JMEMantzel: Crazy mountain genius builds everything, why not giant robot?
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This project dates all the way back from 2007, as you can see.
To summarize, JMEMantzel is a sort of engineer who builds practically everything he uses. Lives far out in the woods with nothing but solar power, his channel is filled to the brim with everything he's worked on by himself for his convenience(whether it be his own sawmill, workshop, HOUSE, several-mile road through the mountains TO his house, etc.) using mainly materials he's found or made himself.
But the most interesting of all is his dream of building a giant robot. So far it's a 70+ video project, but well worth the watch for those of you who enjoy working with your hands. He took a break on it a while back but recently started progress on the project again, and I felt it was worth sharing the series with Facepunch again, as the original thread is surely dead to the bowels of internet history.
I suggest you watch all the series before this video because it gives a bit of a rewarding feeling, but here is the first test drive of the project as well.
[media]http://youtube.com/watch?v=BVhr8FrtmOo[/media]
Update:
Unfortunately, Jaimie's kickstarter was only funded 1/3rd of the way of his $350,000 goal. On the bright side, his outdoor testing of the giant robot spider was an amazing success!
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Holy crap this guy is awesome
I've followed this man for almost 2 years. his videos are extremely interesting and bloody entertaining too!
You should all look into his Adventure builders basics too!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6ZzShIsW7Q[/media]
This guy is great. He's basically a "we can do these things. why [I]shouldn't[/I] we do these things. why [I]not[/I] make a giant robot?"
If the world worked the way this guy thought it'd be a much funner place to live.
[QUOTE=GreenLeaf;41211799]I've followed this man for almost 2 years. his videos are extremely interesting and bloody entertaining too!
You should all look into his Adventure builders basics too!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6ZzShIsW7Q[/media][/QUOTE]
Interesting. I haven't checked his recent stuff but that's pretty cool.
I think he's also doing a miniature version of the spider robot(see the "concept toy" in the first vid) to sell as a children's toy.
[QUOTE=Water-Marine;41211898]Interesting. I haven't checked his recent stuff but that's pretty cool.
I think he's also doing a miniature version of the spider robot(see the "concept toy" in the first vid) to sell as a children's toy.[/QUOTE]
oh he's done with that already! if i remember correctly you should be able to buy them soon, if not already!
google attacknids!
Followed him from the start and hes inspired me to get out and do a lot of shit, Man doesn't even know it but he turned my life around.
I remember this guy! Damn he's awesome. He's like an actual mad scientist
I've been watching him PART 64 of his robot project.His community has increased alot.
I've already bought two Attacknids.
Hint: Unscrew the bottom panel that covers the cam mechanism.
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[QUOTE=NickNack1234;41212648]Followed him from the start and hes inspired me to get out and do a lot of shit, Man doesn't even know it but he turned my life around.[/QUOTE]
He's pretty well connected with his viewers. answers most questions and comments. you should deffinetly tell him about this! he'll appreciate it greatly!
He has some really cool robot stuff up on his website. I don't think he's updated it in ages though.
[url]http://jamius.com/Robots.html[/url]
The best is when he BUILT IS OWN FUCKING ROAD to his house he built in the middle of the woods
[QUOTE=FoneJack;41213208]He has some really cool robot stuff up on his website. I don't think he's updated it in ages though.
[url]http://jamius.com/Robots.html[/url][/QUOTE]
there's the adventure builders forum though which sees some use from him and his fans!
We're friends on Facebook 8)
He comments on my shit sometimes
The machine god sure was benevolent enough to bless this man with the powers of an experienced tech-priest from the order of the adeptus mechanicus.
I remember a video where he burned his university diploma, feel the same way about those things.
[QUOTE=Ithon;41214322]I remember a video where he burned his university diploma, feel the same way about those things.[/QUOTE]
Wow I was getting ready to post this before I even saw this post
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[QUOTE=CheeseMan;41214669]Wow I was getting ready to post this before I even saw this post
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Shit, that was intense.
[QUOTE=abananapeel;41213690]The best is when he BUILT IS OWN FUCKING ROAD to his house he built in the middle of the woods[/QUOTE]
Is there a video for this?
[QUOTE=ewitwins;41216285]Is there a video for this?[/QUOTE]
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I think there's a whole playlist for it. Builds that shit with his hands.
[QUOTE=CheeseMan;41214669]Wow I was getting ready to post this before I even saw this post
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was just about to mention his university/college video
he's the most inspirational dude on youtube.
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Small bump for updates. He kinda lost some groove for the project during his other ventures but he's picking up.
I like the idea of the rotational core, but still kind of lost as to how he's gonna add lubrication.
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I think there's a whole playlist for it. Builds that shit with his hands.[/QUOTE]
He built a bridge [I]and[/I] road?
Jesus christ if the world ever goes to shit or a zombie invasion happens this guy will survive everything that comes his way.His kids have one hell of a dad, talk about manly man.
What does he do for a living to get his food, car gas, and camera/equipment though?
I would entrust this man to make a zombie fort.
[QUOTE=LtKyle2;41298063]He built a bridge [I]and[/I] road?
Jesus christ if the world ever goes to shit or a zombie invasion happens this guy will survive everything that comes his way.His kids have one hell of a dad, talk about manly man.
What does he do for a living to get his food, car gas, and camera/equipment though?[/QUOTE]
Given that free time, he must make and sell stuff. Also, I'm sure he gets some monetary sum for the "Attacknids" toyline he made.
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This sums up his living conditions:
[url]http://www.freesteader.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7345[/url]
[QUOTE=Water-Marine;41211898]Interesting. I haven't checked his recent stuff but that's pretty cool.
I think he's also doing a miniature version of the spider robot(see the "concept toy" in the first vid) to sell as a children's toy.[/QUOTE]
I was blown away when I saw his toy featured in a Target advertisement, this man seriously is an amazing guy
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He's making a video game!
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He's making a video game![/QUOTE]
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Eh, I'm more of a fan of his mechanical works but it's not too bad.
Oh my god this man is insane
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