An improvement for you: make a hole in the side, and place the basket/receptacle onto the side or even towards the back. the dog will be out of the way, instead of potentially standing in front of the opening, when depositing the ball. the machine doesn't care where it's fed from. another bonus is it doesn't have so much momentum inside, as it'll hit a wall, and just slowly roll onto the switch. make opening in side just a few inches in front of the switch, and not so much towards the front exit.
Very cool video and project ! Ive been thinking of different ways to make one of those myself and i like that you kept it simple and inexpensive to build its amazing that a Automobile Windsheild wiper motor has the torque to load a spring like it does it looks like Sophie. Is very close to figuring out the entire process. Try reinforcing her with treats On her “ drop” command without the complexity of the chute a bit then Teaching her the chute it looked like she was getting too Anxious to do too many things at the same time ? A old trick is breaking things down into smaller commands ! I also like the idea of using the light and small 18 volt battery
Nice job! You have inspired me to attempt to build one for my mom's pointer. Unless you want to sell me one lol 😆??? No, but seriously, I would buy it. Just a thought. Thanks for the vid man. Love your dogs btw. ❤️ Beautiful ❤️
Good for the rehoming places where it can be hard to wear out all those dogs with just the staff walking them all,great idea,could even put one in a den with a group a dog that get on fine,and play on their own,like it bud well done...
Check out my other channel, hackaweektv. I've posted another video there of a new version of this ball launcher that was on the cover of Make magazine this past summer! Pick up Make Volume # 31 for complete plans and photos!
i think its not he didnt want to let go of the ball into the machine, its just that when he stretches up its hard to open its mouth even bigger to let go of the ball.....
You make some pretty sweet contraptions! Do you happen to be a mechanical engineer? I'm in engineering school, and was searching engineering projects on youtube when I came across your 1st generation slingshot launcher. I've got a yellow lab that would LOVE a ball launcher! Would you mind if I try to duplicate your design for home use? I think I've got the mechanics all memorized, but I have no experience with the electronics parts... particularly the switches. Awesome video!
i think this would work much better if the launching arm was under the ball instead of behind it. this way it would launch the ball up, and not just roll it.. would also be cool if the ball sat on a platform, that only moved during the launching action only, and not while the arm was drawn back. that would hlep cover moving parts and keep anyone from getting hit by that arm.. just my 2 cents.. great work thoiugh
Nice job on yours! Congratulations on your Kickstarter campaign! Search my other RUclips channel "HackAWeekTV" for "ball launcher" to see the final version of mine called the "Fetch-O-Matic" that was on the cover of Make Magazine. :)
Pick up Make Magazine Vol. 31. A better version of this is featured on the cover with a step by step build article. Also check out my HackAWeekTV channel here on RUclips. There's a video there of the Automatic Ball Launcher.
I want one that isn't operated by electrics or motors, but one that would be a spring loaded catapult so the dog would step on a lever that would release the ball and fling it off. that would mean not batteries and the dog gets more complex interaction have you considered that?
@7.38. have patience. don't fake throw then put ball in machine with dog's back turned, dog won't get the link between feeding ball in funnel and it being shot out. maybe wait till watching you, then drop in ball and sees ball drop into funnel, hopefully then sees you aren't part of the equation and are no longer needed (tears). I would be more active too,when have ball, would be manoeuvring around the machine with it inbetween me and dog ie at 8.12. !!!!!!@8.12, hold ball a foot or so above the machine, when see dog seen this and hold attention for 2-3 seconds, then drop the ball. Otherwise the loading part seen as a magicians "slight of hand". Thanks for posting this, don't know why they aren't more popular. do you think the dog can get addicted like a drug? Sorry for the bossy tone, was writting and pausing as watching. just wanted to get thoughts down asap.
8.57. did the fake then load again behind his back:(, he almost had it before that. hang the ball over the funnel, hold for 5, then drop. dog gets link between feeding in and shooting out. Great vid, did he eventually get it? #banbossy
Nikita Webber Just like Nikita told, don't fake. Plus how high is the part where the dog must throws the ball lead them to hold, based on the angle of their head. Check the 8.57 when her almost got, but gave up because the ball don't fall from her mouth because of the its angle (leaned back)
slick idea! Try putting a carpet scrap on the ramp to reduce the bounce problem.
An improvement for you:
make a hole in the side, and place the basket/receptacle onto the side or even towards the back.
the dog will be out of the way, instead of potentially standing in front of the opening, when depositing the ball.
the machine doesn't care where it's fed from.
another bonus is it doesn't have so much momentum inside, as it'll hit a wall, and just slowly roll onto the switch.
make opening in side just a few inches in front of the switch, and not so much towards the front exit.
This is awesome! I'm going to try and make one. Thank you so much for doing a video on this!
Check out the final version here. It was on teh cover of Make Magazine a couple yaers ago. Fetch-O-Matic DIY Ball Launcher
This is a great project, very clever mechanism. I need one, too!
Very cool video and project ! Ive been thinking of different ways to make one of those myself and i like that you kept it simple and inexpensive to build its amazing that a Automobile Windsheild wiper motor has the torque to load a spring like it does it looks like Sophie. Is very close to figuring out the entire process. Try reinforcing her with treats On her “ drop” command without the complexity of the chute a bit then Teaching her the chute it looked like she was getting too Anxious to do too many things at the same time ? A old trick is breaking things down into smaller commands ! I also like the idea of using the light and small 18 volt battery
Nice work bro!!!
