While it is not quite going to the edge of space, Tom Guilmette has put together a pretty neat rig for taking aerial video footage. The great thing is that everything you need comes from Wal-Mart. This is a great…
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See a Chevy Volt Get Built in 2 Minutes (Video)
As an engineer, I really enjoy seeing how things are made. One of the most amazing things to watch is an automotive assembly line. If you ever get the chance to tour an assembly plant be sure to do it.…
Robotic Snake Climbs a Tree
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s Biorobotics Lab have designed and built a robotic snake that can crawl, roll, wind and even climb like a real snake. Watching the video, it is hard to believe that the robot is not alive.
Dad and Son Team Launch Balloon into Space
Homemade Spacecraft from Luke Geissbuhler on Vimeo. Here is a great father-son project. Luke Geissbuhler and his son were able to send a weather balloon to the very edge of space and successfully recovered the camera just a few miles…
Pinewood Derby® Engineering Data
1) BSA® Style Wheel Modifications: bsa_wheel1.pdf 2) BSA® Style Axle Modifications: bsa_axle1.pdf 3) BSA® Style Standard Block Dimensions and Mass Properties: bsa_block.pdf 4) BSA® Style Unmodified Car Dimensions and Mass Properties: bsa_assembly1.pdf, template3.pdf 5) Tungsten Car Weight drawing (tungsten.pdf) 6)…
Pinewood Derby® Speed Tips
First of all, I would like to say that bandsaws are very efficient finger removing machines. NEVER ALLOW A CHILD TO OPERATE A BANDSAW! That said, I have made lots of these cars, and have learned a little bit about…
Pinewood Derby® Plans
One of the funnest events in cub scouting is the pinewood derby. Below are free plans to pinewood derby cars I have found to be very successful. My personal recommendation is the Flying Wedge. It is not the prettiest car,…