Autorotation - Landing a Helicopter without Engine Power Douglas Sims 2009-01-29 | Autorotation seems a bit scary at first but once you realize how precise an autorotation can be, flying helicopters seems much safer. Helicopter pilots have to demonstrate an autorotation to an examiner as part of earning a license and practice the technique frequently. In this clip Wayne turns the helicopter 360 degrees and lands almost directly under the spot where he initiated the auto. You might not normally practice a turn like that in an auto, but it's nice to know that in a pinch, if there aren't any good spots to set it down in front of you or to the side, you've got more choices. N24RB is an old Enstrom F28A helicopter and perhaps not so pretty, but it's well-maintained, in excellent mechanical condition, and great to fly. I learned to fly, soloed, and took my private check ride in 24RB, and I enjoy coming back to it.
Tesla Model 3 - Drive from Tesla factory to Pizza My Heart, Palo Alto Douglas Sims 2018-05-28 | Long video: One of the first times I drove the Model 3. Drive from the factory in Fremont to Pizza My Heart in Palo Alto. Minimal commentary as I experiment with autosteer, automatic lane change, etc.If you buy a new Tesla, please use my referral code! https://ts.la/douglas77761
Tesla Model 3 Delivery Douglas Sims 2018-04-01 | I picked up a new Model 3 at the Tesla Delivery Center in Fremont...
Amtrack City of New Orleans Northbound (Time Lapse) Douglas Sims 2017-01-05 | The Amtrak train "City of New Orleans" between Louisiana and Mississippi.Music from Jukedeck - create your own at jukedeck.com
Match Douglas Sims 2016-03-19 | A match catches fire and burns under low magnificationMade with a Motic SMZ-143 microscope, Nikon D5100 camera, and a match.Music from Jukedeck - create your own at jukedeck.com
4K Ocean Park Beach, San Juan, Puerto Rico Douglas Sims 2016-03-17 | Ocean Park Beach, San Juan, Puerto Rico ambient video
Fender Bender Hit and Run Douglas Sims 2016-01-16 | This minor wreck happened on Union Ave in Memphis right in front of my dashcam. Note that the time shown on the dashcam is one hour ahead of local time (6:23pm, not 7:23 pm.) After hitting the SUV, the car left the scene. I followed the car for a few blocks before giving up.
Hood flies off Douglas Sims 2015-11-22 | Driving down Summer Avenue this afternoon with a new dashcam...This is the dashcam I used: http://amzn.to/1I90vf0
Telepresence Douglas Sims 2015-08-25 | Beam TelepresenceAnd you can buy it on Amazon! http://amzn.to/1J6kdID(Affiliate link - if you buy it though that link you help support my channel, which I appreciate!)
Mercedes E320 Fog Light Replacement Douglas Sims 2015-08-02 | I replaced the broken fog lamp assembly on my 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI.Tools: - 8mm socket - T25 Torx driver: http://amzn.to/1KIUM2fParts:Osram H11 bulb (if you just need to replace the bulb) http://amzn.to/1M4oEJzLeft side fog lamp at Amazon: http://amzn.to/1KIUetk (this is the one I used)Right side fog lamp at Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Igy4eOOr from Pelican Parts: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperCat/3839/MBZ_3839_ELLITE_pg4.htm#item17
Starbucks Interactive Cup Digital Brewer Douglas Sims 2015-06-30 | This office coffee machine makes the best coffee I've ever had. It's an amazing machine. I want to take it apart and see how it works.http://starbucksocs.com/Solutions/Single_Cup/Starbucks/brewer
Slick Skillet Serenaders Douglas Sims 2015-02-21 | Playing in the French Quarter of New Orleans, February 21, 2015facebook.com/slickskilletserenaders and http://www.reverbnation.com/theslickskilletserenaders
Ambient Video: Radar Installation at the Southeast End of San Francisco Bay Douglas Sims 2014-11-25 | ...
Best Campfire Video Douglas Sims 2014-11-24 | 20 minutes of a warm Thanksgiving wood fire. Stream it to a TV, set it to loop, and enjoy the warmth without the inconvenience of smoke, ash, and burned spots on your living-room carpet.
Climbing Mt. Fuji in 1953 Douglas Sims 2014-11-23 | Sarah Sands recalls climbing Mt. Fuji sixty years ago, when she was a young microbiologist on assignment in Tokyo.
Stuck house moving Douglas Sims 2014-10-27 | The old Kirby farmhouse moving to new location. An axle broke on the moving apparatus.
Mercedes E320 CDI (W211) Coolant Hose Repair Douglas Sims 2014-10-12 | I replaced a leaky hose on my 2005 E320 CDI. Tools: To remove the engine cover, a Torx T30 screwdriver bit. To remove and replace the hose, a flat-head screwdriver. The replacement hose was Mercedes part A 211 501 04 25.
Lunch on a Leaf Douglas Sims 2014-05-29 | I found a tiny caterpillar crawling on my shirt after walking around the garden. I put him in a petri dish and shot this video of him through a stereo zoom microscope.Does anyone know what kind of bug the little red bug is? I named him 'Arry the Aphid but I'm not at all sure he's an aphid.Recorded with a Motic SZM-143 and a Nikon D5100
Cloud of Drones Douglas Sims 2014-04-19 | Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 with DJI Phantom and GoPro at Rainbow Lake, Overton Park, Memphis.
GoPro Hero3+Black 4K test with DJI Phantom Douglas Sims 2014-04-19 | This is the GoPro's 4k mode. Only 15 fps but lots of pixels. I don't have any way to edit 4k yet so I'm posting the complete clip as recorded.
