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

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

My people, carburetors are a mechanical marvel

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Oh boy, here I go ordering jets again

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

If you haven't seen this, it's well worth the time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toVfvRhWbj8

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

That's such a great video

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

You are not weird.

And even if we are, then I don't want to be anything but.