heppnerguy Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I saw this one and was so taken with the perfect movement that I thought others would like to see it too. So click on the included link and enjoy http://nerdist.com/build-your-own-mesmerizing-kinetic-hummingbird/ Dick heppnerguy oneleggimp, Smudger and Realitoes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 That Derek Hugger has some awesome talent. That was a great link Dick, thank you for posing it. Makes one go hmmmm.... I see how it is moving but my skill set is not up to that task DW oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Quite an interesting piece....................But I don't think I will have a go today ..thanks Clever person me thinks hmmm...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Awesome !......Quite a bit above my skill level ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul hd Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks for the link Dick. Absolutely fantastic. That is book marked for the future. His other designs are great too.👠Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 You should bookmark Derek Hugger's own site where he sells the plans for the hummingbird and other things he has designed. The plans are not cheap, but the finished product would be amazing. You can even download sample pdf files which shows what parts are needed, assembly guide etc to work out if it something you could make. http://www.derekhugger.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I purchased a set of his plans a while ago, but haven't gotten up the courage to actually make them yet. But they are really well done plans, everything is explained. I had emailed him with a question about the plans and got a nice response very quickly. Check out his site! heppnerguy and oldhudson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONELUNG Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 At mid 70's I don t have the talent nor do I think at my I will ever have the talent for such a project. Thanks for the show at tell .now I will go and sit in a corner and wish I was twenty again lol Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarB Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) Wow...could watch this all day!! I admire the talent of some people...wayyyy above my skill level!! Thanks for posting the link! Edited October 26, 2015 by LarB amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 I saw this one and was so taken with the perfect movement that I thought others would like to see it too. So click on the included link and enjoy http://nerdist.com/build-your-own-mesmerizing-kinetic-hummingbird/ Dick heppnerguy Very inspiring to say the least,He really is blessed 10 fold,Mesmerizing to watch let alone build!Thank you,Makes me want to try harder in all i do now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Amazing work. Way above my skill level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 That's a project for a young may Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 That is pretty awesome. Do you know if the pattern is available or did he design and build it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks Dick. Way cool! Brilliant! I'd really like to try something like that, this winter when we are snowed in? Did anyone figure out what 'powers' it? Was there a spring somewhere or was it weight or??? I especially liked the modified universal joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjones Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 That is one of the most awesome projects I have seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 If you make the hummingbird exactly to plans, a small hand cranked wheel is all that powers it. Of course in the video a small geared motor is used, and would be preferred by most people, but the plans don't show what need to be done for motor power. That needs to be designed by the builder, but would be quite simple, once you worked out a suitable low speed/reasonable torque small motor. oldhudson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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