Projects I may or may not ever finish!
Abstract An old Systron-Donner counter with nixie tube indicators repurposed as an internet-connected clock. What it’s made of Systron-Donner model 1038 counter ESP32 development board Software written in C Custom PCB designed in EAGLE High voltage nixie tube power supply… Continue Reading
So I found a 9-track reel-to-reel tape drive on eBay that looked like it was in working and beautiful condition. It’s a Kennedy 9800 with the reels arranged horizontally so it doesn’t take up half an equipment rack. I’d like… Continue Reading
A heating system to keep me toasty in my slumber. Background I live in San Francisco. Naturally, the 4000W in-wall heater in my bedroom is placed such that I can’t use it. Also I have what used to be a fireplace… Continue Reading
Background My cousin inherited a vintage Danish telephone (meets USA signal spec apparently) from our grandmother but lamented that she had no land-line to actually use it. Still, it would make a wicked cool addition to her nightstand. So I was… Continue Reading