Four Years!

Yes, it's been four years since I started this blog. Lots of stuff to do though, so here's a quick post with updates from me. I may write about the recorder and the radio separately later, but lately I've been making videos more than writing. So here's a link to my YouTube channel once again for the latest!

SuperVpower YouTube Channel!

The 1962 Olympia SM-5, and other goodies!

The Dymo 1570 :)

Below are some pictures I took at the Galloping Ghost Arcade.

Hrones & Nelson: Analysis of the Four-Bar Linkage

Hi everyone,
I've uploaded a video about the biggest book I've ever seen, the Hrones and Nelson "Atlas" of four-bar linkages. Enjoy!

How to Use Carbon Paper

Hi everyone,

I've just uploaded a video on how to use carbon paper, featuring my Brother Deluxe 220 from Germany.

Enjoy!

1976 Texas Instruments TI-30 Scientific Calculator

Hi everyone!
Today I'd like to share with you a new addition to my calculator collection: the TI-30, given to me by a friend who got it from a thrift shop. Quick Google-fu will show that it's not especially rare or valuable, but it's an important part of my collection because of its historical significance. It was one of, if not the first affordable scientific calculator - released at a time when most peoples' most powerful computing device was their handheld calculator, and when most calculators of similar functionality were above $100. This one was released for $24.95 and it sold in the millions.

Those circles around the numbers are lenses, to enlarge the small, power-efficient LEDs. This allowed for better battery life. (Blatantly copied from the HP-35.)

Assembled in USA.

New Project: Scribomechanica.com

Hi everyone,

I've started a new website, dedicated to writing instrument reviews, including pens, pencils, and fountain pens (with typewriters coming this Thanksgiving once I get back home)!

Created with my Brother Deluxe 220 and Pilot Metropolitan fountain pen (Noodler's Black ink)!

It's called Scribomechanica, located at scribomechanica.com. Do check it out and let me know what you think! I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks,
Vikram

On the subject of analog vs digital for everyday things

Thought I would write a little bit about when I use analog tools and when digital is needed.