My Workshop Was Destroyed...

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Now this is the story all about how
My workshop/studio/home got drowned
So if you'd like to help out, feel free to chip in
at / zackfreedman .
It went down in the suburbs of Denver, CO
In the apartment where I made my RU-vid videos
Printing stuff, solderin', authorin' bad puns and bits
Shooting some B-roll of cursed filaments
When the plumbing above us, which might not be to code
Decided it was time to go ahead and 'splode
A hundred gallons poured in and our stuff got drenched
And I said "Brooke, we need a new place to put my workbench."
She searched up a house and when I came in
The basement was so big it made my head spin
No doubt in our minds that this place was rare
So we said "one house please!" and bought it right there.
Brooke shook me awake and said the movers were here!
And like that, they schlepped away all my old moldy gear
Looked at our house, we had finally arrived
At the new Voidstar Lab, very last of its kind.
Voidstar Lab's Patrons kept us afloat (har har) - thank you all so SO much.
Support the channel and you can see the final tour of the late lab! www.patreon.co...
(It's not the best video, a lot went wrong...)
Join our welcoming 3D printing/making community: / discord
Credits:
Interference SFX: Partners in Rhyme
Other SFX: www.zapsplat.com
Beef jerky filament: Joel the 3D Printing Nerd
Fume hood: Sentry Air Systems

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27 сен 2024

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@chrisditoro3876 Год назад

As an anxiety ridden person myself, I commend Brooke on her bravery of engaging with other people at 1am during that emergency. It’s never easy, and I’m very impressed she pulled off. Can’t wait to see the new lab come together!

@Destroyer414 Год назад

Yeah same hear, I'm a very socially anxious so couldn't imagine them looking at you wondering "What the #$%&" So good job Brooke! And good luck with the new lab!

@evanbarnes9984 Год назад

Very stoked that I got to give the 666th thumbs up to this comment!

@harriehausenman8623 Год назад

Brooke: The OG Cyborg! 🤗

@chrisditoro3876 Год назад

@@evanbarnes9984 you are an amazing human/cyborg. 👍🏻

@TonoDeAbajo Год назад

Proud of you Brooke! Good job pushing through the social anxiety, and doing what needs to be done!

@anarquirains2829 Год назад

ngl brooke's a fucking legend, id be stuck trying to knock on their door

@peterarbeitsloser1746 Год назад

@@anarquirains2829 and then there is me who would try to kick in their door at 1 am, and then break his foot.

@sky0kast0 Год назад

I'd probably call the management and request the water stopped

@DJ.Shrimp Год назад

#beastmode. Respect.

@Aaron_b_c Год назад

Holy crap dude

@bradlambert4140 Год назад

For the best loaf of your life, her heroic efforts in the face of anxiety, and your dogged determination to deliver decent cyborg content containing copious amounts of awesome alliteration. You are an inspiration as well as a creative entertainer. Also, down with reptilian middle management and office drones.

@botcherbutcher7608 Год назад

Spoken like a true Labster :)

@nahkamursu Год назад

hope you have nice day lad :)

@TecticoneTheLegend Год назад

Big money

@Soravia Год назад

RU-vid thanks you for the 30% it stole from him.

@Judamubo Год назад

💀

@bigclivedotcom Год назад

Congratulations on your new villainous lair. It sounds like a good spacious place. (I bet you still fill it with technical stuff though.)

@Turabbo Год назад

"so there was at least something dry in the house" genuinely made me choke on my drink. You and your partner are serious powerhouses, and you're a hilarious writer. Well done getting through this, I can't wait to see what you do next!

@dirtdart81 Год назад

Great job Brooke! Nothing like serious emergency to override social anxiety

@LonnonFoster Год назад

Three cheers for Brooke (Brook? Brück? Spelling is hard when you only have audio to go on), the true hero of this story. Congratulations on getting your first home, and on having your life-changing home disaster in someone else's property.

@mrmccain9 Год назад

Hang in there, sorry you went through that! Love your technical content, but your alliteration game and script writing is so strong that it keeps me coming back regardless of the topic of each video.

@SvdSinner Год назад

"A man is capable of doing great and terrible things when they need to be done" Thank you for showing us your manhood with your triumph over disaster.

