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Hackaday Prize 2022: Compact Solar Tracking System Doesn’t Break the Bank

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Danie Conradie

If you need to squeeze every available watt out of a solar panel, you’ll probably want to look into a solar tracking system. Unfortunately, they are usually quite large, heavy, …read more Continue reading Hackaday Prize 2022: Compact Solar Tracking System Doesn’t Break the Bank→

Posted in 2022 Hackaday Prize, mppt, solar hacks, solar tracker, The Hackaday Prize

High Speed RC Jet Car is a Harsh Teacher

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Danie Conradie

Making machines go fast has always been a seemingly unavoidable impulse for humans. With the advent of radio control, it’s possible to get a taste of the rush without putting …read more Continue reading High Speed RC Jet Car is a Harsh Teacher→

Posted in jet engine, land speed racing, projectair, R/C car, toy hacks

DIY Video Transmitter Turned WiFi Jammer

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Danie Conradie

The proliferation of FPV drones has brought a flood of cheap wireless video tech. After flying and crashing a cheap FPV drone for a bit, [GreatScott] decided to try his …read more Continue reading DIY Video Transmitter Turned WiFi Jammer→

Posted in FPV, video transmitter, WiFi Jammer, wireless hacks

Make Your Own Vinegar

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Danie Conradie

Making fermentation work for us is one of the original hacks that allowed humans to make food last longer, and festivities more interesting. [Mike G] has been experimenting with making …read more Continue reading Make Your Own Vinegar→

Posted in alcohol, chemistry hacks, cooking hacks, fermentation, vinegar

Water Monitor Measures The Cost Of Your Shower Thinking Time

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Danie Conradie

The shower is one of the top thinking places for many of us, but can get a bit out of hand with water wastage and utility bills if you go …read more Continue reading Water Monitor Measures The Cost Of Your Shower Thinking Time→

Posted in Battery Hacks, ESP8266, esphome, greatscott, Tech Hacks

A Guide To 3D Printing Model Aircraft Wings

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Danie Conradie

The exact airfoil shape of a wing has a massive effect on the performance and efficiency of an aircraft and will be selected based on the intended flight envelope. If …read more Continue reading A Guide To 3D Printing Model Aircraft Wings→

Posted in 3d printed plane, airfoil, parts, tom stanton, wing

Simple Breadboard SDR For Shortwave

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Danie Conradie

One of the best ways to learn about radios is to build your own, even in the age of cheap SDR dongles. [Aniss Oulhaci] demonstrates this with a simple HF …read more Continue reading Simple Breadboard SDR For Shortwave→

Posted in breadboard, radio hacks, sdr, shortwave

Objective Hotend Performance Measurement Is Hard

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Danie Conradie

Evaluating the performance of 3D printers and component upgrades is a more difficult than it may seem at first glance, and subjective observations can lead to incorrect conclusions. To objectively …read more Continue reading Objective Hotend Performance Measurement Is Hard→

Posted in 3d printer extruder, 3d Printer hacks, high flow nozzle, hotend

Flapping PCB Fan Blows A Little Bit

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Danie Conradie

Moving air with spinning blades is the most popular way, but it is not the only way. Using the PCB actuator technology he has been working on for the past …read more Continue reading Flapping PCB Fan Blows A Little Bit→

Posted in Carl Bugeja, fan, flexible PCB, pcb actuator, Tech Hacks

High-Speed RC Car Needs A Flight Controller

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Danie Conradie

The fastest ground vehicles on earth are not driven by their wheels but by an aircraft jet engine. At world record speeds, they run on an aerodynamic razor’s edge between …read more Continue reading High-Speed RC Car Needs A Flight Controller→

Posted in ardupilot, misc hacks, R/C car | Tagged Aerodynamics

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