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How Differential Gears Work (VIDEO)
The other day I was browsing the tubes and found something amazing. It was a video that explains how differentials work in cars. A differential is a device, usually but not necessarily employing gears, capable of transmitting torque and rotation through three shafts, almost always used in one of two ways: in one way, it [...]
Full StoryYour Own Rapid Prototyping Machine Here Now
On the 314 x 15^9365 Day Humans created 3D Printers. Have you wished you could manufacture your own parts/creation for your projects? I sure have!
Well wonder no more, rapid prototyping using 3d printer technology is here at last for domestic use. *VIDEO INSIDE Hit the full story for goodies!
Air Conditioning Process to cut from 50% to 90% Energy Consumption
Source: Nrel.gov A process has been developed of air condition that reduces energy uses by 50 to 90%.The process was announced by the US National Renewable energy and its called DEVAP which stands for Dessicant-Enhanced eVaporative air Conditioner)/ It cools air using evaporative cooling( not new) but combine a dessicant liquid for pulling water vapor [...]
Full StoryInfrared Controlled Autonomous Vehicle with video!
How cool would it be to have your own mini autonomous vehicle / drone that generates sounds like 3cp0?
Well that’s what I wanted to found out and so I built a 3cp0 mini brother. This gem has 2 modes, drone mode which is controlled by Air Conditioning Remote and autonomous mode. I will be updating this page more periodically. Hit the read button for more information. UPDATE VIDEO INSIDE!
Autonomous Vehicle for Soldiers
The kids that got third place of the DARPA urban challenge 2007 formed a company called TORC Technology. It was announced they are producing IED- scouting humvee kits to the military and drive by wire platforms for the blinds. They are introducing a TORC kit called (GUSS), or Ground Unmanned Support Surrogate which navigate autonomously [...]
Full StoryHow to Lower your Energy or Electricity Bill 101
It is clear oil prices will continue the trend of increasing while supply continues to decrease. These conditions means as time pass your energy bill will increase but what can you do to lower those energy bills? Wonder no more as I will explain how anyone can lower their energy bill. The secret to lower [...]
Full StoryHumanoids are taking Japan! (Video)
Source: IEEE Everyone knows the capital of robotics is in Japan. The Japanese are spending funds on big research for robotics. Today University of Tokyo’s JSK Robotics Laboratory unveiled their next creation, Kojiro a humanoid with a muscuskeletal system. This robot has a functional spine enabling him to move his back to look up or [...]
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