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Dave Tweed
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I'm an engineering consultant specializing in the applications of DSPs, FPGAs and microprocessors -- both hardware and software development.

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What is a reason that handlebars fit to a motorcycle and steering wheel fit to a car?
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Why would a bearing plate that further concentrates load onto small surface be used?
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What is this Y-shaped screwdriver bit, and what is its purpose?
Mar 19, 2016
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Copper is more conductive, so why use lead battery terminals?
Aug 29, 2016
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Why do water mains break in the winter?
Feb 20, 2015
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What is the mechanical element that holds a worm gear shaft in place called?
Apr 13, 2015
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Are pneumatic tires obsolete?
Jan 27, 2015
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How do engineers really use numerical simulation?
Jan 24, 2015
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Calculating torque needed to climb a graded hill
Jan 4, 2016
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Do solar cells age? Why, and how?
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