Maker Hangar ep3: Tricopter Build Part 2
In this episode of Maker Hangar, I show you how to finish building the tricopter. You’ll learn how to solder all the ESCs together and finish bolting together the tricopter.
Technology
Discovering the Future with Low-Tech Supplies, a Review of Robotics by Kathy Ceceri
Robots are generally thought to be complex electro-mechanical systems. They can be. Or they can be simple projects built with supplies and materials you probably already have around the home! Here’s a review of Robotics by Kathy Ceceri and book’s low-tech projects.
Maker Hangar 2: 02 – Tricopter Build Part 1
In this episode of Maker Hangar, I show you how to assemble the motor mounts and body halves of your tricopter. I also teach you what CA adhesives are and what they can be used for. Next Episode, I’ll show you how to finish building the tricopter, so stay tuned! If you haven’t already purchased your […]
Amanda Williams, a Designer with Manufacturing Chops
Amanda Williams is a talented designer and now adds manufacturing experience to her skills, a potent combination.
Maker Hangar 2: Episode 01 – What is a Tricopter?
Maker Hangar Is back with two new aircraft builds this season, a tricopter and another airplane! In this episode, I talk about what a tricopter is and some of its advantages over other multicopters. We also take a look into the kits that are being sold for this year. If you haven’t already watched the first […]
Maker Hangar 2 ep2: Tricopter Build Part 1
In this episode of Maker Hangar, I show you how to assemble the motor mounts and body halves of the tricopter. You’ll also learn what CA adhesives are and what they can be used for. Next episode, I’ll show you how to finish building the tricopter, so stay tuned! Maker Hangar Tricopter Kit / Additional Electronics Thin CA glues Domestic […]
Making Fun: Kid’s Room Spacecraft
I built a spaceship for my four-year-old’s room. It has a control panel full of interesting displays and whiz-bang space sounds. A joystick controls lights and sounds for the engine and thrusters. The payload bay has a motorized hatch and and contains a robot arm for deploying payloads like toy satellites. Headsets provide an audio link between the spacecraft and the Mission Control desk in the other son’s room.
