I believe every boy who has a Matchbox® or Hot Wheels® car would love to know just how fast their car is going down hill.  In this case my son and I wanted to know this going down our stairs on the classic orange track.  After some research, I found a way using an Arduino … [Read more…]
I love watching the engineering videos Bill Hammack produces and this one is no exception. Â In this video, the Engineer Guy covers one of my favorite aspects of mechanical engineering design, Plastic Injection Molding. Â While Bill doesn’t cover everything, this is a great primer for those wanting to learn more! Â The follow on videos provide … [Read more…]
An Engineer dies and goes to hell. He’s hot and miserable, so he decides to take action. The A/C has been busted for a long time, so he fixes it. Things cool down quickly. The moving walkway motor jammed, so he unjams it. People can get from place to place more easily. The TV … [Read more…]
Cool video of CD’s and DVD’s getting erased with 240 kV! Check out Photonicinduction on YouTube for more.
[Release] Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info Version 1.6.0 update is released! Added table entry STI Roll Tap Drill Sizes Table entry STI Tap Drill renamed to STI Cut Tap Drill Thanks, ~Jim
[Release] Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info Version 1.5.9e update is released! (Note versions 1.5.6 through 1.5.8 were beta versions) A. Android 5.0 Support removed from 1.5.9b causing crashes with license server B. Security Updates C. General bug fixes/code clean up D. Database directory corrections E. Bug Fixes for Large Screens F. 1.5.9 <-> 1.5.9d more bug … [Read more…]
[Release] Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info Version 1.5.5 update is released! Changes addresses user requests to: A. Reduce progress bar displaying. Progress Bar now only loads: 1. when app starts 2. when screw types are changed B. Remove/disable splash screen Splash Screen and Sound now disabled at start (to enable see settings) Confirmation On Exit now … [Read more…]
[APP UPDATE] Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info Version 1.5.4 released recently – so check Google Play for an update. This is a minor update to the STI database for UNC and UNF screws. Version 1.5.4 Update: -Â Updated STI tap drill sizes for UNC & UNF screws per latest Heli-Coil Data Thanks, ~Jim
Check out this cool listing of great apps for electrical engineers! http://www.electricalengineeringschools.org/digital-toolbox-top-apps/ Scroll down to #84 for one of our apps!
As a “seasoned” Mechanical Engineer (now Project Engineer) working with a company that builds rugged PC’s, I have a few apps that I would recommend to any engineers young and old (besides mine too).  Ranked in order (that I use them) are: 1. Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimsjump.machine_screws_drill_tap Great for screw sizes, drill sizes, and tapping … [Read more…]