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DC motor torque and power

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July 11, 2009

A copy of my notes on DC motor torque and power can be downloaded…

DC motor basics

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July 11, 2009

The basic principles of DC motors are presented by Joe Wolfe…

Mechanical Properties of Steel

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July 10, 2009

The MatWeb site provides detailed information about materials…

Unified Numbering System for Materials

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July 10, 2009

There are a variety of numbering systems for materials such as…

Koenigsegg Door

Koenigsegg door system

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July 8, 2009

The doors of the Koenigsegg CCX open using the "dihedral synchro-helix…

Material Properties Charts

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July 7, 2009

Cambridge University provides a useful overview of materials…

Jansen and Klann Legs

Comparison of Klann and Jansen leg linkages

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July 7, 2009

Joseph Klann provided a useful comparison of the leg designs…

Mondo Spider

Mondo Spider walking machine

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July 7, 2009

This walking machine is known as the Mondo Spider. More information…

Jansen Strandbeest

Theo Jansen’s walking machine

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July 6, 2009

Theo Jansen builds amazing walking machines. Each leg is an…

Periodic Table

NIST Periodic Table

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July 6, 2009

The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides…

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