Automatic pool stick vs. strangers

An automatic pool playing robot - how hard could it be? Turns out harder than I thought. It took me quite a while to work through all the difficulties of this project but when it all finally came together is so worth it. To my surprise the most interesting aspect of this project is using the cue to play real games of pool over the internet. Let me know if you think twitch plays billiards would be worthwhile...

[LaceLoop]

“This is probably the most complex project that I’ve ever done” seems like he says this every video. That’s probably why they’re so great.

[DoodleChaos]

This channel is helping fill the void in my soul after mythbusters ended

[svenglueckspilz]

If a team of twenty people did this, I would be impressed. But the fact that you could figure out all these different aspects of this complex problem by yourself is just crazy. You are a genius!

[barrya]

After 50 years working with computers (software design and management) and 55 years simultaneously of playing pool (5 to 6 days a week - last 10 years). All I can say is. Man, you are a smooth running model of efficiency! A real joy to watch and learn from. Thank you. I have been married for over 50 years to the same 'dream girl'. Hope for you the same. Wow, I thought my workshop generated a lot of useless stuff. The joy is in the building it, not using it (knowledge of, not practice with).

[kylea.]

"This suggests I'm an idiot"

*Me with half a pizza slice in my mouth*: "yeah how could you not see that issue, bro"

[Iffy]

I'm a mechanical engineer and I think I'm pretty good at figuring out stuff like this. You are light years ahead of me. I can follow what you are doing, but if I had to do it all myself I would be completely overwhelmed even with all the concepts thrown at my feet. You are a complete genius. You must be in the top 0.001% of people to do things like this. It's an honor just to watch.

[malloott]

His persistence, not just his intellect is what makes him extremely talented, the dude does not seem to give up ever.

[bravocharlie]

I rarely post on the Internet but there something that needs to be said. In life we get exposed to all kinds of different people.Finding you really gave me more faith that there are more people out there like you that are just as talented and creative. Having people like you out there helps me believe that it's a good time to be alive. Thank you.

[Xaybas]

This dude knows math, coding, electronics, engineering, forging, filming, editing, pool, at least
I'm almost 27 and I can't figure out how to move out of my mom's house
This is the kind of effort that makes technology progress

[arulkws]

"but eventually you run out of stuff that can be wrong"

my new motivational line

[axyte]

"The robot is not your kid, we've talked about this."


The fact that he actually has a child makes this so funny

[tranquilthoughts]

It seems to me the next logical step is to build a robot that moves the robo stick around the table as neccesary, hook that up to that play online website you build and then allow real people to play real pool against each other over the internet in some random cellar halfway across the globe.

[HopUpOutDaBed]

me in college: when am I ever going to use this?

this guy: uses all of college in one video

[bobocpe]

The engineering behind it is just mind-blowing.

[trumpatier]

This man did hundreds of hours of engineering and programming, make a whole freaking WEBSITE, and has masterful editing and animations in this video??? This is absolute top-notch quality and dedication sir. This channel will be at 10 million subs in no time!!!

[mrCetus]

There are SOO many disabled folk who need brains like yours to solve day to day problems. Thank you for inspiring people to get interested in these types of problems and all the underlying knowledge that is required, including my own children. Having worked with similar technologies myself, I appreciate the extraordinary capabilities and resolve you possess! Cheers from Sydney - Dave

[JDsVarietyChannel]

I have no problem admitting this guy is much smarter than I.

[AuthenTech]

"this is probably the most complex project i've ever done" 😆 I feel like I hear this every time! He just keeps upping the ante

[NoobPilot]

As an engineer I am amazed by how many disciplines this spans. You truly are doing work that a company would take months to do.

[Paul-rsgd]

I find myself trying to adopt Shane's demeanour when I have projects setbacks or failures. It is making me calmer, and a better problem solver. Cheers !