Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

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Hot Rod Farmer: applying Ohm’s Law to farm equipment and machinery.

Posted September 1, 202100:56:10

Almost everyone was exposed to Ohm’s Law during their school years. This basic and often overlooked law is the foundation of everything that works...

Hot Rod Farmer: Understanding in-cylinder charge motion.

Posted August 25, 202101:09:22

During the intake stroke the cylinder can be filled in a chaotic way or an orderly manner. Which occurs is by design of the cylinder head and predominantly...

Hot Rod Farmer: When a mechanical issue in one area is created by something else.

Posted August 18, 202101:08:16

Machinery is inanimate and does not have feelings and emotions as living things do. Yet, their operation is influenced by other internal systems that...

Hot Rod Farmer: How small engines can make big power.

Posted August 11, 202101:01:26

Engines are getting smaller and yet their horsepower is increasing even when they are not turbocharged. The industry is accomplishing this by optimizing...

Hot Rod Farmer: Algorithmic controls on farm equipment and engines.

Posted August 4, 202101:08:20

Advanced control systems are employed all around the farm. Be it either a grain bin, sprayer, planter, or anything else. The controls decisions are...