@eslachance Год назад

I've lived through 2 different major house cataclysms, so I feel some of your pain. It was a long time ago, but I still remember. Good luck with the new house, and I can't wait to see what you crazy kids come up with next!

@volttherobot Год назад

So sorry this happened to you guys! Glad no one was hurt.( water + electricity could have turned things into an 'Electroboom' video)... sending endless robot hugs your way. xoxo

@dmmd88 Год назад

Not a regular viewer, but man, hope you get back on your feet quickly and Im sure this year will be your best year yet, despite all this chaos.

@hazonku Год назад

Congrats on the new place, despite the chaos. I didn't even really notice any scuff with the Sparkfun video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can't believe you made such a fun video while going through all of that! Truly a testament to your cybernetic ADHD fueled greatness! We all wanted to see the lab grow organically but not with mold, can't wait to see how you fill out the new space!

@BlueScreenCorp Год назад

As someone who has had an apartment flood, I really feel for you I hope that you had good insurance and documented everything. This really sucks

@BlueScreenCorp Год назад

Its great that this had a good outcome!

@xsw882 Год назад

i document stuff constantly, i feel like his whole channel is documentation

@TiogshiLaj Год назад

Flooded-by-the-neighbours-upstairs squad, represent. Mine were replacing their kitchen sink, turned the stopcock the wrong way, and twisted it all the way out instead of closed. It took nearly an hour for the fire department to show up and turn off the water supply at the street mains, and by then the apartment upstairs was a foot deep in water, all of it trickling its way steadily down into mine. I was the only person at home, and had to move two beds and a 400lb filing cabinet out from under the light-fixtures-become-fountains all by myself while my mother hurried home.

@pmc_ Год назад

At least with a flood like this it's relatively easy to take inventory after the fact

@jonmarler Год назад

I've been through a similar house flood before, and it is a seemingly endless nightmare. I'm very glad that I am a supporter, and bumped up a level to help y'all make it through. As a person so on the spectrum I have my own color, I commend Brooke on overcoming her anxiety and doing what needed to be done. I hope things start to go better for y'all and enjoy the new digs!

@AshleyGittins Год назад

I was cheering for Brooke going DEFCON 1 Tactical Response Unit even before Zack pointed out the time and the SocAnx! And you know the patreon thanks is heartfelt when Zack pronounces Zach as Zak. What a freaking trial by... water. Amazing what you've pulled off through all of this and excited to see y'all pulling through this like whatever an aquatic bloody phoenix is... some sort of flappy cybernetic dolphin or something, I dunno I'm not some assonance aspiring artiste ascending aerobic ambling-machines at auto-inclining authoring stations acquiring alliterative axioms - that's what they give you the big bux for!

@jared6326 Год назад

It's not much but I hope it helps! I'm so glad it's working out for you! I absolutely love your videos! and you depiction of the landlord was SPOT ON! xD

@SeraphimKnight Год назад

Sometimes it's gonna get worse before it gets much better. I hope this terrible experience is gonna lead to having an amazing house and a significant growth in your channel. Grats on the move!

@heroslippy6666 Год назад

@clanbob Год назад

I’m so sorry for this terrible situation. But I’m proud of you all for keeping things together. And especially proud of Brook. You never know how you’ll react until tragedy strikes. And she handled it like a pro!

@MatthewHillyer Год назад

Proud of you Brooke! You guys have a lot going on, and I can only imagine how much of a shit show it is. I appreciate all the stuff you do and I’m very excited to see the future of voidstar labs.

@dpilcher Год назад

Proud of brook and I’m glad you got the house. In Aurora here!

@aroswing7160 Год назад

That was the worst string of luck I have ever heard of. Your optimism is inspiring, and I'm really glad you got out of that situation!

@247printing Год назад

I am not a big RU-vidr, but my latest video started quite well, so I want to give you my revenue (with a bit plus) of the first 24h, because it hurts my heart to see what happend to you! All the best!

@memejeff Год назад

I am so sorry for what happened to you and your wife and dogs. I am really glad you guys have managed to get back up. The worst always happens to the best :(

@InvisibleSquids Год назад

Good Gods man! One of the worst ways to be forced out of an apartment unplanned. That Keysight sponsorship was a literal olive branch, and just in the nick of time. Hopefully, you and Brooke don't end up with any lasting illnesses from the black mold, and I look forward to seeing from you guys again!

