The Cultural Exchange Ep.9 November 2024

https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/videos/watch/9239d03f-99fe-46df-879d-e04dceb4837f

Feuillets Meccano Hornby & TriAng

https://wiesmann.codiferes.net/wordpress/archives/39834

Had a properly successful session on the EU feld hell net this week with the #Meccano #hellschreiber
My new tone generator circuit using the VCO of a 74HC7046 makes a much better signal than my original, largely unfiltered, 555 oscillator lashup, and the group commented how my characters look much better now that I've stretched my pulses a little.

Alas new problems are appearing as the machine starts to wear out from too much use!
The elastic is getting very soft so keys are not always returning properly, and the ever present character drum corrosion issue has been joined by "kapton tape starting to fall off itis".
I was expecting that from the very beginning though, and surprised it held up as well as it has. A few repair patches made with nail varnish last week seem to be working OK, so I will probably go through and use that everywhere bits are starting to peel/falling off.

"Volviendo al mueble, a eso que se mueve, los romanos tenían el refrán res mobilis, res vilis, que viene a ser algo así como «cosa movible, cosa inservible»"

https://www.numinisrevista.com/2024/08/ntando-muebles.html

Meccano-based Hellschreiber Machine https://hackaday.com/2024/07/02/meccano-based-hellschreiber-machine/ #Hellschreiber #amateurradio #RudolphHell #RadioHacks #feldhell #hamradio #meccano

Meccano-based Hellschreiber Machine https://hackaday.com/2024/07/02/meccano-based-hellschreiber-machine/ #Hellschreiber #amateurradio #RudolphHell #RadioHacks #feldhell #hamradio #meccano

An Enigma Machine Built in Meccano - As far as model construction sets go, LEGO is by far the most popular brand for bu... - https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/an-enigma-machine-built-in-meccano/ #recreation #toyhacks #history #erector #meccano #cipher #enigma #model #code

An Enigma Machine Built in Meccano https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/an-enigma-machine-built-in-meccano/ #recreation #ToyHacks #History #erector #meccano #Cipher #enigma #model #code

I'd like to say it worked first time, but then I'd have no explanation for staying up until 4AM soldering...
First all-up test of the new feed auto start/stop circuit with the rest of the machine actually connected was successful though ​
#meccano #hellschreiber

達文西的自動車 — 倫敦東南部 Meccano 俱樂部
➤ 一位 Meccano 愛好者的達文西自動車模型之旅
✤ https://selmec.org.uk/articles/112-leonardo-da-vinci-s-self-powered-cart
一位 Meccano 愛好者在多佛的一次受邀演講中，於達文西自動車的一個大型複製品展覽中得到啟發。透過研究網絡資料，他了解到許多學者對達文西的素描進行了許多研究和解讀。他的模型和實際測試成功地模擬出達文西車輛的運作原理。
+ 這位愛好者真的花了很多心思和時間去研究和模擬達文西的自動車。這項工作非常引人入勝，且對歷史和科學有重要意義。
+ 這篇文章真正展現了人們因對歷史和科學感興趣，而投入大量時間和精力來研究和模擬歷史上著名發明家的作品。
#達文西 #自動車 #Meccano 俱樂部

Meccano Bridge
By #artist Liam Curtin

Nob End #bolton
#meccano #bridge #manchesterburyboltoncanal #canal #bridgephotography #metal #nobend #prestolee #steel #meccanobridge #manchester #manchesterphotography #art #arts #liamcurtin
#nikon #z6ii

My grandpa’s #Meccano circa 1916 #toys

We spotted the XYZ Cargo bike at the National Cargo Bike Summit and had to follow up with MJ Somerville. Who doesn't want to build their own bespoke cargo bike (with a bit of help)? We love this idea and the doors it opens for people who otherwise might find the right fit difficult:
https://www.cyclingelectric.com/news/build-your-own-bespoke-electric-cargo-bike
#cargobikes #logistics #handmade #ebikes #ecargo #electricbikes #cycling #meccano

Giant Meccano set https://www.flickr.com/photos/woolamaloo_gazette/52833151388/in/dateposted/

Crane, Fountainbridge, #Edinburgh

Hackaday Links: April 16, 2023 - The dystopian future you’ve been expecting is here now, at least if you live in Ne... - https://hackaday.com/2023/04/16/hackaday-links-april-16-2023/ #hackadaycolumns #bostondynamics #hackadaylinks #batterycharge #newyorkcity #ridesharing #defamation #chatgpt #lawsuit #meccano #crime #kicad #mars #spot #uber #nyc

World’s last dedicated #Meccano factory to close in France.

Damn, I loved this as a kid! End of an era.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/23/last-dedicated-meccano-factory-to-close-in-france?CMP=share_btn_mastodon

The Last Meccano Factory Is To Close. Will We Miss It?

https://hackaday.com/2023/02/26/the-last-meccano-factory-is-to-close-will-we-miss-it/

#erectorset #ToyHacks #meccano #toy

The Last Meccano Factory Is To Close. Will We Miss It? - If we were to talk to engineers about the childhood toys which most inspired them,... - https://hackaday.com/2023/02/26/the-last-meccano-factory-is-to-close-will-we-miss-it/ #erectorset #toyhacks #meccano #toy