
Not an Engineer- I notice people reference a friend or colleague with a YouTube channel. He makes occasional appearances in your videos. Is he successful? Has his success encouraged you to start your channel? I am considering starting a channel myself with less ambitious goals. I have some equipment I purchased, which may be a good hook. Once I get my machine set up, I would love to collaborate. I am open to suggestions. Of course, I need an audience first, so I have something to offer. PM me and I’ll tell you about the crazy machines I have. As a teaser, let's just say they require around 1000 Amps @ 220 Volt 3-phase and a warehouse space.
Geoff Williams
“We do these things not because they are easy, but because we thought they would be!” - Superfast Matt on YT 😂 Mechatronics is heaps of fun but you went from zero to 100 with this project mate.
Brandon Sander
That first picture would make a banger of a thumbnail!