@janhetjoch Год назад

It was a figuratieve olive branch

@Pickelrye Год назад

@@janhetjoch thanks, you made me confused between you two.

@InvisibleSquids Год назад

In the Christian Bible, during the great flood described in Genesis, a dove was released from the ark regularly. The dove returned one day with an olive branch. The next day, it did not return as the floods subsided enough that it did not need to return to the ark. The olive brach was a metaphorical sign that the flood was ending. In Zack and Brooke's case, the sponsorship from Keysight is their literal olive branch. The flood was over, and their future was secured. Metaphorically that is, they still had to do the leg work to get out of the molding swamp hole and into their new house.

@janhetjoch Год назад

@@InvisibleSquids I know the story, but like you said, it's a metaphor so it's a figurative olive branch, not a literal one

@jbmotorsportsusa Год назад

It's literally a figurative olive branch

@styxwessel5930 Год назад

Holy youtube you guys are troopers. HUGE kudos to you both for sticking this through, I'm so parasocially proud of your commitment to what you do.

@RichardSmithers Год назад

Congratulations on becoming home owners. I have been through 5 basement floods in my 40 years at the prior house. It never gets any easier. We learned to keep things off the floor or in sealed plastic boxes instead of cardboard and the walls and floor were unfinished concrete. So, I understand the urgency and panic that goes along with trying to rescue flooded and dripping boxes while dealing the the smell and constant wetness. May things go better for you this year.

@admilsonmarques Год назад

Thanks for letting us know Zack, I hope this is the beginning of a great year for you and your missus

@letsdeuxthis Год назад

Glad it all worked out for the best Zach. Honestly sounds like a hellish month, and a lot of stress. I know you’re obligated by algorithms to keep making stuff, so don’t feel the need to apologize for zinging out some less than top tier content. I’m certain we’ll all appreciate whatever you have coming down the pipe and hope that the rest of the year features less “getting worse” and only “getting better”. Thanks for all of the hard work you do, and try to look at this as a good thing now that you have a lot more room, a lot more autonomy, and a whole lot more reason to make the most of your lab.

@Vez3D Год назад

Man you are a legend! Thanks for sharing this crazy adventure. You are rock solide man. Glad you made it through. Awesome lab you got there

@goggles412 Год назад

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU BROOKE!!!!! *SENDS ALL THE GOOD VIBES*

@star_rose_three Год назад

Brooke you did an awesome job of facing your anxiety! And Zach I'm so sorry this happened to you! Hopefully the CDN to USD exchange will help with a mortgage payment or a meal! I really look forward to more content from you even though it's over my head sometimes I really enjoy your passion!

@Illure Год назад

That's quite the adventure! I have to admit I laughed at the missing timestamp on the paper. Love your videos

@redpanda4102 Год назад

Before I start this, I would just like to congratulate Brooke. I just want to say I'm glad this all worked out, and you're still making videos. You and Electroboom have inspired me to go into electrical engineering (aware you might not be the best inspiration when it comes to school, but you know) and I got so into 3d printing from your videos. To see one of my favorite content creators fall to some slimy fucking lizards would have been a damn shame. Also, completely forgot I wasn't a patron, so don't worry that will change now. And just remember to not get too close to the sun it is clear you angered some dark organization with your beef jerky filament I wouldn't go much further if I was you.

@myuzu_ Год назад

Hey, get someone to check out that questionable pipe in your storage room. Also thanks for making the most succinct video on automated PCB Assembly I've ever seen. I'm going to use it to hopefully convince my boomer-engineer employer to buy some machines.

@tnaxpw Год назад

Good to see you overcoming everything crashing down at the same time. Good job Brooke on pushing social anxiety!

@Ughmahedhurtz Год назад

Having had to live in an apartment that flooded the back half of the carpet every time it rained, I know exactly the horror of living in that with no other place to go. Hope this helps in getting things back on an even keel.

@crazyrussian7394 Год назад

I can't afford much, but I really hope things get better soon! For making such great content that all of us love watching, I hope you realize how much we admire the channel! You got this!!

