Author Archives: mechatronicsguy

Examination of the Hypothesis: The hypothesis I put forward in the last post I think has great merit. In particular: This hypothesis explains the consistent presence on the dodecahedra of their two most defining features; the nodules and the varying … Continue reading →

I was pretty happy with my previous hypothesis on the dodecahedron, the string idea fits so well with the observed shape of the nodules, and the device is very satisfying to use and play with. However one thing that it … Continue reading →

This is a continuation of part I on Roman Dodecahedrons. Games on a Dodecahedron: So I’ll go on to explain why I think it’s a string puzzle, but first I want to mention what my criteria for an acceptable answer is. … Continue reading →

I recently came across these fascinating old Roman artefacts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_dodecahedron Several hundred of them have been found, all around Europe, and what the purpose of them is is considered a mystery. Some things to note about the dodecahedra: They all … Continue reading →

Like most people, I’m stuck at home right now. Trapped, in an environment which is under my full control, and I’m surrounded by my books and technical resources, and free to do whatever I choose, whenever I choose. Which, it … Continue reading →

So, masks have been in the news a lot recently for some strange reason. Probably most interesting; in the Czech Republic masks were made mandatory, but as there wasn’t enough existing masks in the supply chain, people had to create … Continue reading →

This is a lasercut version of the Bessel Functions, as a handy desk ornament: The helical diffraction theory, (and hence the Bessel functions) were the major key to solving the structure of DNA. In 1952 (well before the DNA structure … Continue reading →

Here’s a project I made almost accidentally on the way to a later design. I’ve wanted to make my own watch for a while now. It’d allow me to pick and choose all the features I really want, and it’s … Continue reading →

This is the ‘Confuse-O-Scope’, a device which allows you to enjoy all the fun of having mis-aligned RGB in real life! Guaranteed to cause both confusion and irritation in anyone that’s worked in TV, printing or theatre lighting! It uses … Continue reading →

This is a quick project I made to explore dichroic filters. I just love the colours that can be produced, and wanted a way to display it easily. In the last few years, these dichroic cubes have appeared on eBay. They’re used … Continue reading →