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Fun with medical surplus
A short video about the fun that can be had with an old ultrasound printer.https://youtu.be/9FmzXN_2w1QHope your June is going swimmingly.Keep on keeping on.
Philips' definitely-not compact Cassette
While we’re all familiar with the Philips Compact Cassette and many of us are aware of their smaller dictation focused Mini Cassette - I’d like to introduce you to a lesser known member of their cassette family from the 1960s - Philips Flippin’ Massive Cassette.https://youtu.be/hIVN-o3qPPMGett...
REVIEW: GP-N3R - A reimagined ‘classic’ record player
You may remember seeing the original Columbia GP3 record player in one of my previous videos. This is a Japanese record player that you can’t keep down. It’s back and this time it’s not terrible.https://youtu.be/UfplCMbD2BoSince we only had a chat the other day, I’ve nothing new to add today...
June 2021 Patreon Exclusive AUDIO Oddcast
It’s time for another one-sided conversation from a nutter in an untidy bedroom.As usual there’s an video version of this in a separate post for people who prefer things seen as well as heard.00:00 Start00:15 Family matters08:40 Mobile video-making kit20:35 Comments on comments45:09 iMac’s mis...
June 2021 Patreon Exclusive VIDEO Oddcast
It’s time for another one-sided conversation from a nutter in an untidy bedroom.As usual there’s an audio version of this in a separate post for the three people who prefer things heard and not seen.https://youtu.be/n5G2_XhU-_s00:00 Start00:15 Family matters08:40 Mobile video-making kit20:35 Com...
Sony's forgotten ‘80s VideoPhone
I couldn’t wait to show you these - a fascinating little piece of history, brand new in box…well they were until I opened them.https://youtu.be/8_Yz0TT439QWhen I next get the chance I’ll do a Patreon catch-up video. I’ll include a word or two about the behind the scenes disruption that might...
1992's revolutionary reading device for the blind
This isn’t the video I intended to bring you this week, but unfortunately a family emergency took me away from home. If you have a desire to know more - there’s a paragraph in the YouTube video description. But rather than dwell on that here, I just hope you enjoy this replacement video offering...
MD systems from Japan : The good, the bad and the ugly?
This video is a companion piece to the Mini HiFi one from the other week and it temporarily draws a line under this area.https://youtu.be/WtoL2YOKsu0I do hope to return to the subject in the future though to look at a couple of classic systems from the 1980s.That's quite some way off though, I...
(HUMOUR) Remember the ‘Crap Shot’?
Years ago I made a video about a specific video cut-away technique which made videos almost unwatchable for me. Today I saw the pinnacle of this technique used in this promo for a Cambridge Audio HiFi thingamajig https://youtu.be/jQiS-pAoPF8I wanted to share it with you to see if I’m the only one ...
What the heck does this do?
This was the question posed by Taras here on Patreon. After looking/laughing at the shoddily translated advert and button labels I was sufficiently intrigued/amused to pick one up. Now we can all find out what a ‘Tore Sanchi’ slider adjusts.https://youtu.be/-9-DxT_lf7MThe next proper video might...
AR Globe would be better without the AR and the Globe
Here’s the short video about the globe I mentioned in the update.There’s not much to add that isn’t said in the video - it is what it is.https://youtu.be/b2PkLPOuNN8I aim to have something more interesting and substantial to show you next time.Keep smiling.
May 2021 Patreon Exclusive AUDIO Oddcast
It’s time for an update. There’s not too much to talk about this month, but it takes me an hour to do it. There’s also a video version of this available in a separate post.The next proper video will be along in a day.Enjoy your weekend and thanks again for all your help and support.00:00 Start...
May 2021 Patreon Exclusive VIDEO Oddcast
It’s time for an update. There’s not too much to talk about this month, but it takes me an hour to do it. There are chapters on the video if you want to skip a section.https://youtu.be/tWdItZ6vTJ4There’s also an audio version of this available in a separate post.The next proper video will be a...
The BIGGEST used HiFi bargains might be the SMALLEST
Mini HiFi, I’ve wanted to talk about these for a while and I have some older classic examples to show in the future. It’s a segment of home audio that I’m quite enthusiastic about as it combines two of my interests, miniaturisation and HiFi.https://youtu.be/OUvau-DMuEYMini HiFi was a category ...
Philips’ crazy Ski Slope Cassette Deck
A look at a rather unusual vintage cassette deck from Philips. I’ve wanted to demonstrate one of these for quite some years now.The only videos on YouTube featuring this device in action have been shot with an out of focus potato. I thought it would be nice to finally do it justice.https://youtu.b...