Mercedes E300 W210 Battery Replacement Douglas Sims 2014-03-03 | Battery replacement - 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E class, W210 bodyIf you try this at home you'll need a 13mm wrench and a new group 49 battery.
Tour of Reggae Hostel, Ochos Rios, Jamaica Douglas Sims 2014-03-02 | I stayed at the Reggae Hostel in Ocho Rios with some friends for five nights, February 20-25, 2014. We were all very happy with the choice and agreed we would like to go there again. It's inexpensive, comfortable, laid-back, pleasant, and very close to the beach, grocery stores, shops, and downtown Ocho Rios. The staff, Scotty, Chris, et al, were really nice; also, there was a great mix of fun and interesting guests from all over the world.Review on TripAdvisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g147312-d6154165-Reviews-Reggae_Hostel_Ocho_Rios-Ocho_Rios_Saint_Ann_Parish_Jamaica.html
Doctors Cave Beach, Montego Bay, Jamaica Douglas Sims 2014-02-28 | I put the camera down and just recorded five minutes of perfect nothing. Download this, put it on a USB stick, plug it in to your TV and set it to loop endlessly. It's almost like being there! (Not really, but better than nothing.)
Lunch at Andys Bar and Grill, Ocho Rios, Jamaica Douglas Sims 2014-02-28 | Overlooking Mahogany Beach, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.We walked to Mahogany Beach from the Reggae Hostel and splashed about at the beach for a while, then walked up the hill for lunch. The food was good, not great, but the ambiance and view made it exceptional. We also enjoyed talking with Jahwayne, who you see here singing, while we waited for the food.The bill was around $15 each. They don't take American Express. I would go there again.Andy's Bar and Grill on TripAdvisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g147312-d4475958-Reviews-Andy_s_Bar_Grill-Ocho_Rios_Saint_Ann_Parish_Jamaica.html
Startup School 2013 Douglas Sims 2013-10-28 | Y Combinator's Startup School Oct 19, 2013 at De Anza College in Cuptertino. Also in the video is Joe Hagen (http://betbuckets.com) This was my third Startup School (I went to the first two, at Harvard and Stanford.) Videos of all of the talks are on the Y Combinator channel at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcefcZRL2oaA_uBNeo5UOWg. This video is intended to give a sense of what it was like to actually be there. I'm really glad I got to go.
My YouTube camera and sound setup Douglas Sims 2013-09-29 | A look at the equipment I'm using for video production. I've been trying different gear to improve the quality of the videos I've been making, including the ones I've been putting on YouTube. Here are links to the equipment I mention in the video:Sennheiser wireless mic set: http://amzn.to/19NZ4R6Rode VideoMic http://amzn.to/1dPYqquNikon D5100 camera: http://amzn.to/19NZmHNTiltall tripod: http://amzn.to/1fSfLAZLighting kit: http://amzn.to/19eY4EN
Old car races: Laguna Seca 2013 Motorsports Reunion Douglas Sims 2013-08-24 | Monterey Car Week: Vintage races at the Laguna Seca Rolex Motorsports Reunion 2013http://www.mazdaraceway.com/rolex-monterey-motorsports-reunionhttp://www.montereycarweek.com
Chromecast in Action Douglas Sims 2013-08-01 | $35 on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1d4IhNwMy new Google Chromecast was delivered today from Amazon. I plugged it in and set it up and was using it to control my TV in just a few minutes. It's very easy to set up and use, and at $35 it's a good deal - simpler, better, and cheaper than the Google TV devices from a few years ago.
Raspberry Pi Camera - Unboxing and Setup Douglas Sims 2013-05-31 | The new Raspberry Pi camera arrived on my doorstep today. Here's my first look at it.Buy it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D3SNJP4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00D3SNJP4&linkCode=as2&tag=douglassimsor-20
Raspberry Pi in Action: $35 Computer Unboxing, Setup, and First Impression Douglas Sims 2013-03-20 | Buy from Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SQQF9C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009SQQF9C&linkCode=as2&tag=douglassimsor-20Raspberry Pi is the new $35 (slightly more in the US) ARM-based computer from http://raspberrypi.org I ordered one from Allied Electronics and set it up with the Raspbian OS (Debian Linux) and made a case for it with a Solidoodle 3D printer.
7th Grade Science Fair - Electrolysis of Water into Hydrogen and Oxygen Douglas Sims 2013-03-20 | A 7th-grader explains his science fair project - using electricity to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen
Solidoodle 3D Printer in Action Douglas Sims 2013-01-10 | I've been playing with a Solidoodle 3d printer. This video shows the printer as it makes something from start to finish: in this case, it prints a whistle out of ABS plastic using a design file which I downloaded from thingiverse.com (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1046)
Mercedes W210 E300 Electronics Repair Douglas Sims 2012-11-21 | When a warning light came on in my car I searched the internet and found out how to repair it myself.
My First Point-of-Sale System Douglas Sims 2009-01-05 | I was seven years old. My cousins, Sheila and Donna, comprised the development team. Cardboard and paper were new technology. Data mining would come later. It worked much better after we ported it to Linux. This was originally filmed on Super8 by my Uncle Harold. I converted it to digital by pointing a Canon SD800is at the white board on which it was projected.
1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D Douglas Sims 2008-09-12 | My 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D for sale September 11, 2008 in Memphis. http://douglassims.org/240d. This car is now for sale on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300269744311&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:MOTORS:1123 Update! The car sold on eBay for $1275.
Fishing Douglas Sims 2006-12-24 | August 14, 2005 in the Wolf River Harbor, Memphis, TN. Korean jumping carp jumping into boat. Over fifty fish jumped into our boat this day.
