Rhino 3D App for 3D scanning

/ Spencer Gould

I recently upgraded to the iPhone 15 pro max with a particular interest in its Lidar 3D scanning capabilities. I tried a few apps but was not too impressed until I checked out my old Rhino 3d app that I’ve had for years. It updated with the new phone setup and what do you know it has 3d scanning capabilities.

Wanted to give it a good go and thought an Onion that wanted to live would make an excellent candidate.

This is the rendered version of the scan, very impressive. The shaded version is up top.

And here is the real thing

The file saves to the Rhino 3dm format direct in the phones files folder. From there the file can be sent direct to the pc for editing in the Rhino software with node points. This can greatly aid as a reference in new cad designs.

Learn more about the app

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/irhino-3d/id373666504

And Rhino 8, my favorite cad system.

https://www.rhino3d.com/8/new/

2011 – 2015 Chevy Sonic Android Audio Head Unit Install

/ Spencer Gould

Installation how to on the Junsun Android Audio head unit designed to fit a 2011 – 2015 Chevy Sonic of all trim types.

Sonic radio trim panel removal video: https://youtu.be/bnRS6t6D14c?si=W67pp…

If you really just want to replace only the touch interface on the old LG radio (Looks like a ton more work than this) the video is: https://youtu.be/32sYEIAUS_0?si=TJKG1…

#chevysonic #HoldenBarina #androidaudio #androidauto #backupcamera #touchscreen #bluetooth

“these go to eleven”

/ Spencer Gould

Trying to dramatically increase the volume in your videos and MS video editor is not cutting it? I gave blender a try (yes it has a good video editor built in) after watching a video from DistroTube’s channel:

There are may powerful editing options with Blender video editor.

I’ve gone up to 25X volume so far without a challenge.

Download

I bought my mic in 2017 but it is no longer sold, here are some options to check out:

Fifine USB mic https://amzn.to/3T1kQ2F

Razer mini USB https://amzn.to/4a19Fhi

Fifine studio USB with adjustable boom https://amzn.to/4aiX615

Rhino 8 3D space mouse fix

/ Spencer Gould
I’m trying out new screen casting and editing software and found the audio level was WAY too low on the 1st go around. unfortunately YouTube won’t let you re-upload a video under the same url on their side so I had to upload this new version.

Ill have a video coming out soon on how I addressed the audio in post.

Hope this video helps with anyone upgrading to Rhino 8 having Space Mouse issues.

GB1 GameBird – Aircraft of the Month

/ Spencer Gould

I recently found out that one of my favorite Acrobatic Aircraft the SBach 342 stopped production in the pandemic when researching aircraft for my new Kids Aviation Book, however I found a very interesting new acrobatic aircraft to carry the baton for state of the art composite acrobatic aircraft. This aircraft is the Game Composites GB1 Game Bird. This aircraft is produced in Arkansas and the designer Philipp Steinbach, He is from Germany and worked on the Extra acrobatic aircraft.

Thanks to YouTubes dialed in suggested content I found a new channel Cleetus McFarland where he had a full factory tour and flight of the GB 1. Turns out Cleetus is only a few hours away from me in Florida.

The GB1 has quite a few other YT videos as well.

The GB1 is a fairly new Aircraft so the RC options are starting to grow.

https://extremeflightrc.com/85-GB1-Gamebird-EXP-Green_p_7635.html

Drill battery storage ammo can

/ Spencer Gould
Quick project showing how you can store your lithium drill batteries in a Mil-Spec metal ammo can.

The 30 cal ammo can is the perfect size for most modern lithium drill batteries.

I made a 3D printed tray that will hold up to five 1.5 Amp HFT brand Bauer batteries

Sunlu brand black PLA is a great option for the tray

3D printed Tray files for the 1.5AH Bauer battery is up for free on Thingiverse

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6477075

Rust-Oleum painters touch works great on the metal ammo cans. Amazon actually has a lower cost on this right now than the box stores.

Thorp T-18 – Aircraft of the month

/ Spencer Gould

The Thorp T-18 was designed in 1963 and is still a common home-built aircraft to see at airshows like Airventure & Sun-N-Fun. Over 400 examples have flown.

John Thorp the designer worked on many aircraft during his career i`ncluding the Piper PA-28 Cherokee series.

The T-18 was originally an open cockpit aircraft powered by a 0-290G ground power unit. But evolved into a closed cockpit with a O-360 for power.

It paved the way for the Van’s RV series of kitplanes. Used T-18 finished aircraft and projects come up from time to time. kits / plans are are difficult to see if they are still around. One resource is: https://www.homebuilt.org/kits/elkund/elkund2.html

A few other websites to check out:

http://www.t18.net

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/aircraft-building/kits-and-plans/t—z/thorp-t-18

A few YouTube videos on the aircraft:

Outerzone has 3 T-18 plan options for anyone looking to build a RC model.

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=9236

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=2403

https://outerzone.co.uk/plan_details.asp?ID=10701