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An Oscilloscope from the Trash

January 2, 2012 4 comments

My neighbor put a working Heathkit oscilloscope out in his trash. Naturally, I rescued it. Time to make another clock!

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Sexy Computer Calendar 2012

December 27, 2011 4 comments

It’s that time of year again: time to make a calender that appeals to geeks as nothing in the stores can!

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Sexy Computer Calendar 2011

December 26, 2010 Reply

According to Google, the search term “sexy calendar” frequently resulted in hits for galacticstudios.org. So to satisfy all you vintage computer pr0n fiends out there, here’s 12 more lovelies for 2011. And you can print them out to make your own calendar!

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Today’s Clueless Kids

June 5, 2010 Reply

It’s been observed that each generation thinks it invented sex. Likewise, each generation thinks its video games are classics. Sometimes, you just have to smack these kids upside the head.

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Mini Altair 8800 PC

April 18, 2010 26 comments

When I was a teenager, I wanted to get an Altair 8800 computer, but I couldn’t afford it. Now, I can. But I wanted something smaller, quieter, and about a million times faster. So I made it. I consider this the crowning achievement of my mid-life crisis nostalgia kick.

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Sexy Computer Calendar

January 5, 2010 Reply

I needed a new calendar for work. The store had calendars with pictures of seascapes and mountain ranges, Elvis and Marilyn, doggies and dragons, airplanes and starships. Isn’t there anything for software engineers?

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Video Game Arcade

April 27, 2009 Reply

 

Perhaps I’m a luddite, but I just don’t care for the modern video games. Gimme Lunar Lander or Zaxxon and you can keep your fancy graphics. I built an arcade so I can play the classic games anytime I want.

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