
A Youtube Channel Called Reel Robots
So what is next? As some of you know I've been throwing around the idea of a robotics Youtube channel. The notion of giving back my knowledge to the community via YouTube is intriguing. At the very least, the channel will result in a repository of videos showing current robot technology, 3D tools, and how I to use them to build robots. The channel also allow me to explore the hundreds of robot ideas in my head. Every robot build will consist of several episodes to complete (approx 6 to 8 episodes) and will be released bi-monthly. The channel will be rebranded as "REEL ROBOTS" ("REEL" as in a movie reel, as most of my robots, will look as though they stepped out of a movie) and will launch in May 2020. Robots are expensive to build as you all know, and support will be paramount. The success of this endeavor will in part be by interest, viewer participation, sponsors, merch, affiliate links, and Patreon members. If you are not yet a subscriber, please stop by my YouTube channel and subscribe its free! .
All the best,
Will
Hey Will are you going to be selling that Starwars Bot as a kit? People like me without a 3d printer and love the Bizarre larger robots could be a market! I know I would!
I’ve been thinking about STLs but selling a kit would be difficult unless I can find a 3D printing company to license my robots to and they could print kits. Not sure what that would cost the customer.
I have plans for a fleet of robots much easier to build and 3D print. I’ll have to start researching 3D printing firms.
Ya for me it was always frustrating growing up to see so many wild robots in sci fi movies but then only litte toys could be bought or else would be so out of reach in cost like 2000 dollars.with 3d printing becoming widely available, it is certainly better now out there.
@robo rad - If Will built and sold these they would cost much more than $2000 I would imagine. Things really add up.
3D printing companies are Uber pricy. You’d have better savings on buying a bunch of printers lol
I liked your Alan a lot. But mostly out of cool factor. Application wise I don’t think it appealed to the masses. Now, I did have a few people I ran across that thought the robot would be a neat Alexa add on. IF the masks and personality was configurable to real movie characters. Meaning you can give Alexa your favorite sci fi character a personality. So you talk to c3p0 or iron man. That would be a huge hit since Amazon is running out of Alexa ideas. It’ll end up like roomba soon.
back on track. But I think this new robot, given it does something useful to general consumer would make a good Kickstarter. Now that you’ve learned a lot
oh and I’d lend a hand if ARC was used
I should mention we have a great relationship with rock pi x to bring volume pricing down for your bom
OMG, I am late to the party...
Thanks Will, its been a pleasure to watch!! I cannot believe how good this turns out...so much work, all this prototyping!!
You make it seem to be so easy!!
Well cut, neat episode!! If this channel does not make it, I will loose my faith in YouTube!!
And thanks for the NeoPixel Animation tip!! Little gems like that are making the episodes even more enjoyable!!
Oh my God, I can't believe I haven't found the time in my day to watch this yet. I have been so looking forward to it. I need to sit down and just watch it as soon as possible. I agree with Perry, if Will sold this it would be more than $2,000. Way, way, way, more. Without a doubt.
I will definitely he watching this as soon as I possibly can.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American Pals. Don't eat too much today. LOL. To the rest of my robot building friends around the world I'll just say, peace health and happiness to you.
@mickey666maus Thanks, glad you liked the LED tip. I’ve been searching for years for a site like that. So cool it’s all web based. I’ve been a little taken back by how little subscribers were getting. I have 100% likes on all my videos. And read the comments some people saying I should have 1000s more subs than I have. I’m looking into a paid campaign next year to get the subscribers through exposure on different social media and news outlets. I also have a grand total of 7, yes 7 Patreon supporters in 6 months! So unless things change, I won’t be doing YouTube beyond middle of next year. When my budget runs out.
@dave hope you enjoy the video! Happy Thanksgiving to you too.