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Spetzler Designs
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Добавлен 3 сен 2023
I'm a new artist (it still feels weird to use that term - I've been mostly an "IT guy" up until August of 2023). I live and have a little shop in Eugene Oregon. I started going full time at automata & kinetic art around July of 2023 and I have been shocked at the amount of support and encouragement that I have received from everyone. I still can't believe that I was able to quit my job and haven't ended up living on the streets by now.
I still do a little dance when I see a new subscriber and I run to show my wife Becky the phone when a video gets more than 500 views, so yeah, I'm still really new at this and have no idea what I am doing.
I hope I can make some videos that are worth your time to watch. Until I get up the courage to put myself on camera, I hope videos of my little robot series automata and the occasional side project will at least offer a bit of entertainment. I'll try to keep them very short.
Thank you all for supporting me!
I still do a little dance when I see a new subscriber and I run to show my wife Becky the phone when a video gets more than 500 views, so yeah, I'm still really new at this and have no idea what I am doing.
I hope I can make some videos that are worth your time to watch. Until I get up the courage to put myself on camera, I hope videos of my little robot series automata and the occasional side project will at least offer a bit of entertainment. I'll try to keep them very short.
Thank you all for supporting me!
Prototyping a mechanical testing board
After mentoring someone for the first time in my shop, I realized that I needed a way to rapidly show how different mechanisms work. I made a board with holes every 1/2 inch, and this was my very first test with a component to see if it would work.
I'll try to share my progress as I find what works and what doesn't.
My goal is to be able to rapidly test ideas before they go into an automata.
I'll try to share my progress as I find what works and what doesn't.
My goal is to be able to rapidly test ideas before they go into an automata.
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Видео
Comparing my latest "Empathy" automaton with my very first one
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.Месяц назад
I was looking at an "Empathy" automaton that I just finished for a custom order yesterday. I was comparing the one I just finished with the original that I made almost a year ago to make sure it was true to the original and I noticed that I have learned a few things and made a few changes (for the better I think). I thought I might try sharing my thoughts.
How to make a dancing bird automaton
Просмотров 8 тыс.Месяц назад
I came up with this little dancing bird automaton as an inexpensive introduction to automata that I can sell in my on-line store and make available as a do it yourself project. It doesn't have a ton of parts and while I use a lot of expensive machinery in this video because I am making 30 of them at a time, one can be made with pretty common hand tools in about an hour. I know that a lot of peo...
"Vibing" Automaton
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 месяца назад
I wanted to make something super simple and yet heartwarming. Just a little robot enjoying some music without a care in the world.
"Understanding" Automaton
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.2 месяца назад
This is the 21st in the Robot Enlightenment Series and my "U" project in the Alphabet Superset Challenge. It has taken me several weeks to get this one done. It started out as an attempt to make the robot look at it's own mechanism and "understand" it's workings... I meant it as a representation of looking inward to understand the deeper meaning behind a set of feelings or thoughts, but as the ...
The Assembly of Kindness Automaton
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
A quick video of the assembly process for my new "Kindness" automaton Another video of the assembly process for one of my Robot Enlightenment Series automata. There are 26 of the robots in the series (one for each letter of the alphabet). This is my "K" design and represents finding that part in all of us where kindness for all things resides. Let me know if you like these little assembly video...
"Tranquility" Automaton
Просмотров 2 тыс.4 месяца назад
A state of calmness, serenity, and peacefulness. This is the 20th in the Robot Enlightenment Series and my "T" project in the Alphabet Superset Challenge. When I think of tranquility I am brought back to being a young child and sitting up by the fireside while camping. Occasionally poking at the fire to release a few sparks into the night. I tried to capture that feeling in this automaton. I am...
The Assembly of Tranquility Automaton
Просмотров 8 тыс.4 месяца назад
A quick video of the assembly process for my new "Tranquility" automaton I thought I would share what the steps are to put together one of my automaton designs. There have been questions about the mechanisms and how they work and I thought that maybe showing step by step how it all goes together might make it easier to see how it all works. I could do a video on the making of the whole design f...
"Tranquility" Robot Automaton prototype
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.4 месяца назад
The Prototype for "Tranquility" is done. I learned a lot with this one. 3 movements crammed into one automata was a bit much on a 1.5 x 5 inch platform, but it worked out. I'll be spending the next few days making tweaks and improvements. This could end up being one of my favorites.
