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Posts by Corey Rasmussen
Best Reverse Launch Backyard Roller Coaster POV: Widow’s Revenge
After months of hard work, its finished. I've reworked my backyard coaster the Black Widow in to the Widow's Revenge. I designed the Black Widow to be intense and I double downed to be the most...
While it may not be glamorous, programming the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) is an integral part of the Tilley's Terror Project. This coaster is going to rival...
In assisting a young enthusiast with the creation of a backyard roller coaster, I provided guidance for three fundamental aspects of the project: cart construction, support structures, and basic...
If you want to implement some automation at your business, PLCs are the way to go, but it can be super difficult to get started. Let's dive into some basic commands our PLCs understand using Ladder...
A few months ago I commented on a post of a very impressive wooden bridge contest (LinkedIn post below). I made the comment: "Excellent use of the vertical 'zero force members' in the center..." ...
Clean Up Messy Wiring Diagrams and Schematics with Simple Ladder Logic
I'm often asked the question, "It is so difficult to troubleshoot my wiring. Corey, is there any way to clean it up?" Yes there is! Traditional wiring schematics have all of the inputs and...