Below you can view more photos of Ken’s projects. Click on images to enlarge.
Stirling Heat Cycle Engine
The Stirling engine principle was invented by a Scottish minister in the 1800’s. However, they are still attracting scientific attention because of their ability to do work with a small amount of energy input.
Stirling Engine Helicopter Parts
Different components for the Stirling engine helicopter.
Cryptex Construction
Building the cryptex involved using both the lathe and mill.
Cryptex Construction
Cryptex Construction
Ken also had to learn how to write the G-code to engrave the lettering on the outer rings. He did this using a 4-axis Sherline mill and rotary table.
Cryptex Construction
Star Wars Millennium Falcon Model
“The ship that made the Kessel run in less than 12 parsecs.” At least that was Han Solo’s claim about the Millennium Falcon in the first Star Wars movie. Ken’s model, which started as a 900 piece plastic kit, is super detailed and fully lighted.
Millennium Falcon Internals
This photo shows just how much circuitry had to be hidden inside to get everything to work.
Star Wars Millennium Falcon Model
Star Wars Millennium Falcon Model
Lightsaber Components
Electrical components and tubing for Ken’s lightsaber.