@Bbeaucha88 Год назад

Holy balls... That was as rollercoastery as a rollercoaster of emotion can get! You guys are superhuman! The people at Keystone are champions!

@shpyda Год назад

Brooke, your quick thinking in the dead of night was crucial and amazing! I’m so glad you cut off the water at the source before even mare damage was done. Cheers to you, your fortunate husband, and to successfully turning a tragedy into an opportunity for the better!

@nateb7394 Год назад

Wow, this is so crazy. Glad you were able to buy a house and move. An indoor flood is nightmare fuel for most people-and most people have 1/64th the amount of electronics and moisture-sensitive stuff you have! Excited for the New Voidstar Lab!

@charlesfe Год назад

A bit of urban NY living experience - with a floor drain in your closet that may or may not drain to a public sewer (or hell, a septic system for rural dwellers), the floor drain may have an S trap under it. The purpose of the S trap is to fill with water and prevent smells (toxic air or otherwise) from arising from the sewer into the house. You'll want to regularly recharge the trap with water (fancy way of saying pour water down the drain) because, as you know, water evaporates. You'll know when to do so by the smell.

@EuclidesGBM Год назад

This video literally made me cry... I just hope everything pans out well since I can't really help. Good luck, and yer loaf is awesome for having managed all of that

@CalCoffeeCat Год назад

I'm so proud of you Brooke! You did amazing!

@PTEC3D Год назад

Duck, man, that was the most horrifyingly horrifying horror story ever. Brooke, you're a hero! Zac, a machine. Hope your new place doesn't have any unpleasantries to unleash. For at least another thirteen years. I'd seriously have a void in my life if this channel ever stopped. And congratulations to you both on the new home!

@s.teamspark3858 Год назад

as someone who recently lost my apartment in a huge fire, I'm so sorry that the opposite type of elemental demon attacked your abode as well. godspeed, and i hope you can recover quickly. I would give money, but i lost everything so uuuuh.... i need my money.

@Felipera_ Год назад

No one worried about watching weird and wonky angles, we watch you for the witty wordplay and wonderful works on wearables. It was is worth it working while water washed your workshop. Way to go! Well done. We welcome you and your new workshop in our weekly watching routine.

@doctorbobstone Год назад

Wow. Wonderful words.

@squidjam Год назад

What a proud moment for Brooke, where her courage was such she looked at the situation and acted as swift as humanly possible. Great work, girl!!! It's no easy task what you accomplished! With love from someone with a form of social anxiety.

@jessegimbel Год назад

Wow, I’m so sorry to hear this happened to you. I myself had a 1am complete flooding - in my case storm water rushing into a basement recording studio. It took me months to get everything cleaned up, so while I wouldn’t wish what you’ve gone through on anyone, im so glad you were able to get out of there as soon as you could. Sometimes the walls falling down (literally) result in you being in a much better spot (literally). Love your videos and so excited for a drier future for you.

@AKULAKLASS Год назад

Damn man I’m sorry man. This winter has been rough on houses this year.

@TS_Mind_Swept Год назад

Not necessarily untrue, but this wasn't 🥚zactly a case of winter..

@DSK349 Год назад

That filament is so cursed, it's cursed this video. My wife and I watched this in horror Friday morning during a heavy rainstorm. By 9 pm that night, we were cleaning up our own flood. Since Brooke was not here here to bust through our upstairs apartment of hellishly storm ridden clouds, things got worse. We lost power and the sump flooded again two days later. However, as cursed as the beef jerky filament is, it cannot stop the good endings from coming. Because of that, things got better. The skies cleared, the power company restored power - again - and I've installed a battery backup. Thanks for the ride Zack and sorry I was not a Patreon before now.

@beemerwt4185 Год назад

I can see you tearing up around 10:30. Props to the Patreons for basically saving this man's life. Edit: Some of these names are amazing.

@L33tH4cks Год назад

You two are incredibly resilient. That is an insane amount of stress, so glad everything turned out well for you both!

@hgbugalou Год назад

This reminds me when our office at work which was in a basement was flooded with raw sewage and I had to work in hazmat gear for a month. The office and the rest of the basement was covered in plastic with pumping hoses and fresh air venting running along the floors here and there. It looked like the house at the end of ET. I work in IT btw.

