Watch Wes Work from patreon - Hacking the Prototype Logging Robot

Because you are so interested in applying your total skill set to what you do, I have chosen to add my little contribution to you and your family. Your videos are well done, and I really enjoy them.

Stephen Meeks

2024-03-14 20:41:05 +0000 UTC

Yes. More videos like this, please. This video was fantastic, but that's coming from someone who also likes to save any machine...

Paul Kele

2024-03-04 05:42:30 +0000 UTC

I also am here due to the Logging Robot! My passion is telepresence <3

Terry Lawrence

2024-03-03 17:43:37 +0000 UTC

This video made me support you on Patreon.

Tor Sjøwall

2024-02-22 22:17:24 +0000 UTC

The format is great. You said in your video that you would do more of these if you had support. So here I am supporting you. I just joined patreon. Looking forward to more good stuff!

Steve Walker

2024-02-21 21:46:07 +0000 UTC

I personally thought it was perfect! All of your videos are very informative and interesting. Your channel is my favorite by far!

Greg G.

2024-02-21 17:10:20 +0000 UTC

Cold War Motors! It's a great show, a bunch of friends working on 1960's and earlier cars.

Sue Rollinson

2024-02-21 12:53:47 +0000 UTC

I very much enjoy your channel. I used to live in Michigan and appreciate your Midwestern humor.

Russell Middleton

2024-02-21 07:50:26 +0000 UTC

Can you spell out CWM for those of us on the spectrum?

Russell Middleton

2024-02-21 07:45:25 +0000 UTC

This is a great project, love it

Matt Bange

2024-02-20 02:23:46 +0000 UTC

Well done! That was fascinating.

John Hill

2024-02-20 02:10:52 +0000 UTC

Love the idea of your home brew alignment machine Wes, look forward to the project!

Al's Hack Shack

2024-02-19 20:21:24 +0000 UTC

New member. I love seeing how things work. Keep it up.

William Hutton (billthehiker)

2024-02-19 19:02:46 +0000 UTC

Actually laughed out loud at "Can I explain how this works?" and then proceeded to witness a Professor-Level explanation and SpaceX-Level graphics. Funny. I also enjoyed the 1960's grocery shopping jazz music.

Marshall

2024-02-19 17:47:55 +0000 UTC

Double confirmed

Marshall

2024-02-19 17:44:03 +0000 UTC

Always enjoyed your content but it was pretty much a vlog. This episode is far and above the vlog format. Because of obvious amount of time and research you’ve done to create this extremely informative and entertaining content I’ve decided to become a paying member.

Darreld Ellis

2024-02-19 17:16:21 +0000 UTC

Wes, if you'd enjoy watching odd hydraulics, watch this week's CWM. Scott and his buddies are working on a mid fifties Buick. it has automatic windows, but they aren't electric, they are hydraulic!

Sue Rollinson

2024-02-19 15:44:59 +0000 UTC

Nice job! I loved your explanation of the hydraulic system. The valving is very clever! The animation you presented did a great job of clarifying it!. Thanks you!

Joseph Palmer

2024-02-19 15:02:52 +0000 UTC

Wes, there are precious few with your very unique skill set that could accomplish such a revival. Well Done!

John Gislason

2024-02-19 12:48:04 +0000 UTC

Am I the only one that can see this being used as a yard dog for the shop, using it to tow cars into the shop and being used to clear snow during the winter?

Christopher Matson

2024-02-19 06:55:42 +0000 UTC

Just joined - limited income senior, wish I could contribute what your time is worth.. Thank You

James Hines

2024-02-19 06:49:30 +0000 UTC

Worth all the pennies spent so far and many, many more. Thank you, and my condolences to Mrs. Wes. Maniacal genius can be trying to experience.

Bill

2024-02-19 06:13:25 +0000 UTC

Amazing video, my main question is what did you use for your hydraulic animations, they are one of the best animations I have seen on the subject

Corey Brabant

2024-02-19 05:53:42 +0000 UTC

One of your best videos yet Wes. Shows your true passions - avoided dying by diesel monsters.

Nick Vogel

2024-02-19 03:23:13 +0000 UTC

This one is just so good! My wife and I are riveted. We understand just enough to get a feel for what's happening and especially for the mountainous difficulties involved. Reminds me of the Edgar Guest poem "It Couldn't Be Done". "He started to sing as he tackled the thing that couldn't be done and he did it!" And just for fun, too! Bravo, Wes!

