It’s funny how you think you know what a word means until someone asks you for a definition, at which point you run into problems trying to articulate that word’s meaning. Take the word “retro,” for example. What does this mean to you?
Take a few minutes to jot your thoughts down, and then we’ll continue. There’ … Read More → "Retro Gadgets, Gizmos, Tools, and Technologies"
What I laughingly call “my mind” is usually jam-packed with a jumble of rambling miscellaneous musings, all vying for my attention… and today is no exception.
One of the topics that’s currently at the forefront of my consciousness (and quite possibly my unconsciousness, for all I know) is that of retro electronic toys.
Perhaps I shouldn’t be … Read More → "Living in a Cubic World"
Recently, I’ve written several articles about the Heath Company and its legendary Heathkits. I based these articles on discussions with and materials from Chas Gilmore, who joined Heath in 1966, worked there on and off for more than two decades, and eventually became its VP of product development, marketing, and sales. The articles were also based on discussions with, and a book by Chuck Penson titled “Heathkit: … Read More → "A book that covers Heathkit test equipment? Yes, please"
The value of online (virtual) conferences is increasing in leaps and bounds as travel becomes more problematic and time is increasingly at a premium. Some of these events “stand proud in the crowd,” as it were. Allow me to expound, elucidate, and explicate.
When it comes to embedded space (where no one can hear you scream), the virtual extravaganza on … Read More → "Only the Most Epic Embedded Online Conference Ever!"