Digital Readouts For Machines. See Why They Are So Good!

The digital readout, or DRO as it is commonly called, revolutionized the use of manual machine tools.  They are now practically standard equipment on most machines.  Now, with more competition, they are economical enough for the home machinist.  See how the digital readout increases: quality, accuracy, and efficiency.  Here are some of the questions answered in this short video:

• What is a Digital Readout?
• What does a Digital Readout do?
• How much do Digital Readouts cost?
• How do Digital Readouts improve manual machine utilization?
• Are Digital Readouts just for industrial machines?

Cheers!

Chris

If you make things, you should consider adding a Milling Machine to your shop.

Milling Machines are awesome tools that enable you to make very precise objects.  While their appearance is similar to that of a drill press, the milling machine can do so much more, so much better.  In this review, we will be coving a variety of topics and answering these questions:  

• What is a milling machine? 
• What makes a milling machine better than a drill press? 
• How much does a milling machine cost? 
• What features make for a good milling machine? 
• Do hobbyists have milling machines? 

Cheers!
Chris

JUST RELEASED, THE ALL NEW RASPBERRY PI 500 PLUS ! ! !

Its time for another new computer! Introducing the NEW Raspberry Pi 500+ 

Questions answered and topics covered.

• What does the Raspberry Pi 500+ cost?
• What is new on the Raspberry Pi 500+?
• What are the specs of the Raspberry Pi 500+?
• How does the new keyboard feel on the Raspberry Pi 500+?
• Is the Raspberry Pi 500+ fast?
• How do I get the Raspberry Pi 500+ up an running?
• How to setup the SSD drive boot drive on the Raspberry Pi 500+? 

Cheers!

Chris

Magnetic Bases Are Very Useful, Yet Unknown, Tools. See Why?

Magnetic Bases, AKA Mag Base is a tool that is primarily utilized with another tool, the dial, or dial test indictor.  In recent years, they have also been used for other purposes and have helped solve problems.  This short video explores what these are, and what they are used for.  Here are some of the questions answered in this short video. . .

• What is a Magnetic Base?
• What is a Magnetic Base used for?
• How are Magnetic Bases used?
• What make a good Magnetic Base?
• What does a good Magnetic Base cost?

Cheers!

Chris

Testing Results, Root Cause of Problem, We Are Go To Move Forward!

The testing performed during the last month provided some really great information on the overall status of the Zoomie.  During that test, and the filming of it, I found the root cause of another "bug" which took me by surprise.   

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Chris

Dial Indicators Can Be Useful In Many Shops, Learn More About Them Here?

Dial Indicators are found in every machine shop.  They are precision instruments that allow you to easily and accurately measure various objects or features of objects.  This video explores this fascinating tool to help you decide if it could be useful in your shop.  Some of the questions and topics covered include:

• What is a dial indicator?
• What is different about a dial indicator from a Test indicator?
• What is a dial indicator used for?
• How much do dial indicators cost?
• How accurate are dial indicators?
• What I can measure with a dial indicator?

Cheers!

Chris

Looking At Maneuver Changes - The Logic Has Changed

With all the changes in the last few months regarding simplification, a lot has changed in the code for making each maneuver. Sensors have been removed (Hall effect),  and other sensors are being used in a very different way than before.  The simplification of road markings has eliminated the need for about 95% of markings!  All of this helped to discover underlying problems and ultimately, to get things to work MUCH BETTER.

This video explains how each maneuver is commanded and performed.  Details include code review and top level explanations.

Cheers!

Chris