Michael S Wilhelm

2024-02-19 02:39:27 +0000 UTC

You have me totally hooked. I love real world adult mechatronics!

Terry Lawrence

2024-02-19 01:27:57 +0000 UTC

I support you so I can see this kind of stuff!

Darren B McLellan

2024-02-19 01:23:47 +0000 UTC

Great project Wes ,love the car content, this is next level

Rodney Juste

2024-02-19 01:01:44 +0000 UTC

I am watching Wes Work for a long time. This project is so crazy that i have to join the club. So let the robots rolling!

Peter Evertz

2024-02-19 00:30:42 +0000 UTC

Loved the format Wes. As an engineer this checked all the boxes for me., very impressed. Glad that you are having fun and learning at the same time. As long as forest robot does not have an active connection to Skynet I think the general population will be safe :).

Matt Londergan

2024-02-18 23:57:16 +0000 UTC

Either cost or parts availability - e.g what do we have available. In the end, it's not that difficult to use if you know how it is supposed to work.

Chris M

2024-02-18 23:26:39 +0000 UTC

Same, this is awesome. In my dreams I wish I had time to do stuff like this.

Chris M

2024-02-18 23:22:03 +0000 UTC

Joined the Patreon so you do more projects like this.

Logan Swanson

2024-02-18 23:05:17 +0000 UTC

Wow, you're brilliant, keep going.

Russell Middleton

2024-02-18 22:17:59 +0000 UTC

A gigantic YES on the engineering projects. These type of projects are very interesting and "trip my trigger", I entire working career was just this type of project but in electronics - voice and data.

Bruce Rose

2024-02-18 21:55:51 +0000 UTC

Also forget about logging with this thing, remove the claw and mount a snow blower and you'll have a wireless remote control snow clearing machine 😀. If you combine it with controller parts from a robot lawnmower it could get interesting...

Anders Lundgren

2024-02-18 21:11:48 +0000 UTC

Keep on keeping on. When you enjoy doing something it shines through. I don't know sh*t about hydraulics, electronics or programming and even less about combining all of them but I highly enjoy this! If you ask me you can even go deeper. My favourite videos of yours is your problem solving/error finding when pull a machine apart to find that cable that's been damaged and caused the problem. Think like that when you film this project.

Anders Lundgren

2024-02-18 21:09:31 +0000 UTC

I love the nerdy stuff. I saw some PID coefficients in the C++ stuff. Wes is a great communicator. I wouldn't be able to talk about this stuff for 5 minutes before everyone would clear the room. Great stuff, keep it coming!

John Lundh

2024-02-18 20:40:34 +0000 UTC

I haven’t attempted creating a system from scratch like this one, so I am having a blast watching and learning!

Virtue Streams

2024-02-18 20:33:57 +0000 UTC

Awesome job! Just awesome! I don't know how you keep yourself motivated to keep going etc. End switching from Fortran to C - it's not straightforward, you know :))))))))))))

Vadim

2024-02-18 20:28:51 +0000 UTC

👍👍👍 Takes me back to my industrial control days (1980s lol) Great job, keep at it!

Gary Rogerson

2024-02-18 20:16:05 +0000 UTC

Awesome job, Wes! I understand the basics of fluid dynamics, but I enjoy learning about the actual application of hydraulics. This project is very interesting, as my family history is one of loggers. I do programming QA as a day job and I enjoy F360 3D modeling, so I'd be happy to provide any assistance where it might provide you benefit. Think of it as PatronSourcing.

Eric Olmstead

2024-02-18 19:28:33 +0000 UTC

Wes you really did an outstanding job with your explanations on this one and an amazing job using simple analogs in your explanations. The editing on this video was also on another level! If you had questions about more complex programing and wireless controlling I would think Sean Hodgins or William Osman would be the ones to reach out to, they are both busy guys but I think they would both absolutely love that little machine, especially William, I mean you basically have a 2 ton diesel battle bot! He would love it for sure. For Sean I'm on his Discord and he's very responsive I could get you in touch I think. After thinking on the how the controls are kind of jerky I had a thought, using a pressure sensor on the open side you could code the controller to adjust the flow to other functions so when multiple actions are in use you don't get a large surge or loss of power when other functions engage or disengage, a kind of intelligent flow control, normally one would be able to do that while operating the machine with levers but doing it remotely is I imagine quite hard, especially the way the solenoids are set up.

