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Composite Materials Fabrication Handbook #1, by John Wanberg
This is an excellent book for anyone getting started with fiberglass or carbon fiber. The examples range from simple to complex, but are well illustrated and described. I want to make some composite nosecones and tubes, and it looks like … Continue reading
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Ignition! An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants, by John D. Clark
This book helps explain why some liquid propellants are “better” than others, and why some should be avoided at all costs! I really liked the chapter devoted to hypergolic propellants, but the chapters on monopropellants and hybrid propellants were also … Continue reading
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Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius, by Simon Monk
Although published in 2012, this book is still available. The technology used in the book has moved on, however, you might still get some good ideas from it. I found a copy at my local library and discovered that most … Continue reading
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ELEGOO UNO R3 Project Complete Starter Kit with Tutorial for Arduino UNO (63 Items) V2
Microcontrollers are everywhere, and almost everybody wants to make something with one. The Arduino series of microcontrollers are probably the best known and most popular available today. It was designed as a teaching aid, but has been built into at … Continue reading
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