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Projects Not Credentials, Do It to Prove It

By Paul Crowe

You don't need permission to learn You can learn anything you want, starting today. If you want to learn how to do advanced mathematics, TIG weld aluminum, create complicated CAD drawings, do computer programming, 3D print a complex piece of your own design, or anything else you don't yet know how to do, you can start immediately, no permission necessary, no application … [Read more...]

Motorhead 2.0 – Working in the Garage is Cool Again

By Paul Crowe

Macchina - the Arduino based automotive hacking tool

Motorheads start young. Sure, someone over 30 or even 40 can develop an interest in cars and high performance and begin working on engines for fun, but based on past experience, it’s more likely teenagers who first get the bug, maybe developing a passion for a hobby or career that lasts the rest of their lives. As Baby Boomers, many of us lived through the heyday of hot … [Read more...]

Get a Degree in Motorcycle Engineering

By Paul Crowe

Get a motorcycle engineering degree at the University of Wales - Trinity St. David

When reading about the engine rebuilding book written by Paul Olesen, you may have noticed the reference to the engineering program at the University of Wales - Trinity St. David, where he obtained his degree. They offer a course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in motorcycle engineering that looks to be a rather substantial effort, turning out graduates ready to step … [Read more...]

MOSS Modular Robot Construction Kits Are Amazing

By Paul Crowe

MOSS modular dynamic robotics kits

Do you like building things? Do you like stuff that moves? Before I say anything else, let me just say, you want one of these kits. It's a Kickstarter campaign that just began and I think it will be huge. These things are already being built and they look absolutely amazing. If you think robotics is pretty cool, but you don't have time to dig into the really technical stuff and … [Read more...]

What is Horsepower and Torque?

By Paul Crowe

Since this discussion happens so often, as it has, again, on the previous post, it's about time we explain horsepower and torque and how they relate. There are a lot of misconceptions, but there doesn't have to be because both are straightforward terms used everyday when motor vehicles (and a lot of other things) are discussed. Please read this entire article carefully … [Read more...]

The Harley Hybrid – West Philly High EVX Focus

By Paul Crowe

West Philly EVX Focus with Harley electric hybrid power

Everyone knows how bad the average big city urban high school is, right? No way students could ever accomplish anything, well, except when they do. West Philadelphia High School is one of those places where you wouldn't expect much, but the students under the direction of Simon Hauger, an ex-GE engineer, built two cars to compete for the Automotive X Prize. Going up against … [Read more...]

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