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bicycle generators

dillweed — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:40:25 +0000

bicycle generators, originally uploaded by gobikey.

they’ll be used to power the sustainable sound system for firefly. it’s sean’s idea and work, but i helped. these are beta and should end up with nicer welded supports and weatherproof covers. (and maybe some self-powered EL wire)

scul 080621 pics

dillweed — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:53:53 +0000

matt got thinner from all that dancing.

dillweed — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:12:59 +0000

his first few videos were interesting to a point, but this one actually has some meaning to me. it’s beautiful when everyone runs in to join him.

dreamed: jumping an open drawbridge with pete

dillweed — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:04:56 +0000

this was a “i thought this was real” dream. pete and i were driving to some event we were late for, and he wouldn’t slow down even as we started up the steep incline of the raised zakim bridge. (ya, i know it’s not a drawbridge, but it was this time.) i was saying, “whoa, stop.. hey, it’s up. stop stop stop! ahh!” we went over the lip very obviously without enough speed to make it to the other side. i was thinking, “no. .. yes, this is really happening.” we had time while falling to look at each other, roll up the windows and unbuckle ourselves. (they were good ideas in the dream.) i even decided my camera was too heavy to swim with, so i took out just the memory card instead. the impact was soft, and his little car floated. we opened the windows, paddled to the bank, high-fived, and started the car. it was fine.

fin.

need trash bike parts for firefly/burning man project

dillweed — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:48:07 +0000

i’m helping Sean Stevens build a “sustainable sound system” powered by bikes. we’re through the prototype stage, and it’s working very well.

do you have whole or partial bikes or parts we can use? (stationary excercise bikes could work too)

sean’s ‘need’ list:

* some bike chains (perhaps 8 or equivilent, multi speed style (not bmx))
* rear wheels with sprockets (6-8)
* multispeed bike frames with pedals/cranks/front sprockets
* Some bike shift cable stuff/shifters if possible

so far, and without much effort, we’re powering a huge subwoofer and stereo set through some DC motors, capacitors and car amplifiers. the next step is to add several bike stations that can withstand the woods and crazy burners in the woods. depending on how it works, we might scale this for a huge sustainable sound stage for burning man. sean plans to refine and release his schematics for public use.

mmm, eating habanero fudge…….

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:38:00 +0000

mmm, eating habanero fudge…. good pain. http://tinyurl.com/6nd83v

i suddenly have a cat.

dillweed — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:40:29 +0000

i suddenly have a cat., originally uploaded by gobikey.

i haven’t paid much attention to cats, but this one is cool. he definitely wants attention, but he’s pulling it off without seeming too needy.

just booked a ticket to paris

dillweed — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:34:56 +0000

between firefly and burning man, i’m heading somewhere up in northeastern europe with mischa, probably lithuania. i’m going over my vacation time. guess that means i just don’t get paid for the extra time. whatev. suck it!

scul is 13 today. we’re starti…

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:32:05 +0000

scul is 13 today. we’re starting to grow hair and look at girls.

it always tears out a little piece of my heart

dillweed — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:22:04 +0000

….when i wake up and realize i actually can’t fly.

(and i was getting so good at it)