Kowyn Hibbert (Warrior of the Rusty Wrench)

2024-02-18 19:26:53 +0000 UTC

Great work! Appreciated how you explained how the thing was supposed to work using simple diagrams and mock up solenoid valve. I learned a lot, thanks!

Robert Turberville

2024-02-18 19:15:20 +0000 UTC

that's amazing Wes! You keep that Toque (beanie) on.... it's obviously keeping your brain from exploding!!

Russ Wideman

2024-02-18 19:13:37 +0000 UTC

What an odd bit of machinery. I'm enjoying your attempt at modernizing the controls. I hope we get to see a functioning machine eventually. I'm super excited about the alignment rack idea! Might I suggest a tire balancer after that?

Tim Parsons

2024-02-18 18:57:08 +0000 UTC

Wes give me a holler if you ever get in over your head with electronics. I do electronics engineering in Quad Cities. Looks like you have it under control though. Mostly!

Mark Rages

2024-02-18 18:44:24 +0000 UTC

This project won't be complete without an FPV camera on top.

rune

2024-02-18 18:35:14 +0000 UTC

the track drive is missing a feedback look, it needs some kind of index pulse to make it run straight, independend of mechanical gear (friction/resistance). I would suggest to outsoorce the drive logic to an ArduPilot Rover.

adorfer

2024-02-18 18:25:57 +0000 UTC

Great stuff Wes.

Don Delagrange

2024-02-18 18:09:50 +0000 UTC

Wes this is so amazing! I loved seeing this finally move on it's own power. Sketchy AF but amazing! Have you considered getting into combat robotics? Something like this is far beyond the weight classes of standard competitions but it could certainly give ideas for something really fun at a much lower weight class. I work with several event organizers in the Southeast if you ever want to check it out, it's a fun day for all ages! Thank you for doing what you do and inspiring!

Jeff Duke Jr.

2024-02-18 17:48:16 +0000 UTC

You should hang out with the STUFFMADEHERE guy

James Vincent

2024-02-18 17:32:06 +0000 UTC

Holy cow. I watched this while drinking my coffee this morning and proceeded to unconsciously plow through half a pot of coffee. This is Stellar work. Video has great ratio of nerdy vs entertainment value. I know it's a crushing amount of work to put this together and you did great. As any viewer, I demand more and more. B channel less polished, more verbatim nitty gritty breakdown of the dev would amazing. Haha. I don't know what the modern era best method is if you want to abuse the power of the internet and use the community to assist in anything, but I've seen some solid community contributions through Discord. I'm more of a forums guy myself and I really wish they hadn't started going extinct, but unfortunately have to play to the crowds demands...

mrklean

2024-02-18 17:24:06 +0000 UTC

Also, BTW I have been doing embedded software development for the last 15 years, and software development in general for 45 years. I approve of the Teensy 4 in general because it's very powerful for the price, but the lack of a debug port is a problem for me. If you give up 100MHz you might be okay with the Adafruit Metro M7, because it does have a 10 pin SWD debug port.

Richard Krehbiel

2024-02-18 17:17:47 +0000 UTC

I have an Xbox 360 controller with a USB receiver that id gladly donate to the cause. I used this on my langmuir table and this should be easy to integrate into your program.

TJ Miller

2024-02-18 17:12:45 +0000 UTC

I watch A LOT of YouTube and this is my first Patreon contribution ever! That should speak volumes.

Kevin McAsh

2024-02-18 17:11:33 +0000 UTC

My Youtube obsession is watching competent experts being competent doing something; engineers, electronics, mechanics, doctors & veterinarians, etc. This was a masterpiece.

Richard Krehbiel

2024-02-18 17:06:52 +0000 UTC

Wow thank god you got it going,Amazing vlog keep up the good work hope you and Mrs Wes and the family are all ok

craig orford

2024-02-18 17:02:18 +0000 UTC

I'm wondering if the track wants lubing, or if there is a suspension hiccup giving it the herky-jerkies. Mind, it's complicated, as jerky inputs to the hydraulic motors would look the same as sticky track chain, or a bad sprocket tooth. Dunno.

CapnMac82

2024-02-18 16:57:46 +0000 UTC

Those of us versed in LISP programming are all too familiar with having to make modules of code, then tweaking them to get them right. LISP is rather clever in not needing to declare variables at all (this becomes its own headache) if at the expense of being utterly sequential execution. So, bravo on getting the code to do its thing.

CapnMac82

2024-02-18 16:55:41 +0000 UTC

This is so awesome! Love this video. I agree with the others, add a Tier so we can do more!

