chargela did better than me on my first try

lasted longer than I did 😥

is there a colab incoming with those dirty australian slot machines?

I knew I would not be the only one with this mind after seeing chargla in action

Maybe chargla needed some music?

And last ;)

I love that she took a 4 year break, and STILL finished her truck before Tesla released the Cybertruck.

She could’ve taken 10 years and still would have beaten Tesla

@an username her unexistsnt great great children could do it and still would beat Tesla.

There's a difference between concept and mass producing for hundred thousands person

Lol underrated comment

​@sucram But also a difference between a single garage engineer and an industry-leading corporation

*It's nice to see that Simone finally got Truckla a soul mate.*

Wanted to give this a like but saw 420 likes and decided against it

Instantly ruined lol

@David Richards *Elon would be proud.*

@David Richards More like 34.

I think they're just friends with benefits.

The fact it has been 4 years hit me way too hard, wtf.

time waits for no man

or woman

or trans

I like when content creators do follow up videos on their projects, well done!

That's all really cool and pretty exciting, but the it can not be overstated how funny it looks seeing Chargla "anxiously and nervously" approach the Truckla port

Haha, right?

yeah, then she NPCs the Tesla mantra now.

The charger dry humping the Truckla wasn't the least bit awkward. 🥺

oof eef oof eef... like that turtle video.

This is the clip u all looking for : https://youtu.be/TlBi_ZwmSWA

Oh, not at all.

I came here to post a similar comment 😂

I was having flashbacks from my honeymoon..😳

So happy to see Truckla getting more love and care! Also, Chargela is adorable. Needs some googly eyes.

I think both do :D

Absolutely true

And lube?

"Picking up the broken promises of the car world." Nailed it.

I love Truckla. It would be nice to see any auto company release such a small truck in America today. They do get made & sold for SE Asia and other areas. Dozens of hours into a prototype charger that saves 5 seconds per day. Anyone can build a prototype. Mass production is hard. I wonder who said that?

I like how Chargela's design is inspired by nature in the way it, uh, makes sure there is a solid connection. Also Truckla is a sweet mod.

Just saw the short wherein an Attenborough-esqe voiceover narrates the Chargela "docking" sequence. On top of Truckla's/Chargela's existence, I'd just like to thank Simone for listening to the fans and bringing this wonderful bit of YouTube gold to reality. It's really made my day!

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So glad Truckla is still going strong and getting the attention she deserves. And also a big shout-out for inspiring Xyla to make her latest video about her IUD woes 🤗Okay Byeeee

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Must have been a lot of pressure for Chargela to have his first time on camera... ;-) -Daven

It's _Love, Actually._

I know........ And not a single Barry White CD around when he needed it ! :D

@Reman1975 Absolutely would have worked much smoother is it started playing Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Baby before approaching.

Performance anxiety. 😟

Would have liked to see more footage of the upgrades and body work to truckla, but chargela is pretty cool too!

ok

Thank you, yes. Awkward jokes, a prototype charger that doesn't save any time, but no discussion of what even went into the upgrades & body work. So weird.

She sounds more functional than many many working pickups I know of, lol.

Including my own tbh

How? Or did they break down?

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@Nathan DuPhene look at the pfp more like

No lie I think your videos are the reason I’m gonna give electrical work a try as a career.

I can’t believe you guys made truckla in 2018, that feels like so long ago! Glad to see she’s still holding up 🙂.

I love how cute you make everything! Feels like such a wholesome engineering and mechanical and woodworking corner of YouTube that even I, the complete opposite of all of those, enjoys watching every time 🥰🥰

Don't worry Chargela, the first time is always awkward!

Imagine three people and a dog watching you on your first time? Talk about performance anxiety 😮

okay you win the internet for today I'm dead 🤣🤣

I call myself experienced and it seemed elegant to me

Am I the only one who heard the Turtle and the Croc audio, during that portion of the video? I think they should add a speaker...

you always remember your first

Truckla and Chargela are the very definition of ingenuity of a few people vs hundreds of engineers and designers fighting with each other. Amazing work as always Simone.

Feeling a lot more confident about myself after seeing Chargela 😌

Same. My work looks less shitty lol

I have never really been that impressed with the look of Tesla vehicles. But I absolutely adore the Truckla! Simone, thank you very much for this updated video. That tailgate rocks!

