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Experiments in dinking
A simple little video where I have a go at dinking - with less than stellar results.https://youtu.be/f_vDGwfsQkM
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.https://youtu.be/ZqW3wLU4P14Unusually I’m quite satisfied with how this video has turned out, it seems to flow better than most.It’s also got a longer than typical comedy outro which...
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 version - the Aeropexhttps://youtu.be/my1FEVF4DKwThere are generally two categories of things I buy. Those I acq...
The 40th Anniversary Walkman Review
My 40th Anniversary Walkman turned up a few days earlier than anticipated.https://youtu.be/uzdy_2kGGhMIt’s not yet available worldwide and it seems the UK customers are some of the first to receive it. Therefore I’ve moved things around to get this review completed as soon as possible. Being ear...
Gixie 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.https://youtu.be/IuOxfHF-azsIn other news I’ve had a few people mention to me an advert that’s doing the rounds on Facebook which has misappropriated a section of a video I made in ...
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 2There's also a video version available as a separate post. The 'What's in the Box' section will only really work on video, sorry.Links to things mentioned in this video:Argos Cata...
Patreon Update - Nov '19 - Part 2 (VIDEO EDITION)
A video edition of Part 2 of the November 2019 odd-cast. https://youtu.be/OnZ3FJ2m2HIAn audio only version is available in a separate post.The conclusion of the cliff-hanger November update.Features: What's in the box? Links to things mentioned in this video:Argos Catalogues: http://argosbookofd...
Patreon 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.
Patreon Update - Nov '19 - Part 1 (VIDEO EDITION)
Part 1 of the November 2019 Video odd-cast.https://youtu.be/BHm3y09JIYMThere's also an audio only version in a separate post.Links to things mentioned in this videoDCC Documentary: https://youtu.be/TIzU5K76gBARambo 3 End Credits video: https://youtu.be/Cx4ey-EmLm4Part 2 will follow in two days (...
45 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/hbFgVjijrHII thought this was a tale worth telling and it’s been a bit of a passion project.This one involved buying a vintage RCA record player as well as importing quite a few seventy year...
Drill Music
Well it was worth giving it a go...https://youtu.be/FoZgdIKnsCEA shorter video this week - however it does include a ‘comedy’ outro section.In other news - I think I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on the video I’ve been working at (on and off) for a few weeks. If I manag...
The Glitchy Clock
https://youtu.be/PRvke9-fQEYThis is a simple video about the Gixie clock. It’s one of my ‘cheese sandwich’ videos. For those who don’t know - this is a definition I coined for simple videos that are exactly what they are and nothing more but are also perfectly adequate for the job.Yes it’s...
Magazines 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 anyone else. In this video I’m looking at magazines on tape and the interesting machine that played the...
Sansui’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 players and felt this would be one too many.https://youtu.be/2oeTqAogMvAIt turns out it’s quite diffi...
Smoke & Mirrors
This was a fun little video to make and a good example of how something going wrong can make things better. https://youtu.be/UrHxdQ0XvOcHopefully it provides a pleasant diversion for a few minutes and I also hope that you have a great weekend.Update - I can see that from the comments that the origin...
A 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.https://youtu.be/w0bwifBk6ZEBelieve it or not this one took over a week to put together. It’s weird how this ha...
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.
Patreon-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.https://youtu.be/P1HnKiR4KX8
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.https://youtu.be/Q_5DPvPiUMYIn the style of DVD extras - here’s (part of) a deleted scene just for Patrons.https://youtu.be/ipvk7C6zQlEThis was taken out because it...
The haunted chess set
https://youtu.be/AQLOj-TylGgFollowing my prolonged spell of illness I've been playing catch-up this week by starting work on a few projects simultaneously and I've also been playing chess (badly) against an invisible opponent.This was a video I was able to assemble in a shorter time than usu...
The unlikely return of the Nixie Tube
https://youtu.be/Zn97Lmwwvo4There are all sorts of interests served on youtube, from make-up to cameras and over the years I seem to have accidentally acquired the esteemed position of The Nixie Tube Chap.Therefore when Millclock wanted someone to show their newly manufactured Nixie tubes and clock,...
Music 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.https://youtu.be/N1cWXamGZmMYou'll understand why I've been pushing it to the back of the qu...
A quick extra about a weird cassette
https://youtu.be/JJUYI3XkvT4This video was just intended to be a quick extra, something to show in-between more complicated projects. Unfortunately though just as I finished it I was knocked for six by illness which has temporarily put a stop to video production.What started as a common cold turned ...
A smart phone from 1984
https://youtu.be/6QB0OinQkgAHave you ever done that thought experiment where you can travel back in time but you can’t take anything with you. All you have is yourself and your memories, there’s no Sports Almanac in this story. How would you go about using your knowledge of the future for financ...
Nixielyzer Design Preference
FOLLOW UP SURVEY to PREVIOUS POST (the one immediately preceding this) about the NIXIELYZER https://www.patreon.com/posts/in-9-nixielyzer-28956870Jürgen knows his way around a circuit but perhaps has more of an engineers approach to design. On the flip side I haven’t got a clue how to make anythi...
IN-9 Nixielyzer - Extra-Early Access
I have a new video to show you a few days ahead of my usual schedule.https://youtu.be/6kVIciuZtwMMr Nixie (or Jürgen) is a chap in Germany who sells electronic kits that predominantly feature Nixie tubes. His website is http://www.nixiekits.euIn this video I show you his latest creation. The IN-9 S...
3-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 intentionally lighthearted and faster than usual paced three-in-one review. https://youtu.be/YRingHJueBg...
Triple-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.https://youtu.be/RjfExPMyX0c
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.https://youtu.be/oJXRVyszFboI've been burning the candle at both ends to ensure these last two videos were completed on time. I could now really now do with taking a few days off to recover and...
Space on Sunday
https://youtu.be/iRTLGjWyxTwA bit of space age tech for your Sunday.I'm posting this one here ahead of schedule as I'm currently working on another space related video and all being well I could probably do with getting both of these out, on or around the 20th July to coincide with the 50th ...
