Vintage Technology Obsessions

A blog about all kinds of vintage technology from simple mechanisms of the late 1800s through electronics and robotics of the 1980s. Many posts will be typecast and some will be off topic bits from everyday life. The blog will wander and meander with my quasi-evolving and ever changing interests.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Thrills and Spills at Dead Girl Roller Derby

In this episode, the Nerd clan spent a great evening watching the Dead Girl Derby "Love Hurts" competition at Hale Arena in Kansa...

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Remington Typewriters Practically Assemble Themselves

This great video shows some of the manufacturing steps in building a 1935 Remington 16. The self-assembly steps occur at around the four min...

Saturday, February 9, 2013

IBM Model C Executive BEAST

The Oliver 9 volunteered to provide scale for the IBM Model C Executive. Thanks for introducing yourself oh mighty and solidly built ...

Monday, February 4, 2013

ITAM 2013 - A Teaser

Greetings Typosphere bloggers and honored guests! It is time for me to make amends for not playing with the machines as much as I should. ...

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Neighborhood Construction Zone

While out for a walk, MEK and I passed an interesting construction zone. An enterprising boy has been working the section between the sidew...

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Letterpress in Action - Short Documentary

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Opportunity Rover Ninth Anniversary: January 25, 2004

This post commemorates the 9th anniversary of Opportunity landing on Mars on January 25, 2004. It is hard to believe a machine designed for...

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