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	*** available - [~~httphttp~~://www.kiteworld.co.uk/acatalog/Peter_Lynn_Hornet_3.0m_Power_Kite.html Peter Lynn Hornet 3.0]		*** available - [http://www.kiteworld.co.uk/acatalog/Peter_Lynn_Hornet_3.0m_Power_Kite.html Peter Lynn Hornet 3.0]
	*** Many tens of kilos of lift even in relatively low wind		*** Many tens of kilos of lift even in relatively low wind
	** cons		** cons

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= Igors Projects =
__FORCETOC__

== Current project ==
Basic reading : http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/
* Helping out with the physical component part. Stripping, recycing connectors etc.

== Button Driven Evolution ==
See the ButtonDrivenEvolution page. Control a Agent Based Model of genetic evolution throug a button box

== Completed projects ==
=== Chaotic Circuits ===
See the ChaoticCircuits page. Works very nice as a demo, will not be upgraded to a full class demo, as it requires too much background knowledge.

=== Drawdio ===
* To build two pieces
* Kits are ordered from http://www.adafruit.com/category/28
* Will be built on mechanical pencils, need to identify pens with metal body , thick lead

== Idea storage ==
These are ideas that have not graduated to a official project. Once they are, an appropriate project page will be created from them. Feel free to steal/adopt/contribute ideas !

=== Random number generators ===
USB readable circuitry that streams random numbers. The quality can be tested using : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diehard_tests. While these things do not have not real practical use, they are useful for paranoid crypto, and for getting super good LHS samples testing ABM. However, getting a circuit that is better than a modern Mersenne-twister algorithm is VERY hard.

* Based on alpha particle emittor and a CCD
* based on some other chaotic circuit, with an antenna ?
** for example : http://robseward.com/misc/RNG2/
** another example http://emergent.unpy.net/01257868826

=== FollowMeTernet ===
an physical internet terminal, on legs/wheels that follows you arround,
On command, it can find its hocking station, and return from it to find you.

Estimated components
* remote controlled car / roomba
* netbook
* arduino, to collect sensor input data
* bunch of sensors to tell it where it is / get a kinect, and let it drive where there is space.

=== Tensegrity toys ===
* Play with tensegrity structures http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensegrity
* For fun /art
* Far our : A tensegrity tower to hold the revspace lightning rod ?
* Interesting links :
** http://atcm.mathandtech.org/EP2010/invited/3052010_18343.pdf
* Tensegrity robots:
** http://creativemachines.cornell.edu/tensegrity
** http://creativemachines.cornell.edu/amorphous_machines
=== Beam toys ===
* Learn about BEAM robotics by building toys for the boys
* Either implement the designs from the BEAM book, or adapt some of the toy cars

=== Brewing mead ===
* http://www.beerdude.com/howto_brew_first_mead.shtml
* need a brewing pan + brew vessel

=== Soldering ventilation ===
Vent system for remove soldering fumes from the work bench
* old fans from computer cases
* flexible auminium duct from above the table to the window / main ventilation tube
* two/three adjustable lamp arm mounted tubes from ceiling to the desk surface

=== Revelation From Above ===
Areal kite photography/filming
* see for example : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_aerial_photography
* a picavet camera mount is needed :
http://www.kaper.us/basics/BASICS_picavet.htmlOptions:
* A camera is needed. : nikon d50 with a wide angle lens is available, but expensive/risky to use
* A remote trigger is needed
* Kite :
* Steerable kite
** pros:
*** available - [httphttp://www.kiteworld.co.uk/acatalog/Peter_Lynn_Hornet_3.0m_Power_Kite.html Peter Lynn Hornet 3.0]
*** Many tens of kilos of lift even in relatively low wind
** cons
*** this does not go very high
*** is quite dynamic
* Single line kite : For a nice shot from great altitude a single line kite is preferable
** pros
*** Very stable
*** very long line possible
** cons
*** needs to be built/purchased
*** unclear what the lifting force is

=== Quadcopter ===
* see http://aeroquad.com/ - Open Source quadcopter, based on Arduino - (note: turiphro has a quadcopter)
* Relatively expensive: + 200 EUR for parts
* Quite complex electronics
* Use :
** Fun
** Platform for Revelation From Above
** RevSpace security drone, launch on alarm from the roof, film the area for evidence :)
* Period 1 of the circuit: <br />
<img src="/old/1-period.JPG" alt="1-period.JPG" width='3008' height='2000' />

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Maxell at 10:51, 6 November 2011

10.42.42.9: Created page with " = Igors Projects = __FORCETOC__ == Current project == Basic reading : http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/ * Helping out with the physical component part. Stripping, recycing c..."

10.42.42.9: Created page with " = Igors Projects = FORCETOC == Current project == Basic reading : http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/ * Helping out with the physical component part. Stripping, recycing c..."