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Cassette Futurism

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Welcome to Cassette Futurism Lemmy and Mbin Community.

A place to share and discuss Cassette Futurism: media where the technology closely matches the computers and technology of the 70s and 80s.

Whether it's bright colors and geometric shapes, the tendency towards stark plainness, or the the lack of powerful computers and cell phones, Cassette Futurism includes: Cassettes, ROM chips, CRT displays, computers reminiscent of microcomputers like the Commodore 64, freestanding hi-fi systems, small LCD displays, and other analog technologies.

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I’ve been into retro futuristic styles for some time and cassette futurism is one of my favs, so I am hoping this sub stays active. I’ve started collecting some things that mimic the style.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Seems like a great model to base an esp32 + 3D printed shell on as a project!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago

I wad debating modeling out similar case for my apple watch since I don’t use it anymore.

[–] retrolasered 4 points 3 days ago

This is what I thought it was at first

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Just went on ebay to check the prices of these things and...damn...

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Yes, it’s not a cheap hobby to get into. If you want a pristine one with a strap that has survived time, it’s an arm and a leg. I settled for beat up one and a torn up make shift band, but to me it adds to the watch.

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

It looks really cool, mate. Nice purchase. 👍

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Omg the beveled edges on the display are perfection

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

It’s one of my favorite things

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I've always really wanted a Seiko timetron, what a beautiful watch!

You should cross-post to the watches community!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago