Various spare parts for future projects

Following the dismantling of the old Ricoh MPC2000 printer, we have a large quantity of parts for new projects:
  • Various stepper motors, DC motors (24V), fans (24V)
  • Various electromagnetic clutches and electromagnets
  • Metal bars of various diameters and accessories (circlips, guides etc...)
  • Multiple metal parts and screws, both PC and metal, as well as springs of different strengths and shapes.
  • Gear wheels and various toothed belts.
  • Cable assemblies with connectors and IR sensors and stop switches etc. ....

The Business Benefits of Open Source Modular Design

The modular design of technology, facilitated by an open source approach, could be a key feature of a circular economy – and it could open up significant business advantage in the process. This article was written by Pangloss Lab's own Paul Bristow and published at Circulate News, the news website of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Read it there:   http://circulatenews.org/2016/06/business-benefits-of-open-source-modular-design-for-the-circular-economy/

Business Benefits of Open Source Modular Design

The modular design of technology, facilitated by an open source approach, could be a key feature of a circular economy – and it could open up significant business advantage in the process.  This article was written by Paul and published at Circulate News, the news site of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. http://circulatenews.org/2016/06/business-benefits-of-open-source-modular-design-for-the-circular-economy/

French – English translation on the go & a giant robot suit

Gadget Guru is a short weekly radio show on World Radio Switzerland that I do with Tony Johnston. Here's the show from January 20th, 2015: Here's the usual set of  links from the show: The Google Translate app for iPhone and iPad The Google Translate app for Android The Kuratas Giant mech suit from Suidobashi Industries in Kyoto on Amazon for $1million Why would you want one of these?  Just watch... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iZ0WuNvHr8