I used the Chronos high-speed camera to create an effect similar to Bullet Time in which the camera moves instantaneously (or just very quickly in this case).
Chronos on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1714585446/chronos-14-high-speed-camera
Chronos camera review on EEVBlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxYxTqALycM
Teknic servo motor: https://www.teknic.com/products/clearpath-brushless-dc-servo-motors/
Wireless shutter release: https://www.amazon.com/TW-283-N3-Wireless-Shutter-Release/dp/B016W3KFA8
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Sunday, October 30, 2016
AM transmitter for antique radios and other project updates
If you restore antique AM radios, you may have noticed that there is little or no decent music available on AM broadcast. In this video, I how how to build a very simple AM transmitter that lets you play MP3 through an antique radio.
Matching transformer: http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=MT4153-ND
Xtal oscillator: http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/cts-frequency-controls/MXO45-3C-1M0000/CTX775-ND/1801890
MP3 player: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Black-Mini-Remote-Control-USB-SD-FM-MP3-Audio-Player-Module-DC5V-12V-DIY-/162193192705
Matching transformer: http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=MT4153-ND
Xtal oscillator: http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/cts-frequency-controls/MXO45-3C-1M0000/CTX775-ND/1801890
MP3 player: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Black-Mini-Remote-Control-USB-SD-FM-MP3-Audio-Player-Module-DC5V-12V-DIY-/162193192705
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
A refrigerator that works by stretching rubber bands
Handheld CNC router: https://shapertools.com/
Rubber band thermodynamics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubber_band#Thermodynamics
Rubber band bicycle wheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBXL93984cQ
Thermal camera in this video: Opgal Therm-App 25Hz: http://www.therm-app.com/ Let me know if you're interested in seeing more detail about this device in a future video.
Support the creation of Applied Science videos: https://www.patreon.com/AppliedScience
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Heat-sensitive 3D paper (swell paper)
This paper has an unusual coating that swells up when heat is applied. It's normally used by printing on it with a standard inkjet or laser printer, then exposing it to a very bright light. The dark areas absorb more energy, and become raised. I also experiment with the material in a laser cutter.
http://www.americanthermoform.com/ - Source of the paper used in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fIg4rI4cDw - Video about the U Michigan group
http://www.americanthermoform.com/ - Source of the paper used in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fIg4rI4cDw - Video about the U Michigan group
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Handheld CNC router repairs old CNC machine
I show how to use a handheld CNC router, the Shaper Origin, to make aluminum parts for my CNC mill.
http://www.shapertools.com
http://www.shapertools.com
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Piezoelectric motor
Quick demonstration of a piezoelectric motor.
www.pcbmotor.com (not sponsored or solicited -- just interesting tech)
https://www.patreon.com/AppliedScience
www.pcbmotor.com (not sponsored or solicited -- just interesting tech)
https://www.patreon.com/AppliedScience
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Design and build a spin coater
I describe how I designed and built a spincoater, and how you can use a similar motor control system in your own projects.
Firmware with I2C and Arduino library
https://www.bluerobotics.com/forums/topic/blueesc-firmware-compatible-with-afro-slim-20a-esc/
Compile instructions
http://lunarflow.com/index.php?topic=7.0
Flash tool to download firmware (and other helpful features)
http://lazyzero.de/en/modellbau/kkmulticopterflashtool
Arduino code and assembly for motor ESC
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B4YXWiqYWB99UFNheWt1Nk5pX1k?resourcekey=0-Kx0efz61YNwD96beDcuIjA&usp=sharing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_coating
Firmware with I2C and Arduino library
https://www.bluerobotics.com/forums/topic/blueesc-firmware-compatible-with-afro-slim-20a-esc/
Compile instructions
http://lunarflow.com/index.php?topic=7.0
Flash tool to download firmware (and other helpful features)
http://lazyzero.de/en/modellbau/kkmulticopterflashtool
Arduino code and assembly for motor ESC
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B4YXWiqYWB99UFNheWt1Nk5pX1k?resourcekey=0-Kx0efz61YNwD96beDcuIjA&usp=sharing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_coating
Friday, January 1, 2016
Making Gecko Tape (almost)
Non-working instructions to make gecko tape: http://nisenet.org/sites/default/files/catalog/uploads/4665/synthetic_gecko_tape_facilitated_activity.pdf
Gecko tape research: http://digitalassets.lib.berkeley.edu/etd/ucb/text/Gillies_berkeley_0028E_13911.pdf
Wedge-shaped gecko tape for asymmetric adhesion: http://bdml.stanford.edu/uploads/Main/Publications/DayPreprint2013.pdf