I Turned my Bed into a Race Car!

Drew Dirksen

24 Mar 202409:36

Summary

TLDRIn a creative attempt to avoid expensive coffee delivery fees, the protagonist devises a plan to transform a bed into a motorized vehicle. After assembling a lightweight bed frame, attaching wheels and an electric skateboard, and facing several engineering challenges, the bed becomes mobile. With the addition of a scooter for steering, the 'car bed' takes shape. Despite minor setbacks, including a mattress mishap, the final product is a fully functional bed on wheels. The grand test occurs the next morning, successfully driving to Starbucks to fetch a cup of coffee, all from the comfort of the bed.

Takeaways

💡 The idea was born from the frustration of high delivery fees for a morning coffee, leading to the concept of a bed that could drive itself to get coffee.
🛌 A smaller bed frame was purchased from Amazon to serve as the base for the mobile bed project.
🔧 The project required assembling the bed frame, cutting and attaching plywood, and attaching wheels to make the bed mobile.
🛠️ Home Depot was the go-to store for gathering the necessary supplies and parts, such as plywood, wheels, and a scooter for steering.
🚗 An electric skateboard was used as the power source to make the bed move and stop as desired.
🔄 The wheels had to be upgraded to match the height of the electric skateboard, which involved a return trip to Home Depot.
🛴 A scooter was repurposed as a steering mechanism by attaching it to the bed frame, allowing the user to turn the bed in any direction.
🎨 The bed was made comfortable and aesthetically pleasing by adding a comforter, pillows, and painting the headboard.
🛌 The mattress initially did not fit the bed frame, leading to a creative solution of borrowing a mattress from a twin bed in the house.
🚀 The final product was a fully functional 'car bed' that the creator tested by driving it to Starbucks to get a morning coffee.
📸 The bed's unique design and functionality attracted attention and admiration from onlookers at the Starbucks drive-through.

Q & A

Why did the person in the script stop ordering coffee for delivery in bed?
-The person stopped ordering coffee for delivery because the delivery fees had become so expensive that the cost of a $5 coffee increased to $20.
What was the person's idea to still enjoy morning coffee in bed without delivery fees?
-The person's idea was to modify their bed by adding wheels and a motor, effectively turning it into a vehicle that could drive itself to get coffee.
What was the first step in the person's plan to transform their bed into a mobile coffee-fetching bed?
-The first step was to purchase the smallest bed frame from Amazon to make the bed lighter and more manageable for the conversion.
Where did the person go to buy the supplies needed for the bed modification?
-The person went to Home Depot to buy the necessary supplies, including plywood, wheels, and other hardware.
How did the person address the issue of the bed not being able to move back and forth effectively?
-The person decided to use an electric skateboard to power the bed, allowing it to move forward and stop as needed.
What problem arose when attaching the electric skateboard to the bed?
-The wheels of the bed did not touch the ground because of the height difference, so they had to purchase bigger wheels to match the skateboard's height.
How did the person solve the problem of steering the bed?
-The person used a scooter by attaching it to the bed frame, using the scooter handle as a steering wheel to control the direction of the bed.
What unexpected issue occurred when the mattress was placed on the bed frame?
-The mattress was too small for the bed frame, leaving a gap, so they had to use a mattress from a spare twin bed that fit perfectly.
How did the person finalize the bed's transformation into a mobile coffee-fetching vehicle?
-After adding the scooter for steering, spacers for the wheels, and assembling the bed with sheets, pillows, and a mattress, the person tested the bed by driving it to Starbucks to get coffee.
What was the public's reaction when the person drove their bed to the Starbucks drive-through?
-People at the Starbucks drive-through were intrigued and stopped what they were doing to take pictures of the bed, showing interest and amusement at the unique creation.
What was the outcome of the person's endeavor to get coffee in bed without delivery fees?
-The endeavor was successful; the person managed to drive their bed to Starbucks, get a coffee, and enjoy it in bed, achieving their goal of avoiding delivery fees.