Matthew Hodkins

2024-02-18 16:51:37 +0000 UTC

I want to give more money to you than $5 a month as others have said. Hope you can add a custom tier or some other way to donate to you. Also as others have said, for fine control using some other feedback other than just the current output would improve your control a lot. Hall effect sensor, flow sensor on hydraulic return lines maybe? It would ensure that zero is always zero, and that your acceleration can be controlled in software. Can't wait to see more!!!

Wesley Parnell

2024-02-18 16:51:25 +0000 UTC

Ok $5 is not enough for the amount of joy and wonderment your content brings me.... I'd love to see your Script! PS4 controllered Snowplow is in my future! GIVE US A HIGHER TIER!!!

THE BAKER FAMILY

2024-02-18 16:45:50 +0000 UTC

Absolutely love the format and I hope there are enough of us to support you and get a lot more of these.

Jake Gilles

2024-02-18 16:45:34 +0000 UTC

Super cool project!

Adam McKnight

2024-02-18 16:33:02 +0000 UTC

MOAR like this. It got me to toss the 5 in the hat.

Wm

2024-02-18 16:17:26 +0000 UTC

Really one of your best videos, thats Wes working on next level. Great production, storytelling, education, humor. Enjoyed this video very much. Can't help with the technical stuff, but if there is a higher patreon level like $20, I would subscribe in the next minute.

thedeafguitarist

2024-02-18 16:10:49 +0000 UTC

I usually know a little bit about everything, but you went into a world I know nothing about, with the exception of a smattering of mechanical skill. But if you need brisket to give you energy to blast through these projects, I'm your guy!

South Street Barbecue

2024-02-18 15:57:38 +0000 UTC

Wes, I just joined here on Patreon. Can't wait for more on the log skidder robot thingy thing. And remember, it's always a win when you don't die doing something that you enjoy. Keep up the Wes Awesomeness! Thanks!

Doug McCusker

2024-02-18 15:55:47 +0000 UTC

I'm wondering if you could just use one of the remote control setups from ebay. There are a bunch of industrial ones that may work out a little better, althoughwith possibly less saftey features.

Jeff LeBell

2024-02-18 15:23:17 +0000 UTC

I didn't particularly like the elevator music, although I can stand CuriousMarc's. As someone into software and electronics, I found the presentation trying too hard to avoid being technical. But I suppose it is difficult to hit the right spot for all viewers. Still a great project.

Peter Facey

2024-02-18 15:16:35 +0000 UTC

Love it. I’m in RF engineering and watching this series is very interesting to me.

Jay and Kate

2024-02-18 15:15:04 +0000 UTC

I know nothing about hydraulics. I suppose the open-centred valve is because the pump doesn't like pumping into a dead end. However, the track drive pumps don't seem to mind doing that (judging from your explanation). Hence I'm wondering if this electronically controlled open-centred bypass valve is really a fuel economy measure. One could just have a pressure relief valve (I presume), but then the pump would be pumping at maximum pressure all the time. I wonder if lack of a bypass valve on the track motors is a reason why they want to start flat out?

Peter Facey

2024-02-18 15:12:14 +0000 UTC

This video and series is some of the most interesting and engaging content I've come across. Absolutely in awe with the breadth of knowledge and skills. Love that you included all the technical and programming work, too. Can't wait for the next one!

vapeythebear

2024-02-18 15:11:49 +0000 UTC

I think it already has wheel speed sensors. There's something poking out. I don't think I'm the first guy yo have this problem!

Watch Wes Work

2024-02-18 14:18:53 +0000 UTC

👏👏👏 yes more please. Being a farmboy with mechanical engineering education this is stuff I absolutely enjoy. Is there any info on the proportional control solenoids and valves? Are they appropriate spec? Maybe if you are unable to tune it better try sourcing used valves and solenoids from a dingo?

Neal Schurr

2024-02-18 13:53:02 +0000 UTC

Your skills and patience still impress me, That's comparable to rebuilding Frankenstein !

dozerman53111

2024-02-18 13:24:32 +0000 UTC

Not bad for a squishy human! Amazing and extremely impressive work sir Wes! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and accomplishments with us.

Jeff Chandler

2024-02-18 12:48:00 +0000 UTC

I'm indifferent about the new format (I'll watch your content pretty much no matter what), but I will say that I stopped watching Stuff Made Here when he started leaving out most to the details of designing, building, and troubleshooting things - I was just reminded of his channel by your "this is 30 hours of integration hell" montage

FliesLikeABrick

2024-02-18 12:34:01 +0000 UTC

Example: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005783506791.html Think that has enough i/o.

