Making Parts for Little Dipper
I started to cut out the parts out of 1/4″ hardboard on my CNC laser cutter. It was making a bit of a mess so I decided to do the...
Interference Rooster
I make a rooster each year for the Atomic Rooster Cock Show. This started off as a remote control project but I decided to just go with a switch. I designed...
Glut Rooster
Electric Rooster was a a lot of fun so here’s another instalment of the Rooster Project. Meet Glut Rooster. When you pull his string he drinks his beer and a bell chimes. The...
Electric Rooster
In 2010 I was invited to submit a rooster to the annual Cock Show at Atomic Rooster pub in Ottawa. I decided to make an electromechanical kinetic sculpture. The original idea was...
Little Dipper
I worked on the small robot made from found parts. I’ve been calling it “Little Dipper” so I guess that will be it’s name till I come up with something...
Another Painting Robot
I’ve got parts on order for a 24″ x 24″ painting robot. Today I decided to make a smaller painting robot out of some found junk since I’m still waiting...
Painting Robot
I was walking along and came across Lucas. I was stuck in my tracks, I could not leave. On one front it’s a striking portrait that’s closer to life than a...
Drawing Robots
I’m not the first to attempt a drawing robot but for me the drive originates from wanting to make a painting robot. The idea floated in my head until one...
Social Day in Ottawa
Last night I hung out with Michael and friends. We did a few Squirrel deliveries, hit Princess Auto then went to the lab for a few hours. Doug showed off...
UFO Sighting
UFO sighting near the Ottawa International Airport 11:50pm last night. I’ve seen these sorts of UFOs in books and on the internet. Some quick research reveals that it was Paul...
UFO Sighting
I was online the other day and I noticed a friend of a friend was talking up UFOs, conspiracy and government secrecy about space people. So I joined the discussion...
The Treachery of Images
There are lots of unsolved problems and misconceptions about solved problems. I think perception and language are fascinating. Did you know some languages don’t differentiate between blue and green? I think we can thank...
Perpetual Motion
I did a presentation for the Inventors Association on business, sharing and fabrication. To make it more interesting I made a perpetual motion machine during my talk. It was designed in Sketchup...
Egyptian Pyramid: Only 100 People Lifting Stones
Did space people help build the great pyramids? No it was people and rope. I devised an efficient way of lifting the blocks using just wood and ropes. I’m not...
Coal Miner vs. Social Network
One question I’m sure a lot of us ponder at times is this: “How much coal can one move in a day’s work?” One approach is to take a look...
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