Neat stuff (non-lulz but interesting things)

[WaR1761]

Beatbox Brilliance: Tom Thum at TEDxSydney

[Dtrain323i]

[quote author=FlyingMongoose link=topic=1507.msg269281#msg269281 date=1373474830]
[quote author=Elder link=topic=1507.msg269275#msg269275 date=1373472980]
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[quote author=at0m link=topic=1507.msg269259#msg269259 date=1373470434]
Con rules say no projectiles, no exceptions. Even setting it up outside is iffy.

Also, those guns are loud as hell and don't shoot very far. Source: I own one.

Also^2, dem tall blonde german women who play with nerf guns

You could still use the same interface/programming to make a faux sentry though. One that doesn't shoot anything, also I know they don't shoot very far, I own one too. Because I'm an adult and I can buy the toys I never got as a kid now.
[/quote]great thing about growing up and having money. Buy cool toys. Still act like a kid
[/quote]Damn right, I've got a giant super-soaker too!
[/quote]Parents wouldn't let you have nerf guns as a kid? Get a job right out of college, immediately fill a closet in your apartment with nerf guns.

That vid she did swap to a double-power spring, and is overvolting the drive motor, so that's why it's working so well I think.

Regarding using the same system to do a sentry, I concur, but if you're not firing anything then you can just make it a more accurate prop that makes noise instead of using a Nerf gun
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I moved out and filled my closet with real guns  :p  I still want a bunch of nerf guns though

[Goffin]

3D Printing of Liquid Metals at Room Temperature

[Goffin]

[quote author=FlyingMongoose link=topic=1507.msg269186#msg269186 date=1373357987]
So, HeK, you going to build one of these for the next Acen?
http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-Vulcan-Sentry-Gun/

No projectiles, against con rules.
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Hek,  new assignment if you choose to accept

WICKED LASERS CANNON Prototype (incl balloon massacre)

[Elder]

[quote author=at0m link=topic=1507.msg269284#msg269284 date=1373478951]
[quote author=FlyingMongoose link=topic=1507.msg269281#msg269281 date=1373474830]
[quote author=Elder link=topic=1507.msg269275#msg269275 date=1373472980]
[quote author=FlyingMongoose link=topic=1507.msg269262#msg269262 date=1373470896]
[quote author=at0m link=topic=1507.msg269259#msg269259 date=1373470434]
Con rules say no projectiles, no exceptions. Even setting it up outside is iffy.

Also, those guns are loud as hell and don't shoot very far. Source: I own one.

Also^2, dem tall blonde german women who play with nerf guns

You could still use the same interface/programming to make a faux sentry though. One that doesn't shoot anything, also I know they don't shoot very far, I own one too. Because I'm an adult and I can buy the toys I never got as a kid now.
[/quote]great thing about growing up and having money. Buy cool toys. Still act like a kid
[/quote]Damn right, I've got a giant super-soaker too!
[/quote]Parents wouldn't let you have nerf guns as a kid? Get a job right out of college, immediately fill a closet in your apartment with nerf guns.

That vid she did swap to a double-power spring, and is overvolting the drive motor, so that's why it's working so well I think.

Regarding using the same system to do a sentry, I concur, but if you're not firing anything then you can just make it a more accurate prop that makes noise instead of using a Nerf gun
[/quote]


I moved out and filled my closet with real guns  :p  I still want a bunch of nerf guns though
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my dad recently bought a new ruger 10/22 carbine and was thinking about buying me a similar model that disassembles so i can be carried in a bookbag or similar sized case.
Sounds good to me

[at0m]

Ruger 10/22 Takedown, I'm actually looking at getting that exact model

[Chooly]

http://youtu.be/Yf2tghp9Hhc

[Goffin]

Holy F!    Way to deep and it really does put the pieces in place.   

[rumbot]

my dad recently bought a new ruger 10/22 carbine and was thinking about buying me a similar model that disassembles

I wish I had a reason to acquire an AR-7. I love well-designed tools.

[rumbot]

disappointed I watched that whole way-too-long bioshock explainer and he didn't even mention Schrödinger.

