Category: Building A Roller Coaster

Now that we have a way to determine the G forces at any point, we can use our existing point and the G force to calculate the next point. Get ready for some sweet rides and MATH! Calm down, I've...

As we continue our journey on how to create buttery smooth transitions, we need to consider what the radius needs to be at any point and the corresponding velocity. Both of these are easily...

We've all been on them, jerky roller coasters that bounce you around. They are uncomfortable, un-enjoyable and you never want to ride them again. Well, there is some math we can do to get...

Metal fabrication is unfamiliar to most of us. Fortunately it comes with cool tools that create fire and sparks! As I begin to cut and prep tubes for welding, let me show you the steps...

My first attempt at a cart was a good success. Well, except for the front wheel assemblies, and the side and up wheels.... Ok, so it needs some work. See why and how to correct it....

If you ain't screwing up; you ain't doing anything. Believe it or not, I have a written goal of to "fail" once a day. Yep, we learn more from our failures than from our successes, so why not fail...