Step in the MAKE time machine and take a look back what some makers were doing 50 and 70 years ago.

Med Compass Hat-1
Old fashion built-in nav system. Compass Mounted on Hat Brim Is Handy Guide for Hiker, Popular Mechanics 12-1936 - Link.

Med Motorized Wheelchair
Ancient version of the iBot. Motorized Wheel Chairs Step Over Curbs and Climb Stairs, Popular Mechanics 1954 - Link.

Med Tires
Tweels, from the 1930s. Rubber Spokes Give Bounce to Airless Safety Tires, Popular Science 5-1938 - Link.

Img M511
Home automation. Popular Mechanics 12-1950 - Link.

More @ Modern Mechanix - Link.

[Read this article] [Comment on this article]