The Work of Ghouls!
My first apartment in Denver had an incredible view that overlooked one of the large parks in the city: Cheesman Park. Cheesman Park was beautiful and active during the day…
Programs and more Commands for the Ben Eater 8-Bit Breadboard Computer
So now that I have a fancy programmable computer working with its guts bare to the world, what can I do with it? Well, not much. The 8 bits of…
A Wooden Laser-Cut Topo Map of Portland, ME
A couple months ago, I was on the internet and ran across Below The Boat, a website that sells wooden topographical maps of interesting lakefloors and seafloors around the world.…
Making a Laser-Cut Topo Map: The Design Phase
Today I'll be walking you through the process how to of make a wooden laser-cut topo map. I made one of my hometown of Portland, ME as a 2015 Christmas present…
Making a Laser-Cut Topo Map: The Build Phase
So you've followed the steps to design your topo map by reading through the post detailing the design phase. Time to cut it out and build it! The build process:…
CAD files for the Antikythera Mechanism
Update June 2015: I'm revisiting this project to finally get it to a version where it can be manufactured at home. Check greekgears.com for future updates. I have also withdrawn the files…
Presenting: The Antikythera Mechanism
Update June 2015: I'm revisiting this project to finally get it to a version where it can be manufactured at home. Check greekgears.com for future updates. The Antikythera Mechanism…
Invisible Cities – Cities and Motion 3
Cities & Motion 3 I have spent many months tracking Briscilla, Great Khan, yet have never once succeeded in catching a glimpse of the elusive city. You may already know…
Invisible Cities – Cities and Motion 2
Cities & Motion 2 Look at the city of Tailan and you may see a train, but do not be fooled by its thin foundation. Look again and see the…
Invisible Cities – Cities and Motion 1
Cities & Motion 1 As the traveler approaches Camerone, he sees on the landscape the city twist upon itself. Much as his water boiled as he broke camp, Camerone bursts…