The LIFE photo archive hosted by Google has a ton of lovely gems, here are a few I found that I really liked – all through a “MAKE” filter… The contents assiting the Atomic Energy chemistry set. Location: US Date taken: September 1948 Photographer: Martha Holmes Science As A Party Game Author Kenneth Swezey (L) […]
Here’s a round up of the “greatest defunct tech mags ever” – it includes one of my favorites, Popular Electronics…. Popular Electronics (1954-1985) – What made it special: Mostly one legendary cover story–the January 1975 one about the MITS Altair microcomputer kit. When Paul Allen saw it on a newsstand in Harvard Square, he showed […]
On this episode of Bre Pettis’ “Things,” Adam Mayer shows off the Model 15 teletype machine from the 1930s he’s been working on. Things – Adam Mayer Explains The Teletype Model 15
ANALOG AMP METER CLOCK- An Elegant timepiece marks the hours with needle meters – By Gene Scogin… Several years ago I had the idea of making an analog clock that used voltmeter-style needle gauges rather than a standard dial. A few weeks ago I finally made one, using an Arduino board and 3 current meters […]
Nikki from Bristol UK writes in to tell of the next TechAdventures meetup. “An Adventure in Technology” is a party which will be held on the 28th February at the Trinity Centre in Bristol. We want you to create and discover new ideas using technology. Bring your unexpected toys, your creations, projects and ideas, put […]
Switch closes window, turns on heat for early riser – Modern Mechanix, 1932. THERE would be fewer people late for work these winter mornings if the room were warm enough to permit arising in comfort, but a warm room is impossible if we keep the windows up to scare the T. B. bugs away. That […]
Lovely old sign (or perhaps new) V for Victory via Eyebeam. More: Victory garden kits.
