Procured from the Lucasfilm Archives, these are the blueprints that were used to design the iconic spacecrafts, droids, and sets from the Stars Wars saga. Two hundred and fifty of the original blueprints, including those of the Millennium Falcon, C3-PO, and R2-D2, were photographed and published for the first time on the pages of this book.
Each technical drawing provides insight into the genesis of the spaceships, humanoids, and galactic locales from the six-film Star Wars film series, detailing their evolution from concept, through production, and onto film. Over 500 photographs and illustrations of concept designs, production models, and film stills, along with interviews of the films’ original production designers, art directors, and draftsmen, accompany the blueprints. The book includes sets that never made it into the films, it has 10 gatefolds, and comes with a custom-made, 19″ x 22″ case.
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The camera sets up anywhere in a home and transmits realtime video over the Internet to an iPhone or Android-driven smartphone. A website allows you to pan the camera up to 270º and tilt it up to 125º for optimal remote positioning. The camera transmits 640 x 480 resolution video at 30 fps and has 15 infrared LEDs around the lens for night-vision surveillance.
The camera’s motion detector automatically sends you an email when it detects movement and saves a 30-second video recording to an SD card (2 GB card included). Connects to a computer via the included Ethernet cable or WiFi.
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Here is a collection of some of the most untidy desks in the World that we were able to find on the web.
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British artist Joe Hill’s creation has broken records for the longest and largest surface area 3D painting, according to Guinness Book of World Records. We take a look at some other great examples of 3D street paintings, from crevasses in Ireland to shark-infested waters in China.
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Made in Germany from machine-tooled solid brass, stainless steel, and aluminum, it uses the thermodynamic principle of a regenerative heat engine–put to its first practical use in 1818 by Robert Stirling–powered by the expansion and compression of air. An alcohol burner in the rear heats a cylinder; a quick twist of its brass flywheel sets the engine’s displacement and working pistons into motion up to 2,000 rpm.
The resulting expansion and contraction of heated and cooled air inside the engine operates a rocker arm, connecting rod, cam, and crankshaft, which spin four flywheels to drive its two 3 1/2″ diameter rubber-bound wheels. A third wheel in front can be manually turned 360º, allowing the car to perform autonomous circles while it putters efficiently. Non-toxic exhaust from a full burner of ethyl alcohol allows you to operate the engine for up to 20 minutes.
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