The Beginning

I wanted to begin this blog with some background information before just diving into topics.  I don't plan to have a set frequency of updates since this blog is a catch all for my projects present and future it is most likely that I will be working on more than one project at a time.  However I do promise to update monthly if things should slow down to that pace. 

What this blog will report on besides just what I am doing at the moment is dive into the specifics and core knowledge behind the project.  While it is cool to look at pictures and watch a project grow, that would not be true to what a blog on engineering is about.  So be ready for explanation on the physics behind circuits, the way electrical components work, integrated circuits, calculations of all sorts, theory, formulas, design theory, instructions and experiments anyone can do, etc.  I want you the readers to be able to learn and teach others because I believe in the collective sharing of ideas and giving anyone the tools to accomplish their dreams.

While the knowledge of how things work is key to forming projects the next step is a physical system and not all components are created alike.  I will give my honest and unbiased opinion on the various components I use and how they should be use to ensure proper function and any precautions to take. 

Now on to the good stuff, what you readers have to look forward to.  Right now I an working on a watch winder for my Stauer Hyperion with an automatic movement.  Its a neat device that will feature a small LCD screen for display of the turns per day and the time and date.  All this is run off my new Arduino UNO.  More on the watch winder to come in the next post. 

My next dive into electronics will be a sweet countdown timer for launching my model rockets.  Featuring a key switch (similar to your cars ignition) and 7 segment LED display. 

During all this will most likely be updates on the progress of YCP's FSAE car.  I start the first design class this summer and I hope to get a decent amount of test data.  I will be focusing on suspension design.

That's all for now but check back or subscribe for new posts.  I will update on my Facebook page when new posts come out.

Have a great Easter Sunday everyone.

-Sal