Anyone else with deep fascination of "analog" or "mechanical" or "visible" technology? (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 11 months ago by Makan@lemmygrad.ml to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/5287345

I'm getting a hour-glass.

Much better than a regular timer when you're doing the "Pomodoro" method and have to get something done. But I also have a nice lava-lamp, which is great when you're listening to music. And a record-player for vinyl CDs. And fidget toys for my ADHD and Autism (to stim while I'm doing something).

I'll be honest: I need eitiher:

Portability

Analog

If I can't carry it or if it's not mechanical, the i don't care.

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[-] nat_turner_overdrive@hexbear.net 11 points 11 months ago

Analog, mechanical things are almost always preferable to me. I even prefer carburetors when possible, even though they can be a pain to tune. I am a weirdo.

[-] propter_hog@hexbear.net 8 points 11 months ago

My people, carburetors are a mechanical marvel

[-] nat_turner_overdrive@hexbear.net 7 points 11 months ago

Oh boy, here I go ordering jets again

[-] the_itsb@hexbear.net 7 points 11 months ago

this might be the thread that finally gets my husband on Hexbear

[-] nat_turner_overdrive@hexbear.net 6 points 11 months ago

ask him what he thinks about metering rod carburetors and then pretend to listen, he'll love it

or write down what he thinks and let me know i kind of want to try one

[-] the_itsb@hexbear.net 5 points 11 months ago

Well, now I know a new thing! 😂

He hasn't played with one in a long time because they're not used in small engine applications, but he likes them. He wants to know what kind of vehicle you're wanting to try one on?

[-] nat_turner_overdrive@hexbear.net 3 points 11 months ago

Either a 660cc thumper or a 1200cc v-twin, but they both have pumpers that seem to work great at one elevation so it's not like I'm trying to solve a problem with a metering rod. They just seem neat