Author Archives: M. Eric Carr

Meta-tool

Posted on 2022-03-27 by M. Eric Carr

A print-in-place bike suspension adjustment wrench demonstrates 3D printers’ ability to make working tools. Continue reading →

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Hardware As Firmware

Posted on 2022-02-27 by M. Eric Carr

A 3D printer is used to teach a 1967 Sears sewing machine new patterns. Continue reading →

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On Beyond Double

Posted on 2022-01-31 by M. Eric Carr

Long Double is long. 80 bits long. And it’s part of (modern) standard C! Continue reading →

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Winging It

Posted on 2021-12-14 by M. Eric Carr

A downloaded X-Plane 747 of unknown origin is grudgingly convinced to fly across North America while trying to find ways to cause a diversion or crash. Continue reading →

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