SA007

2024-02-18 12:29:45 +0000 UTC

Maybe ignore the current going through the solenoid and instead put a hall-effect sensor om the actual motor, that way your feedback is based on the motor moving instead of the solenoid moving. Should give you a actual speed control instead of a 'power' control which sortof gives a a speed control? Also, aliexpress had quite reasonable industrial remotes that are at least less sketchy than the dollar store cutting board.

SA007

2024-02-18 12:27:07 +0000 UTC

Very nice Wes, I like the format a lot. Looks like it might be time for a real circuit board. The software I use can be found here: https://u.easyeda.com. Its easy to learn and the boards you make end up being very cheap. The only down side is its a Chinese product and the turnaround is about 7 or 8 days. I wish you the best of luck!!

Kevin

2024-02-18 12:14:35 +0000 UTC

I'm frankly in awe of your skills and perseverance Wes. The mechanical and electrical parts are mostly within my grasp but the software is completely outside of my ability. I tried to learn C++ 20 plus years ago and it turns out that my mind just doesn't work that way! The test drive looked absolutely terrifying, especially with the bulkiness of the controller. I enjoyed this video very much, your explanations were spot on and the in depth technical nature really scratched that nerdy itch!

David Yates

2024-02-18 10:44:25 +0000 UTC

Personally these types of projects are unique and I too like the cross discipline as a viewer. Hope it does well for you i would love to see your other ideas come to life.

Peter Church

2024-02-18 09:01:26 +0000 UTC

Very nice Wes. The amount of work you have put into this thing is insane. Thanks for the cool ass content!

Christopher

2024-02-18 07:58:31 +0000 UTC

I am so proud of your sticktuitivness on this Wes. Gave me a feeling I don't get on any other YT channel. If you were a soldier, I;d put you for the Medal of Honor. Truly a heroic effort. In your spare time make Mrs. Wes a nice cutting board.

Clark Douglas

2024-02-18 06:05:25 +0000 UTC

This was great! More please!

Margit

2024-02-18 05:45:25 +0000 UTC

Incredible that you made this work! It gives more credibility that Tesla can make a self-driving automobile that doesn't kill the passengers. We did dealer engine work on tracked horizontal grinders that were operated by remote control. Those large machines had slow track speed so not scary like this machine.

Roger Howell

2024-02-18 03:49:42 +0000 UTC

Thinking was great. More of these please!

Gerald Pepper

2024-02-18 03:43:29 +0000 UTC

I have to take a moment and marvel at what I'm watching here. I'll bet there are less than 100 people in this country who have the skill set to take this thing from a non-functioning boat anchor to a moving machine. Diesel mechanic, electrical engineer, computer programmer, 3D printer design and implementation, hydraulic engineer, animator, videographer, editor. A team of people? Sure. Eight to ten people working on this could achieve what we just watched. But ONE guy??? I'm less than couple of hours east of you, but I feel a world away.

Jay VanLanduyt

2024-02-18 03:33:59 +0000 UTC

Very, very cool. Watch Wes go logging. I think a remote control would be much better. Can you dial down the hydraulic output to the tracks so it goes slower? How would the power be going up or down a hill or skidding a log. Would it bog down without enough reduction? My son is in third year engineering, I will be sending him a link.

Sam Ellison

2024-02-18 03:27:07 +0000 UTC

I love this Wes. Even the animated controller video took quite a bit of time I guess. I think your skills of understanding programming, engineering, mechanical, and good video production quality are unmatched. I could see your sphincter tightening as you drove “death match 2024”. Next up leveraging ChatGTP in some fashion. I also used to sell OOAD training using UML so I could follow that part.

Tom Hollowell

2024-02-18 03:02:03 +0000 UTC

Reminded me of the countless, unchargable hours spent repairing and interfacing marine autopilots with the various form data generating functions in a salt water environment here in Bermuda.

Maurice Johnson

2024-02-18 02:57:39 +0000 UTC

Wonderful job Wes. I rather liked the idea of using a selectror (eg the joystick) to pre-select each mode, then a "Go" button to enable the open-center solenoid. Should make control more positive and safer. Plus I would drive the proportional solenoids with a H-Bridge and choose the PWM clock frequency to give the necessary jitter. Would be much simpler. But then I prefer Assembly language, and don't like C+ (or Arduino's for that matter). Thanks for an interesting project.

