Re-Learning How to Run
As I write this, four astronauts are on their way around the moon for the first time in 50 years. A lot us have asked ourselves just exactly why you’d …read more Continue reading Re-Learning How to Run
Author Archives: Elliot Williams
For Art’s Sake
Hackers can be a strange folk. Our idea of beauty, for instance, can be rather odd. This week, Hackaday saw a few projects that were not just functional – the …read more Continue reading For Art’s Sake
An Electric Jellyfish For Androids
We have to admit, we didn’t know that we wanted a desktop electric jellyfish until seeing [likeablob]’s Denki-Kurage, but it’s one of those projects that just fills a need so …read more Continue reading An Electric Jellyfish For Androids
The Unreasonable Power Density of Lithium-Ion
We’re all used to it by now, but I’d just like to reflect on how insanely power-packed lithium ion batteries are, and everything that’s afforded us. I’m trying to think …read more Continue reading The Unreasonable Power Density of Lithium-Ion
Hackaday Europe Tickets On Sale Now, CFP Extended
Hackaday Europe is approaching, and we’re putting tickets on sale now. “But wait, you haven’t selected the talks yet!” we hear you saying. Indeed! And that’s why we discount the …read more Continue reading Hackaday Europe Tickets On Sale Now, CFP Extended
What is a Computer?
On the podcast, [Tom] and I were talking about the new generation of smartphones which are, at least in terms of RAM and CPU speed, on par with a decent …read more Continue reading What is a Computer?
German Fireball’s 15 Minutes of Fame
Sunday night, around 7:00 PM local time, a bright fireball streaked across the western German sky, exploded, and rained chunks of space rock down on the region around Koblenz. One …read more Continue reading German Fireball’s 15 Minutes of Fame
Choice, Control, and Interruption
We were talking about [Maya Posch]’s rant on smartphones, “The Curse of the Everything Device”. Maya’s main point is that because the smartphone, or computer, can do everything, it’s hard …read more Continue reading Choice, Control, and Interruption
Get Your Green Power On!
Nobody likes power cords, and batteries always need recharging or replacing. What if your device could run on only the power it could gather together by itself from the world …read more Continue reading Get Your Green Power On!
The Joys of 3D Printing
Al and I were talking on the podcast today about a sweet 3D printed wide-format camera build, and we got to musing on why we 3D-print. For Al, it’s an …read more Continue reading The Joys of 3D Printing