YouTube… Over Dial Up
In the days of yore, computers would scream strange sounds as they spoke with each other over phone lines. Of course, this is dial up, the predecessor to modern internet …read more Continue reading YouTube… Over Dial Up
Author Archives: Fenix Guthrie
Building a (Not Very) Portable Xbox
Modern handheld game consoles are impressive feats of engineering, featuring full fledged computers in near pocket-sized packages. So what happens if you take an original Xbox and sprinkle on some …read more Continue reading Building a (Not Very) Portable Xbox
Getting the Most out of ISM Transceivers Using Math
WiFi is an excellent protocol, but it certainly has its weaknesses. Its range in even a normal home is relatively limited, so you could imagine the sort of performance you’d …read more Continue reading Getting the Most out of ISM Transceivers Using Math
Making a Laptop with a Mechanical Keyboard
A laptop is one of the greatest tools at the disposal of a hacker. They come in all manner of shapes and sizes with all manner of features. But perhaps …read more Continue reading Making a Laptop with a Mechanical Keyboard
How Strong of a Redbull Can You Make?
Energy drinks are a staple of those who want to get awake and energetic in a hurry. But what if said energy is not in enough of a hurry for …read more Continue reading How Strong of a Redbull Can You Make?
A Look at Not an Android Emulator
Recently, Linux has been rising in desktop popularity in no small part to the work on WINE and Proton. But for some, the year of the Linux desktop is not …read more Continue reading A Look at Not an Android Emulator
Turning a $2 IKEA Lantern into a Stylish Enclosure
It’s fair to say that the average Hackaday reader enjoys putting together custom electronics. Some of those builds will be spaghetti on a breadboard, but at some point you’ll probably …read more Continue reading Turning a $2 IKEA Lantern into a Stylish Enclosure
Making an Ultralight Helicopter
Ultralight aviation provides an excellent pathway for those who want to fly, but don’t want to get licensed. These quite often cheap and cheerful DIY aircraft often hide some excellent …read more Continue reading Making an Ultralight Helicopter
The Saga of Hacking a Bambu X1 Carbon
Bambu Labs make indisputably excellent printers. However, that excellence comes at the cost of freedom. After a firmware release earlier this year, Bambu printers could only work with Bambu’s own …read more Continue reading The Saga of Hacking a Bambu X1 Carbon
Spinning Top Chair Revisited
Designer furniture generally comes with excellent aesthetics and (sometimes) functionality. However, such furniture comes with a price to match. One such piece of furniture is the Magis Spun Chair. It’s …read more Continue reading Spinning Top Chair Revisited