Graeme Zimmer

2024-02-18 02:45:13 +0000 UTC

Awesome vid Wes

Brandon Carpenter

2024-02-18 02:36:08 +0000 UTC

For a guy that has no knowledge on this stuff you did a heck of a job teaching me stuff. I’ll never use it, but now I know. When you build the remote control, point the “kill skidder” or “skiller” into the corn and do a top speed run. With farmers permission.

Crashing

2024-02-18 02:29:49 +0000 UTC

How’s the installation of the two new lifts going?

Keith Krieger

2024-02-18 02:05:28 +0000 UTC

Looking forward to the day you put GPS on it, Geo-fence your property and assign it tasks to perform.

Bubba Hyde

2024-02-18 02:03:24 +0000 UTC

this is where the channel needs to go! wireless robots that can battle each other!

Stephen mowrey

2024-02-18 02:00:11 +0000 UTC

I'm a big fan of this stuff.

llljj9

2024-02-18 01:06:06 +0000 UTC

Fantastic

William Sullivan

2024-02-18 00:59:10 +0000 UTC

It’s alive! Best video yet, I’m glad you have smarter viewers than me to help you out. Have you considered teaching.

Bill Scott

2024-02-18 00:55:43 +0000 UTC

Format is approved. Well done, dude. You should be quite proud of this work.

Blake Field

2024-02-18 00:54:17 +0000 UTC

Have you considered adapting RC control stuff, Wes?

John D'Ausilio

2024-02-18 00:17:29 +0000 UTC

"my very limited knowledge of electronics" ...montage of Wes literally manufacturing an indisputably complex electronic device from scratch.

duke5572

2024-02-18 00:16:33 +0000 UTC

You completed a fantastic design project without having the title of "2-ton robot kills Wes. I have been a silicon design engineer dealing with the change/growth over a 47-year time frame, but I am loving every minute of your adventure. Keep them coming.

John OBrien

2024-02-17 23:53:02 +0000 UTC

With projects with a heavy mix of multiple component types, this format you used was excellent imo! Along with the simplified way you explained each step along the way, I found it very informative yet also entertaining! Keep up this great work!

Jason Hensley

2024-02-17 23:50:31 +0000 UTC

Thats a great accomplishment Wes. You did impressive work and I definitely enjoyed the ride. I love the style of video learning the engineering. I would use that thing as a snow plow once it's wireless. Stay insidewhere it's warm.

Curtis Roberts

2024-02-17 23:48:45 +0000 UTC

First off let me say Mrs. Wes is great. Secondly why, because everyone should have a miniature remote control buncher. If you release the joy stick I am assuming its like a dead man switch. It also looking like the tracks might be sticking could this be part of the control issues? All you need is a milk crate and seat belt on the hood you should be good to go.

Eric Corse

2024-02-17 23:44:02 +0000 UTC

Like the format

Gene Hoffman

2024-02-17 23:43:52 +0000 UTC

Thanks Wes for investing the time and money not only into the skidder, but also the awesome video. This video is amazing. This project is awesome, Im always happy to Watch Wes Work!

Chris Jenkins

2024-02-17 23:41:31 +0000 UTC

Maybe remote his Skid Steer?

Bill Rutherford

2024-02-17 23:30:22 +0000 UTC

LOVE the forum. But then again, I'm also an ME who love electronics, engines, hydraulics, Arduinos, etc...

Benjamin Hall

2024-02-17 23:23:44 +0000 UTC

I'm from Idaho and I am quite amazed at your skills.

Bill Rutherford

2024-02-17 23:23:11 +0000 UTC

Fantastic..........can't wait for more. After you get it wireless, maybe a load of logs to play with?

Dennis Lesh

2024-02-17 23:19:04 +0000 UTC

As an engineer myself, I love this content. Nothing more interesting that making stuff do cool things. Congratulations on building your bread-board on an actual bread board. Yaaayyy! Second, you need a kill switch. If you trip and fall down that thing will run right over you. Something simple like a button you have to press every 10 secs or, better yet, one you must hold down or it stops. Third, I wonder if Weyerhaeuser or Georgia-Pacific would help fund this with the goal of putting it into their logging museum in the future? Worth a phone call. Keep up the good work. Absolute thumbs-up on the computerized alignment machine. Thanks, Wes!

Dr. Internet

2024-02-17 23:15:16 +0000 UTC

Given the twin motor set up you should be able to add "zero steer" (if you want to?) Have a look @ScrappyIndustries he has added a wireless remote control to a mobile crane.

