A semiconductors paradise. #engineering

Old glass capacitors ⚡️ Tiny values, high voltage, extreme durability. Inside: rolled metal foils + oil-impregnated paper, sealed in glass to survive anything the circuit could throw at them. #engineering

Diving into a vintage multimeter MONOC (Chauvin Arnoux). #vintagetech #science

An ancient (~1930) home electricity meter. #engineering

The Philips 2113, also known as "Le Martian", because of its appearance, a luxury model, with the signature of Dutch designer Louis Kalff. #audiophile

This powder (usually charcoal) is part of a vacuum regulator in an bi-anodic X-ray tube. Used to release gas when heated. It lowered the vacuum level to keep the tube functional. (The vacuum increased because gas was absorbed by the glass during operation). #engineering

Two little cuties... #robot

RAYTHEON RK-715B #technology

It is yet to be decided what is more elegant for a gentleman to sport in his vest pocket: a watch or a voltmeter! #engineering

Vintage X-ray tubes (likely mid-20th century). Found on a French private classifieds website. #hightech

A good engineer knows how it works. A great one knows why it doesn’t work. Engineers don’t look for easy ways — they automate the difficult ones. A maker is when you own a tool that costs more than the thing you’re fixing with it. #engineers #makers

Vintage, not obsolete. #electronics

Thanks to the X team for unblocking my suspended (by mistake) account! #troubleshooting