What use can I make of technology? - That's a good question! Here are some examples of projects, large and small, made by ss3a members, where technology of various kinds played a significant part.
| A Sporting Trophy | An example of 2D design and laser cutting to make an acrylic golf trophy |
| South-Pointing Chariot | Using 3D design and 3D printing to re-create an historic navigational device, including the theory of differential gearing. |
| Flashing Bow-Tie | An example of the use of a 555 timer chip to flash LEDs, including detailed mathematical analysis of the timer circuit. |
| DMX Controller | An example of using a PIC chip for real-time programming to make a simple DMX controller for theatre lights. |
| Starting-Grid Lights | An example of the use of a PIXAXE chip to make a set of lights as used to start a motor race. |
| Storage Boxes | An example of designing laser-cut cardboard boxes, including the maths of maximizing the box's volume.. |