Using schematics found on archive.org, Mark Longstaff rebuilt an analog circuit found in Roland's TR-808 Rhythm Composer. Which circuit? Oh, you know the one.
Recreating the Roland TR-808's legendary analog cowbell

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Fantastic 1993 footage of Tokyo's electronics district Akihabara, aka "Electric Town"
As someone who finds magic and inspiration at every turn in Tokyo, I yearn for the golden years of Akihabara, aka "Electric Town," the city's electronics district where there were countless shops packed with the latest consumer goods and a maze of tiny stalls that sold capacitors and resistors by the kilogram. These days, it's… READ THE REST
This cool new guitar pedal literally doesn't do anything, and it costs a hundred bucks
A "Chibson" is the unofficial name given to cheap Chinese off-brand versions of Gibson guitars. It's also the name of a US-based company that makes bizarre gag gift-style instruments like this $25,000 Han-Solo-In-Carbonite Guitar. Their latest offering, the limited-edition Placebo Pedal, is only slightly more practical: a $100 guitar pedal that doesn't do anything. After… READ THE REST
Supercut of electronics enthusiast getting zapped
I never got zapped building a PC or fooling around with speakers or whatnot, but I'm never doing any of it again! This video is both harrowing and the funniest thing I've seen all week. READ THE REST
Life can get busy, but SeaBear can satisfy your appetite anywhere you go
When you live your life on the go, finding time to cook is challenging. You might resort to unhealthy and unappetizing snacks just to make it through the day. It doesn't have to be that way, though. You can devour quality meals that require barely any prep. In fact, you can even have great seafood… READ THE REST
Be the life of the party everywhere you go with the Muff 'Spender
If you like to live by the phrase "work hard, play hard," then Muff Waders has the perfect product for you. This lifestyle brand was started by Taylor "Earl" Nees, who defines himself as a simple man who enjoys "fishing, hunting, playing sports, drinking beer, chasing girls, and loving life." He and his business partner Garret… READ THE REST
Give Your Brain The Fuel It Needs With These Scientifically Formulated Nootropic Drinks
Want to give your brain a boost? Want to overcome mental blocks and brain fog? Think clearly? Stop procrastinating? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you might want to try something a little more advanced than coffee, colas, and energy drinks. Those things are great for a little jumpstart every once in… READ THE REST