Mike Schaus

In addition to being a maker, I am a professional product development engineer, problem solver, and project leader.

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

This is all going on in my lab building, with the Battery Test Lab right next to the pilot assembly line. #eVTOL Awesome company to be a part of.

[Archer @flyarcher]

🧰 MANUFACTURING TOUR | Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes first look at our Integrated Test Lab and Manufacturing Facility with our CTO, Tom Muniz, which includes Archer’s high-volume battery pack manufacturing line, electric engine lab and aircraft final assembly along with several other test labs. These facilities are where we’re building our first six conforming aircraft and manufacturing the battery packs and engines for Midnight’s state-of-the-art proprietary electric propulsion system.

Learn more: https://t.co/FWM03WF3Kp

[Archer @flyarcher]

🔋 BATTERY DROP TEST | This week at a @NIARWSU's lab, we achieved a major milestone by successfully completing three 50-foot drop tests with our battery packs. These tests are among the most challenging for battery certification, and we achieved excellent results at 0%, 30%, and 100% state of charge (SOC). Not only did the batteries pass the test, they remarkably still functioned properly after each drop validating the safety and durability of our proprietary battery pack design.

The recent successful battery pack drop tests signify a major milestone for Midnight’s program putting us in a strong position to pass this same test in upcoming for-credit testing with the @FAANews.

https://t.co/rmPgPJd6uY

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

Results of my experiment with load sharing between parallel #LithiumIon #Batteries, part of my #diy #powerwall https://t.co/JN6ckXRb4p

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

@StonzTwo @ryson Very cool, you got the idea there! Hope it worked ok. Let me know what you learned!

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

I built this #diy #powerwall out of parallel ebike batteries! Can power my home in emergencies. 13.5kWh, same as the @Tesla version. #diypowerwall https://t.co/4eMODCs56r

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

What's the difference between Ikea Bror shelving and workbenches? I explain all about it here. #garage #workshop
https://t.co/fOm4imJEbb

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

Building up my #diypowerwall, exploration of how to get the most power out of the MPT-7210A boost charge controller. Spoiler: the closer the input voltage is to your desired output, the better. #diysolar https://t.co/pvBHmUs93e

[ARCHIVED - NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover @NASAPersevere]

Truly fascinating. I zoomed in with my Mastcam-Z camera on a Phobos solar eclipse. This detailed video can help scientists on my team better understand the Martian moon’s orbit and how its gravity affects the interior of Mars, including its crust & mantle. https://t.co/jVdJ4UwhDx

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

Tons of cool ideas here! Hopefully my build will make a list like this

[The Self-Sufficient @Aselfsuffciency]

12 DIY Solar Generator You can Use For Camping Or To Reduce Energy Cost At Home.
#diy #solar #offgrid
https://t.co/lplUQ1OB6h

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

Check out my #diy #solarpower #PortablePowerStation build with some extra analysis on the value of MPPT on 12V panels ☀️☀️☀️
https://t.co/unCeM4SFVs

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

@ianrbuck Glad you built this up! I'd love to know what you learn to improve the design. Cheers!

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

Broken #solar motion light? There are lots of good parts inside and opportunities to #fix! #diy https://t.co/AgEdoKw51M

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

Details on fixing the power button / switch on your Saeco Vienna Plus #espresso machine #DIY cc:@seacoffeegear https://t.co/hgI3HQUHHF

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

@redlionny @Bowflex Yup we’re not complaining, we’re fixing!

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

Don’t like the water bottle holder placement on your @Bowflex C6 or @schwinnfitness IC4? Make a new bracket to fix it — check out my #diy fix: https://t.co/uJClkTIZrn

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

@redlionny Yup good idea, I tried that first too and it will do the trick, it just rotates about the single screw is all.

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

@ToneDaBass ha, nice bald tires on that one

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

@ChooseFi Inflation does not have a direct linear relationship with federal spending -- check out this Money For the Rest of Us episode for a good explanation as it relates to national debt, too https://t.co/bHXWl0e9Jc

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

Replacing the stuck piston in my DB5 brake levers. Lucky for @SRAMmtb this is my idea of a good time! 😀 #diy #bike

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

And when the wristband invariably breaks, you can repair with needle and thread! No glue or tape will stick to the material. #DIY

[Mike Schaus @mschaus]

#PSA: Your #OrangeTheory heat rate wristband will work with the #peloton app and others on your phone when working out at home!