Insanely cool design, but please don't forget that even though you control the reliability of your invention, you don't control the quality of the rail construction lol be careful dude
yeah man, some of those rails are basically on there for decoration and to give people the illusion of safety. maybe not literally, but it sure feels that way LOL
I practiced free climbing for some time and all falls were triggered because of bad walls. It's more safe in climbing cuz we have PAS with many anchors and if one brakes, second keeps you, you just fall for 4 meters longer. Here is essentially one anchor and it's a problem.
This is a really cool concept! A couple of ideas for your next version: 1 - the spool speed should NOT always be the same to achieve synchronous spooling. In fact they should never actually match until the moment they stop spinning. The spool receiving line will have to spin faster initially as it is winding less line per rotation due to the small diameter of the spool’s center. As the line builds on the empty spool it can spin slower as it will be winding more per rotation. 2 - try using magnets and copper windings to create self-resistive rollers using electromagnetic current. Embed either the windings or magnets in the center of a roller and it’s counterpart in the axle, then clamp the rope between two (or more, if needed) of the rollers. As the rope moves the rollers it should produce an EM field strong enough to provide tension. This should reduce wear on the rope as well as prevent the rope from eventually grinding it’s way through the springs.
1) That's what he was trying to solve with the sonic distance sensor, he is definitely acutely aware of this. 2) Magnets to resist with a sufficient force would be much heaver and more complicated than his spring idea. I think his spring idea is actually one of the most creative features of this design. Simple, effective, long lasting, light, and cheap.
18:20 - 19:12 bro might actually be this universes Spiderman. he's documenting his process making web shooters, has his own spider suit, made a "baby steps" joke after risking his life, then proceeds to ride away on a skateboard. I mean he's in his early stages but that canonically makes him Spiderman
this man is an amazing youtuber and inventor but real web swinging like spiderman isnt possible. if you're swinging on 20 plus feet of rope, the blood will pool in your legs and you fall unconscious. also every swing is a risk on your life so the risk/reward aint there
This is amazing! But be careful as someone who does inventions ab everything chemical mechanical and things prone to being toxic and not safe. we tend to get carried away. I dont want to see a video on my feed and the tittle being " I messed up ... The Amazing" please be careful! this is sick!
For real, going out without a spotter at night, doing a 2-3 story test-drop above solid concrete, with poor visibility. If it jammed or something snapped, he'd either be stranded or dropped in a potentially lethal way, but yea. "Dw!"
@@Roobotics and that would be his decision to make? why are you sour about someone else living for the things they're passionate about which may or may not be dangerous?
@@spoon496 I don't think anyone is "sour". It's more a question of being concerned. Being passionate about something dangerous is nothing bad in itself. Giving someone advice on how to be safe(r) while practicing what you do is just a normal thing to do.
Seeing the locations you tackled really brings me back. That parking garage overhang was part of the parkour club's warmup route back in 2016-2017. Good times. Go blue!
So few questions/ suggestions. If your going to use a cheap thinner rope, why not make the spools exchangeable for when they enevitably begin to wear. Why not have the ropes loop around the poles and center on the wrist spool to give you 4 ropes worth of weight limit at the cost of higher friction against the enviroment poles your using, giving you not only more weight allowance but allow greater descent control. Why not have a claw hook mechanism that releases when only one rope has tension, so you dont have to reattach/lace the ropes each time. Sorry if these sound dumb i am currently drinkin. They just jumped out at me while watching. Absolutely amazing and i am very jealous!
You will like climbing. We do these things safely with gear that will not break when you jump into it, since our ropes MUST have a dynamic core. This doesn't seem to me a game changer as long as you don't compare it to a simple belaying device and repelling with normal rope. You could learn a lot from it too. Lots of tips from climbing too. Like: DO NOT JUMP ON CONCRETE FROM 2 FLOOR WITHOUT A BOULDER MAT under you. Just put it there. Ask yourself: what is the point of this test? Do I need to get hurt if it fails, or am I allowed to not cripple myself? If the answer is the latter, put a boulder mat there. Ideally a spotter too. If you make an empiric test, we can compare it with repelling. From the vid I would assume you are slower.
I do love climbing! Done top rope a few times, mostly boulder. Would love to get advice from more experienced climbers such as yourself, so thank you very much for the feedback. Everyone I’ve climbed with as pretty much confirmed rappelling has been mostly abandoned for belaying, but I’d love to get more specifics of that if you have it.
@@theAmazing It is not for belaying but for taking your gear out after you finish a route outdoors (your carabiners and quickdraws). For completeness: when you climb a single route, not multipitch. If you multipitch, the second climber (who climbs on the prepared top rope) takes the gear on their way up and once both of you are up, you usually walk a tourist path. This video is ok. It showcases the rappelling: ruclips.net/video/7U6tdEevJgs/видео.html I do a few things differently and some of their points don't make sense to me, but they physically do everything safely. Once you get the hang of it, it is much more streamlined. Notable difference between my rappeling and the vid: my hands are completely free, the stopping not stops the rope the moment I let it go. That is why it is there. I need to pull it down to go down, like in the vid. No strength required. You could do it in open space without a problem.
@@theAmazingI'll add that while belaying makes rappelling redundant in sport climbing, rappelling is still vital for people actually climbing multipitch, like you'd do in a steep mountain. It's often the best way to get down. There really is a lot you can learn (and have learned I see!) from mountaineers and rescue people for this project.
You know, I really like the concept, but, why is it wrist-mounted rather than being mounted near the centre of mass of the person? I know it looks cooler like that, but closer to CoM would allow for locking, and rotating the whole body further out of vertical orientation, which might be very important for horizontal travel while hanging
I was going to say this!! He maybe do some exoskeleton but for ascend and descending spot robots so they can climb trees and decapitate passing humans, i think wild life would be to jumpy, but jokes aside, this content is gold...
Yes. I do climbing/rappelling etc. the rope is attached to the waist harness because it allows the force to be centered on you. Also, it makes it so you can walk down the wall rather than scrape against it.
A laser rangefinder would speed up determining if a drop is within your rope length. Also imagine the look on some poor security guards face when they find you after you've broken your fool neck. If your gonna keep testing this get a safety harness/line setup, no point in being an inventor if ya die before you finalize your design. Also maybe bring a friend with you to hold the camera and/or call an ambulance when you end up a quadriplegic.
