Category Archives: Things I like

The New World run by Google and Lisa Jackson

Posted on March 2, 2012 by George B.

We know the majority of people are riding along through life as if they were on an escalator, no need to move your feet, and no need to seek your own direction. We are different, and yes there’s people that don’t … Continue reading →

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A lesson in Kiss Engineering?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by George B.

When is KISS too simple? It was just the other day, I met up with two Friends to introduce them to the trail and snowmobiling, I’m no expert by any means;  but I have ridden in the back country, on … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Place

Posted on February 12, 2012 by George B.

Don’t be accused of not knowing the difference between a  Yottameter, and a Yoctometer. What a great site to show the kids on a Sunday afternoon.  I had to change the link once, I think this is the correct link to point at! Yotta Yotta ! … Continue reading →

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Seattle Snow, A Short Story for Wednesday Jan 18.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by George B.

Ahh, Snow in Seattle, it’s always a treat to watch the car crashes. Grandson Zach and his first real experience to play in snow. As I watched TV this morning, I saw news coverage from a local TV station that “staked … Continue reading →

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Another Lesson in Kiss Engineering

Posted on January 9, 2012 by George B.

There are a few products I’ve put on the shelf that have been distilled down to KISS to a high degree, (at least in my mind).     I thought I’d share one KISS idea here after visiting a WEBsite where … Continue reading →

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The MOST important DIYer project of all? Build the Axial Flux

Posted on January 1, 2012 by George B.

                        During the Spring Break, I had my oldest Grand Son over, at 10 years old, he’s nuts about Legos, his bicycle, and of course computer games. While we were spending time together, I reflected … Continue reading →

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Kyoto is now Dead!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by George B.

Congratulations to all those who didn’t support COP17. We’ll long remember the people who signed on to support global warming, and shouldn’t we all remember how they ‘seemed’ to set aside any skepticisim? Many of us understand that this is all about … Continue reading →

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HF Power Conversion Battery Charger, a look inside for free. SC1000A

Posted on November 24, 2011 by George B.

How many things have you taken apart just to look inside?   I’ve been doing that all my life, and maybe just like you… when I was a kid… I got a spanking for taking a few things apart that didn’t go back … Continue reading →

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How Smart are Smart Products? A story told on Thanks Giving.

Posted on November 24, 2011 by George B.

  Yesterday’s Story is still fresh in my mind, and I’m still processing how typical Product Development is conducted and how I might  do it. Here’s my story for Thanks Giving, perhaps your Kitchen is starting to smell heavenly same as ours … Continue reading →

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Battery Charger Design, It rained hard today, and I spent much of the day thinking about batteries and chargers.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by George B.

This may be one of the better examples of why we need build products for those we expect to market to.  We best understand their needs and expectations BEFORE we put it on the shelf for sale.    I may have … Continue reading →

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