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Published: 2015-04-08 10:08:45 +0000 UTC; Views: 16336; Favourites: 558; Downloads: 64
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So this is just a quick sketchdump to better illustrate some of my thoughts on Equestrian technology. There's a LOT I want to explore as far as how their technology works and what it consists of, but for the moment these sketches will have to do. Have some headcanon with that side of drawings! c:------
As far as my own headcanon goes, Equestrian technology is a unique mixture of primarily magitech, steampunk, medieval tech, and modern tech all wrapped into one. While their technology may not seem to be as polished as our own and, in some aspects, they are dated, in many ways their technology is just as advanced (if not moreso) as our modern tech.
To briefly touch on power, Equestria's primary power sources for their tech include Solar and Moon power, hydropower, wind power, natural magic gems (crystallized magic), magic power, and steam power. They do not use fossil fuel as a source of power.
Now, on to some aspects of their technology: some tech isn't as evolved as others, or simply not as available to the public, based on necessity. For example, while electricity is an available source, indoor lighting for the typical home is often limited to just the main room and kitchen while the rest of the home is lit by candles or gas-based lamps. On the opposite end, indoor plumbing, gas or electric-powered stoves and ovens, and electric-powered fridges are standard editions to the average home.
Then there's of course technology primarily used by those in the workforce, which is the primary focus of this sketchdump. Most of the tech seen here is used by workers who are in need of precision work, heavy work, or to simply have easier grasps on an item as it is worked on, but regardless the function of these gadgets is to make the work environment safer and easier on the worker. Here's some info on each gadget seen:
Saddle Pliers:
Exactly as it sounds like, this gadget is basically a tricked-out metal saddle with fully mobile and rotating arms and "claws" extending from it. The arms are flexible and were invented with wings in mind in terms of its range of motion and overall "anatomy". This contraption's purpose is primarily to aid the user with precision and heavy work, such as blacksmithing, construction, and medical usage. The Claws of the arms tend to have different functions and overall build, depending on the purpose and brand (for example, medical claws are slimmer and build for better precision, while blacksmith claws are often wide, flat, and meant to simply hold items steady or in place as the pony works). This gadget is controlled via an enchanted hardhat or an enchanted headband, which allows the pony to manipulate it through the use of massive magic (no, you don't have to be a unicorn for this to work. Every breed knows how to use magic)
Rectractable fingers horseshoe:
A horseshoe built with the same mechanics of a clawed gauntlet in mind, this show is literally what it says on the tin. The "finges" feathered in the show are three; two primary fingers and a thumb of sorts. When not in use, the fingers are folded and hidden beneath the primary "pad" of its finger. When in use, the fingers extends and is flexable and, when prompted, able to form a makeshift "fist" to grab items. These shoes were made primarily for construction workers, repair workers, computer techs, however it's usefulness can be seen in a wide variety of jobs and activities. It is controlled similarly to the clawed gauntlets: the pony manipulates it using the magic that resides within their hooves.
Camera:
This one is simply a closeup on Featherweight's camera (PS that fullbody pony is indeed a teenaged Featherweight). The sketch is to simply show the overall design of the camera and some of its functions, as well show how a hoofed animal will be able to use it with no problem.
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It's a little short at the moment, but I have to get ready for class and leave soon so this should do for now I think. o3o Also ignore my shitty writing. >.>
But as always, if you have questions feel more than free to ask. And thanks for stopping by. ^.^
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Comments: 87
grisador [2015-04-22 09:58:07 +0000 UTC]
I KNEW they are not in Medieval Ages
It became more clear after see DJ-Pon
Great Sketch Art !
Especially the ''Hand-Claw parts'' probably extremelly usefull part of technology
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grisador In reply to EarthnAshes [2015-04-24 13:50:47 +0000 UTC]
You are Very Welcome !
(Somehow I see Lyra saying : '' Ancient Human's '' Did it)
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alexacana [2015-04-12 22:54:33 +0000 UTC]
I love the idea of delving deeper into their worlds technology. I can imagine that without, it must be somewhat hard for those who don't have access to magic!
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HeyYew [2015-04-09 21:04:14 +0000 UTC]
I can imagine that construction pony's thought as they look at that bolt.
"I hope this wasn't important..." *building falls down behind them
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EarthnAshes In reply to HeyYew [2015-04-10 04:34:34 +0000 UTC]
Lol, she does like a bit like "uh... uh oh. >_>;" xD
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SwiftHeartWolf [2015-04-09 02:26:19 +0000 UTC]
A fingered horse shoes is very important!!! Especially for a painter or drawing pony like you or me for example
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EarthnAshes In reply to SwiftHeartWolf [2015-04-09 13:26:53 +0000 UTC]
Artist ponies don't necessarily need the fingered horseshoe (jeez, it needs a new name :/) to do art since they are pretty dexterous with their teeth and mouth, but even still it makes things for them a little more convenient. It'd kinda be like... a tablet versus the traditional method. Makes things convenient but not necessarily easy. O:
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SwiftHeartWolf In reply to EarthnAshes [2015-04-10 05:44:06 +0000 UTC]
Also it kinda be like figuring out a second way to draw or paint now that I think about it
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SwiftHeartWolf In reply to EarthnAshes [2015-04-10 05:43:02 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, I guess convenient would be a good word for that, especially ponies in the modern world.(I'm not good at using big words LOL!)