You should use tensioned rollers that straddle the rope going in and going out so that you can read the speed of the actual rope rather than trying to adjust speed based off of the change in gearing due to there being more or less rope on the spool. I was actually recently designing this same device for my work to use as a cable speed and run out sensor. You can get it pretty small especially if you’re able to machine the rollers and shaft out of aluminum. I haven’t finished my design yet, but I plan on using an annular diametrically magnetized magnet on the roller with a ball effect sensor on the shaft and a cable going to the micro controller. Not so sure how grippy an aluminum roller would be on the rope, but I’m sure you could design in some inserts out of TPU or maybe cast something in. There’s got to be a more robust mechanical solution, though.
I'm now in my second year of university studying engineering and computer science, and have been watching since your first solenoid webshooters when i was a kid. Inspiring stuff man!
When prototyping a grappling hook without the traditional hook, you’ll want to ensure safety and reliability while testing. Here’s how you can approach the research and development process: 1. Conceptual Design and Mechanism Testing • Core Mechanism Options: • Clamping mechanism: Use spring-loaded or motorized clamps that can grip securely when activated. • Adhesion technology: Incorporate vacuum suction, gecko-inspired adhesive pads, or electromagnets (for metallic surfaces). • Retractable prongs: Design foldable or concealed prongs that deploy upon impact. • Tether system: Focus on a durable cable or line that can support weight without tangling. 2. Materials for Prototyping • Body: Use lightweight metals like aluminum or titanium for durability. For early prototypes, consider 3D-printed plastic for quick testing. • Tether: High-strength synthetic ropes like Dyneema or Kevlar provide reliability and flexibility. • Grip or Adherence Materials: For adhesion, try rubberized compounds or silicone coatings. 3. Controlled Testing Environment • Conduct initial tests in a controlled environment, such as: • Climbing walls or indoor obstacle courses. • Simulated surfaces (wood, metal, concrete) to test grip mechanisms. • Weighted rigs or dummies for load-testing. 4. Modular Design for Iteration • Create a design where components like the tether, grip mechanism, or housing can be swapped easily for improvement. • Use non-permanent connections (e.g., screws instead of welding) to facilitate adjustments. 5. Safety Precautions During Testing • Backup tether: Use an additional safety line to prevent accidental drops. • Remote testing: Operate the device remotely to minimize risks. • Load simulation: Use static weights instead of live testers during early stages. 6. Validation of the Final Prototype • Test under extreme conditions, including varying weights, angles, and surface types. • Once the design is consistent and reliable, move on to advanced materials for the final product.
I know right 😂 this dude trien to be slick and sound like he's got the advice you need 😂😂 wtf is wrong with people ? What's wrong with me writing this nonsense😂
Yea think I’ve been watching for like 8-9 years. It’s cool to see the development of this project as it evolved from wanting to replicate Spider-Man’s abilities to being a force for something more than just being a friendly neighborhood hero. We did lose a lot of spidey channels and creators along the way but I’m proud of you for pushing through and making the impossible a reality for all us Spidey fans. Keep being amazing 🕷️
I don't know *exactly* how long I've been subscribed, but I know it's been a long, long time. It's always a pleasant surprise to see a new video and I've always been so excited to see the projects become more complex and well-designed over the years. I've always been inspired by your videos, and while I'm more of a scatter-brain when it comes to my passions (I end up rotating between so many things It's hard to make progress on any one thing, lol), I can't help but admire the dedication you have towards what you do. All that is to say, keep up the great work, man! We're rooting for ya!
Man you are a breath of fresh air ! I appreciate all of the hard work you put in and you are doing it my new found friend and to see it in motion is heart warming .thank you for being you and I have to thank my best friend for sharing this link to you you as of now have a subscriber and soon to be on the patreon for you as well .don't lose focus ,and I don't know if you will even read this but my dad used to say keep your blinders on like those horses in the parade with the blinders .it's so they can well you know the rest...no distractions it's so they stay focused on the job at hand .you have definitely have your hands full and once more thank you for all the hard work .great vidz keep em coming .peace.i used to live in Sturgis and half of my relatives somewhere around 400 - 500 all live in and around the great lakes and most of them are all worm farmers .thought I'd share that .have a great day.keep up the great work .
One thing to be cautious with your approach is that as you’re using your rope, it’ll abrade since you have rope going from one spindle to the other. If you rappelled with real gear, the rope is generally fixed and you slide up and down the rope rather than the rope sliding around an anchor point. I’d recommend having rope in both spindles and finding a way to connect the two spindles together to make a basket hitch around the anchor point like you had done in this video
Thanks for the suggestions! Idk if this is what you were thinking so disregard if I’m incorrect about your perception, but I think others are confused about this. The rope does not move around the anchor point during rappelling, only when loading the two reels when there’s not much force on them. This makes it essentially the same as your suggestion without the basket hitch. Cheers!
Next time you risk your life, make sure you have mattresses and an airbag beneath you at the least. I look forward to seeing a future iteration that will enable a person to ascend upward/grapple up high places. I imagine like a gun that shoots an arrow with many reverse hooks that explode outward from the arrow rod after impact to brace into element the arrow is shot into.
You should watch what you put that rope on while under tension. You went around the bottom of the railing and the rope then makes a 90 degree turn down a concrete face, that could have cut the line, or easily put an unwanted stress point in it. Either put a barrier (pad) between the rope and the "rock" or tie off to a better point
Dude! The project was absolutely crazy! The amount of work and iterations that was put into it is mind boggling. But I am even more amazed that so much knowledge can be available for 30 minutes in-depth for only $10. I know I will definitely ask for your services for my next projects cause the mechanical aspect is something I am lacking! Good luck on your entrepreneurship journey, even though I'm pretty sure you won't need any luck there!
