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X-Ray CT Scanners From eBay, Brought Back to Life

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Donald Papp

If you have ever wondered what goes into repairing and refurbishing an X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, then don’t miss [Ahron Wayne]’s comprehensive project page on doing exactly that. He …read more Continue reading X-Ray CT Scanners From eBay, Brought Back to Life→

Posted in citizen science, ct scanner, medical equipment, refurbish, repair hacks, Science | Tagged Repair, X-ray

‘Radar’ Glasses Grant Vision-free Distance Sensing

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Donald Papp

[tpsully]’s Radar Glasses are designed as a way of sensing the world without the benefits of normal vision. They consist of a distance sensor on the front and a vibration …read more Continue reading ‘Radar’ Glasses Grant Vision-free Distance Sensing→

Posted in assistive device, blindness, Time of Flight Sensor, vision impaired, VL53L1X, wearable hacks | Tagged LIDAR, Radar

UEVR Project Converts Games to VR, Whether They Like It Or Not

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Donald Papp

UEVR, or the Universal Unreal Engine VR Mod by [praydog] is made possible by some pretty neat software tricks. Reverse engineering concepts and advanced techniques used in game hacking are …read more Continue reading UEVR Project Converts Games to VR, Whether They Like It Or Not→

Posted in modding, Reverse-engineering, software hacks, UEVR, Unreal Engine, Virtual Reality, VR

Möbius Tank’s Twisty Treads Became Bendy

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Donald Papp

[James Bruton]’s unusual Möbius Tank has gotten a little more unusual with the ability to bend itself, which allows it to perform turns even though it is a single-track vehicle. …read more Continue reading Möbius Tank’s Twisty Treads Became Bendy→

Posted in 3d printed, linear actuator, mobius, mobius strip, tank, transportation hacks, tread

Simulate Running a Small Hardware Business with Hardware Hustle

Posted on January 14, 2024 by Donald Papp

[Oskitone]’s Hardware Hustle is a printable roll-and-write tabletop game that can be played on a single sheet of paper. It simulates attempting to run a small hardware business sustainably. Buy …read more Continue reading Simulate Running a Small Hardware Business with Hardware Hustle→

Posted in games, javascript, print and play, roll and write, Tabletop

Tips For 3D Printing Watertight Test Tubes

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Donald Papp

[DaveMakesStuff] uses 3D printed test tubes for plants and similar purposes, and he’s shared how to make them on a 3D printer, complete with different models each optimized for different …read more Continue reading Tips For 3D Printing Watertight Test Tubes→

Posted in 3d printed, 3d Printer hacks, spiral vase mode, test tube, vase mode, watertight

Open Source Needs a New Mission: Protecting Users

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Donald Papp

[Bruce Perens] isn’t very happy with the current state of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), and an article by [Rupert Goodwins] expounds on this to explain Open Source’s need …read more Continue reading Open Source Needs a New Mission: Protecting Users→

Posted in big tech, change, FOSS, licensing, software development

Adding AI to NPCs is Easy, Doing it Well is Hard

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Donald Papp

Adding natural language interfaces to software is easier than ever, and that led [creikey] to prototype a game that hinges on communicating with NPCs. The prototype went through multiple iterations …read more Continue reading Adding AI to NPCs is Easy, Doing it Well is Hard→

Posted in ai, Artificial Intelligence, game development, games | Tagged Prototype

Gyro-Controlled Labyrinth Game Outputs to VGA

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Donald Papp

This gesture-controlled labyrinth game using two Raspberry Pi Pico units does a great job of demonstrating how it can sometimes take a lot of work to make something look simple. …read more Continue reading Gyro-Controlled Labyrinth Game Outputs to VGA→

Posted in game, games, labyrinth, mpu6050, pi pico, Raspberry Pi, vga, Wireless

Air Hockey Table Embraces DOOM, Retro Gaming

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Donald Papp

[Chris Downing] recently finished up a major project that spanned some two years and used nearly every skill he possessed. The result? A smart air hockey table with retro-gaming roots. …read more Continue reading Air Hockey Table Embraces DOOM, Retro Gaming→

Posted in air hockey, doom, emulation, games, LED array, LED table, Raspberry Pi, retro gaming

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