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bbasco2 [2015-04-09 02:06:03 +0000 UTC]
How about some lesser known, advanced IRL tech that would not be too out of place in Equestria?
DataHand keyboard
(pics ) - Could easily be adapted for hoof use.
MONIAC computer
( pics) - Analogue computer that performs calculations based on the flow of water through pipes and plumbing; no transistors, electronics, or computer chips here!
(This is literally "a series of tubes" !)
Some food for thought...
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EarthnAshes In reply to bbasco2 [2015-04-09 13:45:04 +0000 UTC]
I'm sure they'd have both versions especially the DataHand (er... DataHoof for them). As far as my own headcanon goes, they do have computers but they'd be a little more similar to this:
vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/f…
Only perhaps with a wider screen and without the small keys since they wouldn't be able to type like us. I'm thinking while the computer's design would look dated, it's advanced enough for the ponies to operate them via voice commands through a set of headphone/microphone combination similar to this(I don't know what they're actually called):
www.translationequipmenthq.com…
Another possible version of their keyboard could be similar to this:
netdna.walyou.netdna-cdn.com/w…
In that it doesn't have any keys, just two directional hoof analogs/pads you use to type characters based on the direction each analog was pushed (example, both analogs pushed toward one another creates "A"). The ideas go on and on. c:
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curiouskeys [2015-04-09 01:09:16 +0000 UTC]
Oh man, I'm always so impressed with what you come up with! I can't wait for the headcanon book, is it out for preorder yet?
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EarthnAshes In reply to curiouskeys [2015-04-09 13:23:46 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! ^.^ As for your question, I'm afraid not yet, but man it's getting closer. I FINALLY got out of this weird writer's block I was having for some of the areas of the book (aside from, you know... having you work on school stuff) so when I have time I'll be working on it. :3
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curiouskeys In reply to EarthnAshes [2015-04-09 14:34:43 +0000 UTC]
Oooh, yeah, I completely understand! I'm excited for when it does! Keep up the good work and try not to overburden yourself!
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EarthnAshes In reply to S0L0ngP4rtn3r [2015-04-08 23:30:26 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad you do! Thanks! :3
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S0L0ngP4rtn3r In reply to EarthnAshes [2015-04-09 02:49:08 +0000 UTC]
Your creativity with all of this humbles me, o' great one *bows*
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qnncwn [2015-04-08 22:36:41 +0000 UTC]
This technology in alot of ways (especially the saddle pliers) reminds me of the tech that Equestria-Prevails designed for his headcannon
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EarthnAshes In reply to qnncwn [2015-04-08 22:55:39 +0000 UTC]
Many minds think alike I suppose. That said though I do like his artwork, although quite a bit of his headcanon I don't particularly subscribe to. o3o
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qnncwn In reply to EarthnAshes [2015-04-08 23:22:19 +0000 UTC]
No dout he is a great artist and some aspects of his headcannon are pretty cool. Great minds do think alike.
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FreyaChobit [2015-04-08 22:10:34 +0000 UTC]
Do you think Equestrian cinemas would exist? My unicorn oc is called Silver Screen and I'm certain they would definitely have the technological capability for Zoetropes, at the minimum but do you see it as possible they would have theatres for projecting moving sequences of pictures, at least like early celluloid film? Heh... apologies if that's kind of a big question but I was just curious as to if you'd ever thought beyond photography, since film partially evolved out of photography ^_^
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EarthnAshes In reply to FreyaChobit [2015-04-08 23:01:19 +0000 UTC]
I don't see why not, at least somewhat. They'd be a little farther along than Zoetropes I think, given that Twilight used a vintage cinema projector to play a movie in the episode Hurricane Fluttershy. So I'd think they're far enough along to have cameras similar to this:
thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/old-fa…
us.123rf.com/450wm/addricky/ad…
And have some films produced to where they have sound and are in black and white (they haven't moved onto colored film yet), but their strongest form of entertainment media would still be broadway and onstage plays.
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FreyaChobit In reply to EarthnAshes [2015-04-10 12:05:28 +0000 UTC]
Ah I'd forgotten that they'd ever used film reels! Thanks for the reply ^_^
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shypegasister10 In reply to EarthnAshes [2015-04-09 01:25:58 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome! :Aww:
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lonelynightrain [2015-04-08 17:17:48 +0000 UTC]
What's your thoughts on hearing aids for the ponies and other species of Equestria?
Like do you think that hard of hearing species would have to have a hearing aid trumpet as they did in the old days? Or do you think that they would conduct a special magic spell to allow them to hear?
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EarthnAshes In reply to lonelynightrain [2015-04-08 22:57:00 +0000 UTC]
Not trumpets, no. And because magic can't work on that sort of medical level, it'd have to be in the form of a device. I'd wager their medical expertise is actually far enough along to have invented hearing aids similar to the ones we currently have.
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lonelynightrain In reply to EarthnAshes [2015-04-09 02:05:51 +0000 UTC]
AH, OK and thank goodness for that!
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twiflutterpie [2015-04-08 17:14:18 +0000 UTC]
Oh wow! I didn't understand at first before reading the title XD This is really cool! Brilliant concept!
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