https://youtu.be/kbK3oDsvivc Disclaimer: This exercise was purely for experimental and exploratory purposes. Although I hoped that I would gain insights on how to better sketch in perspective by transferring the 2 point cube sketch into SOLIDWORKS, the success of the exercise wasn’t tied to the outcome. Sometimes, it’s fun to try things and follow one’s instinct and see where it may lead. Article: You can become a better mechanical design engineer by improving your capability to visually think and sketch in perspective. In essence, sketching is a cycle of iteration that allows you to flush out your ideas on paper. The process goes as follows: 1)You transfer your thoughts from your…

Having a dash cam really saves you from various road problems. They can provide you strong pieces of evidence that can back you up in your insurance claims in case of a road accident. However, this is only possible if it has sufficient coverage of the scene. This would not be the case if you only have a single cam installed in front of your auto. Well, that’s why you need front and rear dash cams. Front and rear dash cams provide you two cameras. They will cover the common auto spots that often get involved in accidents, such as the rear. And while there are lots of models available…

With all the convenience of digital and mobile technology which supports easy capture, editing, and sharing of high-quality images, who would want a Polaroid camera? You’d be surprised that many people still do. In spite of the advanced capabilities of digital cameras that overshadowed the need for instant cameras (also known as Polaroid cameras), it could not be denied that this product satisfies your nostalgia for that vintage feel. This camera is built with an internal development mechanism and film that creates the picture within seconds after the image has been captured. Of course, this may not seem to be a practical option, especially since you would have to replenish…

It’s one of those myths only people who transport heavy loads will know about. According to rumor, if you twist a ratchet strap by even a little, you are effectively reducing its load capacity by 50%. While it is true that adding a twist to a taut ratchet strap reduces the slack and tension, there haven’t been some tests regarding the load capacity. That’s exactly why Jason from Fireball Tool decided to test out a bunch of different tying styles on multiple ratchet straps to see if there is any truth to the myth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifyJjQXOttE&ab_channel=FireballTool To simulate a moving vehicle under stress, Jason welded an air jack onto a…

Being involved in a vehicular accident without any proof could lead you to a bunch of problems on your end. Well, that was one of the biggest troubles people in the past had but nowadays, it can be prevented through the help of handy dash cams. Dash cams come in a variety of features and capacities and we know what a must it is to find the one that settles between affordability and functionality. As such, we explored the market and tested the leading models of dash cams with the guidance of our auto specialist, Danny George. Through George’s expertise, we will look deeper into the functions of following dash…

If you are a beginning photographer or you simply want to capture the moment with better image quality or greater zoom range than could be delivered by your smartphone, then a point-and-shoot camera is probably what you are looking for. Point-and-shoot cameras which are also known as compact digital cameras are friendly in many ways because of the automatic settings. You don’t need to be a pro to use these cameras although they could also include features that you could fiddle with to capture greater shots. Further, these cameras are more compact and less expensive than  DSLR which makes them a more popular option. To clinch a sweet deal that…