Monthly Archive:: September 2009
Steampunk’d Broadcast Controller
Tom Favell of Hi Tech Systems writes: Your website gave me the inspiration to make a steampunk version of one of our controllers for a recent trade show. I had never heard of steampunk and was going to make a 30’s style unit all Bakelite with large dials, when
Steampunk Tales #2
I finally found a few minutes to sit down and take a look at Steampunk Tales and I was pleasantly surprised. Steampunk Tales is an anthology of short fiction which is delivered to you digitally in multiple formats: Emulating the style of the pulp adventure magazines of the 1920s
How to Build a Wimshurst Influence Machine – Part 2
This is part two in a series of articles describing how to build a Wimshurst Influence Machine with parts and materials available at your local home center and hardware store. In this part I detail how to make a tool to cut the acrylic disks and how to
How to Build a Wimshurst Influence Machine – Part 3
This is part three in a series of articles describing how to build a Wimshurst Influence Machine with parts and materials available at your local home center and hardware store. In this part I detail the construction of the base, supports, charge collectors, and neutralizing bars. If you missed
How to Build a Wimshurst Influence Machine – Part 4
This is part four in a series of articles describing how to build a Wimshurst Influence Machine with parts and materials available at your local home center and hardware store. In this part I detail the construction Leyden jars and the final assembly. If you missed the beginning
How to Build a Wimshurst Influence Machine – Operating the Machine
This is the final part in a series of articles describing how to build a Wimshurst Influence Machine with parts and materials available at your local home center and hardware store. In this part I detail setting the machine up and making some sparks! If you missed the
Steampunk MAME!
Doug writes: I thought I'd pass on a project I've been working on for a couple weeks. I am a Steampunk fan, to be sure…but also a fan of old horror films. I thought it would be fun to take both and combine them for a "MAME" arcade cabinet. You probably know
Boston Fashion Week Features a Steampunk Designer!
Photo: Essdras M Suarez – Boston Globe Staff There’s a nice piece in the Boston Globe today about Boston’s Fashion Week, but what particularly caught my eye was the mention of local designer Elena Sanders who was also mentioned back in May and is participating in a show entitled "The Launch."
Shout-out from Attack of the Show
Oh hai! we got a nice little shout-out from G4’s Attack of the Show! (This is from 2007 but it apparently aired again last night – can anyone tell me what episode?)
Retro Cellphone Handset How-to
More retro-cellphone handset goodness! This time from my friend and fellow Maker, Captain Mouse! Her blog is here: http://buttonsformouse.blogspot.com/ And when you visit, do not miss Mandelbrot the Fractal Teddie Bear!
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