Monthly Archives: November 2012

Continuous rotation micro servo

Posted on November 29, 2012 by engineerzero

Here are two Hextronik HXT900 microservos which I have modified for continuous rotation. These will provide the propulsion for the latest version of Grisbot. HXT900s are about the cheapest microservos out there. I’m planning to buy mine at Hobby King … Continue reading →

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Modeling Molecules in Sketchup: Complete DNA Series

Posted on November 14, 2012 by engineerzero

I have completed the video series on how to use Sketchup to make a molecular molecule of DNA. Here is the Youtube page: Modeling Molecules – Youtube

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Susan Deoxyribose

Posted on November 9, 2012 by engineerzero

Susan is the generic human model who comes up automatically when the user starts a New file in Sketchup Version 8. I happened to have copied and pasted my latest DNA model to a New file, and there she was, … Continue reading →

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DNA in Sketchup: closing in

Posted on November 2, 2012 by engineerzero

From a distance it looks okay, but alas: The phosphodiester bond needs a little more twisting. Once I get that done, my DNA will look okay even close up. Onward! Excelsior! Whatever!

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