Archive for May, 2019
Shed Manual
The Haynes manuals are renown for their quality guidance on car repairs. In recent years they have expanded their range to include a wider range of topics. Some of these are more coffee table books than instruction. However, “Shed Manual”
Posted in: Books and Magazine Reviews
Tags: Haynes, shed
Dodo Walk R2
The bird anatomy pictures were really helpful in creating the new version. I created a box in Fusion360 and added the picture as a decal. I then used that to trace out the two parts of the leg. Previously I’d
Posted in: Dodo Automata
Dodo Walk
I’ve been experimenting with Fusion360 and linked joints to help with the design of the Dodo Automata. Back to Basics I quite like how this is progressing but something did not look quite right. So I looked back to my
Posted in: Dodo Automata
Tags: animation, Fusion360, walk cycle
Extractor fan switch
To control the extractor fan I purchased a three-way switch that is labelled, “Man”, “Off” and “Auto”. The fan controller has a trigger connection and the idea is that this can be controlled from the light switch or in future
Posted in: Electrics
Tags: extractor fan
Metal sculpture in brass, mounted on an 1800s French Coin