(respectfully and hopefully speaking) May I suggest that you should work on technology and arts of ninjutsu, since all your resources are implied: 1: blind your enemies with either: A: high beams lights B: pepper spray/powder for your web shooters… OK, granted your wet fluids can be sticky for some people. Maybe you could/would sell out your whip fluids for non-lethal self-defense tech. It could be the revolution for pepper or salt powder/spray. 2: lightweight armor: all because of your mobility, speed and agility, even if you are an easy target without protection. 3: stealth and superior tactics: despite your acrobat and athlete, you’re more like Batman, metal gear snake and all assassin Creed. Surprise attack when you suspected either hidden in a shadows or rooftops. 4: misdirection or disappeared: you have a Hologram projector like mysterio or the Spidey signal that can blind enemies, or you can either use smoke bomb for either escape or disappeared. 5: Arsenal and gears: you got some equipment for Cliff jumping or hanging sometimes, you make amazing foam or any liquidize webs. But do you ever think about making a Batman style, like they: A: batarang, or in your case spider-rang? 😉🤷♂️ B: scorpion chain dart from Mortal Kombat? C: Nightwing Baton or Escrima sticks Any of these sound interested to you? If I being really honest, you’re typically a ninja style rather than closely to be a Spider-Man style. 🤔💭😕🤷♂️🫱🫳🫱 Anyway, still supporting you. 😉👍🕷️🕸️
Wow. Just over the moon impressed with your ambition. I’ve been watching for so long I can’t even remember how long it’s been. Since 2015 at the very least. I could see this channel/company taking a hacksmith approach in the sense of it becoming a fully functioning enterprise. Keep up the good work man! We’re all rooting for you.🎉
I get part of things like this is "rule of cool" idea first then the actual proper mechanical idea- but I immediately think this would be much more scalable and safe having this be a harness mount if its actually intended to be extended down the line for use in Search and Rescue with the rope being routed to the arm along the back- it would create less stress on the arm that is supporting the entire weight of your body plus any extra gear being carried- offloading it to the hips or would also likely allow for larger spools of rope to be used without hindering the user. As another fully admitedly laymans initial impression surely down the line (pun intended) there should be some way to accend the rope later- I get for actual S&R operations you'd probably set up dedicated properly anchored rope and pullies if you need to retreave someone/thing but it would be cool to see possible a hot-swap system for the rope so you could leave your spools at a point you want to go back up later or given you understandably dont want to use a grappling hook- maybe you could come up with a re-looping system using (my first idea for it would be launching a small durable RC bot up that you then drive around the loop point but this probably isnt the most reliable way lol) something like a follower system where you could leave a ligher rope behind and pull the decent rope back up using the motors? While a terrifying watch at times- really cool video and project!
2:15 you're the first person I've seen do this actually use GYMNASTICS GRIPS. Literally I've been spamming that knowledge on every one of these kinds of videos and people haven't caught on yet except for you! Nicely done mate!
I would say add a metal exoskeleton on the arm that connects to a back brace, that way on fast falls or big tugs you don’t dislocate your arm, the one pro that normal repelling gear has over this is that in the case of a fall the force is distributed into your hips and waist which is much stronger, having something connected to your wrist that can potentially injure you worse in a bad case scenario. Adding something like this would prevent a risk such as that, and it would look sick asf.
Keep up the creativity and safety so you can keep doing this stuff. Always keep your safety in mind and don’t get use to it working all the time. Love it dude.
Maybe add a grip to the hand contraption :) You can then better place your hand on it to hold. And them maybe a pneumatic or hydraulic lever replacement button for your thumb (offhand, on the grip) could enable a bunch of shenanigans and make yourself more comfortable. Also I am as of yet unsure why you would even need the second rope spool. Cant you like hang the full loop down -> Attach the repelling device -> repell -> wind up ? You could then even make it bigger to accommodate longer heights.
AMAZING BRO i really though i was watching a mark rober video, soo well made. I just think it would be safer if you had somebody supervising you. Sometimes i though you cound get tangled in the lines or something and be stuck up there.
Great! It would be cool if you found a way to quickly remove one of the reels with half the rope on it, pass it around your anchor point, and put it back in the device. This way, the setup would be much quicker.
The arm mounted look to have room for more upgrades, also if you move it up to ack more like shoulder pad armor it will decrease stress to the forearm. But all in all a really good build for a prototype 1. More over the belt system would be a point of failure over time do to heat /cold will damage it over time, plus dirt, sand, rocks, etc.
This is really cool. Are you aware that the repel device you built is a product that exists called a gri gri? You basically designed exactly the same thing for a smaller rope. I was surprised you didn't have one to reference.
I appreciate everybody telling you to be careful. But i cant be anything but even more amazed for the love of the craft, some risks are worth venturing! Great video!
I've been working on a device that combines a belay device with a wrist strap like you'd get on a nice archery release, but more reenforced and joined with a carabiner. It's only in my head, and it would only be good for descent, but that's use enough for me
You were talking how manufacturing metal rollers is hard, and i agree, but there was someone who was using a drill with material mounted in its chuck. If you could get a chuck or an adapter of sorts to hold the material, you could mount the drill in a vise, and go at it with some sandpaper or files. Could take a while to do, but it's an option :D
My thought was, why not curve the descent handle around the back of ur hand so u could potentially use the device single handedly(pu intended). You would basically be using the back of ur thumb to relive some tension, and since from what I understand the friction of the rope causes the levers to lock ur descent, this should be doable. The only issue I think would be the sheer pressure you would have to apply just by flexing ur wrist to loose the tension enough.
Super awesome project! Regarding the synchronous loading and unloading of the rope: Could you use an infrared sensor/transmitter module and a reflective piece of material on the coils to accurately count the number of turns/rotation speed of the coils? I use a similar approach in a POV display where synchronizing the rotation speed on a microsecond scale is critical. Also (as others have mentioned) be aware that the winding speed of the rope is getting faster the more rope is on the spool (due to the larger radius). But you can control the winding speed extremely precise with the infrared sensor.
That's super sick! I love the direction that you are going with and I love the fact that you have a goal in mind that isn't just "I thought it would be cool" that's really inspiring and truly worthy cause. I will say something to consider for search and rescue with your design the mounting point won't always be a smooth rail, so maybe some sort of adjustable clip or something to "snap" onto something like a tree to reduce wear and tear on the rope that would also be stored with the whole thing
Now if you can move the pulleys to your back it might be far better and allow you to use much larger spools. The best option would be to get the ropes attached to a harness that straps around your body so you don't accidentally rip off your arm.
A second line to redeploy during times where the rope is visibly stressed could prevent falls but that would add weight and take up space in the mechanism
This thing is sick! You might want to try using a rotation sensor on the spool to get an accurate reading of how much rope you have left. Been following the journey for a while the progress is crazy
Would a color/light sensor on the reel work? A little bar, similar to a timing chain on a car, detecting the little bar spinning, so it doesnt need anything fancy, just a little mark on the reels, both watching them spin in opposite directions. Count how many revolutions however much reel you need takes, and then its a simple like, 100 rotations - 0 rotations, and then just reverse it with a clamp controller to stop it wherever you want.
Man, this is so, so cool. Incredible work. Good luck with your endeavors, I'll try to support where I can. And I appreciate the call to vote at the end :)))
Try measuring average motor current as a way to guage force when transfering rope between reels... I am assuming you are passing the loop arround something so there will be friction to impart a force to measure. The strategy, current as a torquie measurement, is suprisingly accurate, assuming a stable supply voltge, and I use it to detect spaer valves in hydroelectric turbines that have stalled closing on debris. I think some ESC's use this strategy to manage accelleration...
