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Anupam Goli 29-08-2012 10:12

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hmm... Hobbying.

I really like working with electronics, particularly computers and audio. My project that i've spend a lot of time working on and improving is a battery powered amplifier (shown here in my magnificent Georgia Tech dorm):http://i.imgur.com/Vz2FE.jpg

Internals(EE's, I know my wire placement was terrible, but this project has been going on for two years because shorting chips and modifications):
http://i.imgur.com/26RGk.jpg



I'm also working on a video game. I'm of the mindset that a video game is a form of art and literature. of course, it's also fun, but you can tell a unique story through a video game.

Taylor 29-08-2012 11:46

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Hobbies are SCUBA diving and traveling; wifey and I collect mortar-and-pestles as we go (she's a pharmacist). I also enjoy watersports of all types - skiing, trick skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, barefooting, sailing (we've got a 15-foot HobieCat), fishing, snow skiing, snowboarding ... the combination of jobs + family have put a (hopefully temporary) hold on most of these adventures, though.

Foster 29-08-2012 11:52

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Alright, you are not going to get away with posting in this thread saying you have an enormous kite and not at least post a picture of it. :D

This is the parafoil that I "fly" It's a few inches under 20'. I'm flying it, it's about 150' in the air in front of me. It's tethered to an anchor with 7/16" line. I can do some stunts, but it's a handful in high winds. Total lift in a 10 MPH wind is about 350 lbs.

The current box kite project looks like a pile of fabric and struts. Once I get it into the air long enough to get a photo I'll post it.

billbo911 29-08-2012 12:17

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Originally Posted by Foster (Post 1183511)
This is the parafoil that I "fly" It's a few inches under 20'. I'm flying it, it's about 150' in the air in front of me. It's tethered to an anchor with 7/16" line. I can do some stunts, but it's a handful in high winds. Total lift in a 10 MPH wind is about 350 lbs.

The current box kite project looks like a pile of fabric and struts. Once I get it into the air long enough to get a photo I'll post it.

Wow, thanks for reminding me Foster. One of my other hobbies has been building and flying (if you can call what I do with them "flying") stunt kites.
I have built two thus far and posted tutorials/Blogs on how each was built.

My first is a "Vortex".

The photo journal for this can be found at http://billbo911.smugmug.com/Hobbies...9922633_msdvzM.


The second was built for my wife. It is a modified "P2". Can you guess what the modification is?

Jim Wilks 29-08-2012 17:51

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I collect pinball machines.

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Originally Posted by rsisk (Post 1183357)
Would love to see some pictures! This has to be one of the cooler hobbies.

Here's a couple of quick photos. The first one is a little out of focus, but I'm sure you can get the idea.

rsisk 29-08-2012 19:16

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Originally Posted by Jim Wilks (Post 1183548)
I collect pinball machines.



Here's a couple of quick photos. The first one is a little out of focus, but I'm sure you can get the idea.

Oh man, how sweet it is! I grew up playing pinball, little bit older machines than those, but what a nice collection

skimoose 29-08-2012 21:13

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When I'm not doing robotics, there are many hobbies and interests. My bucket list is four lifetimes long!

Some of the majors are:

Running. 5Ks, 10Ks, and half-marathons. Maybe I'll throw in a full marathon next year.

Snowboarding. I started snowboarding in 1983 for any of you younger types that think I started snowboarding to connect with my kids. I actually raced in the US Open for two years, downhill and slalom. I still race slalom even during build season. That's my latest ride a custom Donek board. Its a Bertaletti GS model hard booter with Catek OS2 bindings. I love going really fast and powerful carving. I'll leave the parks and pipes for you younger riders with better backs. If you're curious about hard boot snowboarding or going fast, look for me at New England ski areas.

Model Railroading. I prefer the path less traveled. I model in HOn3 scale (narrow gauge - only 3' between the rails). I don't currently have a layout, but I'm planning for one soon. I like to scratch build (use as few commercial parts as possible) models. This one is a prototype caboose in HOn3 with a full interior I'm slowly finishing. This one is a great test of my mid-life eyes as it's less than 4" long. It's great to see I'm in good company with you other CD model railroaders.

Keeping busy is living!

Andrew Lawrence 29-08-2012 21:49

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Outside of robotics? That exists?! :ahh:

On a more serious note, when I'm not learning or engineering, I like going running. Run to robotics room, run back, do a lap around the school campus during the 5 minute passing period (still haven't been late!), run to the park, run anywhere, really. It's helped me earn the nickname "Forrest Gump" at school. :P

Ryan Dognaux 29-08-2012 22:25

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Last summer I took up homebrewing as a hobby and haven't looked back. I've gone from buying simple extract kits to crafting my own recipes and buying grain in bulk to mill as needed. You gain a real respect for the amount of variables that affect your end product, and you end up with a great tasting beer or cider that you made yourself.

jwallace15 29-08-2012 23:24

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Originally Posted by Ryan Dognaux (Post 1183577)
Last summer I took up homebrewing as a hobby and haven't looked back. I've gone from buying simple extract kits to crafting my own recipes and buying grain in bulk to mill as needed. You gain a real respect for the amount of variables that affect your end product, and you end up with a great tasting beer or cider that you made yourself.

That's a hobby my Dad picked up before we moved to our current house. Prior to my birth he brewed his own beer. After I was born, we started making sodas such as root beer. After we put a new sink in our basement and get a fridge large enough for kegs, we'll start making soda again!
Do you make soda as well as beer and cider? I know the three aren't really related, but do you do it/have you tried it?

rsisk 29-08-2012 23:49

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OK, robotics in theater... Here is a video from a show I did over the summer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIlU-...ature=youtu.be

Ryan Dognaux 30-08-2012 08:49

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Originally Posted by jwallace15 (Post 1183582)
That's a hobby my Dad picked up before we moved to our current house. Prior to my birth he brewed his own beer. After I was born, we started making sodas such as root beer. After we put a new sink in our basement and get a fridge large enough for kegs, we'll start making soda again!
Do you make soda as well as beer and cider? I know the three aren't really related, but do you do it/have you tried it?

I haven't made any soda yet but I have looked into it and they sell extract kits for those as well. All you really need is a 5 gallon food-grade bucket and some plastic PET bottles. The number one thing I've read with soda is to always use plastic bottles, because if you get the carbonation wrong and use glass bottles you run the risk of creating 'bottle bombs.'

jwallace15 30-08-2012 10:40

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The number one thing I've read with soda is to always use plastic bottles, because if you get the carbonation wrong and use glass bottles you run the risk of creating 'bottle bombs.'

This is our system. His soda bottles are on the top part on the door. Above that is the carbonation hose. Below that... either it's the CO2 tank or a keg. I've never seen one of the kegs before, but my guess is a CO2 tank.

IndySam 30-08-2012 11:47

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As long as he doesn't use that Algaefix in the soda.

jwallace15 30-08-2012 12:05

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As long as he doesn't use that Algaefix in the soda.

Nope that's for our pond. After it thaws in the spring it gets cloudy from algae and other organisms in the water. So we put the algaefix in the springtime to fix the algae ( ;) ) and bacteria in once a month during the summer to make sure it stays clear.


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