@creamyhummus Год назад

I'm so incredibly glad that you and your channel are still here. You bring a bit of legendary, luminous light into my often existential, earthbound existence. You're honestly an inspiration, in addition to a hilarious genius.

@Emcipio Год назад

I've been dealing with the same problem but thankfully much less severe. Our entire county had frozen pipe bursts early on Christmas morning, and we are finally getting new carpet installed this week. It took literal months to get this all finished due to the extent of the damage across town. Sorry to hear you're dealing with the same trouble!

@EricHanuise Год назад

Your comeback from this cursed situation was heroic. You rock!

@omnipotentgoku Год назад

Dude, it's great to see good things come to good people. Happy to see your success man and What comes with the future.

@Omnivamp Год назад

What a rollercoaster you guys have been through! Very excited for the future of Void Star Lab! Also, commendations to Brooke for getting things done in the face of anxiety!!!

@onesadtech Год назад

Proud of Brooke, and you! Sounds like you both held it together really well during such a hard time. Looking forward to seeing these new rooms when they are all set up!

@SomethingsHear Год назад

holy fuck . what a story. rollercoaster mode achieved. wishing all the best and love from my heart.

@AlisonGravley Год назад

I can't believe you guys went through that. I wouldn't have even been able to stay there at all with the mold. Brook is a hero and champ for doing all of that. Make sure you get the new place thoroughly inspected, take notes and pictures of everything for future reference, and get ahead of any potential issues. Knowing is half the battle. Good luck!

@tokugero Год назад

Brooke, you're an absolute beast! If I was woken up at 1am because I found out my downstairs neighbor was such a wonder woman, I'd be both amazed and feel horrified at the pain I caused. Keep being awesome. They owe you a lot more than a beer!

@dtroy15 Год назад

Congrats on the house! I'm happy to hear your acknowledgment that 3D printing drives your views. I hope that means more 3DP content - that's what I'm here for.

@tiepup Год назад

Well done Brooke for doing those uncomfortable interactions. I am so sorry you have all had to go through all this, but glad that you’re coming back strong from it.

@tjy4517 Год назад

Well done Brooke! Glad you were able to override social anxiety

@TKakela Год назад

Brooke, you're so awesome for springing into action, half asleep AND kicking your anxiety's butt! And you're both awesome overcoming that disaster!

@WalcomS7 Год назад

Glad you all pulled through and congratulations to the start of something absolutely amazing. I'm excited to see where things go!

@Edward-pw6zz Год назад

eyyyy, its walcom! nice to see you here!

@securi-t Год назад

I'm so happy for you! Getting a house RIGHT NOW on such short notice and with such a unique financial situation is a crazy win! This is so awesome, and I can't wait to see the upcoming videos!

@CommonBovine Год назад

Proud of you Brooke!

@h1tbox374 Год назад

I rember watching the first video from you, the one on why you have the teleprompter glasses, back when you had around 1k subs, and seeing how all these projects and events played out, as bad as some might be, puts a smile on my face. I cant wait to see what you're going to make now, especially considering it was partially a result of your videos that caused me to start up my printer again recently. No pressure, but we're all just waiting to see what masterpieces you come up with! ;)

@hairyhobbies Год назад

This is heartbreaking but so exciting at the same time. Best of luck and HUGE cheers for making it through all that

@BeefEater69 Год назад

Wow I cant imagine the stress you had to go through. Yet the alliteration and puns were still flying!

@FlintKnap Год назад

more than proud of brooke, that kinda reaction can literally save lives so glad yall didnt get an electic mix or explody mix in there anywhere

@MechaBorne Год назад

Dang man sorry your old place got flooded! Reminded me of the chaos of renting an apartment during the Marshall fires. Glad you were able to get a new place though!

@magicpokey4922 Год назад

You guys are both awesome! Good job, Brooke! We love you both!

@NiiKBr Год назад

Boss mode Brooke, respect! You guys are a legit dream team, I'm so happy for you that the grind paid off. Congratulations!

@rickseiden1 Год назад

Hey, Brooke! I'm impressed. Not only do you put up with Zack :) but you dealt with many difficult situations, many of them triggering, very well!