I'm certain you've already thought of this or at least looked into it and other have already mentioned using safety precautions, but One of the reasons why repellers Don't repel with ropes tied to their wrist is because shoulders and wrist don't take well to sudden and intense loads especially in an upward position or hang, this is an amazing feat of technology and engineering but please don't dislocate your shoulder or wrist. I personally think the robots are a more practical solution for this technology or like other users have said to work on a more center of mass design.
the winches are a prime candidate for direct drive with a "pancake" motor, possibly even servo drive (torque and speed control) btw, whenever there's a chance of seriously injuring yourself during an activity, don't do it alone
many thanks for a great video. If you don't mind my suggestion, try having your mic at the side of your cheek/face as opposed to talking directly into it. This will stop the popping on the letters P, B etc. I hope that this is helpful
"sounds like spiderman lotus up in here" 😂😂 haha nice video dude, how do you not have at least 100k subscribers yet, the engineering you put into your projects is amazing, keep it up!
The sensor for synchronizing the things might be more accurate than you think. But that accuracy means nothing if the rope is slightly compressable or stretchable in length. Detecting how much weight each of the modules are carrying might be a functionally better approach if I understand the problem correctly. Maybe you could use another set of levers for that? or use the same levers? Idk. I haven't made a mechanical project in a very long time.
You could have used the hook and just braided the line back into the other part of the line. We did that all the time in the Navy, if that can work to hold a USS carrier lmfao. then I am sure the same mechanics can work for your body.
12:30 why not use a gear/2 gears and one motor to ensure synchronous speeds and locations? i know the logistics might be annoying but you could use a chain/belt drive to help fit this mechanism to the arm. Just a thought.
Please if you're going to continue testing with dangerous heights, have a backup system to catch you, have another person with you to call for help. It only takes one small misstep to end everything.
This is such an awesome project, but as a rock climber who constantly goes up and down a wall regularly, I can't help but feel like having a spiderman-like design is incredibly impractical. You could accomplish the same thing by creating the anchor point at the hip while maintaining your ability to use your arms freely.
I can say without a doubt you are a very gifted and amazing person, remember no matter what happens never give up on your dreams and be yourself,I can’t wait to see how you progress over more of the upcoming years!
Thanks for the suggestion, but typically risky to have such a small safety factor for a rope supporting a person. For instance, the rope I use is rated for 2000 lbs, a safety factor of close to 11. I’ve tried ropes rated for 300 and 500 lbs and they’ve both broken with me hanging on them.
For calculating rope speed accurately, you could try putting a small magnet on the spool and a Hall effect sensor on the spool holder, and calculate the spool angular velocity by calculating how many spins it does per second and the relate it to the rope length, obviously the more rope gets spooled, the diameter or the spooled rope increases so the relation to rope speed and length of rope being spooled is non linear bus it is still managable
Just found you and this project. It's quite spectacular, and the reasoning behind it is very respectable. I wish you luck on this journey you're taking. Don't forget to have backup safety measures when you do dangerous things. The last thing we all need is you losing part or all of you to an accident.
Dude go to a climbing wall facility that has harnesses.......safety first, and might I suggest using spectra cable its got a pretty good tensile strength.
This is so dope! Many years ago I had conceptualized a more modular Jaws of Life. This design would definitely help at least with the general mechanics of what I was trying to achieve. Basically, I wanted to make a power glove that had the same strength to pry open car doors like the Jaws of Life. Did you know that the application of that device. Requires at minimum of two personnel to operate? I'd love to share my idea.
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Insanely cool design, but please don't forget that even though you control the reliability of your invention, you don't control the quality of the rail construction lol be careful dude
Haha this is always something I consider
also he might be overestimating the amount of control he has on the reliability of his invention
yeah man, some of those rails are basically on there for decoration and to give people the illusion of safety. maybe not literally, but it sure feels that way LOL
I practiced free climbing for some time and all falls were triggered because of bad walls. It's more safe in climbing cuz we have PAS with many anchors and if one brakes, second keeps you, you just fall for 4 meters longer. Here is essentially one anchor and it's a problem.
You mean; with great power comes great responsibility
Maybe do tests over a mat where the rope is partially damaged.
That is actually a great test for robustness, amazing suggestion
And a helmet
@@krustov And my axe!
Inflatable mattress could fit in a backpack and would be better than falling on straight concrete but i fuck with the project and the video.
Dang you’re right 😭
This is a really cool concept! A couple of ideas for your next version:
1 - the spool speed should NOT always be the same to achieve synchronous spooling. In fact they should never actually match until the moment they stop spinning. The spool receiving line will have to spin faster initially as it is winding less line per rotation due to the small diameter of the spool’s center. As the line builds on the empty spool it can spin slower as it will be winding more per rotation.
2 - try using magnets and copper windings to create self-resistive rollers using electromagnetic current. Embed either the windings or magnets in the center of a roller and it’s counterpart in the axle, then clamp the rope between two (or more, if needed) of the rollers. As the rope moves the rollers it should produce an EM field strong enough to provide tension. This should reduce wear on the rope as well as prevent the rope from eventually grinding it’s way through the springs.
1) That's what he was trying to solve with the sonic distance sensor, he is definitely acutely aware of this.
2) Magnets to resist with a sufficient force would be much heaver and more complicated than his spring idea. I think his spring idea is actually one of the most creative features of this design. Simple, effective, long lasting, light, and cheap.
How has this project not come up in my feed before this!?!
Beats me!
18:20 - 19:12 bro might actually be this universes Spiderman.
he's documenting his process making web shooters, has his own spider suit, made a "baby steps" joke after risking his life, then proceeds to ride away on a skateboard.
I mean he's in his early stages but that canonically makes him Spiderman
this man is an amazing youtuber and inventor but real web swinging like spiderman isnt possible. if you're swinging on 20 plus feet of rope, the blood will pool in your legs and you fall unconscious. also every swing is a risk on your life so the risk/reward aint there
Respect the realism but 20 feet is not nearly enough to make that happen lol
Early stages at 25 is a great sign lmao
@@theAmazing all you need to do now is become a mentor and pass on your project to a younger person who can use it to it's fullest extent lol.
@@theAmazingprotect yo uncle bro
This is amazing! But be careful as someone who does inventions ab everything chemical mechanical and things prone to being toxic and not safe. we tend to get carried away. I dont want to see a video on my feed and the tittle being " I messed up ... The Amazing" please be careful! this is sick!
