Experiments in dinking
A simple little video where I have a go at dinking - with less than stellar results.
2019-12-07 10:03:48 +0000 UTC View Post
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The stretch 'Walkman'
This is showcasing a really pleasing piece of tech from thirty years ago, when Sony were at the top of their game.
Aftershokz Aeropex Bone Conducting Headphones Review
In early 2019 I reviewed a set of Aftershokz Bone Conducting headphones and they’ve been one of my most used purchases of the last year. Here is my review of Aftershokz new and improved ver...
2019-11-27 08:25:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe 40th Anniversary Walkman Review
My 40th Anniversary Walkman turned up a few days earlier than anticipated.
It’s...
2019-11-21 18:01:14 +0000 UTC View PostGixie Clock - Take 2 (Redemption)
I've been sent a new and updated Gixie clock. This one works as its supposed to. Here’s the (overlong) video.
Patreon Update - Nov '19 - Part 2 (AUDIO EDITION)
An audio edition of Part 2 of the November 2019 odd-cast.
I promise there's no more eye-chat in part 2
There's also a video version available as a separate post. The '...
2019-11-10 11:42:18 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon Update - Nov '19 - Part 2 (VIDEO EDITION)
A video edition of Part 2 of the November 2019 odd-cast.
An audio only version i...
2019-11-10 11:41:41 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon Update - Nov '19 - Part 1 (AUDIO EDITION)
An audio edition of Part 1 of the November 2019 odd-cast.
There's also a video version available in a separate post.
Part 2 will follow in a couple of days.
2019-11-09 10:20:15 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon Update - Nov '19 - Part 1 (VIDEO EDITION)
Part 1 of the November 2019 Video odd-cast.
There's also an audio only version in a sep...
2019-11-09 10:19:48 +0000 UTC View Post45 vs LP - The 1949 format war
Finally, here’s the video I’ve been spending most of my time on for the last few weeks.
https://youtu.be/hbFgVjijrHI...
2019-11-06 17:31:34 +0000 UTC View PostDrill Music
Well it was worth giving it a go...
A shorter video this week - however it does include...
2019-11-02 11:17:47 +0000 UTC View PostThe Glitchy Clock
This is a simple video about the Gixie clock. It’s one of my ‘cheese sandwich’ videos. ...
2019-10-25 08:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostMagazines on tape
Some of the most ingenious devices go unnoticed by the average person. I’m referring to assistive technologies, these can be life changing for the people who use them, but are often unknown to an...
2019-10-19 09:09:37 +0000 UTC View PostSansui’s Auto Reverse Turntable - Luck of the drawer
A good proportion of this video was shot earlier in the year however the ‘footage’ sat unedited on my hard-drive until now. I held it back after I’d uploaded a run of videos featuring record ...
2019-10-10 14:31:39 +0000 UTC View PostSmoke & Mirrors
This was a fun little video to make and a good example of how something going wrong can make things better.
2019-10-04 17:27:08 +0000 UTC View PostA dapper DAP
A bit of an in-between video with a few rough edges. Lesson learned - demonstrating intricate menus on a 3.3” screen while viewing them through a camera's screen has its challenges.
Patreon-Exclusive AUDIO Version 09/19
If you prefer to listen to rather than watch some bloke scratching his nose for almost an hour - then this audio only version is for you.
2019-09-24 17:43:58 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon-Exclusive VIDEO Version 09/19
An update on what's been going on over the last couple of months.
It's 56 minutes of one bloke going on with himself.
The Reditune Background Music System
I wanted to get this video released on Patreon before the end of the weekend - and (as far as UK time goes) I’ve just about made it.
The haunted chess set
Following my prolonged spell of illness I've been playing catch-up this week by starting work...
2019-09-11 17:57:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe unlikely return of the Nixie Tube
There are all sorts of interests served on youtube, from make-up to cameras and over the year...
2019-09-07 11:03:49 +0000 UTC View PostMusic on game cartridges
I'm still not back to my usual level of ill health yet - but after regaining some hearing I've managed to edit together this project that's been sitting around on my hard drive for months. 2019-08-30 12:09:22 +0000 UTC View Post
A quick extra about a weird cassette
This video was just intended to be a quick extra, something to show in-between more complicat...
2019-08-21 10:22:51 +0000 UTC View PostA smart phone from 1984
Have you ever done that thought experiment where you can travel back in time but you can’t ...
2019-08-14 09:50:58 +0000 UTC View PostNixielyzer Design Preference
FOLLOW UP SURVEY to PREVIOUS POST (the one immediately preceding this) about the NIXIELYZER https://www.pa...
2019-08-06 11:35:48 +0000 UTC View PostIN-9 Nixielyzer - Extra-Early Access
I have a new video to show you a few days ahead of my usual schedule.
Mr Nixie (o...
2019-08-06 11:22:10 +0000 UTC View Post3-in-1 Audio Component Review
This week I’ve made a start on a handful of videos. I also received a couple of fascinating objects in the post that I'm really looking forward to showing you. However today’s video is an inten...
2019-08-02 17:58:00 +0000 UTC View PostTriple-Deck Take-Two
I planned to take a couple of days off early this week - but it rained, so I used the opportunity to stay in and return to complete the repair on the triple deck boombox.
Sony's proto-Walkman that went to the moon
July 2019 saw two big anniversaries. This video attempts to connect them together. I hope you enjoy it.
2019-07-18 17:58:43 +0000 UTC View PostSpace on Sunday
A bit of space age tech for your Sunday.
I'm posting this one here ahead of sched...
2019-07-14 14:27:02 +0000 UTC View Post