[SGVLUG] open source manufacturing

[John Wang]

The velomobile should be easier.   It's proven bicycle technology :)      Doing it the open source way and actually finishing the project is the unknown. . .   Your project sound pretty cool.  Let me know if you access to cnc machines.

John



----- Original Message -----
From: John E. Kreznar <jek at ininx.com>
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Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: [SGVLUG] open source manufacturing

I wish you success with this project.

I once took an interest in a "computer-controlled unicycle".  From an
unstarted condition, the rider could begin building up energy and
angular momentum in the multiple counter-rotating flywheels just by
pedaling.  Almost immediately there would be enough energy to boot the
computer, which would issue a friendly sound of gratitude for being
awakened from its sleep.  When enough energy and momentum had been
accumulated, a Ready indicator would come on.  At that point, the rider
could touch a button to bring the seat to an upright position and
commence riding, stability guaranteed by the computer.

Such fun!  Programming the computer would have been pure joy.
Unfortunately, the physics doesn't work out.

-- 
John E. Kreznar jek at ininx.com 9F1148454619A5F08550 705961A47CC541AFEF13
...who won't use software he's forbidden to read ("reverse engineer").