Dw! Thanks for the word of caution
For real, going out without a spotter at night, doing a 2-3 story test-drop above solid concrete, with poor visibility. If it jammed or something snapped, he'd either be stranded or dropped in a potentially lethal way, but yea. "Dw!"
@@Roobotics and that would be his decision to make? why are you sour about someone else living for the things they're passionate about which may or may not be dangerous?
@@spoon496 I don't think anyone is "sour". It's more a question of being concerned.
Being passionate about something dangerous is nothing bad in itself. Giving someone advice on how to be safe(r) while practicing what you do is just a normal thing to do.
Imagine being found dead near a building, with a broken rope attached to your wrist and wearing a Spider-Man mask 😂
Seeing the locations you tackled really brings me back. That parking garage overhang was part of the parkour club's warmup route back in 2016-2017. Good times. Go blue!
Hehe I’m in the parkour club!! Since 2017 lol GO BLUE
16:26 Glad to know you didn't become a vampire or zombie from the experience
So am I!
So few questions/ suggestions.
If your going to use a cheap thinner rope, why not make the spools exchangeable for when they enevitably begin to wear.
Why not have the ropes loop around the poles and center on the wrist spool to give you 4 ropes worth of weight limit at the cost of higher friction against the enviroment poles your using, giving you not only more weight allowance but allow greater descent control.
Why not have a claw hook mechanism that releases when only one rope has tension, so you dont have to reattach/lace the ropes each time.
Sorry if these sound dumb i am currently drinkin. They just jumped out at me while watching. Absolutely amazing and i am very jealous!
This feels like an extended deleted scene from a POV Kickass sequel that doesn't exist.
You will like climbing. We do these things safely with gear that will not break when you jump into it, since our ropes MUST have a dynamic core.
This doesn't seem to me a game changer as long as you don't compare it to a simple belaying device and repelling with normal rope. You could learn a lot from it too.
Lots of tips from climbing too. Like: DO NOT JUMP ON CONCRETE FROM 2 FLOOR WITHOUT A BOULDER MAT under you. Just put it there. Ask yourself: what is the point of this test? Do I need to get hurt if it fails, or am I allowed to not cripple myself? If the answer is the latter, put a boulder mat there. Ideally a spotter too.
If you make an empiric test, we can compare it with repelling. From the vid I would assume you are slower.
I do love climbing! Done top rope a few times, mostly boulder. Would love to get advice from more experienced climbers such as yourself, so thank you very much for the feedback. Everyone I’ve climbed with as pretty much confirmed rappelling has been mostly abandoned for belaying, but I’d love to get more specifics of that if you have it.
@@theAmazing It is not for belaying but for taking your gear out after you finish a route outdoors (your carabiners and quickdraws).
For completeness: when you climb a single route, not multipitch. If you multipitch, the second climber (who climbs on the prepared top rope) takes the gear on their way up and once both of you are up, you usually walk a tourist path.
This video is ok. It showcases the rappelling: ruclips.net/video/7U6tdEevJgs/видео.html
I do a few things differently and some of their points don't make sense to me, but they physically do everything safely. Once you get the hang of it, it is much more streamlined.
Notable difference between my rappeling and the vid: my hands are completely free, the stopping not stops the rope the moment I let it go. That is why it is there. I need to pull it down to go down, like in the vid. No strength required. You could do it in open space without a problem.
@@theAmazingI'll add that while belaying makes rappelling redundant in sport climbing, rappelling is still vital for people actually climbing multipitch, like you'd do in a steep mountain. It's often the best way to get down.
There really is a lot you can learn (and have learned I see!) from mountaineers and rescue people for this project.
You know, I really like the concept, but, why is it wrist-mounted rather than being mounted near the centre of mass of the person? I know it looks cooler like that, but closer to CoM would allow for locking, and rotating the whole body further out of vertical orientation, which might be very important for horizontal travel while hanging
Good point, and surely could be.
@@theAmazing Add some rocket boosters to that idea and you've got the mobility gear from attack on titan ^^
I was going to say this!! He maybe do some exoskeleton but for ascend and descending spot robots so they can climb trees and decapitate passing humans, i think wild life would be to jumpy, but jokes aside, this content is gold...
Yes. I do climbing/rappelling etc. the rope is attached to the waist harness because it allows the force to be centered on you. Also, it makes it so you can walk down the wall rather than scrape against it.
What if you just use both
A laser rangefinder would speed up determining if a drop is within your rope length. Also imagine the look on some poor security guards face when they find you after you've broken your fool neck. If your gonna keep testing this get a safety harness/line setup, no point in being an inventor if ya die before you finalize your design. Also maybe bring a friend with you to hold the camera and/or call an ambulance when you end up a quadriplegic.
Great advice, thank you. 🙏
Laser range finders are so much fun
You should use tensioned rollers that straddle the rope going in and going out so that you can read the speed of the actual rope rather than trying to adjust speed based off of the change in gearing due to there being more or less rope on the spool. I was actually recently designing this same device for my work to use as a cable speed and run out sensor. You can get it pretty small especially if you’re able to machine the rollers and shaft out of aluminum. I haven’t finished my design yet, but I plan on using an annular diametrically magnetized magnet on the roller with a ball effect sensor on the shaft and a cable going to the micro controller. Not so sure how grippy an aluminum roller would be on the rope, but I’m sure you could design in some inserts out of TPU or maybe cast something in. There’s got to be a more robust mechanical solution, though.
That’s a great idea! I hope it goes well for you and if I use something similar I will credit yoy
@@theAmazing you don’t need to credit me but I would be super excited to see my idea in use if you do us it
Found your videos for the first time, and I'm hooked! Instant subscribe!
Thank you so much!!!
DUDE congrats on the upcoming PHD graduation. You're a genius and love you're projects. keep up the awesome content!
Thanks Danny!! Means much coming from you
I'm now in my second year of university studying engineering and computer science, and have been watching since your first solenoid webshooters when i was a kid. Inspiring stuff man!
Thank you kindly and good luck with your studies!!
Bro your litterly my childhood youtuber, i used to watch you all the time now im watching you again
When prototyping a grappling hook without the traditional hook, you’ll want to ensure safety and reliability while testing. Here’s how you can approach the research and development process:
1. Conceptual Design and Mechanism Testing
• Core Mechanism Options:
• Clamping mechanism: Use spring-loaded or motorized clamps that can grip securely when activated.
• Adhesion technology: Incorporate vacuum suction, gecko-inspired adhesive pads, or electromagnets (for metallic surfaces).
• Retractable prongs: Design foldable or concealed prongs that deploy upon impact.
• Tether system: Focus on a durable cable or line that can support weight without tangling.
