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How a Pole Transformer is Made

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November 17th, 2009 by dondavanzo


  This video shows how the common pole transformer is made. Overall it is a simple process. If you can get one of these you could also have some dangerous high voltage fun. The video below shows how a transformer works.

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How a Pole Transformer is Made

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November 17th, 2009 by dondavanzo


  This video shows how the common pole transformer is made. Overall it is a simple process. If you can get one of these you could also have some dangerous high voltage fun. The video below shows how a transformer works.

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Worlds Smallest Model Train

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November 11th, 2009 by dondavanzo


  David Smith has built the smallest train I have ever seen. The Claim that it is the worlds smallest is probably true. Watch the video to see a good description of how the drive mechanism works. It is truly out of the box thinking. "After carefully inserting the train-shaped tubing into its oval slot, I bonded the layout to [...]

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Worlds Smallest Model Train

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November 11th, 2009 by dondavanzo


  David Smith has built the smallest train I have ever seen. The Claim that it is the worlds smallest is probably true. Watch the video to see a good description of how the drive mechanism works. It is truly out of the box thinking. "After carefully inserting the train-shaped tubing into its oval slot, I bonded the layout to [...]

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R1 Radio – Move to Tune

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November 7th, 2009 by dondavanzo


  The R1 Radio reminds me of a roller ball mouse without the roller ball. When you move it up and down you control the volume, right and left adjusts the tuning. We have seen some other fun music players that use physical movement to interact with them, I think there is a use for this technology other than just [...]

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