Hacker News with Generative AI: Mechanical Engineering

Mechanically Powered Flashlight (wikipedia.org)
A mechanically powered flashlight (UK: mechanically powered torch) is a flashlight that is powered by electricity generated by the muscle power of the user, so it does not need replacement of batteries, or recharging from an electrical source.
Mechanical Engineering, Flashlights, Energy Efficiency
5 points by Croftengea 33 days ago | 0 comments
The Curta hand-held mechanical calculator (wikipedia.org)
The Curta is a hand-held mechanical calculator designed by Curt Herzstark.
History, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, Calculators
3 points by zfg 36 days ago | 1 comments
The motor turns too much (projectgus.com)
This instalment is about the "Bench Kona" I've built in the shed. Behold its questionable integrity:
DIY Projects, Mechanical Engineering, Woodworking
385 points by mooreds 132 days ago | 192 comments
Turning the Crank: Design as a Mechanical Process (karmanivero.us)
Recently a new client asked me to evaluate the state of his application development project.
Design, Software Development, Mechanical Engineering
34 points by karmaniverous 141 days ago | 14 comments
Ask HN: How to Teach Mechanical Engineering to Kids (ycombinator.com)
Education, Mechanical Engineering, Children
8 points by mcrowson 199 days ago | 6 comments
How to build a 50k ton forging press (construction-physics.com)
Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Mechanical Engineering
451 points by chmaynard 200 days ago | 188 comments
Mechanical computer relies on kirigami cubes, not electronics (news.ncsu.edu)
Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Paper Engineering
217 points by gnabgib 248 days ago | 98 comments
Fischertechnik (wikipedia.org)
Construction Toys, STEM Education, Mechanical Engineering, Education
10 points by zeristor 317 days ago | 1 comments