Recent content by huntoon

Make the physical dimensions driven by the design constraints.. For example, the pedal cart dimensions could vary by the weight and height of the user. The sprocket could be variable by desired speed / torque desired by a given rider.

I use shapeways

how about an excavator bucket?

i don't know about marc, but i often work with STL files. one thing to be sure about is that all the normals are facing the way you intend. then check the faces and vertices to check that it looks alright. you may need to manually edit these points/lines.

maybe work with local boy scouts to help construct rope bridges and other scout structures...?

First, you should actually try 3D printing. Then you should build a kit printer.

Have a look at Eaton/Vickers hydraulics manual.

I think you should add: inertia grade (if any intended)

I think you should stay there if you love it as you said. I guess the decision is breadth vs depth. Does you current job not offer breadth? Ultimately, I think if you gain the trust of the employer you will end up doing more cool things than you would if you were an untrusted member of many...

To echo anorlunda, I think that if you sell to businesses, you are held to a lower liability standard than if you sell to consumers. For example, if you sell a fiberglass spoiler to Honda directly, I would think if the spoiler made the car unstable, Honda would be at fault. If however, you...

how about drone farming?

How innovative? The more innovative usually means more work and thought.is that what you are looking for? Otherwise, just design and build a gearbox.

Make sure your sig fig is less than or equal to your margin of error.

Would Pythagoras work? CL2 = AB2 + BC2 .. BC= √(CL2-AB2) (this is just a quick little stab at the problem).

dude, what are you asking?