Big Brain Robot Inspiration

Big Brain Robot Inspiration
They were just toy robots but they inspired a generation

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Retro vintage toy robots are seen at this blogger in all their original glory. See why they inspired generations to go into space science and robotics.

FM Radio Station Specs Part 23

FM RADIO STATION SPECS PART 23 
FM Radio Station statement of operating specifications, characteristics and purpose

Specifications 
Radio Type - Transmitter
Band - FM
Frequency Range - 88-108 MHz
Frequency Selection - tunable
Transmit power - under 100 mW
Range - desktop within room
Antenna - 1.75" diameter mini loop wire strand
Applications - hobby, school electronics, toy
Use - intermittent, testing, educational
Type - Personal Non-commercial
Power - 3 volts low power
Audio Source - voice electret microphone
Power source - battery
Typical Broadcast Duration- 30 seconds
Location - desktop
Size - pocket portable
Cost $4

Objectives 
* to fulfill the requirements of electronics design lab
* testing fm transmitter characteristics
* learning principles of broadcast radio stations

Applications 
* Transmit short range robot speech
* Classroom radio station project
* Electronics lab requirement
* Baby monitor
* Wireless pickup for guitar or ukelele
* Wireless microphone/KTV Singing
* Hobby or toy

Conclusion The micro FM radio station is a learning toy with short desktop range, a 1.75" antenna, and power under 100 milliwatts. No license is needed.

Toy, AI or Real?

TOY, AI OR REAL?

Can you spot the Teddy Bear puppy? At first glance, the puppy appears to be a plush brown toy laying amidst the clothes for dogs. It appears to be a model, dressed with a cute jacket and bow tie. However, closer inspection had revealed a puppy opening its eyes, then appearing to fall asleep. Was it real, artificial intelligence or a simple eye moving toy dog? It was discovered the dog is real and was taking a nap inside the clothes rack. It does appear to be a comfortable and cozy place for a nap.

Intergalactic Space Control Panel

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/intergalactic-space-control-panel/

From December 1952, Modern Mechanix

Go retro using wood and old parts with this project - the deluxe electrical toy for junior space travelers.

Try searching with Google on space control panel to see many fascinating varieties of instrumentation control panels for your next futuristic project.

Remember when electronics project DIY cabinets were made of wood?

Of course a much safer and more inexpensive circuit could be made with a 1.5 volt AA battery and LEDs.

For interest, take a look at the pictorial to find a car fender curb feeler. When was the last time you built one of those?! After some head scratching, read the article text for the full explanation...

The article text says, "Note the automobile curb feeler. This is hooked up to a buzzer and looks like a miniature antenna. Touching it of course causes the buzzer to sound—only when its switch is “on.” Such secondary switches are a constant source of delight to a boy and his friends. Sometimes the buzzer will work and sometimes it will not, depending-of course upon the switch position."

Space control panels from Google search