Tim Allan

2024-02-17 23:06:32 +0000 UTC

Really stellar presentation Wes

James Riordan

2024-02-17 22:58:28 +0000 UTC

…remote control snow plow ?

James Riordan

2024-02-17 22:55:41 +0000 UTC

Hacking the Prototype Logging Robot

Comments

Because you are so interested in applying your total skill set to what you do, I have chosen to add my little contribution to you and your family. Your videos are well done, and I really enjoy them.

Yes. More videos like this, please. This video was fantastic, but that's coming from someone who also likes to save any machine...

I also am here due to the Logging Robot! My passion is telepresence <3

This video made me support you on Patreon.

The format is great. You said in your video that you would do more of these if you had support. So here I am supporting you. I just joined patreon. Looking forward to more good stuff!

I personally thought it was perfect! All of your videos are very informative and interesting. Your channel is my favorite by far!

Cold War Motors! It's a great show, a bunch of friends working on 1960's and earlier cars.

I very much enjoy your channel. I used to live in Michigan and appreciate your Midwestern humor.

Can you spell out CWM for those of us on the spectrum?

This is a great project, love it

Well done! That was fascinating.

Love the idea of your home brew alignment machine Wes, look forward to the project!

New member. I love seeing how things work. Keep it up.

Actually laughed out loud at "Can I explain how this works?" and then proceeded to witness a Professor-Level explanation and SpaceX-Level graphics. Funny. I also enjoyed the 1960's grocery shopping jazz music.

Double confirmed

Always enjoyed your content but it was pretty much a vlog. This episode is far and above the vlog format. Because of obvious amount of time and research you’ve done to create this extremely informative and entertaining content I’ve decided to become a paying member.

Wes, if you'd enjoy watching odd hydraulics, watch this week's CWM. Scott and his buddies are working on a mid fifties Buick. it has automatic windows, but they aren't electric, they are hydraulic!

Nice job! I loved your explanation of the hydraulic system. The valving is very clever! The animation you presented did a great job of clarifying it!. Thanks you!

Wes, there are precious few with your very unique skill set that could accomplish such a revival. Well Done!

Am I the only one that can see this being used as a yard dog for the shop, using it to tow cars into the shop and being used to clear snow during the winter?

Just joined - limited income senior, wish I could contribute what your time is worth.. Thank You

Worth all the pennies spent so far and many, many more. Thank you, and my condolences to Mrs. Wes. Maniacal genius can be trying to experience.

Amazing video, my main question is what did you use for your hydraulic animations, they are one of the best animations I have seen on the subject

One of your best videos yet Wes. Shows your true passions - avoided dying by diesel monsters.

You have me totally hooked. I love real world adult mechatronics!

I support you so I can see this kind of stuff!

Great project Wes ,love the car content, this is next level

I am watching Wes Work for a long time. This project is so crazy that i have to join the club. So let the robots rolling!

Loved the format Wes. As an engineer this checked all the boxes for me., very impressed. Glad that you are having fun and learning at the same time. As long as forest robot does not have an active connection to Skynet I think the general population will be safe :).

Either cost or parts availability - e.g what do we have available. In the end, it's not that difficult to use if you know how it is supposed to work.

Same, this is awesome. In my dreams I wish I had time to do stuff like this.

Joined the Patreon so you do more projects like this.

Wow, you're brilliant, keep going.

A gigantic YES on the engineering projects. These type of projects are very interesting and "trip my trigger", I entire working career was just this type of project but in electronics - voice and data.

Also forget about logging with this thing, remove the claw and mount a snow blower and you'll have a wireless remote control snow clearing machine 😀. If you combine it with controller parts from a robot lawnmower it could get interesting...

I love the nerdy stuff. I saw some PID coefficients in the C++ stuff. Wes is a great communicator. I wouldn't be able to talk about this stuff for 5 minutes before everyone would clear the room. Great stuff, keep it coming!

I haven’t attempted creating a system from scratch like this one, so I am having a blast watching and learning!

Awesome job! Just awesome! I don't know how you keep yourself motivated to keep going etc. End switching from Fortran to C - it's not straightforward, you know :))))))))))))

👍👍👍 Takes me back to my industrial control days (1980s lol) Great job, keep at it!

Great work! Appreciated how you explained how the thing was supposed to work using simple diagrams and mock up solenoid valve. I learned a lot, thanks!

that's amazing Wes! You keep that Toque (beanie) on.... it's obviously keeping your brain from exploding!!

