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Robotics for Beginners: words of wisdom from a hobbyist who’s still alive

Sunday, October 18, 2009 3:41 No Comments

I’ve been burned, electrocuted, and attacked by a rampaging robot* enough time to know the basic “do”s and “don’t”s of robotics. I think we forgot to solder in the off switch… I’m by no means an expert, but all the same I have a bit of advice for the beginner robotics hobbyist. I recommend that [...]

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Practical Uses For The Geiger Counter

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 18:56 14 Comments

“When it comes, will you please let your readers know what practical applications in everyday life the Geiger Counter will have? I have heard of it for years and thought it was good mainly for finding metals under the soil.”- Anonymous BW Science Labs Reader. My Geiger Counter did arrive, but the only reason I [...]

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The Mathematics, Science, and Future of Flight: Exploring Flight Theory

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 2:15 6 Comments

“Can you write something about theory of flight and new navigation technology?”This is what a BW Science Labs reader asked me a few days ago.I am now very comfortable writing about flying as I have written many articles on the topic.I first discovered the true basis of Flight Theory when I was 11. In Alaska, [...]

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