2. Materials for Prototyping
• Body: Use lightweight metals like aluminum or titanium for durability. For early prototypes, consider 3D-printed plastic for quick testing.
• Tether: High-strength synthetic ropes like Dyneema or Kevlar provide reliability and flexibility.
• Grip or Adherence Materials: For adhesion, try rubberized compounds or silicone coatings.
3. Controlled Testing Environment
• Conduct initial tests in a controlled environment, such as:
• Climbing walls or indoor obstacle courses.
• Simulated surfaces (wood, metal, concrete) to test grip mechanisms.
• Weighted rigs or dummies for load-testing.
4. Modular Design for Iteration
• Create a design where components like the tether, grip mechanism, or housing can be swapped easily for improvement.
• Use non-permanent connections (e.g., screws instead of welding) to facilitate adjustments.
5. Safety Precautions During Testing
• Backup tether: Use an additional safety line to prevent accidental drops.
• Remote testing: Operate the device remotely to minimize risks.
• Load simulation: Use static weights instead of live testers during early stages.
6. Validation of the Final Prototype
• Test under extreme conditions, including varying weights, angles, and surface types.
• Once the design is consistent and reliable, move on to advanced materials for the final product.
Thanks ChatGPT!
I know right 😂 this dude trien to be slick and sound like he's got the advice you need 😂😂 wtf is wrong with people ? What's wrong with me writing this nonsense😂
@@degenerate-GEEZER How does someone try to get recognition when they are anonymous???? Think
HOW do YOU get RECOGNITION from being ANONYMOUS ???
Recognition = Slick
Anonymous = non-identifiable, unreachable, or untrackable.
Man took the leap of faith. Who knows maybe we'll see spider cops like in tlok or just a vigilante who knows.
Yea think I’ve been watching for like 8-9 years. It’s cool to see the development of this project as it evolved from wanting to replicate Spider-Man’s abilities to being a force for something more than just being a friendly neighborhood hero. We did lose a lot of spidey channels and creators along the way but I’m proud of you for pushing through and making the impossible a reality for all us Spidey fans. Keep being amazing 🕷️
Thank you so much!! I’m gonna keep it going
I don't know *exactly* how long I've been subscribed, but I know it's been a long, long time. It's always a pleasant surprise to see a new video and I've always been so excited to see the projects become more complex and well-designed over the years. I've always been inspired by your videos, and while I'm more of a scatter-brain when it comes to my passions (I end up rotating between so many things It's hard to make progress on any one thing, lol), I can't help but admire the dedication you have towards what you do. All that is to say, keep up the great work, man! We're rooting for ya!
You really did build an empire for yourself I’m so proud to be one of your followers
Proud to have you as one of my followers!!
Man you are a breath of fresh air ! I appreciate all of the hard work you put in and you are doing it my new found friend and to see it in motion is heart warming .thank you for being you and I have to thank my best friend for sharing this link to you you as of now have a subscriber and soon to be on the patreon for you as well .don't lose focus ,and I don't know if you will even read this but my dad used to say keep your blinders on like those horses in the parade with the blinders .it's so they can well you know the rest...no distractions it's so they stay focused on the job at hand .you have definitely have your hands full and once more thank you for all the hard work .great vidz keep em coming .peace.i used to live in Sturgis and half of my relatives somewhere around 400 - 500 all live in and around the great lakes and most of them are all worm farmers .thought I'd share that .have a great day.keep up the great work .
One thing to be cautious with your approach is that as you’re using your rope, it’ll abrade since you have rope going from one spindle to the other.
If you rappelled with real gear, the rope is generally fixed and you slide up and down the rope rather than the rope sliding around an anchor point.
I’d recommend having rope in both spindles and finding a way to connect the two spindles together to make a basket hitch around the anchor point like you had done in this video
Thanks for the suggestions! Idk if this is what you were thinking so disregard if I’m incorrect about your perception, but I think others are confused about this. The rope does not move around the anchor point during rappelling, only when loading the two reels when there’s not much force on them. This makes it essentially the same as your suggestion without the basket hitch. Cheers!
Next time you risk your life, make sure you have mattresses and an airbag beneath you at the least. I look forward to seeing a future iteration that will enable a person to ascend upward/grapple up high places. I imagine like a gun that shoots an arrow with many reverse hooks that explode outward from the arrow rod after impact to brace into element the arrow is shot into.
You should watch what you put that rope on while under tension. You went around the bottom of the railing and the rope then makes a 90 degree turn down a concrete face, that could have cut the line, or easily put an unwanted stress point in it. Either put a barrier (pad) between the rope and the "rock" or tie off to a better point
Dude! The project was absolutely crazy! The amount of work and iterations that was put into it is mind boggling. But I am even more amazed that so much knowledge can be available for 30 minutes in-depth for only $10. I know I will definitely ask for your services for my next projects cause the mechanical aspect is something I am lacking! Good luck on your entrepreneurship journey, even though I'm pretty sure you won't need any luck there!
Thank you!! And I certainly will need it lol
What are u doing here? I likee ur videos
(respectfully and hopefully speaking)
May I suggest that you should work on technology and arts of ninjutsu, since all your resources are implied:
1: blind your enemies with either:
A: high beams lights
B: pepper spray/powder for your web shooters…
OK, granted your wet fluids can be sticky for some people. Maybe you could/would sell out your whip fluids for non-lethal self-defense tech.
It could be the revolution for pepper or salt powder/spray.
2: lightweight armor: all because of your mobility, speed and agility, even if you are an easy target without protection.
3: stealth and superior tactics: despite your acrobat and athlete, you’re more like Batman, metal gear snake and all assassin Creed.
Surprise attack when you suspected either hidden in a shadows or rooftops.
4: misdirection or disappeared: you have a Hologram projector like mysterio or the Spidey signal that can blind enemies, or you can either use smoke bomb for either escape or disappeared.
5: Arsenal and gears: you got some equipment for Cliff jumping or hanging sometimes, you make amazing foam or any liquidize webs.
But do you ever think about making a Batman style, like they:
A: batarang, or in your case spider-rang? 😉🤷♂️
B: scorpion chain dart from Mortal Kombat?
C: Nightwing Baton or Escrima sticks
Any of these sound interested to you?
If I being really honest, you’re typically a ninja style rather than closely to be a Spider-Man style. 🤔💭😕🤷♂️🫱🫳🫱
Anyway, still supporting you. 😉👍🕷️🕸️
The reveal that Dragline Tech is just you was wild
As a young child, my mother frustrated with me taking everything apart. I drafted designs that years later are posted in magazines.
Nice work!
