Category Archives: Nostalgia

The Future Is Now

Posted on 2015-10-21 by M. Eric Carr

So it’s finally October 21, 2015. What would someone from 1985 think of our technology? Continue reading →

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Granddad’s Altimeter

Posted on 2015-06-23 by M. Eric Carr

One of the most interesting mementos that I have from my grandfather is a surplus mechanical altimeter from the early days of United Airlines. It was an unusual object for a kid to see on someone’s bookshelf — even given … Continue reading →

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Third Edition

Posted on 2015-04-25 by M. Eric Carr

The Book Is Retired. Long Live The Book! Earlier this month, Electronics geeks around the world felt a disturbance in the Force. A presence they had not felt since 1989. This disturbance, however, was most welcome. The long-rumored Third Edition … Continue reading →

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CNC Etch-A-Sketch

Posted on 2014-06-29 by M. Eric Carr

An Arduino and Adafruit Motor Shield are used to automate Etch-A-Sketch drawings. Source code provided. Continue reading →

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