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Professional

What I do to earn my living - transforming computers into productive tools….

Part of ENIAC at the University of Pennsylvania, Moore College of Electrical Engineering.

Personal Interests

LED Based Dekatron type Displays

This past year I've become aware of the variety of display tubes. I had worked with Nixie type displays in the Navy, but had never before played with 'magic eye' or dekatron type tubes.

The Desk Project

I have recently become fascinated by Victorian Desks. Although I do like these desks, they are impractical for hosting a computer. I recently adapted a purchased Secretary desk to incorporate the benefits of a Davenport writing desk...

Image courtesy of Bargain Johns Antiques

The Clock Project

My first truly SteamPunk Project - An electronic clock using ammeter movements under glass...

Batik Fabric Dying

 
Many years ago I had an idea for a T-shirt. It turned out to be a terrible idea, but in the process of attempting to create it, I've learned the most fascinating....

Handkerchiefs

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Last revised: January 3, 2011

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