@zombiekate Год назад

Oh nooooo I'm so sorry you guys. Dunno if I could've kept on in your shoes. And way to go Brooke for handling it like a champ, we proud of you lady!

@LelandHasGames Год назад

Dude. As someone who lives in a similar area, I know how water leaks and mold feels. Happened to me in my own house awhile back. Thankfully it wasn't nearly as bad. I am so happy you guys are doing okay. I love your channel. I'm glad you're able to keep making content. Also, thank you, Brooke, for fighting against the harsh dragon that is social anxiety. That is also something I struggle with as well.

@AnkerPeet Год назад

Zack and Brooke, congrats! So happy for you guys. Glad things worked out, it sounded like a really stressful series of events.

@Zenos127 Год назад

Proud of you Brooke! I hate interacting with people in the best of times and at 1 am lightly soaked trying to get into their apartment to shut off their water is definitely not that. Good on you

@roythomassen Год назад

Kudos to Brooke! That must have been a real rollercoaster!

@ScarToon-Network Год назад

Glad you've got this kinda figured out, I think my favorite part of these videos is watching you say all the names at the end lol, always entertaining

@slowgoins Год назад

I've just gotten my first workspace (that I own outright) custom built and I'd be crestfallen if this had happened to me. Even though I don't 3D print (I found you because of electronics hardware) I wish you the best of luck and should I ever start doing that I'll be sure to follow up with whatever whacky shit the hive mind has you doing.

@JonathanBugg Год назад

Great job Brooke! Sounds like an absolutely nuts situation! Really looking forward to the future videos. You're new space is going to be great.

@paulgreenhough1910 Год назад

love your energy. Glad it all worked out for yous. I know it didnt just happen. You guys are the architects of your success es. It is evident.

@steve-adams Год назад

You killed me with the land lizard bit. I wish you three the best; what a gnarly situation.

@engina1572 Год назад

Oh man so sorry about your luck :( And good job on the early morning run around. Sounds like you have a good home team setup.

@___________3____________259 Год назад

Your videos got me into 3D printing during the lockdown and starting a small business around it. Best of luck in the recovery process.

@stevenalexander6262 Год назад

AMAZING JOB BROOKE, I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU TWO. That story was the most action packed, interesting and sad yet very happy story with plot twists with a great ending which could probably beat most movies I know. "But then it got worse" will be an inside joke for me from now on

@jthoward Год назад

So glad you made it through all of that (and has a modicum of luck with having timelines line up), also I can't wait to see what comes of the new lab! I do hope we don't see 3D printing take over fully though, I love the electronics and software(ish) videos.

@Critical_Path Год назад

This was one of the best pieces of content I've ever seen. The drama, the writing, the style... The glory!!! You guys earned this one. So happy everything worked out but wow, what a wild ride. To the future of Voidstar Labs!!!

@brood5184 Год назад

Man that sounds like a hellish experience but I'm mad glad you pulled through! Happy you made it and welcome to home-ownership!

@CypherVirus Год назад

Thanks for all your efforts and amazing videos! Sorry to hear about the flood and hell you had to go through...

@DrMuFFinMan Год назад

Good luck to you both, and very impressed with the amount of work and dedication to the craft. Congrats on the house and can't wait to see what you accomplish without the fear of an upstairs kraken taking a bath. On a side note, can't believe Bawls energy drink is still alive 18:43.

@TheSmugglersRoom Год назад

oh wow! Zack, i am brand new to your channel, and as a fellow Coloradoan and fellow (mini) RU-vidr, I want to say that not all the reptilian swimmer dirtbag apartment owners speak for us all. Happy to hear you and your lady have landed a new home/fortress of solitude . . . for 2.5. Good luck, new subscriber here!

@andykphoto Год назад

Woo Brooke! I don’t even like engaging with most humans, especially strangers, even when we’ll rested. That was quite the narrative arc. The tech pulled me in, but the alliteration and terrible puns keep me here. Keep up the good work and good luck with your house!

@ssantiagosanchez3144 Год назад

I hope things get better love ur videos good job brooke :)

@partysqu1d Год назад

You and Brooke are definitely some titans in the campaign to make Nerdy stuff cool. You two grind harder than anybody I have seen on this platform. I cannot wait to see you transform the world of VR like you did with Nerf and programmable wearables.