Manufactured in Beatrice Nebraska in the early 1960's, this simple device magnifies and projects still images.
We took it apart to better understand the inner workings
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| 3" Diameter lens housed in alloy cylinder |
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| close up reveals angled mirror Bucky Kaps loaned us a workbook (see photo below) Here we see how the lens magnifies or exaggerates an image. Combined with a light source, images can be manipulated and therefore better understood. |
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| shown here with technical schematic When switched on, the box emits a low gurgling hum through its top vents (see photo below) |
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| Rear View |
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| shown here disassembled |
We are running a battery of tests and Bucky Kaps has agreed to help. We are grateful
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