What an odd bit of machinery. I'm enjoying your attempt at modernizing the controls. I hope we get to see a functioning machine eventually. I'm super excited about the alignment rack idea! Might I suggest a tire balancer after that?

Wes give me a holler if you ever get in over your head with electronics. I do electronics engineering in Quad Cities. Looks like you have it under control though. Mostly!

This project won't be complete without an FPV camera on top.

the track drive is missing a feedback look, it needs some kind of index pulse to make it run straight, independend of mechanical gear (friction/resistance). I would suggest to outsoorce the drive logic to an ArduPilot Rover.

Great stuff Wes.

You should hang out with the STUFFMADEHERE guy

I have an Xbox 360 controller with a USB receiver that id gladly donate to the cause. I used this on my langmuir table and this should be easy to integrate into your program.

I watch A LOT of YouTube and this is my first Patreon contribution ever! That should speak volumes.

My Youtube obsession is watching competent experts being competent doing something; engineers, electronics, mechanics, doctors & veterinarians, etc. This was a masterpiece.

Wow thank god you got it going,Amazing vlog keep up the good work hope you and Mrs Wes and the family are all ok

I'm wondering if the track wants lubing, or if there is a suspension hiccup giving it the herky-jerkies. Mind, it's complicated, as jerky inputs to the hydraulic motors would look the same as sticky track chain, or a bad sprocket tooth. Dunno.

This is so awesome! Love this video. I agree with the others, add a Tier so we can do more!

Ok $5 is not enough for the amount of joy and wonderment your content brings me.... I'd love to see your Script! PS4 controllered Snowplow is in my future! GIVE US A HIGHER TIER!!!

Absolutely love the format and I hope there are enough of us to support you and get a lot more of these.

Super cool project!

MOAR like this. It got me to toss the 5 in the hat.

Really one of your best videos, thats Wes working on next level. Great production, storytelling, education, humor. Enjoyed this video very much. Can't help with the technical stuff, but if there is a higher patreon level like $20, I would subscribe in the next minute.

I usually know a little bit about everything, but you went into a world I know nothing about, with the exception of a smattering of mechanical skill. But if you need brisket to give you energy to blast through these projects, I'm your guy!

Wes, I just joined here on Patreon. Can't wait for more on the log skidder robot thingy thing. And remember, it's always a win when you don't die doing something that you enjoy. Keep up the Wes Awesomeness! Thanks!

I'm wondering if you could just use one of the remote control setups from ebay. There are a bunch of industrial ones that may work out a little better, althoughwith possibly less saftey features.

I didn't particularly like the elevator music, although I can stand CuriousMarc's. As someone into software and electronics, I found the presentation trying too hard to avoid being technical. But I suppose it is difficult to hit the right spot for all viewers. Still a great project.

Love it. I’m in RF engineering and watching this series is very interesting to me.

This video and series is some of the most interesting and engaging content I've come across. Absolutely in awe with the breadth of knowledge and skills. Love that you included all the technical and programming work, too. Can't wait for the next one!

I think it already has wheel speed sensors. There's something poking out. I don't think I'm the first guy yo have this problem!

Your skills and patience still impress me, That's comparable to rebuilding Frankenstein !

Not bad for a squishy human! Amazing and extremely impressive work sir Wes! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and accomplishments with us.

Example: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005783506791.html Think that has enough i/o.

Personally these types of projects are unique and I too like the cross discipline as a viewer. Hope it does well for you i would love to see your other ideas come to life.

Very nice Wes. The amount of work you have put into this thing is insane. Thanks for the cool ass content!

I am so proud of your sticktuitivness on this Wes. Gave me a feeling I don't get on any other YT channel. If you were a soldier, I;d put you for the Medal of Honor. Truly a heroic effort. In your spare time make Mrs. Wes a nice cutting board.

This was great! More please!

Thinking was great. More of these please!

Reminded me of the countless, unchargable hours spent repairing and interfacing marine autopilots with the various form data generating functions in a salt water environment here in Bermuda.

Awesome vid Wes

For a guy that has no knowledge on this stuff you did a heck of a job teaching me stuff. I’ll never use it, but now I know. When you build the remote control, point the “kill skidder” or “skiller” into the corn and do a top speed run. With farmers permission.

How’s the installation of the two new lifts going?

Looking forward to the day you put GPS on it, Geo-fence your property and assign it tasks to perform.