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Transforming EDF Backpack for a Speed Boost

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Danie Conradie

Fighting against a tough headwind on your daily cycle can be a drag, but [Emiel] of The Practical Engineer, has a loud and bold solution. In the Dutch video after …read more Continue reading Transforming EDF Backpack for a Speed Boost→

Posted in backpack, EDF, transportation hacks | Tagged Jetpack

Electric Boomerang Does Laps

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Danie Conradie

Boomerangs are known for their unique ability to circle back to the thrower, but what if you could harness this characteristic for powered for free flight? In a project that …read more Continue reading Electric Boomerang Does Laps→

Posted in 3d printed, Boomerang, brushless motor, free flight, toy hacks

An Alternative Orientation For 3D Printed Enclosures

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Danie Conradie

When it comes to 3D printing, the orientation of your print can have a significant impact on strength, aesthetics, and functionality or ease of printing. The folks at Slant 3D …read more Continue reading An Alternative Orientation For 3D Printed Enclosures→

Posted in 3d printed enclosures, 3D printed supports, 3d Printer hacks, design for manfacturing

The Case Against Calibration Cubes

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Danie Conradie

Calibration cubes have long been a staple for testing and adjusting 3D printers, but according to [Stefan] of CNC Kitchen, they’re not just ineffective—they could be leading us astray. In …read more Continue reading The Case Against Calibration Cubes→

Posted in 3d printed, 3d Printer hacks, calibration, cnc kitchen, precision

A Concrete Solution to Balance And Protect Camera Gear

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Danie Conradie

Knocking over expensive camera equipment is an unfortunate occupational hazard when filming projects in a workshop. [Dane Kouttron] wanted to stop sacrificing lights to the cause, so he came up …read more Continue reading A Concrete Solution to Balance And Protect Camera Gear→

Posted in camera arm, tool hacks, tripod | Tagged Photography

High Caliber Engineering On A Low Torque PCB Servo Motor

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Danie Conradie

Building a 3D motor printed motor is one thing, but creating a completely custom servo motor with encoder requires some significant engineering. In the video after the break [365 Robots] …read more Continue reading High Caliber Engineering On A Low Torque PCB Servo Motor→

Posted in closed loop servo motors, optical encoder, pcb motor, Tech Hacks

3D Mouse With 3D Printed Flexures And PCB Coils

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Danie Conradie

3D mice with six degrees of freedom (6DOF) motion are highly valued by professional CAD users. However, the entry-level versions typically cost upwards of $150 and are produced by a …read more Continue reading 3D Mouse With 3D Printed Flexures And PCB Coils→

Posted in 3d mouse, PCB coil, peripherals hacks, Stewart platform

A Paddle Wheel Ground Effect Vehicle

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Danie Conradie

Who said paddle wheels were just for leisurely riverboat cruises? [rctestflight] is smashing that image with a high-speed twist on the concept, using paddle wheels to propel a ground effect …read more Continue reading A Paddle Wheel Ground Effect Vehicle→

Posted in ekranoplan, ground effect, misc hacks, rctestflight

Massive Water Rocket Is Impressive But Accessible

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Danie Conradie

Water rockets are one of those projects that never get old, and bumping the size just adds to the challenge. In the video after the break, [ARRO Rockets] takes us …read more Continue reading Massive Water Rocket Is Impressive But Accessible→

Posted in air-water rocket, Parachute, soda bottle, toy hacks, water rocket

A Live Map Display In A 1960s Airliner

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Danie Conradie
Cockpit of a Hawker Siddeley Trident with the moving map display

We tend take GPS navigation for granted these days, so it’s easy to forget that it became only available in the last few decades. Aviation navigation used to be significantly …read more Continue reading A Live Map Display In A 1960s Airliner→

Posted in doppler radar, GPS, map, transportation hacks | Tagged Aviation

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