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3D Printed Wire Stripper Uses PLA Blades

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Donald Papp

One might think that [Da_Rius]’s mostly 3D printed wire stripper would count its insulation-shearing blades among the small number of metal parts required, but that turns out to not be …read more Continue reading 3D Printed Wire Stripper Uses PLA Blades→

Posted in diy, heat set inserts, tool hacks, wire strippers

Every Ham Shack Needs a Ham Clock

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Donald Papp

Every ham radio shack needs a clock; ideally one with operator-friendly features like multiple time zones and more. [cburns42] found that most solutions relied too much on an internet connection …read more Continue reading Every Ham Shack Needs a Ham Clock→

Posted in clock, clock hacks, CYD, ESP32, ham radio

This Printed Zipper Repair Requires No Unsewing

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Donald Papp

If a zipper breaks, a 3D printer might not be the first tool one reaches for — but it’s more feasible than one might think. [MisterJ]’s zipper slider replacement is …read more Continue reading This Printed Zipper Repair Requires No Unsewing→

Posted in 3d printed, classic hacks, diy, wearable hacks, zipper

Selective Ironing Adds Designs To 3D Prints

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Donald Papp

While working on a project that involved super-thin prints, [Julius Curt] came up with selective ironing, a way to put designs on the top surface of a print without adding …read more Continue reading Selective Ironing Adds Designs To 3D Prints→

Posted in 3D printed parts, 3d Printer hacks | Tagged Ironing

It’s 1979 – What Exactly Did That ∫ Key Do?

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Donald Papp

[Michel Jean] asked a question few others might: what exactly is going on under the hood of a classic HP scientific calculator when one presses the ∫ key? A numerical …read more Continue reading It’s 1979 – What Exactly Did That ∫ Key Do?→

Posted in algorithm, classic hacks, hp, hp calculator, Reverse-engineering, Scientific Calculator

There Are No LEDs Around the Face of This Clock

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Donald Papp

This unusual clock by [Moritz v. Sivers] looks like a holographic dial surrounded by an LED ring, but that turns out to not be the case. What appears to be …read more Continue reading There Are No LEDs Around the Face of This Clock→

Posted in clock, clock hacks, hologram, Holography | Tagged Art

Simple D-STAR Transceiver Uses Inexpensive Hardware

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Donald Papp

[Yeckel] recently put the finishing touches on an ambitious implementation of a simple D-STAR (Digital Smart Technologies for Amateur Radio) transceiver using some very accessible and affordable hardware. The project …read more Continue reading Simple D-STAR Transceiver Uses Inexpensive Hardware→

Posted in APRS, beacon, d-star, ESP32, radio hacks

This LED Strip Clock Aims to Make Your Next One Easier, Too

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Donald Papp

At first glance, it may look like [Rybitski]’s 7-segment RGB LED clock is something that’s been done before, but look past the beautiful mounting. It’s not just stylishly framed; the …read more Continue reading This LED Strip Clock Aims to Make Your Next One Easier, Too→

Posted in clock hacks, ESP8266, led hacks, mqtt, wemos d1 mini

Evolved Nerf RC Tank Now Leaves Welts

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Donald Papp

[Joshua Clay] recently unveiled his newest RC Nerf Dart Robot and talks through his design choices, pointing out that in his aim to have it launch darts fast and hard …read more Continue reading Evolved Nerf RC Tank Now Leaves Welts→

Posted in diy, nerf, robots hacks, tank treads

Let Hauntimator Steer Your Next Animatronic Display

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Donald Papp

Animatronic displays aren’t just for Halloween, and hackers today have incredible access to effective, affordable parts with which to make spectacles of light, sound, and movement. But the hardware is …read more Continue reading Let Hauntimator Steer Your Next Animatronic Display→

Posted in animatronic display, animatronics, diy, Halloween, Raspberry Pi Pico, Robotics, robots hacks

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