When in an inventive mood of tinkering and, well, inventing, the good Rev. Cpt. and I have found that one of the great conundrums of creating a proper invention is the details, and sometimes said details can seem to be beyond one’s means. A great example of this is the problem of wiring. When creating [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Mods’
DIY Trunk Show 21-November
Nov
19
Part of the Steampunk lifestyle and aesthetic is a do-it-yourself attitude. Constructing devices, props, mods, sewing and electrocuting — we do it all by hand. This Saturday, see the DIY Trunk Show 2009 in the west side, showcasing art, projects and wares. Steamy attire not required, but hopefully you might find some here! http://www.diytrunkshow.com/ Saturday [...]
STEAM-CON – Report from a Midwest Steampunker
Nov
07
I had just worked 20 hours (literally) and had not eaten a single meal. I was wearing my “traveling” jeans, a vest, my pocket watch and compass, my great jacket and holding a walking stick. People were looking at me funny, my gods, does no one dress up for travel anymore? My vintage 1930s indestructible [...]
Jules Verne Style Analog Synthesizer
Jan
24
Can’t type too long here and, unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance to really read up on it but what follows is a “Jules Vernian Analog Synthesizer”. Henceforth known as “wow, that’s a really kickass thing you built there buddy.” For the full article check out the seminal blog The Steampunk Workshop. The direct link [...]
