Author Archives: M. Eric Carr

Large Graphics Using FreeBASIC

Posted on 2019-02-27 by M. Eric Carr

FreeBASIC is a fun language for playing around with algorithms. You can do a lot with it, but it’s still lightweight enough that a few lines of code are sufficient to start doing what you want. I recently discovered that … Continue reading →

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Homemade Capacitors

Posted on 2019-01-26 by M. Eric Carr

Making a working homemade capacitor with mica, aluminum foil, and a 3D printer. Continue reading →

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Unity

Posted on 2018-12-03 by M. Eric Carr

Unity makes 3D physics simulations ridiculously easy to program. Continue reading →

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Artifact-Free Metrology!

Posted on 2018-11-16 by M. Eric Carr

Today’s CGPM vote means that as of next May 20, all SI units will be defined in terms of natural constants, democratizing SI references. Progress! Continue reading →

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