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SQUID prop from Strange Days (1995) (64.media.tumblr.com)
 

Source: Buttons & Knobs — SQUID prop

SQUID prop (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device)

from Strange Days (dir. Kathryn Bigelow, 1995)

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(low-res) video: SQUID Device from Strange Days - YouTube

This is the actual hero prop used in the movie. The 'face plate' was interchangeable to make it look like several different units throughout the film. I made this video just to show that it still functions and what the prop actually does when turned on. (Which isn't much, some LEDs come on and the disc inside spins up...)

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Space travel to Mars by David Schleinkofer for Science Digest Magazine (file.coffee)
 

Source: IMG_1256 | David Schleinkofer | Flickr

Hi-res version (2309 × 2062)

I painted this for Science Digest Magazine for an article on space travel to Mars. 1980's

1-bit CPU for ‘super low-performance computer’ launched – sells out promptly in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 13 points 9 months ago (2 children)

AFAIK, they are used as relays.

From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1-bit_computing#1-bit

Computers and microcomputers may also be used, but they tend to overcomplicate the task and often require highly trained personnel to develop and maintain the system. A simpler device, designed to operate on inputs and outputs one-at-a-time and configured to resemble a relay system, was introduced. These devices became known to the controls industry as programmable logic controllers (PLC).

See also the playlist linked in the other comment with more explanations:
1-Bit Breadboard Computer - Usagi Electric (YouTube)

1-bit CPU for ‘super low-performance computer’ launched – sells out promptly in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 16 points 9 months ago (2 children)

For those curious about 1-bit computers, see Usagi Electric's playlist:

Pokédex design 宝可梦图鉴设计 by IWSE Zhang in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I agree, this one is a bit out of period, but I still get some 80s vibes like those handheld videogames:
Source of the image: A Guide to Nintendo's Game & Watch '80s Retro Handheld Games - LevelSkip

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Pokédex design 宝可梦图鉴设计 by IWSE Zhang (cdna.artstation.com)
 

Source: Pokédex design 宝可梦图鉴设计 (by IWSE Zhang - ArtStation)

宝可梦图鉴的设计，在细节上有借鉴过其他艺术家的设计以及官方设计图，很遗憾的是没有对屏幕内UI做设计处理（偷懒）

The design of the Pokémon Pokédex draws on the designs of other artists and official design drawings in terms of details. Unfortunately, there is no design processing for the on-screen UI (lazy)

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How do i download 4k images from artstation? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

You're welcome!

FYI: You can edit the post and include a link to the add-on so others can see it without reading the comments. EDIT: Thanks!

How do i download 4k images from artstation? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 30 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Image Max URL (Web - GitHub - Firefox addon) was able to get a 3840x2160 version.

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Glitch Black — Inspired by Syd Mead's Blade Runner concept art (file.coffee)
 

Source: Glitch Black — Inspired by Syd Mead's Blade Runner concept art /...

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Question about phones: Am I overreacting? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

My 2 cents: I have a similar relation with smartphones as yours.

In my case, what I fear the most is some app getting my contact list and using it to send some kind of "XXX has joined YYY service" notification to all of them. Also, I didn't like that Google had all the data they wanted, so I ended with 2 smartphones:

  • One de-googled (LineageOS without Google Apps) that I use for calls and trusted apps. This one has my contacts list.
  • One default Android-Google without simcard for those apps that require oficial-Android (mainly banks apps) and any app I'm afraid could mess with the contact list.

AFAIK I've only had one incident because I trusted Telegram too much. There is always non-zero risk, but this works for me.

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“Kludge” Omnidirectional Mobile Robot – John M. Holland (1983) (file.coffee)
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Source with a lot of info, references, schematics and pictures:

1983 - "Kludge" Omnidirectional Mobile Robot - John M. Holland (American) - cyberneticzoo.com

By existential comics. The second best thing on the internet. in c/[email protected]
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Sci-fi Compact Cassette Tape by Furqaan siddiqui (cdna.artstation.com)
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Source with more renders: Sci-fi Compact Cassette Tape (by Furqaan siddiqui - ArtStation)

Sci-fi Compact Cassette Tape. My first model with Proper PBR Process.
Baking was the best thing in this model.
Low Poly Game Ready 3d Asset for games and movies with detailed texturing in 4K resolution.
2 UV islands with 4K res.
Thank you soo much.

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Klaus 4096 Meister by prokhorVLG (file.coffee)
 

Source: Klaus 4096 Meister by prokhorvlg

From the linked post:
https://www.sunset-system.com/posts/klaus-meister

Interfacer robot designed by Klaus GmbH, a Coalition company based in West Germany.
// The 4096 Meister is the perfect example of a typical German robot - widely considered to be elegant and expertly crafted, but with a somewhat older and simpler user experience than their American-based competitors.

CAPTION // A Klaus 4096 Meister carries a Kaizen television set.

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Italdesign concept: Together (1984) (file.coffee)
 

Oficial page with more info: Project: Together - 1984 - Italdesign

Source of the image: Dasdritteauge - carinteriors: 1984 Italdesign Together concept

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Album cover for Deep Purple's "When We Rock, We Rock..." by Shusei Nagaoka (1978) (64.media.tumblr.com)
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When We Rock, We Rock, and When We Roll, We Roll - Wikipedia

Source: 70s Sci-Fi Art: Shusei Nagaoka

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010210 - radiophone commercial by 600v (file.coffee)
 

Source: 010210 - radiophone commercial by 600v

*sketchup

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On this deserted island I could use some help() in c/[email protected]
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Old work of Entropy 2099 in Funplus by 有猫在 (cdna.artstation.com)
 

Source: Old work of Entropy 2099 in Funplus (by 有猫在 - ArtStation)

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From Future Cities by Kenneth Gatland and David Jefferis (1979) (64.media.tumblr.com)
 

Source: illustration from the 1979 children's book Future Cities by Kenneth Gatland and David Jefferis - Ретрофутуризм. Retrofuturism — LiveJournal

Legend

  1. Giant-size TV. Based on the designs already available, this one has a super-bright screen for daylight viewing and stereo sound system.
  2. Electronic video movie camera, requires no film, just a spool of tape. Within ten years video cameras like this could be replaced by 3-D holographic recorders.
  3. Flat screen TV. No longer a bulky box, TV has shrunk to a thickness of less than five centimetres. This one is used to order shopping via a computerised shopping centre a few kilometres away. The system takes orders and indicates if any items are not in stock.
  4. Video disc player used for recording off the TV and for replaying favourite films.
  5. Domestic robot rolls in with drinks. One robot, the Quasar, is already on sale in the USA. Reports indicate that it may be little more than a toy however, so it will be a few years before 'Star Wars' robots tramp through our homes.
  6. Mail slot. By 1990, most mail will be sent in electronic form. Posting a letter will consist of placing it in front of a copier in your home or at the post office. The electronic read-out will be flashed up to a satellite, to be beamed to its destination. Like many other electronic ideas, the savings in time and energy could be enormous.

Book info: Future Cities The World of the Future: Homes & Living Into the 21st Century by Gatland, Kenneth & David Jefferis - 1979

Poltergeist's & home decor.... in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Not the first time someone says it fails.

But I cannot get it to fail, it works for me.
You can try the RSS button on their Tapas profile: https://tapas.io/series/Doodle-Time/info

Poltergeist's & home decor.... in c/[email protected]
A classic software development story in c/[email protected]
Fairphone has created a smartphone that owners can repair themselves - This sustainable smartphone aims to reduce global electronic waste in c/[email protected]
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