OT - for builders: google sketch up
 

i know we've got a lot of builders / fabricators / tinkerers here, so i pass this on fyi:

https://sketchup.google.com/

3-d modeling software from google. free. looks really cool. can integrate with google earth if you're doing buildings etc.

I just sent this to my buddy
 

I just sent this to my buddy who's going to UPenn next year for architecture. He's always whining about swedes making models of cities...:p

Loren: hawwwwww
 

Loren: hawwwwww nice!!!
Loren: thanks

That's what he said, :)

i'm thinking it will be a
 

i'm thinking it will be a useful & cool way to fiddle with layout of batteries, motor, motor mounts etc in the forkenswift.

I might use it for stuff
 

I might use it for stuff like in the LED thread I posted where the guy modeled up his project before hand. Drawing up plans and that kinda thing. Very useful for a dork like myself.

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Cool stuff...Just starting up...