What’s wrong with the GPO Brooklyn Boombox?
I shot this review immediately before the video you saw last week but I held this one back because I wanted to release the far more positive clock demo video instead.https://youtu.be/rfC8TGROZRwI felt like there’d been an unfortunate run of underwhelming tech recently and there’s only so much of...
A clock limited only by imagination or 135x240 pixels.
Today I’m looking at a customisable clock. A clock with a face that could be an actual face or anything else you prefer. All will be explained in the video. Here’s the link https://youtu.be/ygjonCPPcGMIn other news. I’m working on my positivity at the moment. I think a year stuck inside the ho...
Music donations…and more
Over the last couple of months I accumulated a few music donations, so it seemed a sensible idea to open them together in one video.While not all the music featured is something I’d choose to listen to, exposure in a video like this really can help these independent artists and small companies get...
March/April 2021 Patreon Exclusive AUDIO Oddcast
It’s time for an update. It’s a long one. It might be an idea to listen to it in instalments across a few days whenever you’ve run out of more interesting things to do.There are sections about my brief Radio appearance, a camera software demo, a couple of things I’ve seen on the internet, th...
March/April 2021 Patreon Exclusive VIDEO Oddcast
It’s time for an update. It’s a long one, so there are chapters. It might be an idea to watch it in instalments across a few days whenever you’ve run out of more interesting things to do.There are sections about my brief Radio appearance, a camera software demo, a couple of things I’ve seen ...
REVIEW - Ember App-controlled Mug
After the cassette history video last week I needed to do something a bit easier and you can’t get much simpler than a review of a mug. But this isn’t just any mug - it’s a connected mug.https://youtu.be/6X3WzrnyyGcIt’s a lightweight video, but if everything works out I aim to have another o...
Cassette History/Trivia : A series of fortunate events
You may have seen me mention that I’d prepared some notes about the history of the Philips Compact Cassette for my brief radio appearance the other week and then I’d decided to use these notes as the basis of a video. This is that video.https://youtu.be/V3zPwkrNK-QI originally thought it could b...
Sony's outgoing Bluetooth camera mic - a review
If you’re planning on running a successful YouTube channel that appeals to the widest possible audience it’d be very unwise to make a video review of a discontinued Bluetooth camera microphone that only works with certain Sony cameras.So here it is:https://youtu.be/sW48BlzeR6ARegardless of its g...
Personal Mono
This is a very simple review and it’s also a last minute replacement.https://youtu.be/1Cq-rkr_taUComing off the back of editing the marathon half hour German slot machine video I was more than a bit tired, so the next video was supposed to be something easy to make.Unfortunately every piece of tec...
Lemmy's touring slot machines
I’m very happy to have finally finished this one. It's taken me longer to make than most videos, approximately five years.It’s an unusual tale with a bit of a mystery, a bit of history and a bit of a demo. Way more niche than a review of a dishwasher, but far more personal too. I know it won...
February 2021 Patreon Exclusive Audio Oddcast
It’s the February 2021 update (Audio edition) - the video version is available in a separate post.
February 2021 Patreon Exclusive Video Oddcast
Here’s a new Patreon Exclusive video update.There are a few distinct sections so I’ve added chapters to enable easier navigation. Some bits are a bit long winded so if you get bored I’d recommend jumping to the next section... where it gets even worse.https://youtu.be/3xbRRX8TIbIYou’ll find ...
The Emperor’s new toaster?
I’ve been testing out the Balmuda toaster oven.It’s an expensive Japanese toaster that steams bread before toasting it.Why? Good question.https://youtu.be/4-nNEUBCvdsIn other news, I wanted to mention something about last week's video about the Corgi Movie Vision. Before it went live on YouT...
A dimly lit memory - The Corgi Movie Vision (updated 17/2/21)
Making this one reminded me that memories are often filtered through roses-tinted glasses. In hindsight this probably wasn’t worth spending a full week on, it was originally intended to be a quick extra. Nevertheless here’s a look at a once fondly remembered childhood toy.https://youtu.be/YfFE5T...
The only MiniDisc recorder with a stylus
Technical mishaps resulted in a couple of video false starts this week. So in place of any planned programming shown in your TV listings magazine here’s a brief demonstration of an unusual MiniDisc portable.https://youtu.be/AIYpkHkDkEgI’ll start working on adding the subtitles for this video tom...