Absolutely great, I remember seeing your videos a while back and it's great to see you keeping it up with the great experiments
Those lights wouldn't help if you're trying to be sneaky
Really cool project and progress, Dr Amazing. Looking forward to seeing how your business takes off.
Wow. Just over the moon impressed with your ambition. I’ve been watching for so long I can’t even remember how long it’s been. Since 2015 at the very least. I could see this channel/company taking a hacksmith approach in the sense of it becoming a fully functioning enterprise. Keep up the good work man! We’re all rooting for you.🎉
Thank you my man, thanks for sticking with me all these years!
Dan Poole is begging to use this for practical stunts, I just know it
Oh I’m sure he is
You could probably build something to ascend if you build a drone that can attach ropes for you.
Sounds stupid but would actually be pretty easy and a genius level urbex upgrade
I get part of things like this is "rule of cool" idea first then the actual proper mechanical idea- but I immediately think this would be much more scalable and safe having this be a harness mount if its actually intended to be extended down the line for use in Search and Rescue with the rope being routed to the arm along the back- it would create less stress on the arm that is supporting the entire weight of your body plus any extra gear being carried- offloading it to the hips or would also likely allow for larger spools of rope to be used without hindering the user. As another fully admitedly laymans initial impression surely down the line (pun intended) there should be some way to accend the rope later- I get for actual S&R operations you'd probably set up dedicated properly anchored rope and pullies if you need to retreave someone/thing but it would be cool to see possible a hot-swap system for the rope so you could leave your spools at a point you want to go back up later or given you understandably dont want to use a grappling hook- maybe you could come up with a re-looping system using (my first idea for it would be launching a small durable RC bot up that you then drive around the loop point but this probably isnt the most reliable way lol) something like a follower system where you could leave a ligher rope behind and pull the decent rope back up using the motors?
While a terrifying watch at times- really cool video and project!
Thank you!! Yes, this is the best piece of feedback I’ve gotten from people I think
Fantastic! I’m not going to tell you to be careful, you sound well thought out enough for that. I’m excited to see the next step in the project
2:15 you're the first person I've seen do this actually use GYMNASTICS GRIPS. Literally I've been spamming that knowledge on every one of these kinds of videos and people haven't caught on yet except for you! Nicely done mate!
Haha thank you 🙏 they are really impressive devices!
I would say add a metal exoskeleton on the arm that connects to a back brace, that way on fast falls or big tugs you don’t dislocate your arm, the one pro that normal repelling gear has over this is that in the case of a fall the force is distributed into your hips and waist which is much stronger, having something connected to your wrist that can potentially injure you worse in a bad case scenario. Adding something like this would prevent a risk such as that, and it would look sick asf.
Singlehandedly saving youtube content rn
It's very cool to see the designs get more and more compact, hookless! And reliable as time goes on.
Keep up the creativity and safety so you can keep doing this stuff. Always keep your safety in mind and don’t get use to it working all the time. Love it dude.
Damn bro, I've been subscribed for 3 years, you've made such enormous progress. I really hope you can make this whole thing work out, good luck dude
Maybe add a grip to the hand contraption :) You can then better place your hand on it to hold. And them maybe a pneumatic or hydraulic lever replacement button for your thumb (offhand, on the grip) could enable a bunch of shenanigans and make yourself more comfortable.
Also I am as of yet unsure why you would even need the second rope spool. Cant you like hang the full loop down -> Attach the repelling device -> repell -> wind up ?
You could then even make it bigger to accommodate longer heights.
Very interesting! I like the music choice for the video it reminds me of Clock DVA and Cyberpunk
AMAZING BRO i really though i was watching a mark rober video, soo well made. I just think it would be safer if you had somebody supervising you. Sometimes i though you cound get tangled in the lines or something and be stuck up there.
Great! It would be cool if you found a way to quickly remove one of the reels with half the rope on it, pass it around your anchor point, and put it back in the device. This way, the setup would be much quicker.
this is actually incredible, how good it works.
keep up the good work, you know that you can perfect it
You are a real inspiration, this is why I want to be an engineer when I grow up
The arm mounted look to have room for more upgrades, also if you move it up to ack more like shoulder pad armor it will decrease stress to the forearm. But all in all a really good build for a prototype 1. More over the belt system would be a point of failure over time do to heat /cold will damage it over time, plus dirt, sand, rocks, etc.
This is really cool. Are you aware that the repel device you built is a product that exists called a gri gri? You basically designed exactly the same thing for a smaller rope. I was surprised you didn't have one to reference.
Yes! I know the grigri! Was certainly an inspiration
I appreciate that you're doing it at night in costume! Nice.
Was immediately worried you’d dislocated something, considering extending that exoskeleton!
And you should really get into contact with Hacksmith.
Talk to him lmao I’m always open
I appreciate everybody telling you to be careful. But i cant be anything but even more amazed for the love of the craft, some risks are worth venturing!
Great video!
Haha couldn’t have said it better myself, thank you!
I've been working on a device that combines a belay device with a wrist strap like you'd get on a nice archery release, but more reenforced and joined with a carabiner. It's only in my head, and it would only be good for descent, but that's use enough for me
You were talking how manufacturing metal rollers is hard, and i agree, but there was someone who was using a drill with material mounted in its chuck. If you could get a chuck or an adapter of sorts to hold the material, you could mount the drill in a vise, and go at it with some sandpaper or files. Could take a while to do, but it's an option :D
My thought was, why not curve the descent handle around the back of ur hand so u could potentially use the device single handedly(pu intended). You would basically be using the back of ur thumb to relive some tension, and since from what I understand the friction of the rope causes the levers to lock ur descent, this should be doable. The only issue I think would be the sheer pressure you would have to apply just by flexing ur wrist to loose the tension enough.
17:04 probably exactly how spiderman would feel
This guy is like a real life Peter Parker, it's awesome!
Super awesome project!
Regarding the synchronous loading and unloading of the rope: Could you use an infrared sensor/transmitter module and a reflective piece of material on the coils to accurately count the number of turns/rotation speed of the coils? I use a similar approach in a POV display where synchronizing the rotation speed on a microsecond scale is critical.
Also (as others have mentioned) be aware that the winding speed of the rope is getting faster the more rope is on the spool (due to the larger radius). But you can control the winding speed extremely precise with the infrared sensor.
That's super sick! I love the direction that you are going with and I love the fact that you have a goal in mind that isn't just "I thought it would be cool" that's really inspiring and truly worthy cause. I will say something to consider for search and rescue with your design the mounting point won't always be a smooth rail, so maybe some sort of adjustable clip or something to "snap" onto something like a tree to reduce wear and tear on the rope that would also be stored with the whole thing
Thank you for this feedback! This is definitely something I agree is worth pursuing
Now if you can move the pulleys to your back it might be far better and allow you to use much larger spools.
