Our Own Devices

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Ever wonder how a rotary telephone works, how sailors and pilots navigated by the stars, or how mechanical calculators perform complex math using only gears? Then you've come to the right place! Our Own Devices is a channel dedicated to the fascinating world of vintage technology, and the many elegant and ingenious ways our ancestors solved even the most complex technical problems. Questions or comments? Have a fascinating device you'd like covered on the channel? Please contact me at [email protected] Want more fascinating history? I am a regular staff writer for Today I Found Out and many of its sister channels: youtube.com/@TodayIFoundOut

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A-4 Gun Bomb Rocket Sight: The Sabre's Edge

A-4 Gun Bomb Rocket Sight: The Sabre's Edge Our Own Devices

4.4K views - 9 hours ago

M.S.A. ChemOx: Better Breathing Through Chemistry

M.S.A. ChemOx: Better Breathing Through Chemistry Our Own Devices

13K views - 1 week ago

Derma-Wand: Return of the Violet Ray

Derma-Wand: Return of the Violet Ray Our Own Devices

11K views - 3 weeks ago

SHORT: Aqua Magnetic Locator

SHORT: Aqua Magnetic Locator Our Own Devices

17K views - 1 month ago

Bendix AN5841 API Computer: Flight of the Navigator

Bendix AN5841 API Computer: Flight of the Navigator Our Own Devices

23K views - 1 month ago

Detex Guardsman: Clocking the Beat

Detex Guardsman: Clocking the Beat Our Own Devices

30K views - 1 month ago

Research Help Needed!

Research Help Needed! Our Own Devices

5.7K views - 1 month ago

Perkins Brailler: the World at Your Fingertips

Perkins Brailler: the World at Your Fingertips Our Own Devices

11K views - 1 month ago

Reflex Gunsights Part III: Small Arms Sights 1900-1970

Reflex Gunsights Part III: Small Arms Sights 1900-1970 Our Own Devices

28K views - 1 month ago

WWII 'Stocking Stick': Fashion on the Ration

WWII 'Stocking Stick': Fashion on the Ration Our Own Devices

41K views - 2 months ago

SHORT: Polaroid MiniPortrait Passport Camera

SHORT: Polaroid MiniPortrait Passport Camera Our Own Devices

4.9K views - 2 months ago

Montgomery Ward Gasoline Iron: a Pressing Need

Montgomery Ward Gasoline Iron: a Pressing Need Our Own Devices

29K views - 2 months ago

Zenith Space Command TV Remote: the Original 'Clicker'

Zenith Space Command TV Remote: the Original 'Clicker' Our Own Devices

91K views - 2 months ago

CRV-7 70mm Rocket: Canada's Wonder Weapon

CRV-7 70mm Rocket: Canada's Wonder Weapon Our Own Devices

47K views - 2 months ago

SPECIAL: My Favourite Books

SPECIAL: My Favourite Books Our Own Devices

3.5K views - 3 months ago

SHORT: Ciné-Kodak Model E

SHORT: Ciné-Kodak Model E Our Own Devices

3.1K views - 3 months ago

Reflex Gunsights Part II: Gyro and Radar Gunsights

Reflex Gunsights Part II: Gyro and Radar Gunsights Our Own Devices

17K views - 3 months ago

Ardente Hearing Aid: Lend Me Your (Electric) Ears

Ardente Hearing Aid: Lend Me Your (Electric) Ears Our Own Devices

8.4K views - 3 months ago

SHORT: Coutinho Course Corrector

SHORT: Coutinho Course Corrector Our Own Devices

13K views - 3 months ago

Reflex Gunsights Part I: Principles & Origins

Reflex Gunsights Part I: Principles & Origins Our Own Devices

130K views - 3 months ago

SHORT: Nuclear Yield and Position of Burst Gauge

SHORT: Nuclear Yield and Position of Burst Gauge Our Own Devices

15K views - 3 months ago

Simplex TCF Time Recorder: Punching Up Your Workday

Simplex TCF Time Recorder: Punching Up Your Workday Our Own Devices

16K views - 4 months ago

SHORT: Doctors' Watches

SHORT: Doctors' Watches Our Own Devices

13K views - 4 months ago

Mansfield's Patent Water Finder: a Well-Crafted Hoax

Mansfield's Patent Water Finder: a Well-Crafted Hoax Our Own Devices

24K views - 4 months ago

Cystoscopes: Making the Bladder Gladder

Cystoscopes: Making the Bladder Gladder Our Own Devices

6.8K views - 4 months ago

Lecture: the Avro C102 Jetliner

Lecture: the Avro C102 Jetliner Our Own Devices

5.9K views - 4 months ago

Mystery Object #10 ANSWER

Mystery Object #10 ANSWER Our Own Devices

17K views - 4 months ago

Mystery Object #10

Mystery Object #10 Our Own Devices

3.9K views - 4 months ago

I Was Hacked!!!

