Schlagwort: retro technology
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How to use vintage LED bubble displays with your Arduino
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you want to add a display to your Arduino project, the easiest solution will likely be an LCD or OLED screen. But though those are affordable and work really well, they may not provide the vibe you’re looking for. If you want a more vintage look, Vaclav Krejci has a great…
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7 Amazing Pictures of „The Writer“, an Early Typewriter Machine from the 1770s
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere’s a fascinating look at „The Writer“, an automaton, or self-operating machine built in the 1770s by world-renowned Swiss watchmaker, Pierre Jaquet-Droz (1721-1790). It’s made from nearly 6000 parts and capable of writing letters and words with a quill pen. According to Twisted Sifter, „the 240-year-old machine is said to be…
