Electronic enthusiasts that need to measure angles on their robotic arm or other projects may be interested in a new proximity sensor that has been created by William Moore called the Protractor. The ...

A protractor is used to draw and measure angles. An angle is the amount of turn between two lines. Angles are measured in degrees with the symbol °. Angles can be labelled with 3 letters (eg DEF) to ...

In a recent episode of MacGyver, Angus (yes, that's his first name) finds his location in the desert using only a string, a protractor, and a watch. Is this actually possible? Basically, yes. (At ...

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The Y Ruler, developed by Yuan Design Studio, is multi-functional measuring set, inspired by the ancient Brass Goniometer. It has been redesigned to offer enhanced durability and precision, embodying ...

Smartphones are useful for a lot of things. You can even use one as a ruler in a pinch. Generally speaking, you won’t replace your trusty yard stick. A phone is simply too small for anything other ...

A technician often has to sketch or design ductwork and the other parts of an HVAC system. Sometimes you have to sketch the room or building you are working with. This means working with lines, angles ...

The bizarre object to the right was found in the tomb of an ancient Egyptian architect. For over 100 years, it has languished while archaeologists debated its function. Now, a physicist has thrown her ...

An angle is the space between two lines that start at the same point. Angles are measured in degrees (°). They can measure between 0° and 360°. Different types of angles include acute, obtuse, reflex ...

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