Nice job! You have inspired me to attempt to build one for my mom's pointer. Unless you want to sell me one lol 😆??? No, but seriously, I would buy it. Just a thought. Thanks for the vid man. Love your dogs btw. ❤️ Beautiful ❤️
Good for the rehoming places where it can be hard to wear out all those dogs with just the staff walking them all,great idea,could even put one in a den with a group a dog that get on fine,and play on their own,like it bud well done...
Beautifully simple!
Excelente video
Amazing project!
I have a doberman puppy that drives me crazy!
I´m trying to buid some interactive toys for him >.
It can be a bit difficult to train a dog to drop something in a hopper that is higher up than he/she is tall. btw that's a beautiful blue heeler.
Check out my other channel, hackaweektv. I've posted another video there of a new version of this ball launcher that was on the cover of Make magazine this past summer! Pick up Make Volume # 31 for complete plans and photos!
lol that cat came watching
i think its not he didnt want to let go of the ball into the machine, its just that when he stretches up its hard to open its mouth even bigger to let go of the ball.....
hahaha... Dino Lab Outdoor Testing Ground.. .that was funny
Great invention Dino
I would really like to no the step by step instructoins for that design. My dog would love that and I might have all the materials needed
It was in Make Magazine Volume # 31 on the cover. archive.makezine.com/31/
great design
somehow this seems more complicated in the setup with the extra switches, etc... is it more powerful with the window motor vs the wiper motor?
u have a lovely blue cattle dog
Great Idea. You are the man
You make some pretty sweet contraptions! Do you happen to be a mechanical engineer? I'm in engineering school, and was searching engineering projects on youtube when I came across your 1st generation slingshot launcher. I've got a yellow lab that would LOVE a ball launcher! Would you mind if I try to duplicate your design for home use? I think I've got the mechanics all memorized, but I have no experience with the electronics parts... particularly the switches. Awesome video!
/me pictures Dino's neighbors, watching him in his backyard with a dog, a machine, and a tripod :o)
tymkrs
i think this would work much better if the launching arm was under the ball instead of behind it. this way it would launch the ball up, and not just roll it.. would also be cool if the ball sat on a platform, that only moved during the launching action only, and not while the arm was drawn back. that would hlep cover moving parts and keep anyone from getting hit by that arm.. just my 2 cents.. great work thoiugh
DANGER Unfortunately I just learned from the vet that it is NOT SAFE for dogs to play with tennis balls.
Ball launcher then.
Need a dog with a masters in mechanical engineering.
have an idea for ball launcher V3.0, just add supports under the front to angle it and then it can launch the balls higher
what for? dog seemed to be pretty happy.
yeah but the ball will go further and higher so, more running per launch
they told me the regulator in my car window was bad, what is the regulator is it a capacitor a diode or what?
Great idea.
My dog's an idiot.
It wouldn't work.
It was more complex, and it wasn't as powerful as the new one is.
Good job
Nice job on yours! Congratulations on your Kickstarter campaign! Search my other RUclips channel "HackAWeekTV" for "ball launcher" to see the final version of mine called the "Fetch-O-Matic" that was on the cover of Make Magazine. :)
Pick up Make Magazine Vol. 31. A better version of this is featured on the cover with a step by step build article. Also check out my HackAWeekTV channel here on RUclips. There's a video there of the Automatic Ball Launcher.
Can u make a step by step tutorial on this
I guess it's too high for the dog to drop the ball. Maybe add a ladder?
I can't find the video on hackaweektv channel, could you send me a link to it
I want one that isn't operated by electrics or motors, but one that would be a spring loaded catapult so the dog would step on a lever that would release the ball and fling it off. that would mean not batteries and the dog gets more complex interaction
have you considered that?
Oh the suspense!
did she ever figure it out lol?
Well done, make this more powerful and refined and Ill buy one for $100. :) Thank You
Brilliant
please post back
@7.38. have patience. don't fake throw then put ball in machine with dog's back turned, dog won't get the link between feeding ball in funnel and it being shot out. maybe wait till watching you, then drop in ball and sees ball drop into funnel, hopefully then sees you aren't part of the equation and are no longer needed (tears). I would be more active too,when have ball, would be manoeuvring around the machine with it inbetween me and dog ie at 8.12. !!!!!!@8.12, hold ball a foot or so above the machine, when see dog seen this and hold attention for 2-3 seconds, then drop the ball. Otherwise the loading part seen as a magicians "slight of hand". Thanks for posting this, don't know why they aren't more popular. do you think the dog can get addicted like a drug? Sorry for the bossy tone, was writting and pausing as watching. just wanted to get thoughts down asap.
8.57. did the fake then load again behind his back:(, he almost had it before that. hang the ball over the funnel, hold for 5, then drop. dog gets link between feeding in and shooting out. Great vid, did he eventually get it? #banbossy
Nikita Webber
Just like Nikita told, don't fake. Plus how high is the part where the dog must throws the ball lead them to hold, based on the angle of their head. Check the 8.57 when her almost got, but gave up because the ball don't fall from her mouth because of the its angle (leaned back)
Cut one side of the bin
We made a launcher too! Can you give me some advice？ I have just uploaded the video a hour ago...
Sent it to your RUclips channel inbox.
Great job Dean. You might want to check this out:
Google iFetch
Denny Hamill
Ok
Aren't you ashamed?