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

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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 2 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 2 months ago

My people, carburetors are a mechanical marvel

[-] nat_turner_overdrive@hexbear.net 7 points 2 months ago

Oh boy, here I go ordering jets again

[-] the_itsb@hexbear.net 7 points 2 months ago

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

[-] nat_turner_overdrive@hexbear.net 6 points 2 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 2 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 2 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