[Dtrain323i]

[quote author=Elder link=topic=1507.msg269405#msg269405 date=1373650758]
my dad recently bought a new ruger 10/22 carbine and was thinking about buying me a similar model that disassembles

I wish I had a reason to acquire an AR-7. I love well-designed tools.
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who needs a reason? Just buy it

[FlyingMongoose]

Here's why:
Buy it while you can, almost all gun laws get grandfathered if you owned it before it changed. Firearms almost always appreciate in value (if you take care of them properly). They are an investment and a form of protection.

[A. Crow]

Whoever told you guns always appreciate in value is just trying to get you to buy more guns, which they are selling.  Hell, even the AR-15 prices are kinda returning to something more reasonable, and that market is fueled by misinformation, fear, and greed.    

Buy a gun because you want to be able to shoot things.  Then read up on your local laws to determine what's legal to shoot.  

[The Generic Name]

Found this article on io9

http://io9.com/americas-present-heat-wav...-812398912

SPACE HEAT

[FlyingMongoose]

Whoever told you guns always appreciate in value is just trying to get you to buy more guns, which they are selling.  Hell, even the AR-15 prices are kinda returning to something more reasonable, and that market is fueled by misinformation, fear, and greed.    

Buy a gun because you want to be able to shoot things.  Then read up on your local laws to determine what's legal to shoot.  

All depends on the gun laws actually (if a particular type is no longer able to be sold by retailers it becomes very valuable, however trade, and existing ownership gets grandfathered (usually)). As well as the demand of the ammunition for a certain type of firearm. It's very rare that firearms significantly depreciate in value unless it is improperly taken care of.

[CaffeinePowered]

[quote author=LT Crow link=topic=1507.msg269455#msg269455 date=1373724595]
Whoever told you guns always appreciate in value is just trying to get you to buy more guns, which they are selling.  Hell, even the AR-15 prices are kinda returning to something more reasonable, and that market is fueled by misinformation, fear, and greed.    

Buy a gun because you want to be able to shoot things.  Then read up on your local laws to determine what's legal to shoot.  

All depends on the gun laws actually (if a particular type is no longer able to be sold by retailers it becomes very valuable, however trade, and existing ownership gets grandfathered (usually)). As well as the demand of the ammunition for a certain type of firearm. It's very rare that firearms significantly depreciate in value unless it is improperly taken care of.
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Expensive ammo you say?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyrojet

[FlyingMongoose]

[quote author=FlyingMongoose link=topic=1507.msg269672#msg269672 date=1374161355]
[quote author=LT Crow link=topic=1507.msg269455#msg269455 date=1373724595]
Whoever told you guns always appreciate in value is just trying to get you to buy more guns, which they are selling.  Hell, even the AR-15 prices are kinda returning to something more reasonable, and that market is fueled by misinformation, fear, and greed.    

Buy a gun because you want to be able to shoot things.  Then read up on your local laws to determine what's legal to shoot.  

All depends on the gun laws actually (if a particular type is no longer able to be sold by retailers it becomes very valuable, however trade, and existing ownership gets grandfathered (usually)). As well as the demand of the ammunition for a certain type of firearm. It's very rare that firearms significantly depreciate in value unless it is improperly taken care of.
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Expensive ammo you say?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyrojet
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I didn't, I said demand of ammunition.

[Goffin]

AK-47 Underwater at 27,450 frames per second (Part 2) - Smarter Every Day 95 - Smarter Every Day 97

[VeraLapsa]

AK-47 Underwater at 27,450 frames per second (Part 2) - Smarter Every Day 95 - Smarter Every Day 97

I have destin's uploads in my feedly feeds and this is probably one of my favorite videos of his so far.

I've watched it like 4 times.

[FlyingMongoose]

Polaris (American Company) bought Indian Motorcycle (and it's name) in 2011

On August 5th, 2013 American Pickers will be unveiling the new 2014 Indian Chief motorcycle on the History Channel.

I'm not even a motorcycle guy and I'm excited about this.

Their ad campaign is "Choice is coming back to American motorcycles."