Author Archives: M. Eric Carr

Sense Home Energy Monitor: First Impressions

Posted on 2017-02-19 by M. Eric Carr

First (very positive) impressions of the Sense Home Energy Monitor. Continue reading →

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Analog Mechanical Computing

Posted on 2017-01-30 by M. Eric Carr

Film showing principles of analog mechanical firing-control computers from 1953. Continue reading →

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3D Printer Workflow

Posted on 2016-12-31 by M. Eric Carr

A walkthrough of the design, slicing, and printing of an object — a paper towel holder. Continue reading →

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Non-Newtonian Motion…?

Posted on 2016-11-19 by M. Eric Carr

NASA’s counterintuitive EM drive keeps passing peer review. If these results are valid, we just figured out how to make much more efficient spaceships. Continue reading →

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