"Nurture" Robot Automaton
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
I've updated the design for Nurture from the Robot Enlightenment series. I made the flower petals a bit sturdier and wider to make them less delicate. The watering can spout is now a half sphere and I swapped the wood in the pot & dirt so that the pot is light wood and the dirt is dark wood. I think it looks a lot better. I put them in my Etsy Shop spetzlerdesigns.etsy.com This week I'm focusin...
"Relaxation" Robot Automaton
Просмотров 5845 месяцев назад
A feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry. This is the 18th in the Robot Enlightenment Series and my "R" project in the Alphabet Superset Challenge. This is the very first automata that I have made that incorporates magnets. I was going for a gentle swinging motion, but ended up with what I have. I think a larger rotating disk under the hammock would probably make i...
"Quest" Robot Automaton
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
A long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult. This is the 17th in the Robot Enlightenment Series and my "Q" project in the Alphabet Superset Challenge. I know that the movement is very simple, but I really like the way this particular robot turned out. The monocular acutally telescopes to a degree and I thought the pack with the little leat...
"Overjoyed" Robot Automaton
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.6 месяцев назад
To be extremely pleased and happy. This is the 15th in the Robot Enlightenment Series and my "O" project in the Alphabet Superset Challenge. I am behind on the official series schedule, but I am still making good progress all things considered. I have a lot of requests for me to put specific pieces from the series on Etsy, but I am trying to focus on getting through the rest of them before I ge...
Assembling a "Joy" (twirling robot) Automaton
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Assembling a "Joy" (twirling robot) Automaton
Joy Automaton Fix (sticky movement)
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Joy Automaton Fix (sticky movement)
"Chill" Robot Clothespin Automaton
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.10 месяцев назад
"Chill" Robot Clothespin Automaton
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Disfrute el proceso, gracias por compartir ❤
Gracias
How is the mech cammed
I think it's called a "fast return actuator". I used an offset pin in a circular cam that goes into a slot in an arm. It's easiest to look up the term and see a drawing or graphic.
Fantastic video!! Thank you!
Awesome project, very nice!!
awesome
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I love your work, Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
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These are simply amazing 👏
Thank you!
Great process video, and a cute design! I admire its simplicity too
Thank you! 😊
Hey Gary, this is Jacob from Marathon! I just stumbled upon this video and recognized you. Super cool automatons, thanks for sharing!
I am so glad you found me. You're welcome to swing by the shop any time if you want to see what I'm working on. I'm @spetzlerdesigns on Instagram if you want to message me directly.
The arms are in different positions And it makes them look like they have more character... Especially The person on The left whereas his arm was straight down now it is slightly tilted forward
Good eye. I do tend to pay attention to the default position of the arms a lot more than I used to. All of the arms are somewhat adjustable (the arms are not glued solid, but jointed with a piece of leather cord that allows me to rotate them), so you can re-position the arms of all of these robots to some degree. They may go back to the default position over time though, so it's still important where they are rotated when I first glue them.
Love to see your ideas and solutions evolve! I was wondering what kind of wire you used. Your tips are interesting and helpful and the end result is fantastic! Can't wait for the next update! Thanks for sharing Gary!
Sorry, but you have a very high frequency noise that gives me a headache Please fix it in later videos
My apologies. I am old enough that I've lost the ability to hear high frequency sounds. I can't hear the sound, so I'm not sure how to know if it's there. I'll try turning off all the equipment in the shop. Hopefully it's not my desk light.
The algorithm brought me here and I’m glad I found you. Curious to see how you end the alphabet series and what will come after!
I'm struggling to finish the last 4, but I am determined to do so. I've been wanting to try making whirligigs, and I purchased the supplies to do a musical door chime. Honestly, there's so much that excites me that I'm having trouble deciding what I want to do next.
This is beautiful.
Have you considered using a branding iron for your logo?
Yes. That was my first thought too. The two companies I contacted to make one for me told me that the size is too small and detailed for them to turn into a brand. I haven't tried any others recently. That would be ideal though.
This is a very cool project, impressive design and problem solving!
Thank you very much!
Love this. Wings are optional as well. This would also make a great addition to a windmill or whirligig.
