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Computer Terminal Replica Inspired By 70s Hardware

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Bryan Cockfield

Not so long ago, most computer users didn’t own their own machines. Instead, they shared time on mainframes or servers, interacting with this new technology through remote terminals. While the …read more Continue reading Computer Terminal Replica Inspired By 70s Hardware→

Posted in 3d printed, ADM-3A, dumb terminal, Raspberry Pi, replica, Retro Computing, retrocomputing, terminal

Taser Chess Teaches Valuable Lessons the Hard Way

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Bryan Cockfield

Over the last few centuries, behavioral psychologists have documented all kinds of ways of modifying our actions and the actions of various animals. From the famous Skinner boxes to many …read more Continue reading Taser Chess Teaches Valuable Lessons the Hard Way→

Posted in chess, conductive, games, learning, rasberry pi, shock, Stockfish, TENS | Tagged Behavior, Taser

Elongating a BMX For Drag Racing

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Bryan Cockfield

BMX bikes are a unique frame geometry, essentially forgoing all travel efficiency for maneuverability and sturdiness. For how much abuse these bikes are designed to take, these are all good …read more Continue reading Elongating a BMX For Drag Racing→

Posted in bmx, drag race, ebike, frame geometry, motor, race, transportation hacks, welding

A Candle-Powered Light

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Bryan Cockfield

For a little over two thousand years, the primary light sources after the sun had set were oil lamps and candles. This was well before the age of fossil fuels, …read more Continue reading A Candle-Powered Light→

Posted in candle, heat sink, led, led hacks, pcb, radiator, TEG, thermoelectric generator | Tagged Efficiency, Light

Meshtastic Does More Than Simple Communication

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Bryan Cockfield

Meshtastic has been experiencing a bit of a renaissance lately, as the off-grid, long-range radio text messaging protocol gains a ton of new users. It’s been used to create mesh …read more Continue reading Meshtastic Does More Than Simple Communication→

Posted in alarm, communication, ESP32, heltec, home automation, home-assistant, LoRa, Meshtastic, radio hacks

Electric Jeep With Modified Prius Hardware

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Bryan Cockfield

On the list of cars widely regarded as the most reliable vehicles ever built, up there with the Toyota Land Cruiser, the Honda Civic, and the Mercedes W123 diesels, is …read more Continue reading Electric Jeep With Modified Prius Hardware→

Posted in buck boost converter, cj-5, conversion, converter, electric vehicle, ev, inverter, transportation hacks | Tagged Charger, Jeep, Prius

Panoramic Film Camera Made from 3D Printed Parts

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Bryan Cockfield

Even though digital cameras have lowered the barrier of entry to photography dramatically, as well as made it much easier for professionals and amateurs alike to capture stunning images without …read more Continue reading Panoramic Film Camera Made from 3D Printed Parts→

Posted in 3d printed, analog, camera, digital cameras hacks, film, infidex, panorama, panoramic | Tagged Lens

Custom VR Headset Uses Unconventional Displays

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Bryan Cockfield

Cathode ray tubes (CRTs) are a fascinating display technology that has been largely abandoned outside of retro gaming and a few other niche uses. They use magnets to steer a …read more Continue reading Custom VR Headset Uses Unconventional Displays→

Posted in cathod ray tube, crt, FPGA, Virtual Reality, VR | Tagged Headset

A Computer That Fits Inside A Camera Lens

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Bryan Cockfield

For a long while, digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras were the king of the castle for professional and amateur photography. They brought large sensors, interchangeable lenses, and professional-level viewfinders to …read more Continue reading A Computer That Fits Inside A Camera Lens→

Posted in aperture, camera, digital cameras hacks, lcd, programmable, screen | Tagged Lens, Photography

Dealing With Intermittent Water Utilities

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Bryan Cockfield

In many places, municipal water from a utility is something that’s often taken for granted. A local government or water utility will employ a water tower or pumping facility to …read more Continue reading Dealing With Intermittent Water Utilities→

Posted in ESP32, home hacks, home-assistant, Pumping, storage, Utility | Tagged Automation, Water

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