Monthly Archives: April 2009

3 point quadratic regression formula

Posted on April 29, 2009 by smackaay

While developing the in-process stormer viscometer, one of my goals is to allow the end user to calibrate the device with 3 fluids of known viscosity. With a bit of help from mathematica, I’ve found the formula and for whoever … Continue reading →

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Viscometer Project, coming along…

Posted on April 21, 2009 by smackaay

I thought I would have nothing to post but I do I guess. I’ve felt the need to really expedite this project now that I am starting a business. I have done a few of the mechanical things associated with … Continue reading →

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Still goin’ at ‘er, now attending the self employment program

Posted on April 20, 2009 by smackaay

Well, no new project pictures or anything. Summer is almost here and I’m pretty happy about that. I’m going to start at a training course for 8 weeks starting May 11. The program itself is funded through the Canadian Government … Continue reading →

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A Drawing of a Servo, for reference.

Posted on April 10, 2009 by smackaay

Well, my servos have all come in for a project I’ve been working on. These ones being some cheap Chinese servos that I picked up off Ebay. Here’s a photo of one of them. Now that I have them I … Continue reading →

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Rotational Viscometer design proceeding apace

Posted on April 6, 2009 by smackaay

It’s been a while since I’ve worked at full steam on the viscometer project. Though now a long way from it’s DIY roots I am making this new version from mostly Aluminum, Phenolic, Nylon and Low Density PolyEthylene. I had … Continue reading →

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