Definitely! I actually bought a book on whirligigs and have been wanting to try something different. Maybe this would be a good project. Good idea.
Vaya es impresionante
¡Gracias!
Love this stuff! Very creative Gary! Thanks in advance from my Grandkids :) Any chance you might share plans for some of your other creations?
I'm planning on doing a lot more of these. It just takes me a really long time to make & edit them for some reason, so I have to save up the energy to do it. I still have 4 more in the robot series to finish and then we'll see how motivated I am. Thanks for the nice comment!
That mouse is awesome! How did you make it?
Yes, it was my second automata I ever made. I need to try that again.
I used my bandsaw to get a rough shape and then carved the rest with a rotary tool. I made a lot of mistakes to get to that one.
@@spetzlerdesignsyou should be proud of it. I do some wood carving and it looks top notch. Great work.
@@rogercoker1938 Thank you
its soo good! please show how you made it !
It might be a while. I have a long list of things I've been wanting to make, but I'll likely make something with that same mechanism again.
how iss this made? what is the priniple?
I don't think I can explain it in words because I don't know what the components are named. It's basically an offset cam shaft with a slotted wire loop so that the wire goes side to side, but not up and down.
Hi! I really enjoy your stuff. I like the cardboard prototypes, they are art just on their own.
I've been thinking about doing more of them. They're so fast to make that it would make a good tutorial.
Thank you. I’ve subscribed and I’ll be making one for my niece
Fantastic! If you are willing, share it with me when you're done. I'd love to see it.
Thank you, well done.
Thanks for a great video, I'm going to make one! I might use the lathe to make a penguin to live in the nest. :)
Fantastic! Please share the results. I'd love to see it.
Looks good! Thanks
Excellent video, thank you for sharing
Thank you
Awesome video Gary! I just got my bird in the mail yesterday and it’s so cute. Thank you for sharing the creation process ❤️
You are so welcome!
Very nice! Thanks for breaking it down into such easily digestible bits!
Thank you for telling me. I was worried it was too much.
If the range of motion for the head is measured in 180degrees where 0 is looking straight down and 180 is looking straight up (90 being totally neutral); you should have the head bobbing range from 45 to 90. That would look more natural
I was thinking something similar while I was editing the video. For some reason it does not look the same in person as in the video, but you're right, even in person it would look a bit better with a more neutral neck position.
This video brought a lot of feelings for me. I saw a more recent video you posted and knew i needed to see a cat one. I didnt expect the immediate connection to form so deeply.. this was a constant ritual between my cat and myself, before she passed away unexpectedly at the start of this year. Im here with a wet face and a deep memory. Thank you. She definitely pet herself better than i ever could, and would even steal the brush to do it herself. You captured the emotion perfectly.
Thank you for that. I am so glad that it made a good memory for you!
LoFi not jazz!
I agree, it would be so much better. I am not sure where to find un-copy protected background music and this was the least terrible I could find in the RUclips library within the hour or so I was willing to search.
Beautiful piece.
Thank you!
Simple but Excellent!
Thank you!
Great👍
Добрый день. Давно слежу за вашими поделками. Даже думаю сделать копию нескольких моделей, с Вашего позволения. Для себя. Эти человечки как живые. И очень добрые.
You have my permission. Have fun!
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such a simple but beautiful mechanism! ⚙🤖🦾
What is my purpose? Oh. My. God.
You had me at " quit my IT job ..." 😂
I don’t get it
It's not obvious (and it's not exactly what I was going for), but I like the emotion of it and it fits with how I have been struggling lately. Not all of these practice pieces are turning out like I want. It was originally supposed to be the little robot looking at it's arm and then seeing how it ties into the mechanism underneath (understanding how it works), but the arm completely blocks the face and the movement ended up being too cyclical to get across the original intent and just came across as more of an anguish... Which is what happens to me when I begin to understand how I work (mentally). So, I just decided to lean into that side of the meaning of understanding - which could have been done more effectively (or give it a better name like "anguish"). So, it is what it is and I will move on to the next practice piece. I did learn a bit more how to make a complex movement in the simplest way possible, so it was still worth finishing and publishing - maybe someone else will make use of that movement in a better way.
Very nice!
Thanks!
Such a sweet scene you've created, and a tidy automaton. 💖