Be a Learning Doer
Each day is a new opportunity to learn and each project Petersen Technology takes on is a new way for us to continue to grow in our knowledge and skills. Take, for instance, our latest project. We were asked to Read More
Human-Electric Recumbent: A cool way to commute!
We live in the Blue Ridge mountains about 20 miles from the engineer’s regular job. Right out of our driveway is a long, steep hill to the top of Preston Forest where you can see for miles and travel next Read More
A Taylor Made Project
Taylor Made Golf has a research and testing facility that we did work for. This particular test they needed to measure the velocity of the golf ball coming off of the head of one of their new golf clubs as Read More
Automated Trash Drawer Part Two: Complete!
After much anticipation the wife is now happily triggering the automated trash drawer with her foot. The engineer worked through some different modifications and tweeks to get it just right. The drawer is equipped with safety features-stopping if it runs Read More
Automated Trash Drawer-Part One: A custom system for a custom drawer
It was time to update our kitchen and like any engineer not only did the cabinets have to be built to certain specifications but he had to inject “fun” into the design in the form of automation. As an engineer Read More