I have no use for any locked-down toy computers. I disregard any such devices once I learn of their nature, although sometimes I take an interest again if they can be hacked (like the Nook Color).
And imagine how divorced from reality you'd have to be to believe that the US is suffering from a tyranny of the majority...
Somehow these bizarro-world versions of reality seem crazier than totally unreal stuff like the reptilian conspiracy. Sort of a political uncanny valley effect.
Forget all the condiments, what really needs different packaging is toothpaste. The current solution is wasteful and a major PITA. Toothpaste should be sold in big syringes (think caulk gun) that go into wall-mounted holders in the bathroom. Give it a crank, some toothpaste comes out. Then it's easy, no tube-rolling crap involved, and a toothpaste cylinder could last over a year - much more eco-friendly and easier to recycle than a shitload of dumb little tubes.
Also quite popular is 7-Zip, easily the best file compression utility for Windows, with full support for.tar,.zip,.gz and all the rest including encryption features. It can extract those pesky.rar files and can even extract the content of.iso files! Very useful.
Hey also I was watching the vid where you wind-tunnel test the cardboard model and I had some ideas:
First I noticed you had a low-pressure area forming behind the back glass. You should consider installing a "scoop" as seen on the leading edge of the Lancia Stratos' rear window and many other rally cars:
They generate a bit of lift but reduce drag - and in many cases the lift that's killed by filling the low-pressure area behind them is less than the device itself creates, so you get net downforce.
For powertrains, I guess you know that a typical FWD ICE+transaxle isn't going to fit anywhere in that car. You could probably squeeze in a FWD transaxle with an electric motor into the front, in the back it looks like you have even less forward and vertical space so you're pretty much restricted to electric motors back there. I guess a front engine/RWD layout is out of the question due to the drivetrain inefficiency and weight. Another option you might want to consider is a sportbike engine and gearbox and either a chain-driven axle (like go-karts use - downside is the fragility and amount of maintenance required) or a custom diff setup. You could surely fit that into the front and possibly even in the back.
Next, about cooling, I assume you're going to have a '30s car style radiator grille opening in the front and some hood vents ahead of the doors and/or windscreen? Is the German electric motor you were talking about liquid-cooled by any chance?
Nothing works with Creative hardware except Windows - and even then, only if Creative didn't decide to drop support for your model to force you to upgrade.
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Huh, clever workaround.
I have no use for any locked-down toy computers. I disregard any such devices once I learn of their nature, although sometimes I take an interest again if they can be hacked (like the Nook Color).
And imagine how divorced from reality you'd have to be to believe that the US is suffering from a tyranny of the majority...
Somehow these bizarro-world versions of reality seem crazier than totally unreal stuff like the reptilian conspiracy. Sort of a political uncanny valley effect.
Unfortunately that area (generally around the center of the wings) is also where most of the ice builds up...
A moderate amount of friction? :-P
(seriously, I'd put my money on the slippery stuff. Slippery always beats sticky in my experience.)
Forget all the condiments, what really needs different packaging is toothpaste. The current solution is wasteful and a major PITA. Toothpaste should be sold in big syringes (think caulk gun) that go into wall-mounted holders in the bathroom. Give it a crank, some toothpaste comes out. Then it's easy, no tube-rolling crap involved, and a toothpaste cylinder could last over a year - much more eco-friendly and easier to recycle than a shitload of dumb little tubes.
Also quite popular is 7-Zip, easily the best file compression utility for Windows, with full support for .tar, .zip, .gz and all the rest including encryption features. It can extract those pesky .rar files and can even extract the content of .iso files! Very useful.
Firefox 8 is still not available in the mozillateam-stable PPA for Ubuntu.
Hey also I was watching the vid where you wind-tunnel test the cardboard model and I had some ideas:
First I noticed you had a low-pressure area forming behind the back glass. You should consider installing a "scoop" as seen on the leading edge of the Lancia Stratos' rear window and many other rally cars:
http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Lancia/2011-Lancia-Stratos-8.jpg
They generate a bit of lift but reduce drag - and in many cases the lift that's killed by filling the low-pressure area behind them is less than the device itself creates, so you get net downforce.
For powertrains, I guess you know that a typical FWD ICE+transaxle isn't going to fit anywhere in that car. You could probably squeeze in a FWD transaxle with an electric motor into the front, in the back it looks like you have even less forward and vertical space so you're pretty much restricted to electric motors back there. I guess a front engine/RWD layout is out of the question due to the drivetrain inefficiency and weight. Another option you might want to consider is a sportbike engine and gearbox and either a chain-driven axle (like go-karts use - downside is the fragility and amount of maintenance required) or a custom diff setup. You could surely fit that into the front and possibly even in the back.
Next, about cooling, I assume you're going to have a '30s car style radiator grille opening in the front and some hood vents ahead of the doors and/or windscreen? Is the German electric motor you were talking about liquid-cooled by any chance?
Just wondering, why does your 3D model's bodywork look like it was shaped with a sledgehammer?
Also, a few cars you might want to check out:
http://i.mitsubishicars.com/miev/features/compare
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/10/meet-the-one-modular-ev-created-by-fifty-companies/
You've almost certainly seen this one:
http://gordonmurraydesign.com/press-T27-unveiled.php
D'oh, I mean costs around $1.5kUS.
Oh sure you blaze through that part, but then spend the next few days trying to get the audio, wifi and power management to work properly.
Out of curiosity aside from looking really cool and all, what exactly is the advantage of having one wheel vs two?
Easier tire replacement?
(Seriously, this is a silly novelty vehicle)
I'm trying to post from my phone while controlling the unicycle using only my ass. It takes some skill but I think I got it under con^C^C NO CARRIER
Of course, like using smoke in a wind tunnel!
That's the problem, imperfect hardware. Gets the Linux computers every time.
Look how cool it is B-)
Do you have a problem with the TSA? Well let me ask you this: Do you want your children to be drugged by terrorist predators who are taking our jobs?
Nothing works with Creative hardware except Windows - and even then, only if Creative didn't decide to drop support for your model to force you to upgrade.
Windows is way more maintenance-intensive than Linux. It's only the initial setup of Linux that's more work.
+1, AND it frees up more system resources!
Check this out:
http://www.optomausa.com/products/detail/HD3300#
Costs ~$3kUS. Works with generic DLP-link glasses.
Shoulda used Pastebin, the ultimate paywall-breaker.
I would like to see it on Blu-Ray sometime; I finally got a player, but I need a remote for it.
Oh jeez just torrent a BDrip and watch it on your computer.
Could be worse, though. At least nobody has smuggled a bomb up his @$$ yet.
Not on a plane, anyways...