Based on the results from the previous frame, I started work on the second frame as a continuation of the… Read more Quadcopter 2.0
Author: whilgenb
2014 Speedbike World Record Attempt
Fresh off the heels of a record bump by the the Delft team in the Netherlands up to 83.13mph, we… Read more 2014 Speedbike World Record Attempt
Everyday Work
The past week has been very busy with preparations for my departure for the World Human Powered Speed Challenge in… Read more Everyday Work
New Quadrotor Frame
Based on experience gained from the last frame and looking to cut weight further, I’ve penned a new design for… Read more New Quadrotor Frame
Quadrotor Update
Testing has been progressing on the new frame and a few issues have arisen that I hadn’t thought of previously.… Read more Quadrotor Update
Near Finished Quadrotor
I put in a little time today to bond the aluminum motor holders to the carbon frame to put the… Read more Near Finished Quadrotor
New Quadrotor Frame
Working from the design I presented yesterday, I’ve started fabricating the quadrotor frame. Today I finished the main carbon members… Read more New Quadrotor Frame
The Quadrotor Problem
Recently I acquired a micro quadrotor, a Hubsan X4, and while learning to fly it, I became brazen and crashed… Read more The Quadrotor Problem
Ti2 Pen on Kickstarter
Browsing through Kickstarter I stumbled upon this new pen. Just the kind of aesthetic and simple design that is a… Read more Ti2 Pen on Kickstarter
Human Powered Vehicles
Since coming to college, I have been introduced to the world of Human Powered Vehicles. These are fully-faired vehicles designed… Read more Human Powered Vehicles