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Maker Faire Detroit 2012
Maker Faire Detroit was a great time. Everyone was friendly and the exhibitors were all very eager to talk about what they brought to the show. Here are some highlights. [......] Read more
View ArticleDIY Air Rocket Launcher
On our trip to Detroit Maker Faire this year we had the chance to make our very own rockets out of nothing more then paper and masking tape. The rockets were then placed on a home made air...
View ArticleAir Rocket Launcher– Upgrades
I alluded in my first post regarding the air rocket launcher that I made some tweaks to the design for safety and to enhance the learning experience of the kids that are making the rockets....
View ArticleThrust Profile of an Air Rocket
I’ve been trying (with a lot of help from John at Jolly Logic) to get their altimeter that is designed to be placed in traditional model rockets to work with the Air Rocket launcher found in Make...
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Family Projects – Fun with a Flood
Imagine it has been raining for days. Everything is soggy and a bit depressing. The small babbling stream in your backyard now looks like the picture below. So what do you do? Why not build[......]...
View ArticleTrossen Robotics – Large Solenoid
I was looking for a descent solenoid to create force feedback in a project I’m working on. I found one that looked promising and was very surprised that the supplier were located in Downers...
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1720LB Capacity Harbor Freight Trailer Assembly–Tips and Tricks
Today we undertook a big project. Assembling the Harbor Freight 1720lb trailer. The trailer is an attractive option for those that want th[......] Read more
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Maker Faire Detroit 2013 is around the corner
Maker Faire Detroit is right around the corner. Last year was AMAZING! with so much to see and do. It is a very kid friendly environment and admission to the Henry Ford museum is icing o[......]...
View ArticleDetroit Maker Faire 2013 Video
We always love attending Maker Faire Detroit and the Henry Ford is an awesome venue. This year did not disappoint. Their was so much to see and do that at the end of the day your head is s[......]...
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Syma S107G Helicopter Motor Gear Replacement Video
This is a quick video showing how to replace the gear on the front motor of a Syma S107G Helicopter. The process is pretty straight forward. Be careful not to clip any of the wires whil[......] Read...
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