Jake Laser: The DIY Engineer Bringing Superhero Gadgets to Life
Summary
In this article, we delve into the world of Jake Laser, a DIY engineer who creates superhero gadgets from his garage. He shares his passion for the world of comic books by filming himself making these devices and then films them in action. We explore his latest project, a device that will hopefully let him walk on water, as well as the work of another engineer who is building a Captain America shield that can bounce off walls and corners. We discuss the importance of trial and error in the engineering process and the connection between engineering and superheroes.
Table of Contents
- Jake Laser: The DIY Engineer
- Walking on Water
- Building a Captain America Shield
- Bringing Superheroes to Life
Jake Laser: The DIY Engineer
Jake Laser is a DIY engineer who has created over 500 projects, including Green Goblin’s glide and Iron Man’s briefcase suit. He spends his days filming himself making these devices and then filming them in action to share his enthusiasm and passion for the world of comic books. Jake hopes to inspire online audiences to try to make fictional greatness a reality. For every finished piece, there are many steps of invention along the way. Even now, Jake has projects in the works that don’t quite function the way he wants.
Walking on Water
Jake’s latest project is a device that will hopefully let him walk on water. He has gone through several trial and error processes and has finally come up with a design that involves a motor mounted on his leg, which will provide more than enough thrust for him to balance and walk, run, skate around on the surface of water.
Building a Captain America Shield
The speaker is a professional engineer who enjoys building things, especially prototypes. They believe that trial and error is the best way to learn and improve. They are currently building a Captain America shield that can bounce off walls and corners. To achieve this, they are using fiberglass for the outer ring and carbon fiber for the inside, held together with a two-part epoxy. After trimming the carbon fiber disc to fit inside the ring, they coat it in rubber for protection. The speaker is meticulous in their work and takes care to ensure that the final product is symmetrical and well-connected.
Bringing Superheroes to Life
The speaker describes a shield made of carbon fiber, rubber, and fiberglass that is ready to be painted and hung on the wall. They explain how the prototype of the shield worked perfectly, which was surprising to them. The speaker emphasizes the importance of making the shield look movie-realistic to sell the story of the video. They also discuss how superheroes bring joy, inspiration, and a sense of possibility to people’s lives. The speaker hopes to inspire others to learn more about science and engineering and to show that the impossible might not be as impossible as people think.
Conclusion
Jake Laser and the speaker are both passionate about bringing the world of superheroes to life through engineering. They believe in the importance of trial and error and meticulous work to create prototypes that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. By sharing their work online, they hope to inspire and encourage others to explore the possibilities of science and engineering.