I've been wondering about truckla, I'm so happy for her, she met her soul mate with chargela 🥰 I wish them both many happy years together ❤

honestly the team watching the charger slowly approach and make contact with Truckla felt like zookeepers watching two almost-extinct animals copulate successfully for the first time

Exactly my thought! 😂

Perfectly described 😂😂

Definitely had a dog humping a leg vibe.

You just read my mind 😂😂

😂

Truckla is looking great, and chargela did amazing under pressure! I think chargela might benefit from a lower jerk (smoother acceleration) motion profile. Because of the very top heavy design, any large *changes* in acceleration (ie jerk) is very much seen in the disjointed mass. By reducing your jerk and slowly ramping up that acceleration, the sudden change up top is not as strongly felt, and will make positioning easier and the whole robot safer from tipping!

It's faster to plug your own car in when you get home. Okay, maybe if you walk away you're saving 5 seconds while Chargela takes 30 seconds to plug in. But what if it misses? This is probably why Tesla never went anywhere after making their own prototype. Mass manufacturing takes effort. And what's the market for a $3k robot that saves you no time over a $300 wall charger?

@Nathan DuPhene plugging in the charger by yourself would not make an engaging YouTube video. It's ok to have fun for fun's sake.

"I hope you have a good day." It's always a good day when you share a new project, Simone. Especially when we get so see Scraps - love her.

Chargla is the closest robot I've seen in demeanor to the fire extinguisher bot from Iron Man

I'm so happy I get to see this project again. After all these years.

One of the most unique and creative channels that I've come across. Nice work!

Truckla is amazing.

Chargela was inlove with her

Don't let this guy near her - he says it's just for a review but you wont get her back

Why doesn’t this have more likes

High praise from JerryRig 😮 Truckla will always have a special place in my heart. You both look great!❤

@1403gavin because not that many people have clicked on the 'thump up' icon

I found myself wondering recently if truckla ever got waterproofing done. I was worried this would be a memorial video where she'd dissolved into rust or stopped being used to avoid the rusty leaky death. I'm delighted to hear of her health.

This sparks joy. Chargla still needs some balancing since it still looks a litte top- and front-heavy BUT i've seen other attempts from big companies not looking that good in later stages of development. So: Two thumbs up!

Watching the team watching first contact while not making eye contact was EPIC. I hope off camera one of Simone's friends puts a mannequin top on it. 😆

🖊️🖊️🖊️🖊️🖊️

Will Truckla eventually have the roof rack optional instead of a "please don't bend in half" reinforcement?

It's impossible to mistake just how hard Simone is struggling not to make a double entendre while Chargla spent a minute or two trying to orient itself the first time at 7:50

The first time is often embarassing.

*Link to the clip : Why he's leaving YouTube* https://youtu.be/TlBi_ZwmSWA

Coupling is the correct engineering term. 😊

*_I love her general awkwardness, so cute!_*

She has come along way from saying something inappropriate and losing a sponsor lol

This is as awesome as I expected it to be, and then some. Also: I hope you are taking good care of your you, Simone. You seem down or tired, both of which are legit ways to be for a billion reasons, only they make me want to send a friend robot to give you a hug (which I am myself too tired and ill to do). You are an important natural resource and deserve care and good stewardship.

Thanks for the update 👊 I totally lost it at the thrusting 😂

Truckla looks so amazing! and scraps's little coat is so adorable

Your Truckla never ceases to amaze and inspire. Super impressive. Thanks for sharing 🙃

It's nice to see two projects come together

🖊️🖊️.

On behalf of my daughter trying to make her way in the world... thanks. She has just decided to become a bio-engineer. Not really related to what you do except for the fact that she calls you a bad-ass and is inspired to be a bad-ass too.

Give your daughter a high five for me.

glorious as all kids are

the bog i can't see the problem, sounds amazing to me

That's the dream! Inspiring kids, particularly young women! Woot!

Tip for the bedliner: go with a spray in! They’re (obviously) much easier to fit into a custom build like that.

I still love that you took Truckla to the Cybertruck event

Thanks for this update on this major project. I love when creators and artists update us on their projects, builds, and pieces of art and show us how they are doing / working out so many years later. It really informs us if it is worth all of the work, but more importantly financial cost of a project like these.

I would love to see more of track class. Keep up the great work girl you’re doing great.

This video was so hilarious! You guys watching chargela work for the first time was too funny!

