Steampunk ‘Problem Light’ by Mr Kovacich

Problem Light - Steampunk Version

Mr Kovacich sent word of a terribly useful device that he has given the Steampunk treatment – a “Problem Light” (as seen on The Venture Brothers).  Obviously, a Problem Light is a light that goes on when there is a problem.  Any problem.  And it doesn’t actually tell you what the problem is, just that a problem exists.  Terribly helpful.  *chuckles*

Still, the Flickr set is almost tutorial-like in its thoroughness so if you wish to make a problem light too, then you could do much worse than taking a gander at how Mr Kovacich did this one.  It does amuse me, the concept, and I’m fairly sure if I had one, I’d be a bit confused as to whether I should turn it on or not!  Thank you, Mr Kovacich, and for future reference I actually prefer people to submit their own work – they know it best, after all.  *smiles*

  • Malcolm Ryan
    Now all it needs is a wireless Internet connection and a controller connecting the light to the Brass Goggles newsfeed.
  • Dr. Trakov
    To find out which problem, we must go on a problem-hunt!
  • doug luce
    i do not wish to belittle the effort that's gone into what i feel is a very admirable attempt.

    but, where's the lead piping? why is the window a drawn cylinder and not a nice, hexagonal assembly? where's the scrolling and script on the copperplate?

    and, most importantly, why isn't this gas-fired??

    i do trust the gauge on that piping is by the Kings measurements and not some woefully parochial "metric" assemblage. Whitworth threads would be minimally acceptable....
  • Michelle Robinette
    What a thorougly delightful rendition of a most helpful and useful problem notifcation system. I must have one for my problem ridden household!

    Great Job Patrick!!!

    Your friend,

    Michelle
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