How to Make a Tesla Gun
Ever wanted to make a lightning bolt gun and run around, laughing maniacally, as you zap everything in sight? Well, this guy did, and he has instructions on how you can too. That is one wicked looking Tesla gun.
Tagged: Steampunk
TedTalk on Babbage’s Analytical Engine
Here’s a great TedTalk on Babbage’s Analytical Engine. Although the video does not always pan over to the slides, the talk is nevertheless very informative on the general design and operation of the analytical engine. Fascinating stuff!
Weird War Machines that Never Were
Well, here’s some weird and wacky war machines that never really were. The Tumbleweed Tank: Leave it to the British boffins conjure up this month-of-all-wacky tanks. The Tumbleweed Tank would have been pretty awesome, if it wasn’t so obviously impractical. Oh well. That, and it could easily be defeated by...
Just Glue Some Gears On It
Just Glue Some Gears on it and call it Steampunk, yes? And if you believe that, old chap, I fear you are outrageously mistaken. Please observe the following musical recital to educate yourself on both what steampunk is, as well as what it most assuredly is not.
Antikythera Mechanism Watch
For the ultimate clockwork gizmo thingamajig watch, look no further than the Antikythera Mechanism watch! It’s not actually available yet, but the Swiss watchmaker company, Hublot, plans to present it at the Baselworld Watch Show in 2012. In the mean time, enjoy this video on the Antikythera Mechanism and the...
Oldest Running Steam Carriage for Sale
The oldest still-running steam-powered horseless carriage is now at auction for some $2 million (which translates to an astounding $85,000 in 1880’s US currency). Behold, the 1884 de Dion Bouton et Trepardoux Dos-a-Dos Steam Runabout! The steam runabout participated in the world’s first automobile race, and although it won the...
Steampunk at Dragon*Con 2011
In my previous post I mentioned some of the highlights of Dragon*Con and also covered the Dragon*Con Parade, but as promised, I now give you a pile of photos of steampunk people, gizmos, and gadgetry from Dragon*Con 2011. The steampunk presence at Dragon*Con 2011 was even bigger than in years...
Dragon*Con 2011 Parade
I had a great time this year at Dragon*Con 2011. In my previous post I mentioned some of the highlights of Dragon*Con, but in this post I’m just going to zip through some great pictures I managed to take of the annual Dragon*Con parade. It was pretty fantastic seeing all...
Dragon*Con 2011
I have just returned from Dragon*Con 2011, and it was pretty fantastic as usual. I’m going to make some more posts about it over the next few days, but for right now you can just enjoy a few random pictures.
George Washington: Zombie Hunter
Jason Heuser has created some truly epic “what if” concept art for (the best way to describe it) “Epic Presidents” — some with a nice steampunk flare to boot. Check it out (all pictures link to his deviantART gallery). (George Washington: Zombie Hunter) (Andrew Jackson: Alien Slayer) (F.D.R.: Battle for...