The best option would be to get the ropes attached to a harness that straps around your body so you don't accidentally rip off your arm.
A second line to redeploy during times where the rope is visibly stressed could prevent falls but that would add weight and take up space in the mechanism
The implications of this for rescue workers is honestly phenomenal
this is a genuinely genius idea, I can see some company stealing your idea in a few months or years and making millions, you should totally patent it!
Can’t! Cuz I just showed all of you lol
@@theAmazing oh ya I guess your right :(
This thing is sick! You might want to try using a rotation sensor on the spool to get an accurate reading of how much rope you have left. Been following the journey for a while the progress is crazy
Would a color/light sensor on the reel work? A little bar, similar to a timing chain on a car, detecting the little bar spinning, so it doesnt need anything fancy, just a little mark on the reels, both watching them spin in opposite directions. Count how many revolutions however much reel you need takes, and then its a simple like, 100 rotations - 0 rotations, and then just reverse it with a clamp controller to stop it wherever you want.
Man, this is so, so cool. Incredible work. Good luck with your endeavors, I'll try to support where I can. And I appreciate the call to vote at the end :)))
Real heroes vote 🗳️, ty!
Try measuring average motor current as a way to guage force when transfering rope between reels... I am assuming you are passing the loop arround something so there will be friction to impart a force to measure. The strategy, current as a torquie measurement, is suprisingly accurate, assuming a stable supply voltge, and I use it to detect spaer valves in hydroelectric turbines that have stalled closing on debris. I think some ESC's use this strategy to manage accelleration...
I'm certain you've already thought of this or at least looked into it and other have already mentioned using safety precautions, but One of the reasons why repellers Don't repel with ropes tied to their wrist is because shoulders and wrist don't take well to sudden and intense loads especially in an upward position or hang, this is an amazing feat of technology and engineering but please don't dislocate your shoulder or wrist. I personally think the robots are a more practical solution for this technology or like other users have said to work on a more center of mass design.
the winches are a prime candidate for direct drive with a "pancake" motor, possibly even servo drive (torque and speed control)
btw, whenever there's a chance of seriously injuring yourself during an activity, don't do it alone
many thanks for a great video. If you don't mind my suggestion, try having your mic at the side of your cheek/face as opposed to talking directly into it. This will stop the popping on the letters P, B etc. I hope that this is helpful
"sounds like spiderman lotus up in here" 😂😂 haha nice video dude, how do you not have at least 100k subscribers yet, the engineering you put into your projects is amazing, keep it up!
Keeping it up as we speak!
Damn... I was there in the beginning... this is surreal to see, man... Congratulations!
try to make another mechanism for the other arm that GRABS things so one hand decends/climbs and the other pulls/grabs.
The sensor for synchronizing the things might be more accurate than you think. But that accuracy means nothing if the rope is slightly compressable or stretchable in length.
Detecting how much weight each of the modules are carrying might be a functionally better approach if I understand the problem correctly.
Maybe you could use another set of levers for that? or use the same levers? Idk. I haven't made a mechanical project in a very long time.
You could have used the hook and just braided the line back into the other part of the line. We did that all the time in the Navy, if that can work to hold a USS carrier lmfao. then I am sure the same mechanics can work for your body.
12:30 why not use a gear/2 gears and one motor to ensure synchronous speeds and locations? i know the logistics might be annoying but you could use a chain/belt drive to help fit this mechanism to the arm. Just a thought.
Please if you're going to continue testing with dangerous heights, have a backup system to catch you, have another person with you to call for help. It only takes one small misstep to end everything.
Amazing dude I hope for you success !
This is such an awesome project, but as a rock climber who constantly goes up and down a wall regularly, I can't help but feel like having a spiderman-like design is incredibly impractical. You could accomplish the same thing by creating the anchor point at the hip while maintaining your ability to use your arms freely.
Yesss this is awesome feedback I’ve gotten from climbers, and I think I 100% agree
This is absolutely incredible. The progress you have made is so unbelievable. Keep it up
Thank you so much for watching!
I can say without a doubt you are a very gifted and amazing person, remember no matter what happens never give up on your dreams and be yourself,I can’t wait to see how you progress over more of the upcoming years!
for controlled motion of ropes, you could look at a capstan drive, I think that has unforeseen problems with your use case though.
Best of luck, you got cool ideas that have real and useful application
Maybe take the rescue side of it seriously and make it more suitable for holding the weight equivalent to a paramedic trauma bag?
This is amazing. You are amazing! Never stop!
Booked a consulting session for Saturday! Looking forward to chatting!
suggestion:
use 550 paracord for your rope, which is a smaller thickness, and supports more weight
Thanks for the suggestion, but typically risky to have such a small safety factor for a rope supporting a person. For instance, the rope I use is rated for 2000 lbs, a safety factor of close to 11. I’ve tried ropes rated for 300 and 500 lbs and they’ve both broken with me hanging on them.
For calculating rope speed accurately, you could try putting a small magnet on the spool and a Hall effect sensor on the spool holder, and calculate the spool angular velocity by calculating how many spins it does per second and the relate it to the rope length, obviously the more rope gets spooled, the diameter or the spooled rope increases so the relation to rope speed and length of rope being spooled is non linear bus it is still managable
Maybe like a reed switch isead of a hall efeect sensor
guy deserves more subs, this is actually insane.
Amazing dedication to something that works, very cool to see this functional.
this is so cool but you could run into damaging your shoulder joint if the point of slowing down isnt connected to your center of mass
Just found you and this project. It's quite spectacular, and the reasoning behind it is very respectable. I wish you luck on this journey you're taking. Don't forget to have backup safety measures when you do dangerous things. The last thing we all need is you losing part or all of you to an accident.
Dude go to a climbing wall facility that has harnesses.......safety first, and might I suggest using spectra cable its got a pretty good tensile strength.
This is so dope! Many years ago I had conceptualized a more modular Jaws of Life. This design would definitely help at least with the general mechanics of what I was trying to achieve.
Basically, I wanted to make a power glove that had the same strength to pry open car doors like the Jaws of Life. Did you know that the application of that device. Requires at minimum of two personnel to operate?
I'd love to share my idea.
Im not an engineer but the thing you did with the springs at 10:30 and 10:47 is amazing
This is the true leap of faith, god this is crazy but it’s cool, you need to have 100% confidence on yourself and your creation to do this.