New HD Video of Steve Eve’s Saturn V

The video was originally shot in HD, but was first uploaded to YouTube in standard def. I’ve now uploaded the HD version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-X4z_cRLOY

Steve Eve’s Record Setting Saturn V Replica

Today marked a landmark in model rocketeering. (more…)

New RC Tank Videos

I posted a bunch of new Tamiya RC Tank videos in the Videos section.

Leicina Special Movie Camera

The Leicina Special from Leitz was a no-nonsense super 8mm brick of a camera. (more…)

Archos 5 Firmware Update – GPS Fix?

Ever since my debacle with the Archos GPS cradle, I’ve given up on using the Archos 5 as a GPS device. On April 9, Archos released a firmware update for the Archos 5. One of the updates listed in the release notes is “GPS Car Holder Support”. I have no idea what that means, but maybe, just maybe it fixes the activation issue.

Science Fair Optical Lab Kit SF-3000 (1972)

During the 1970’s, Radio Shack’s Science Fair wing was cranking out the junior mad scientist kits left and right. (more…)