Engineering Workout

Engineering | 3D printing | 3d modeling | mechanisms.

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Something about machines in motion… can you look away? ⚙️
Drop a comment if you find it mesmerizing!

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Tiny motions, big #engineering magic.

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@darkestknnight @elonmusk I vote for you! ;)

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Printed on a CR-10.
PLA body + hex bolt with two side cuts + two steel flats capturing the head

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From CAD to a real product.

Design →
3D print →
Assembly.

Engineering ideas becoming something you can actually hold.

What should we build next? 👇

#3DPrinting

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@__el__toro__ that's awesome—nothing beats that warm, analog glow from 70s gear! Those Advent speakers are legends for a reason.
What's your top pick for a vintage receiver if someone's just starting to collect?

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@PcPhilanthropy totally agree.

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@oprydai good one 👍

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Years ago I saw a tech brief in an engineering newsletter about a revolutionary new type of linear actuator.

I thought "wow, that's a great idea!"

Then I never saw it again.

It worked like this: picture 3 tape measures pointing upwards & held together at the center. Each is driven by a motor. When joined together, they form a rigid triangular beam that can extend great distances & then retract back down to nothing.

I recently tried finding more info about it. Turns out it's called the Zippermast. The first patent dates back to 2006 (US20060261207A1).

The reason why I never heard of it again became very apparent as soon as I visited their website & saw where these are used...

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@fixingcali @elonmusk Yeah, I’ve noticed the same. It’s hard to explain something to it.
I tried to make a small change in a word of a logo, but it did everything except what I asked for — even after 10+ tries.

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@Sarahhuniverse @grok in this experiment, were the people allowed to speak and to communicate a solution?

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Very interesting... 🤔

#ants vs #humans

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Ants vs Humans problem solving skills....

© Wizemam Institute of Science

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@fabworks_guy Neat job 👍

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@ColoursOfBharat 😳

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💪 When you get paid by the hour! ⏰ #WorkHardPlayHard
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@__el__toro__ Not for 3d printing for sure :))

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7/ This real story showcases engineering brilliance under pressure. LeMessurier’s transparency and quick action turned a potential disaster into a triumph. What’s your favorite engineering feat? Let’s discuss! #EngineeringHeroes #CiticorpMiracle

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1/ 🚨 Buckle up for an insane engineering tale! This is the story of how a single brilliant design saved a skyscraper from collapsing during a freak storm. Want to know the twist? It’s all about a forgotten principle of physics! 👇
Stay tuned for the full story in the comments! #EngineeringGenius #SkyscraperSaga

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6/ On August 2, 1978, Hurricane Ella threatened NYC with 100-mph winds. Workers toiled through the storm, finishing just in time. The reinforced structure held, and the skyscraper stood tall. A forgotten principle—wind load distribution—saved the day! 🌩️

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5/ In a race against time, LeMessurier devised a fix: reinforce the building with 2-inch-thick steel plates bolted over 200 connections. The work had to be done at night, 800 feet up, while the city slept, to avoid panic. 🛠️

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4/ LeMessurier recalculated and confirmed the worst: a strong enough storm could topple the skyscraper. The critical insight? The building’s tuned mass damper—a 400-ton device on the roof to reduce swaying—wasn’t enough without the original corner columns. ⚙️