Pi-hole on Google Wifi
One of the first projects I wanted to try with my new Raspberry Pi was running Pi-hole. Pi-hole is a software tool that blocks Intern...
Headless Raspberry Pi Zero W Setup
In electronics, May 20, 2020
RV-8 Flight Performance Analysis
In engineering, Jan 11, 2017
3D Statics Problem
In Engineering, Dec 08, 2015Arduino Pulse-Width Modulation
The digital pins on the Arduino board can be set (with code) to output either HIGH (5V) or LOW (0V) — essentially ON or OFF. This is ...
Read MoreAll Posts
Arduino-Python 4-Axis Servo Control
Although the Arduino platform is ideal for standalone applications, it really comes to life when interfaced with a PC. Connect Arduino to a personal computer and you instantly add a t...
In electronics, Apr 08, 2008
Why I Use Linux
My first computer was an Apple IIc. I was thirteen years old and, at that age, it was one of the most beautiful things I had ever seen. It had a gorgeous, green-on-black display scree...
In linux, Mar 18, 2008
Arduino Serial Servo Control
One of the cool features of the Arduino platform is its ability to talk to other electronic devices using standard protocols. The big draw of physical computing, in my opinion, is the...
In electronics, Dec 09, 2007
Arduino Pulse-Width Modulation
The digital pins on the Arduino board can be set (with code) to output either HIGH (5V) or LOW (0V) — essentially ON or OFF. This is great for applications like blinking LEDs or activ...
In electronics, Dec 08, 2007
CATO: Catastrophic Engine Failure
The Rocket-Mounted Video Camera Project came to an abrupt end as the V-2 model rocket Prima Donna suffered a catastrophic failure (CATO) on its first launch attempt. Although tragic, ...
In rocketry, Oct 13, 2007
Rocket Stability and Performance
The Rocket-Mounted Video Camera project is nearing completion. Prior to the flight test phase, however, prudence demands that we run a few simulations to ensure that the rocket will h...
In rocketry, Oct 12, 2007
Rocket-Mounted Digital Video Camera
The idea comes from MAKE Magazine, Vol. 7: Hack a $30, “single-use” camcorder and fly it on a model rocket. The project involves disassembly of the plastic camera housing, soldering a...
In rocketry, Oct 11, 2007
Featured
-
Pi-hole on Google Wifi
In electronics, -
Headless Raspberry Pi Zero W Setup
In electronics, -
RV-8 Flight Performance Analysis
In engineering, -
Arduino-Processing Serial Communication
In electronics, -
Arduino-Python 4-Axis Servo Control
In electronics, -
Rocket Stability and Performance
In rocketry, -
Rocket-Mounted Digital Video Camera
In rocketry,