2013/09/21 14:31:02
craigb
CLICK HERE for a wow!
2013/09/21 14:44:07
SteveStrummerUK
 
Craig, I recorded the whole show when it was broadcast, there's some incredibly intricate stuff they covered.
 
I know you can't access the BBC iPlayer over there, but the original programme is called Mechanical Marvels - Clockwork Dreams if you want to do a search for it.
2013/09/21 14:45:09
SteveStrummerUK
 
Here you go, it's now on YouTube:
 

2013/09/21 15:16:11
Guitarhacker
A lost art for certain. 
2013/09/21 17:25:31
craigb
Didn't know there was more to it - cool!  Thanks Steve!
2013/09/21 17:30:37
backwoods
That is cool! 
 
This article about an insect "with gears" that has just been discovered reminded me of strummy's close up photos too.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/the-first-gear-discovered-in-nature-15916433
2013/09/21 17:31:57
SteveStrummerUK
 
craigb
Didn't know there was more to it - cool!  Thanks Steve!

 
Funnily enough mate I only watched it again the other day!
 
The hard drive on my recorder was getting a bit low on free space and while I was having a declutter I spotted that and just couldn't resist looking through it again.
 
 
2013/09/21 17:39:56
craigb
backwoods
That is cool! 
 
This article about an insect "with gears" that has just been discovered reminded me of strummy's close up photos too.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/the-first-gear-discovered-in-nature-15916433



Ooo...  That was interesting too!  I think I'll send it to the team I had with the Alternative Energy startup.  Gearboxes are a BIG hassle - lol.
2013/09/21 17:45:52
SteveStrummerUK
 
And speaking of old and complicated machinery, check out this fascinating stuff about the Antikythera mechanism.
 
I watched (and recorded) a BBC4 documentary about it a while back (called: The 2000 Year Old Computer), but I haven't seen this one yet:
 

 
2013/09/21 17:57:53
cclarry
SteveStrummerUK
 
And speaking of old and complicated machinery, check out this fascinating stuff about the Antikythera mechanism.
 
I watched (and recorded) a BBC4 documentary about it a while back (called: The 2000 Year Old Computer), but I haven't seen this one yet:
 

 


 Dammit Straummy...I just copied that link and was ready to paste....
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