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Any idea what that is from? Stand alone project or part of a satellite? Reaction wheels like that are used to maintain orientation in satellites.
Quote from: MartyS (Gromit) on June 14, 2014, 01:39:18 PMAny idea what that is from? Stand alone project or part of a satellite? Reaction wheels like that are used to maintain orientation in satellites.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2527018/The-cube-BREAK-DANCES-Mechanical-box-jumps-spins-balances-help-create-intelligent-space-probes.htmlthe video didn't work well for me, so i only got about a quarter of an explanation.
Quote from: goflyblind on June 14, 2014, 01:45:44 PMQuote from: MartyS (Gromit) on June 14, 2014, 01:39:18 PMAny idea what that is from? Stand alone project or part of a satellite? Reaction wheels like that are used to maintain orientation in satellites.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2527018/The-cube-BREAK-DANCES-Mechanical-box-jumps-spins-balances-help-create-intelligent-space-probes.htmlthe video didn't work well for me, so i only got about a quarter of an explanation. Cool, it's a prototype for a more advanced reaction wheel setup. This really only started being possible within the last 10 years, with the advancements in small devices that are very sensitive to changes in acceleration. It's what makes those multi-prop RC helicopters possible.
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