Simone crossing the street with the charging robot gives me "crazy bag lady with a time machine" energy

That phrase nearly killed me! I was drinking lemonade when I read it.

"What year is it? I've gone too far!"

Like a cross between Katarina Jones & Jennifer Goines from the 12 Monkeys TV series! And I mean that as a compliment to Simone!

Would you believe that wouldn't even make the top 5 weirdest things I've seen in Manhattan?

Is that from that movie starring Suge Smith?!? 😂

Truckla’s license plate says “Chz Louise”? That is absolutely perfect. 🤩

This is consistently one of my favorite channels on YouTube

I am glad to see an update on the truck. I honestly like the looks of your truck over the "upcoming" Tesla made truck. I find that a bit odd looking (and I love odd looking vehicles like the 86-91 Taurus/Sable and the Pontiac Aztek). But I am curious about the robotic charger. What is the point? I feel this is a solution to a non existent problem. It is not that hard to charge an EV now (step 1- open vehicle charging door, step 2- remove charge cable from cradle, step 3 - plug charger into vehicle, step 4 - remove cable and replace cable on cradle and step 5 - close charger door. But it was nice to see how this thing gets developed.

Since both Truckla and Chargela are custom - it would be easier to add a ring around the port to latch onto. With correct geometry and a bit of free rotation for the charger, it would even align itself correctly before pushing in.

I'm glad to see that Truckla is still around🚗. It's great that Truckla got built to 100%👍🏽😀!

That tailgate is seriously impressive. Well done and awesome job building a one-of-a-kind functional truck!

I put my hamster in a socket and slammed it against the furniture

Impressive, but also illegal lol. Can't have tail lights on a moving portion of the rear of the car (tailgate/trunk,etc)

@Mr. Bennett I think the turn signals and break lights are still stationary on either side of that tail gate. The only lights that are attached to the tailgate would be the reverse lights. If those have to remain stationary as well, auxiliary reverse lights could be integrated into the bumper fairly easily.

​@Mr. Bennett "Can't have tail lights on a moving portion..." Actually you can, but they can't be the only ones. There would have to be a set on a non-moving portion. Source: look at the back of a Kia Sportage, and many other hatchback vehicles.

ok

You scored coolness points with Truckla's concept and build 4 years ago! Can only add to them now.

Pretty cool, I want to know the back story on how you guys met and all in the sudden decide to build that robot together haha ☺

Youre awesome! Thank you for sharing your work and progress!!!

I like the intro, where Simone describes every project car I've ever had.

I like how nobody found it strange to see a lady casually walking a robot through the streets

I have missed Truckla. I’m glad she is finally getting water proofed. She is too cool to not be fully living up to her potential.

still such a great project!! We are proud to be a part of it :) greetings from Germany :)

This is still one of my favorite car builds ever. Close second to Tavarish’s McLaren build. Truckla looks SO GOOD!!

Watching y'all watch the robot hump the car... Gold. Great job on both Truckla and Chargela.

Scraps is so cute! I have a tripod, too, and she's wonderful 🐕 ❤️

Watching Chargla struggle to get it all the way in... we've all been there, man. On one side or the other of the situation.

*cries in having been on both sides of that situation*

Truckla: Is it in yet?

looks like chargla isn't the type who stays overnight

@Tess Duursma F

you never disappoint. you are awesome.

Did you consider using a small electromagnet (like from an electric door latch) on Chargela to give it a higher-up leverage point against the car from which to push in the plug?

Great to see you got Truckla upgraded and use it all the time. It seemed like a lot of work to build and we have not seen it for years.

Love it!!! That vehicle looks so sweet!

Nice update video, that ending somehow is perfect for your channel. Actually finishing projects is always hard, got some issues with that myself those last details that are at times important too (like waterproofing) are worth getting done as tedious as they might be. Would've been absolutely essential here where I live but I guess in LA it can wait.... a few years. I must admit I was slightly disappointed in the tailgate not being automatic in its opening and closing, but it certainly looks sturdy and functional. I'm not sure how I'd describe that scene when observing the charger trying to do its thing for the first time, be wary of rogue teslas getting near chargela though! They might want to steal some free electricity.

🖊️🖊️..

Very fun.

It is!

That's what she (truckla) said

Totally admire your work and passion. I wonder how Elon musk feels about it. The fact that he has not shown interest in building a a truck makes me think 😉

I love open source projects. Thank you!

