[Food] The popinator
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Saw that video over at BoingBoing, and at the point where they explain away its inaccuracy by saying all popcorn kernels are different in size and weight, I thought to myself, "Well why couldn't you weigh each kernel just before it gets loaded into the breech? I mean, come on, if you did all the other engineering, you should be able to include a scale also."
And then I realized how much like a nerd that made me sound.
--Patrick
And then I realized how much like a nerd that made me sound.
--Patrick
Thought the title said "The Poopinator". Leaving disappointed.
I had this exact same thought, except instead of realising I was a nerd, I opted to write these people off as lazy bums.
I understand that, but what my brain was complaining about was the lack of the attempt to account for those variables which could be compensated.
In fact, a few strategically placed whiskers (probably optimally located like a catfish's barbels) could sense (local) air current, and a densely packed mini-IR (or CdS) array could measure the size, which would give a rough guess at density and the ability to better compensate for aerodynamics.
I can only assume these factors were not considered during the requirements phase.
Mind you, I'm not knocking the product. I think it's amazing. I just see such potential.
--Patrick
Why did I read poopinator?
I'm guessing by your avatar that you would find the poopinator to be a useful device.
Forget the popinator...
Fuck pancakes!
That is a weird fetish to have,but more power to you.
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