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In the early days of FDM 3D printing, the RepRap project spawned all sorts of weird and and wonderful designs. In the video after the break [dizekat] gives us a …read more Continue reading Marionette 3D Printer Replaces Linear Rails With String
An RC VTOL aircraft always makes for a compelling project, but ensuring the transition between hover and forward flight can be quite challenging. In the video after the break, [Nicholas …read more Continue reading Control Tricks For Tailsitters
Brushless motors are fascinating devices that come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but you’ve probably never seen one in the form of a free-spinning shiny metal egg. Created …read more Continue reading A Spinning Egg For Your Thoughts?
Even with all the technological advancements in recent years, autonomous systems have never been able to keep up with top-level human racing drone pilots. However, it looks like that gap …read more Continue reading Autonomous Racing Drones Are Starting To Beat Human Pilots
LED wristbands are now a common feature of large arena concerts and events, with a variety of capabilities and technical implementations. In the video after the break, Wall Street Journal …read more Continue reading Exploring The Tech Behind Concert LED Wristbands
[Nathan] needed an autonomous mower to help on the farm, so he built his own without breaking the bank. It might not be the prettiest machine, but it’s been keeping …read more Continue reading No Frills Autonomous Lawnmower Gets The Job Done
Characterizing the aerodynamic performance of a vehicle usually requires a wind tunnel since it’s difficult to control all variables when actually driving. Unless you had some kind of perfectly straight, …read more Continue reading Victorian Train Tunnel Turned Test Track
When one thinks of art, a birdbath may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, there is no denying that the La Fontaine aux Oiseaux (The Bird …read more Continue reading The Most Ornate Birdbath You’ve Ever Seen
With the availability of precision controllable actuators, it’s easy to overlook the simple but versatile mechanisms that got us here. In the video after the break, [Teaching Tech] explores the …read more Continue reading A Simple Guide to Cams
The limited availability of texts transcribed to Braille and the required embossing equipment is a challenge world wide, but especially in poorer countries. To alleviate this problem, a team makers …read more Continue reading Hackaday Prize 2023: Low Cost Braille Embosser From 3D Printer Parts