Photon - kućno 3D skeniranje Kanadska kompanija Matterform razvila je 3D skener za kućnu upotrebu. Novac za razvoj i proizvodnju 3D skenera po imenu Photon ova kompanija je skupila putem web stranice Indiegogo. Korištenjem Photona moguće je skenirati manje predmete i tako digitalizovati njihov oblik odnosno dobiti kompjuterski 3D model. Isti je potom moguće oštampati na 3D štampaču ili ga iskoristiti u 3D animaciji ili kompjuterskoj igri. Ljudi iz Matterforma sami su razvili sve elemente Photona, od kućišta, preko elektronike i optike do softvera. Photon za skeniranje predmeta koristi HD kameru i dva lasera koji omogućavaju skeniranje za nekoliko minutra. Photon je inicijalno bilo moguće kupiti već za 349 kanadskih dolara, ali ova ponuda bila je ograničena na samo prvih 100 investitora. Više informacija o Photonu možete dobiti ovde. ©Muskimagazin.com Slični tekstovi Aleksandar Vukajlović
New Battery Design Could Help Solar and Wind Energy Power the Grid Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have designed a low-cost, long-life battery that could enable solar and wind energy to become major suppliers to the electrical grid. "For solar and wind power to be used in a significant way, we need a battery made of economical materials that are easy to scale and still efficient," said Yi Cui, a Stanford associate professor of materials science and engineering and a member of the Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences, a SLAC/Stanford joint institute. Cui and colleagues report their research results, some of the earliest supported by the DOE's new Joint Center for Energy Storage Research battery hub, in the May issue of Energy & Environmental Science. Currently the electrical grid cannot tolerate large and sudden power fluctuations caused by wide swings in sunlight and wind.
GE's Net-zero energy house This news item is a little old, but I thought I'd post it anyway as its interesting to see GE promoting the idea of energy neutral buildings (though their vision is a long way from that of the Passivhaus folks, heavy on technology on low on insulation and design) - GE: Smart grid yields net-zero energy home. General Electric unveiled a project at its research labs that will let homeowners cut annual energy consumption to zero by 2015.These "net-zero energy homes" will combine on-site power generation through solar panels or wind turbines with energy-efficient appliances and on-site storage. Consumers will get detailed energy data and potentially control appliances with Home Energy Manager, a device that is expected to cost between $200 and $250, according to GE executives at a smart grid media day.GE is piloting the in-home products this year and expects to have the appliances and energy display available next year. Greentech Media has more - GE Unveils Net Zero Energy Home Strategy.
Doityourself.com While his DIY poker table project was successful, Dan’s understanding of the game itself was not. “I fold!” With a new family pet in the house, the space heater and houseplant found an uncommon alliance in turbulent times. The power of imagination can be amazing… unless you forget to imagine some proper insulation and a fireplace. It became clear that Jessica’s approach getting hardwood flooring was rather passive aggressive. Because wearing red leather racing gloves while mowing the lawn is tragically underrated. Make Fuel at Home With Portable DIY Refinery | Autopia People were making ethanol at home long before there were cars. They called it moonshine. With gas prices going through the roof and everyone worried about global warming, a California company is betting people will jump at the chance to use the same technology to turn sugar into fuel for less than a buck a gallon. E-Fuel Corporation has unveiled its EFuel 100 MicroFueler, a device about the size of a stacking washer-dryer that uses sugar, yeast and water to make 100 percent ethanol at the push of a button. "You just open it like a washing machine and dump in your sugar, close the door and push one button," company founder Tom Quinn told us. Is it really that easy? According to Quinn, it is. "It’s so simple, anyone can make their own fuel," Quinn says. "Just as the PC brought desktop computing to the home, E-Fuel will bring the filling station to the home," he says. Maybe. “There’s a lot of hurdles you have to overcome. Photos by Flickr user Streetwalker and E-Fuel Corp.
A New VAWT Design: For Generating Electricity Free R nRg Energy is Never 100% Free but the Information Is. Search by Murdoc2112 on December 1, 2013 25 Comments A New VAWT Design: For Generating Electricity A Wind Turbine for your Roof Top. turbine.Freedom. I designed this Wind Engine for three distinct purposes: to allow any person or business who utilizes it as a means to increase autonomy from any “grid” utility system which underpins their safety net in the event of catastrophy; to allow large corporations access to a technology which will enhance their energy production and bottom line; to allow the production of electricity and fresh water in economically depressed areas of the planet.Site home page here is the design info and pricing (sorry for not getting this done earler:2112) read more Related Posts via Categories Filed Under: Wind Comments Speak Your Mind 5 − = four New Content added, Come Back Often. This Site Is almost a 4 months old. Categories Recent Posts Recent Comments Most Popular Posts Return to top of page 1inShare
Solar Collector: Without the Expensive Sun Tracker Free R nRg Energy is Never 100% Free but the Information Is. Search by Murdoc2112 on November 30, 2013 27 Comments Solar Collector: Without the Expensive Sun Tracker About 5 years ago and inventor figured out how to build a solar concentrator that doesn’t need to follow the sun or need to be adjusted. Works in summer and winter, You A Line East to West and it dose the rest. In fig 2 it shows the suns rays hitting the Reflector from morning to midDay from angles of 10° to 60° and where the focus will be at those angels. Murdoc Related Posts via Categories Filed Under: Solar Energy Comments dieseltekkie says: December 1, 2013 at 3:09 am is there a parts list anywhere or is it just the theory that was invented? Speak Your Mind four × 7 = New Content added, Come Back Often. This Site Is almost a 4 months old. Google+ If you Like Us and would Like to contribute a Donation to our Research Endeavour please Donate a Dollar. Categories Recent Posts Recent Comments Most Popular Posts Return to top of page
Balance-of-System Equipment Required for Renewable Energy Systems Whether you decide to connect your home renewable energy system to the electric grid or not, you will need to invest in some additional equipment (called "balance-of-system") to condition the electricity, safely transmit the electricity to the load that will use it, and/or store the electricity for future use. With stand-alone systems -- those not connected to the electric grid -- the amount of equipment you will need to buy depends on what you want your system to do. In the simplest systems, the current generated by your system is connected directly to the equipment that it is powering (load). Depending on your needs, balance-of-system equipment for a stand-alone system could account for half of your total system costs. A grid-connected system -- one that is connected to the electric grid -- requires balance-of-system equipment that allows you to safely transmit electricity to your loads and to comply with your power provider's grid-connection requirements. Power Conditioning Equipment