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Linux Fu: Fusing Hackaday

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Al Williams

Unix and, by extension, Linux, has a mantra to make everything possible look like a file. Files, of course, look like files. But also devices, network sockets, and even system …read more Continue reading Linux Fu: Fusing Hackaday→

Posted in C, fuse, Hackaday Columns, linux, linux hacks

A Hombrew Retro Laptop

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Al Williams

We feel bad when we see a retrocomputer project and think, “Hey! That’s not that old.” But, usually, when we think about it, it really is. Take the Penkesu. It …read more Continue reading A Hombrew Retro Laptop→

Posted in Raspberry Pi, retrocomputing

Printing Magnets

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Al Williams

A research center in Spain has been working on ways to solve recent supply chain issues. One of these issues is a shortage of materials to make magnets. Their answer? …read more Continue reading Printing Magnets→

Posted in 3d Printer hacks, 3D Printing, ferrite, magnets

As Fast as a Speeding Bullet

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Al Williams

[Electronoobs] built a coil gun and the obvious question is: how fast is the projectile? To answer it, he built a chronograph suitable for timing a bullet. The principle is …read more Continue reading As Fast as a Speeding Bullet→

Posted in Arduino Hacks, chronograph, CoilGun, laser, laser hacks

3D Printing Tiny Metal Parts

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Al Williams

It may sound like a pop band, but μ-WAAM is actually a 3D printing technique for making small metal parts from the NOVA University Lisbon. Of course, WAAM stands for …read more Continue reading 3D Printing Tiny Metal Parts→

Posted in 3d Printer hacks, 3D Printing, metal 3d printing

Predicting the Future: How’s That Working Out?

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Al Williams

With 2022 off to a good start, it is about time to let go of all those New Year’s resolutions that didn’t quite work out. The scale’s needle didn’t reverse, …read more Continue reading Predicting the Future: How’s That Working Out?→

Posted in Hackaday Columns, rants, the future

Pump up the Resin

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Al Williams

Sometimes the best ideas are simple and seem obvious after you’ve heard them. [Danny] showed us a great idea that fits that description. He uses a peristaltic pump to move …read more Continue reading Pump up the Resin→

Posted in 3d printer, 3d Printer hacks, peristaltic pump

3D Printing Rainbows

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Al Williams

[The Action Lab] had a very serious technical problem. His daughter wanted to 3D print sparkly unicorns. But how do you make a 3D print sparkly? Turns out, he had …read more Continue reading 3D Printing Rainbows→

Posted in 3d Printer hacks, 3D Printing, diffraction grating

Sticker Brings the Heat

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Al Williams

[Carl] is always looking at making heater plates for PCB reflow and other applications. In his latest video, he shows how he is using thin flexible PCBs with adhesive backs …read more Continue reading Sticker Brings the Heat→

Posted in flex PCB, flexible PCB, misc hacks, PCB Heater

Homemade Probe for 3D Printer: $3

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Al Williams

You have a few choices if you want to use a probe to level your 3D printer bed. Rarely, you’ll see optical or capacitive probes. More commonly, though, your probe …read more Continue reading Homemade Probe for 3D Printer: $3→

Posted in 3d Printer hacks, 3D Printing, auto bed leveling, z probe

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