Pye-Fi 18A
Unusual steampunk radio and MP3 player, made from vintage distressed Pye Mains Table Model Type 18A, originally manufactured in Cambridge in the late forties or early fifties. The original Full-Wave Vacuum Rectifier valve is mounted on the right. On the left is mounted a Phillips ECC85 which is a double triode for the front end stages of FM radio receivers. I believe that these were also made by Tungsram in Budapest; a factory that I used to work in. A valve shroud behind it changes colour.
This artwork also includes upcycled and repurposed components.
The touch control audio interface allows the user to select FM radio, microSD and USB media sources. A FM aerial wire is deployed from the back. This system produces about 5 watts per channel and also comes with a remote control.
The standard E27 socket will support most E27 lamp types. A small Edison bulb and a candle bulb are illustrated. A separate recessed switch on the right face controls this lamp.
The truck indicators produce a pulsating/rotation amber glow beneath the unit.
Behind the original speaker grille on the left is a lightbox panel with backlighting that changes colour and effect with an included remote control.
To the right is the original glass tuning panel, which is illuminated.
On the left face is an illuminated power source, similar to the 1.2 gigawatt unit in the DeLorean. It flickers with blue light but is not operational.
On the right face is a 15mm gate valve.
All electrics and electronics are new. There are five electronic modules within including the linear-mode power supply, lamp electronics, lamp remote control, audio system electronics and audio remote control. The appliance is Class I as defined in IEC 61140 and has been tested. The traditional navy fabric double insulated 3 core 1.2 metre cable is terminated with a black 13-amp plug, which complies with BS 1363.
This artwork is 56 cm high X 60 cm wide X 36 cm deep.
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