Science Posts
CU Denver Team Builds Pod for SpaceX Hyperloop Competition
Team Hyperlynx designs an all-electric, autonomous modular vehicle that can transport passenger or cargo vessels at speeds up to 250 mph.
Enginursday: Sightless Navigation and Perception (SNAP)
Interview with the SNAP project creator.
Enginursday: Eniac, The Data-Logging Web Server
A brief overview of the new Raspberry Pi-based data-logging web server from Atlas Scientific
Where does 9600 bps come from?
We use serial communication all the time. But why are we using multiples of 300?
T³: Using LEDs as Light Sensors
It's a known trick that we can use LEDs in reverse. We'll explore how to use them as photodetectors with Arduino and create a simple demo that responds to hand swipes.
Building Your Own Seismometer
How to make your own seismometer to measure ground activity, such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Enginursday: Automating Greenhouses
Check out the next chapter in the aquaponics automation saga. The project has moved beyond a small indoor system to automating an entire geodesic dome greenhouse full of many different systems.
Enginursday: Aquaponics and the Internet-of-Things
A brief overview of the numerous internet-enabled devices I've used to monitor my aquaponic systems.
Enginursday: Turtleponics
In this week's Enginursday, Joel shows off his aquatic turtle habitat, complete with an above-tank basking area, automated lighting, and an aquaponic feeding system.