Rocket Mounted 3D Printed Camera Wheel Tries, Succeeds, and Also Fails
[Joe] at BPS.space has a thing for rockets, and his latest quest is to build a rocket that will cross the Kármán Line and launch into the Final Frontier. And being
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Author: Ryan Flowers
Radial Vector Reducer Rotates At Really Relaxed Velocity
When [Michael Rechtin] learned about Radial Vector Reducers, the underlying research math made his head spin, albeit very slowly. Realizing that it’s essentially a cycloidal drive meshed with a planetary
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When Pi Supply Falls Short, Thin Clients Stand Tall for Home Automation and Low Power Computing
Do you need a cheap, small computer for a low power computing project? Historically, of us would reach straight for a Raspberry Pi, even if we didn’t absolutely need the
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Scratch Built Wind Turbine Makes Power And Turns Heads
If you’ve ever aspired to live off the grid, then it’s likely that one of the first things you considered was how to power all of your electrical necessities, and
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3D Printed Newtonian Telescope Has Stunning Looks, Hadley Breaks The Bank
Have you ever considered building your own telescope? Such a project can be daunting, especially if you grind your own mirrors. But with a 3D printer, hardware store bits and
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Amateur Rocket Aims For the Kármán Line, One Launch At a Time
When it comes to high-powered rocketry, [BPS.space] has the unique distinction of being the first to propulsively land a solid-fueled model rocket. How could he top that? Well, we’re talking
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Cool Face Mask Turns Into Over-Engineered Headache
Seeing his wife try to use a cool face mask to get through the pain of a migraine headache, [Sparks and Code] started thinking of ways to improve the situation.
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CV Based Barking Dog Keeps Home Secure, Doesn’t Need Walking
Meet [Tanner]. [Tanner] is a hacker who also appreciates the security of their home while they’re out of town. After doing some research about home security, they found that it
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Toddler EV Gets Big Boy Battery Upgrade
No matter the type of vehicle we drive, it has a battery. Those batteries wear out over time. Even high end EV’s have batteries with a finite life. But when
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Transparent Cylinder Shows You What You Otto Know About 4 Cycle Engines
When we think of a typical four stroke internal combustion engine, we think of metal. And for any type of longevity or performance, that’s certainly the right choice. But [Integza] wanted
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