Bruce Simpson is a celebrity and internet activist from New Zealand renowned for his long-running blog, YouTube channel and his efforts in 2003 to make missiles with ordered parts from internet retailers.
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Saluran Youtube
Bruce Simpson runs two major YouTube channels RCMODELREVIEWS and XJET. In these channels Bruce reviews new products, talks about news and gives educational (and rather technical) educational insight to the world from all RC stuff with a focus on quadcopters, RC aircraft and RC equipment, electronic equipment and cameras.
The latest feature video is detailed details of the best long distance UHF radios in its hobby.
Suppliers around the world send samples of their products that they pull online for viewers; from vane theory to electronic damage at the circuit board level.
Maps Bruce Simpson (blogger)
Aardvark Daily
Simpson's personal website Aardvark has been in operation since 1996 as a blog and newslink site, focusing on science, technology and the internet. This is the longest running blog in New Zealand.
7am.com
The 7am.com news aggregation service was developed by Bruce Simpson in 1997. 7am provides a simple Java applet that anyone can place on their website, which will display news streams, and links to websites with those items. This service is a pioneer in providing syndicated content for free. Despite its success, the concept was not profitable to operate from New Zealand due to its expensive and limited internet connectivity at the time. Simpson sold his stake in the company in 1999.
DIY Cruise Missile
Simpson garnered significant media attention in 2003 when he announced his intention to build a DIY cruise missile for US $ 5000 using only "off the shelf" technology, mostly purchased from eBay and other online stores. The purpose of this project is to prove the point he made in an article published on May 20, 2002 that cruise missiles can be built with the technology and rack knowledge available to the general public. Simpson stated in his FAQ page that he did not develop new technology or create new threats, but created an awareness of the threats that existed in the hope that it would stimulate research into an effective defense.
The project was suspended when Simpson was decided to bankrupt after prosecution by the New Zealand Rural Inland Revenue Department. Simpson claims that prosecutors are politically motivated, as it is the only legal strategy available to the New Zealand government to stop its work. A documentary film aired in April 2004 explores events surrounding his prosecution. Simpson went on and completed the construction of prototype cruise missiles. The website claims that the missile is in "safe hands" somewhere in New Zealand, in an unfamiliar location. Simpson said that not knowing the existence of missiles is a legal strategy intended to prevent his prosecution when tested. Simpson also claims to be half completed by completing a second cruise missile that he intends to donate to a museum or educational institution. He stated his intention to release a book about his experiences with missile development, media interest in 2003, and reactions from the United States and New Zealand Government on his announcement.
International Model Park
Simpson proposed the International Model Park to the South Waikato District Council, including Mayor Sinclair and CEO Craig Hobbs, on June 10, 2014. Request for NZ $ 170,000 to build a hangar to host visitors and delisting Tokoroa airfields so it is not illegal for children to fly Radio control at 4 km from the area it is presented.
More projects
Simpson has been heavily involved in the development of pulsejet technology. He has served as an expert advisory build on the Scrapheap Challenge television show when this episode revolves around building a jet-powered drag car.
Simpson also has significant experience in the design and construction of aircraft radio control models. It was a combination of areas of expertise that led to cruise missile projects.
References
External links
- Aardvark Commentary Bruce Simpson's website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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