A few years ago, I grabbed an RCA Victrola 45 record player, model 45-EY-3. This is a self-contained record changer that plays only 7″ 45RPM records. It was built around the early 50s, so it is at least 55 years old. Over time, the rubber deteriorates on many of the changer parts (idler wheel, cam, mounting grommets, etc.), as do the capacitors and a few other electronic components. So, what do I plan on doing with this little antique?
Category Archives: Electronics
Google Maps GPS (an idea for Google)
As some readers may recall, I’m a big fan of many of Google’s free applications, including Google Maps (and its “home” edition, Google Earth). Awhile ago, I was using an older Magellan GPS unit in the car, which helped with sales calls. Its shortcomings over Google Maps became readily apparent the longer I used it. The Amazon Kindle, XM Radio, and Google’s own Android-based “Google phones” gave me an idea of “mashing” a few existing technologies to make some thing new. I know this makes no sense yet…but read on for more on “Building The Perfect GPS”!