Chargela really put some thrusting action into that. It might need some more traction on those wheels.

Chargla could’ve always used the age old advice, “its always lower than you think”

While you were listing off all the issues, all I could think was that it sounds pretty much like a late 80s Ford pick-up my Dad had.

I'm so happy to see Truvkla again and that she's almost finished.👍They did a fantastic job. Very impressive. Now you'll be able to really enjoy using it. Maybe we will see Truckla in more videos now. Chargela was hilarious.

That tailgate is amazing & I hope small truck like the ranger, maverick, & even short bed f150s, are taking notes

Ps I have always wanted to do this to a Subaru outback

I love your videos! Keep them coming!

Watching Chargela plug itself in is akin to watching rabbits go at it... 🤣

Simone never ever change. You're an inspiration to my girls. Chargler humping wasn't awkward AT ALL. thanks for the update about Phisicsgirl. I hope she recovers soon. Sending love and good vibes for a speedy recovery.

And she's an inspiration to boys as well. In many important and good ways.

Wait, what about physics girl?

@༒Gorm Auslander༒ She's not doing great health-wise. Here's Simone's update on Dianna's channel: https://youtu.be/vydgkCCXbTA

@Gunnar Liljas I can only agree, however i only have two girls and they love Simone.

really enjoy the creative thinking, for some very good ends. very well done simone!

Happy Birthday Truckla. You've got your very own personal charger.

Winner text me with the above ⬆️ Details to claim your Prize⬆️🥶

Chargela is precious and she's just doing her best. We can relate, Chargela.

🖊️🖊️.

Simone, you look good. I was really worried after your brain surgery and it looks like you really recovered well. It took me a long time to say it, but I saw one shot of you in this where you looked like you were just Chill. I hope you're doing as well as you seem.

You FINISHIED TRUCKLA!!!!!!! So happy to see that Truckla is still up and running.

Thank you for this Truckla update. I have been wondering about the state of Truckla and I am glad to see her again.

This is the clip u all looking for : https://youtu.be/TlBi_ZwmSWA

unironically I have been thinking of truckla a lot lately

@Sheeper Skipps Starting to sound like a fractured relationship.

I've been more worried about Simone.

I gasped when the tailgate folded out - that's gorgeous

9:58 I'm allocating AT LEAST three coolness points to you for this outro. (note : even at 1.75 speed it still looks pretty safe. Hence this section is "Safe at any speed", which would make Ralph Nader proud)

Simone you should use rhino lining for your waterproofing for truck beds that’s kind of a standard thing. It’s like a spray on really heavy duty waterproofing, and it stands up to Canadian winters.

That was a great video! All three of you watching as Chargla mounted Truckla had all the vibe of a stud breeding back on the farm. my favorite wincing moment is you shaking it by it's input port as a job well done! lol🤣😂

Been waiting on a truckla update- glad everything is still going alright!!

It's the Simone Giertz touch to her videos that make me smile. The leaving slowly for coolness and safety and humor is something many engineers on here would do, but it's Simone that's awesome enough to just nicely and somewhat awkwardly add "I hope you have a good day." Now I'm leaving the video smiling and having a good day. Thanks Simone.

Thanks for the update! Would a magsafe style alignment approach work for chargela? Eliminate the connector insertion displacement, use something like pogo pins.

The drive over induction chargers are promising. In a similar vein, a self-aligning charge arm as you drive into it would be a clean solution.

Would have been great if you had a David Attenborough voice over for Chargla’s first mating attempt.

That was some fierce thrusting from Chargela

Well done! nice to see you were able to figure out how the door shuts when done charging. Nice follow-up.

I like the part where it un-charges by disengaging and just backing away, presumably until it hits a wall off screen. Nailed it. There’s something about clumsy robots that makes them feel soooooo…. Human? It gives them personality. Just goes to show that a robot doesn’t need eyes, or fingers, or really any physical human features for personification to take place. All it needs is the ability to emulate a head tilt, and we’re totally smitten. Or is that just a me thing? 😅

Just look at how people respond to Boston Dynamics outtakes. Humans have a wonderful tendency to see ourselves in things.

I was just thinking the other day, "I wonder what happened to Truckla?" Great timing. Thank for the update, Simone! 🙂

Simone saying "Byeeeee" to Chargela was 💯