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Generators can be motors and motors can be generators…it’s that simple

People fear the future. The reason why people fear the future is because they fear themselves. Inside each of our hearts is the potential to do great things, solve large problems, achieve gigantic goals…and also a price tag which is associated to fulfilling this potential. Wonderpup is a dog who is ready to tackle these issues, head-on and he doesn’t take no for an answer. So let’s start at the beginning…energy itself.

In the video below, you will see how easy it is to create energy. It’s so simple in fact, that you’ll probably wonder why we don’t make more of our own energy on a daily basis. The whole process has to do with a process called magnetic flux. It may seem complicated, but don’t let the terminology fool you. All magnetic flux means is that a magnetic field is being manipulated in an on/off fashion over and over again. That’s basically what happens in a generator.

The beauty of an electrical generator is that magnets are positioned within the generator and they create a stable magnetic field. But the rotation of the “rotor” (see how simple and easy-to-remember the terms are?) and the part of the generator that stays put in one place which is called the, “stator” (pronounced…[stay–tor]) disrupts that magnetic field. When the magnetic field is disrupted and then re-aligned over and over again…an electric current can be channeled into copper or other types of inductive wiring. Inductive or wiring capable of induction is just another way of saying that wires can collect and channel the electrical energy that is made by the disruption of the magnetic field.

This electric current is what is called, “power” or more specifically “electric power.” The difference between energy and power is that electric power means that energy is flowing over time.

What Wonderpup learns in the video is that many generators are actually motors and many motors are actually generators. That’s a very fundamental rule for these types of devices. So when the two motors in the video are linked together they form a circuit. Since my spinning the larger motor creates an electric field and thus actually acts as a generator…the only thing the second smaller motor can do is spin. That’s because the only output a motor can do when it receives power from a generator is either spin one direction, or spin in the other direction.

Can you think of any cool applications for electricity generation in your life? Ponder that while watching the video!

-Tyler

This article discusses the advantages of flippin’ eggs! One thing that this article goes into detail about…that the video doesn’t explain, is the whip-like motion used to actually flip the eggs. This crucial motion is what makes the whole process possible (besides the oil and butter of course!).

Once the eggs are cooked enough to make them white, you need to flip them. The only issue is that if there is not enough freedom of movement, they will not flip correctly. Some issues include but are not limited to: Runny eggs, partially flipped eggs, crusty eggs.

Here is an ANSI GRAPHICS representation of the arm motion used to flip the eggs:

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The length of the arrows represent the duration and the direction of the arm movement. REMEMBER: This is not a “wrist” movement. You don’t flick the eggs like how so many cartoons show the process. The actual movement is very quick and very subtle.

You need to keep your wrist actually very still and let most of the movement come from the shoulder and elbow.

As you move your arm forward and a medium speed and a long distance….at the very end of that movement QUICKLY pull your arm back half of the distance you moved it forward. At that time the eggs will flip themselves.

ENJOY! And good luck cookin!

-Tyler

Click the picture to watch a video showing “Broken Beak” land on my Dad’s finger!

We’ve all seen popular films like “Ladyhawk” where outstanding characters outstretch an arm and a falcon perches with the greatest of ease. But have you ever heard of someone training a wild bird to land on his finger? In the video below, you’ll see how my Dad actually gets a wild hummingbird named, “Broken Beak” to rest on his finger while enjoying an afternoon drink.

Here’s how Ken got Broken Beat comfortable enough to land on his finger:

Everyone loves traditional hummingbird feeders. The birds get the enjoyment of having a free, easily accessible snack. And the viewers get to see these wonderful creatures buzz around with their remarkable speed and hovering ability.

Although hummingbirds do not require a perch to drink from a feeder, some prefer to land on a twig or perch while slurping up nectar with their flapping long tongues.

My Dad has been feeding hummingbirds for years and a few years ago he started to notice the birds became less and less scared of people and our Yellow Labrador dog. After noticing the hummingbirds would buzz literally right by his head when trying to get to the feeder, he got the idea of holding out a thin twig for birds to use as a perch.

Over the years, the hummingbirds got used to the twig perch, they even would rest on the twig while Ken would hold it for several seconds. You can probably guess how a bird enthusiast would enjoy having a completely wild neighborhood bird rest that close to an observer.

Recently, a hummingbird named, “Broken Beak” has become so accustomed to using a twig as a perch, that my Dad decided to experiment with holding out his finger.

To my amazement, the last time I visited my parents, I was able to capture Broken Beak drinking from the feeder for almost a minute while resting on my Dad’s index finger.

Check out the video below to watch Broken Beak take a drink!

-Tyler

Pugs are very special animals. They have been bred over many years to make great companions. But do to their short muzzles, they often have respiratory and sight issues. This pug is named “Mochi” and she belongs to my friends. She is very sweet and she sometimes she’ll get mad and stare at me when we’re having coffee if I don’t let her jump up on my lap. One thing my friend said is that it’s good to make sure sharp objects or edges of furniture aren’t around the house because the closeness of the pug’s eyes to the front of her face makes them vulnerable to losing an eye. Hope you like the vid.