Outlines

00:00

🛌 DIY Bed on Wheels

The narrator describes their initial problem of expensive coffee delivery fees and their creative solution: converting a bed into a mobile vehicle to fetch coffee without leaving the bed. They detail the process of building a smaller bed frame, attaching it to a plywood base, and adding wheels and an electric skateboard for propulsion. Challenges such as wheel size, steering, and bed stability are addressed through various modifications and trials, ultimately leading to a functional bed-car prototype.

05:05

🛏️ Bed Car Completion and Test Run

The narrator continues their project by adding a steering mechanism using a scooter handle and making adjustments to ensure the bed-car's functionality. They face and overcome issues with the mattress size and the integration of the scooter into the bed frame. The bed-car is then furnished with a comforter, pillows, and a mattress, transforming it into a fully functional bed. The narrator's excitement builds as they prepare for a test run to Starbucks the following morning.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡coffee delivery

The concept of having coffee brought directly to one's location without the need to go out and purchase it. In the video, the creator is dissatisfied with the high delivery fees that have inflated the cost of their $5 coffee to $20, prompting them to devise an alternative solution.

💡bed with wheels and motor

A modified bed that has been equipped with wheels and a motor to enable it to move, acting as a vehicle. The creator's idea is to use this bed to drive themselves to get coffee, eliminating the need for delivery services.

💡DIY project

A do-it-yourself project refers to the process of creating, modifying, or fixing something without the aid of professionals or experts. In the video, the creator embarks on a DIY project to convert their bed into a mobile coffee-getting machine.

💡electric skateboard

A personal transportation device with a motor and battery-powered board that can be ridden like a traditional skateboard but with the added ability to be propelled by the electric motor. In the video, the electric skateboard serves as the power source for the bed's movement.

💡Home Depot

A large home improvement retail chain that supplies a variety of building materials, tools, and other items for home projects. The creator visits Home Depot to purchase the necessary supplies for their bed modification project.

💡steering mechanism

A system used to control the direction in which a vehicle moves. In the video, the creator invents a steering mechanism by attaching a scooter to the bed, using its handlebars and wheel to navigate the bed-car.

💡comforter and pillows

Bedding items that provide comfort and support while sleeping. In the context of the video, these items are used to transform the modified bed into a cozy and functional sleeping space, in addition to its mobility features.

💡Starbucks drive-through

A service offered by Starbucks where customers can order and receive their coffee without leaving their vehicles. The creator's ultimate goal is to use their bed-car to go through the Starbucks drive-through and get coffee without having to leave the bed.

💡mattress

A thick pad placed on a bed base, typically filled with cotton, foam, or other soft materials to provide a comfortable surface for sleep. In the video, the creator faces a challenge when the initially purchased mattress does not fit the bed frame, leading to a creative solution.

💡budget constraints

Limitations on spending due to a set amount of money available. The creator's decision to avoid coffee delivery fees due to their increasing cost reflects a response to budget constraints.

Highlights

The idea of a bed with wheels and a motor to get morning coffee without leaving bed is introduced.

The cost of coffee delivery fees has increased significantly, turning a $5 coffee into a $20 expense.

The first attempt at building a mobile bed involves purchasing the smallest bed frame from Amazon.

A plan is formulated to attach plywood and wheels to the bed frame for mobility.

Home Depot is visited to gather supplies for the bed's transformation, including plywood and wheels.

The bed frame is successfully assembled with the addition of the plywood and wheels.

An electric skateboard is used to provide动力 to the bed, allowing it to move forward and backward.

The realization that the bed's wheels need to be replaced with bigger ones to match the skateboard's height.

A scooter is incorporated into the design to serve as a steering mechanism for the bed.

The bed is tested and found to be functional, despite being uncomfortable and difficult to steer.

The bed frame is turned into an actual bed with the addition of a comforter, pillows, and a mattress.

A headboard is created and painted to complete the bed's aesthetic.

The mattress initially does not fit the bed frame, leading to a last-minute solution involving a roommate's mattress.

The final product is a functional 'car bed' that the creator plans to test by driving it to Starbucks.

The bed successfully navigates to Starbucks through the drive-thru, garnering attention and achieving the goal.

The creator reflects on the success of the project, highlighting the satisfaction of enjoying coffee in bed without delivery fees.