Retro

The 1933 FrankenCam

The 1933 FrankenCam

I’ve owned this 1933 Ensign Pocket 20 camera for 37 years and not taken one single solitary picture on it. Is it possible I could somehow repurpose it to take...

Posted by Phil South

Categories: Photography & Video | 1 Comment


Bottle Radio

Bottle Radio

Crystal radio technology has been around for many years. This "bottle radio" take on a crystal radio requires no power source, operates on the power from radio waves, and receives...

Posted by Steve Hobley

Categories: Electronics | 6 Comments


Steam-Powered BoilerBot

Steam-Powered BoilerBot

You may be familiar with the battery-powered, pager motor-driven, toothbrush head bristle bot. This project turns that modern classic into a retro-fantastic, Steampunk delight by replacing the battery with a...

Posted by John Edgar Park

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Golden Star Origami

Golden Star Origami

Historical legend tells us that seamstress Betsy Ross was visited in 1776 by George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross, who asked her to make an American flag conforming to...

Posted by Donald E. Simanek

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