I Was Hacked!!! Our Own Devices

20K views - 4 months ago

Fisher Count-O-Scope: Mid-Century Radness

Fisher Count-O-Scope: Mid-Century Radness Our Own Devices

17K views - 5 months ago

SHORT: Martin-Decker Tensionmeter

SHORT: Martin-Decker Tensionmeter Our Own Devices

14K views - 5 months ago

Ott Compensating Planimeter: Hot Integrals in Your Area

Ott Compensating Planimeter: Hot Integrals in Your Area Our Own Devices

56K views - 5 months ago

Kukri: Blade of the Gurkhas

Kukri: Blade of the Gurkhas Our Own Devices

22K views - 5 months ago

AN/PRR-9 Helmet Receiver: Squad Comms for 'Nam

AN/PRR-9 Helmet Receiver: Squad Comms for 'Nam Our Own Devices

20K views - 6 months ago

SHORT: Bon Zoe First Aid Kit

SHORT: Bon Zoe First Aid Kit Our Own Devices

7.1K views - 6 months ago

Stonebridge 'Automatic' Lantern: 1900s 'Tacticool' Camping Gear

Stonebridge 'Automatic' Lantern: 1900s 'Tacticool' Camping Gear Our Own Devices

29K views - 6 months ago

SHORT: Kodak Carousel/Ektagraphic IR Remote

SHORT: Kodak Carousel/Ektagraphic IR Remote Our Own Devices

6K views - 6 months ago

Ciné-Kodak Model B: The Dawn of Home Movies

Ciné-Kodak Model B: The Dawn of Home Movies Our Own Devices

14K views - 6 months ago

Codd-Neck Bottles: 'Pop' Culture History

Codd-Neck Bottles: 'Pop' Culture History Our Own Devices

56K views - 7 months ago

Soda Syphons: Breaking Out the Bubbly

Soda Syphons: Breaking Out the Bubbly Our Own Devices

28K views - 7 months ago

SHORT: Thorens Excelda Portable Gramophone

SHORT: Thorens Excelda Portable Gramophone Our Own Devices

10K views - 7 months ago

"Blacklegoids" Veterinary Injectors - Fighting the 'Quarter Evil'

"Blacklegoids" Veterinary Injectors - Fighting the 'Quarter Evil' Our Own Devices

7.4K views - 7 months ago

SHORT: U.S. Army Target Light

SHORT: U.S. Army Target Light Our Own Devices

15K views - 8 months ago

SHORT: WWII Hawaii Overprint Bill

SHORT: WWII Hawaii Overprint Bill Our Own Devices

16K views - 8 months ago

NV 5151 Drivers' Goggles: a Night Vision Missing Link

NV 5151 Drivers' Goggles: a Night Vision Missing Link Our Own Devices

7.4K views - 8 months ago

IF DAY (2025) Our Own Devices

4.2K views - 8 months ago

Armalite AR-7: the Survival Rifle Evolves

Armalite AR-7: the Survival Rifle Evolves Our Own Devices

98K views - 8 months ago

SHORT: MSCO First Aid Kit

SHORT: MSCO First Aid Kit Our Own Devices

12K views - 8 months ago

SHORT: Gescha Junior Model 3 Toy Typewriter

SHORT: Gescha Junior Model 3 Toy Typewriter Our Own Devices

7.1K views - 8 months ago

Blasting Machines: Not Just for Wile E. Coyote

Blasting Machines: Not Just for Wile E. Coyote Our Own Devices

23K views - 9 months ago

Ford Model T Ignition Coil: a Spark of Genius

Ford Model T Ignition Coil: a Spark of Genius Our Own Devices

101K views - 9 months ago

Portable VASI: Come Crash at My (Heli)Pad

Portable VASI: Come Crash at My (Heli)Pad Our Own Devices

15K views - 9 months ago

PVS-502: Gen 2 Night Vision for Canada

PVS-502: Gen 2 Night Vision for Canada Our Own Devices

9.6K views - 9 months ago

SHORT: VSh-1 'Vetrochet' Course Corrector

SHORT: VSh-1 'Vetrochet' Course Corrector Our Own Devices

5.4K views - 10 months ago

Simplex: the Plankton of Typewriters

Simplex: the Plankton of Typewriters Our Own Devices

38K views - 10 months ago

Mystery Object #9 ANSWER

Mystery Object #9 ANSWER Our Own Devices

13K views - 10 months ago

Mystery Object #9

Mystery Object #9 Our Own Devices

3.3K views - 10 months ago

SHORT: Bruguière No.1 Stereoscope

SHORT: Bruguière No.1 Stereoscope Our Own Devices

4.8K views - 10 months ago

Tefifon: West Germany's Weird 1950s Audio Format

Tefifon: West Germany's Weird 1950s Audio Format Our Own Devices

25K views - 10 months ago

Fiestaware: Uranium in the Cupboard

Fiestaware: Uranium in the Cupboard Our Own Devices

28K views - 11 months ago