What a throwback. I remember reading this guy's build of the "Flying Nimbus" [1]--an early version of the Onewheel--back in 2015. In fact, the Flying Nimbus and the Onewheel were both released in 2014, but it appears they were produced independently, one again demonstrating the curious phenomenon of Multiple Discovery [2].
Every point of friction, every struggle documented in minute detail, on a long and bumpy path to some kind of result. The stakes are zero, the whole project an act of pure expression. It is like a kind of oasis in a desert of articles about new ML models. I don't mind that HN is all about new models all the time now, but content like this being on the front page is soothing.
Extraordinary post. To be honest, didn’t even strike me to use TPU for shear resistance. But of course. Good rookie tip among much in there. Fantastic work.
And, BTW (this post reminds me), if anyone wants to help: I'm planning on trying to knock out an inexpensive, open-source "Dykstraflex-like" [1] camera from off-the-shelf and 3D printed parts this Fall.
[1] I kind of figure if you know what a Dykstraflex rig is you're already more likely to be the kind of person that will want to help—so this footnote does little to help those that are puzzled by the term Dykstraflex.
Technology and gadgets used to sound quite amazing, cute and desirable to have and experience. But now they look like plastic feed, triggering a vomit feel. I think revolt against anything tech is around the corner.
What a throwback. I remember reading this guy's build of the "Flying Nimbus" [1]--an early version of the Onewheel--back in 2015. In fact, the Flying Nimbus and the Onewheel were both released in 2014, but it appears they were produced independently, one again demonstrating the curious phenomenon of Multiple Discovery [2].
[1] https://transistor-man.com/flying_nimbus.html
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_discovery
Every point of friction, every struggle documented in minute detail, on a long and bumpy path to some kind of result. The stakes are zero, the whole project an act of pure expression. It is like a kind of oasis in a desert of articles about new ML models. I don't mind that HN is all about new models all the time now, but content like this being on the front page is soothing.
Extraordinary post. To be honest, didn’t even strike me to use TPU for shear resistance. But of course. Good rookie tip among much in there. Fantastic work.
I would love to see a First person view of that tumble
Right? Major let down! It's a combination of click bait and rage bait at the same time.
The googly eyes are such a nice touch! Great writeup.
They do really shine during the tumble especially.
Love how that adds a nice element of fun to an otherwise impressive project and writeup.
Very cool.
And, BTW (this post reminds me), if anyone wants to help: I'm planning on trying to knock out an inexpensive, open-source "Dykstraflex-like" [1] camera from off-the-shelf and 3D printed parts this Fall.
[1] I kind of figure if you know what a Dykstraflex rig is you're already more likely to be the kind of person that will want to help—so this footnote does little to help those that are puzzled by the term Dykstraflex.
Wonderful writeup! Really embraces the old internet character from the days before people started putting ads in the personal websites.
Love it!
These kinds of posts are one of the reasons I stick around.
I have a friend that does these kinds of projects, all the time, and shared it with him.
Technology and gadgets used to sound quite amazing, cute and desirable to have and experience. But now they look like plastic feed, triggering a vomit feel. I think revolt against anything tech is around the corner.
That's, like, your opinion man.
I think this piece of tech looks fabulous!
This is an amazingly tone-deaf response to what is clearly an personal artistic project with a lot of heart behind it.
It’s rage bait