Category Archives: Nostalgia

The Making of Pitfall

Posted on 2013-06-28 by M. Eric Carr

The story behind the making of Activision’s Pitfall on the Atari 2600 is fascinating. Here is true programming genius! Continue reading →

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Novus 4525

Posted on 2012-12-24 by M. Eric Carr

A thrift-store find turns out to be a state-of-the-art calculator, circa 1975… Continue reading →

Posted in Digital, Nostalgia, Reviews, Toys | 1 Comment

Rediscovering Vacuum Tubes, Part 1

Posted on 2012-07-30 by M. Eric Carr

A 6J6 vacuum tube is run through some DC tests… Continue reading →

Posted in Analog, Digital, Electronics, HOW-TO, Nostalgia, Power, Science | 4 Comments

Decommissioning the Space Shuttle fleet

Posted on 2012-03-30 by M. Eric Carr

After some thirty years of service, the Space Shuttle program is closing down, sending the five orbiters into retirement. Continue reading →

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