IEEE Spectrum Geek Life Channel

1. The Intense Sound of 1,000 Analog Oscillators

   “Look Mum, No Computer” celebrates volts over bits

2. Retrofit a Polaroid Camera With a Raspberry Pi and a Thermal Printer

   Get black-and-white images instantly, and save high-resolution color images for later

3. How I Helped a Disabled Friend With a Cycle-By-Wire Recumbent Trike

   Engineering couldn’t cure a devastating illness, but it could still help someone cope with it

4. The AxiDraw MiniKit Is the Modern XY Plotter You Didn’t Know You Wanted


   AxiDraw plotters have become a new platform for tinkerers. This smaller model is perfect for experiments

5. How to Look People in the Eye While Videoconferencing


   An old laptop camera, some foam board, and a thin acrylic sheet is all you need