Month: March 2008

Journal of Pyrotechnics

Journal of Pyrotechnics

I just discovered the website for the Journal of Pyrotechnics: Issues of the Journal of Pyrotechnics [ISSN 1082-3999] appear twice a year. Early issues contained 40 to 50 pages. More recent issues contain 70 to 80 pages printed in 8-1/2×11″ format with medium-sized print. Areas of pyrotechnics addressed include fireworks, pyrotechnic special effects, propellants & […]

DIY night vision scope

DIY night vision scope

From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Member Jiskar built this sweet night vision scope – Finished nightvision device. XX1080 image intensifier tube @ 10kV, powered by two 9V battery blocks, ccfl inverter and voltage multiplier. All mounted in plumbing pipe. Adapter for pentax lenses. IR flashlight mounted on top for small distance illumination. Head over […]