Collaborate Disseminate
Modern computers are so fast and complex that we would seldom try and fix them on a component level with simple DIY tools. Working on an early 1980s computer is …read more Continue reading Fixing a C64 With a Cheap $20 Oscilloscope
[mircemk] had previously built a frequency counter using an Arduino, with a useful range up to 6 MHz. Now, they’ve implemented a new design on a far more powerful STM32 …read more Continue reading Simple STM32 Frequency Meter Handles Up To 30MHz With Ease
Today, cheap dodgy machine tools are more readily available than ever. Sometimes though, there’s great value in putting a simple and rugged version of your own, as demonstrated by [bartworker]’s …read more Continue reading Building a Woodworking Lathe From Scratch
Twenty years ago, in a world dominated by dial-up connections and a fledgling World Wide Web, a group of New Zealand friends embarked on a journey. Their mission? To bring …read more Continue reading The Oldest Living Torrent is 20 Years Old
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system starts attacking the body’s own cells. They can cause a wide range of deleterious symptoms that greatly reduce a patient’s quality of life. …read more Continue reading Inverse Vaccines Could Help Treat Autoimmune Conditions
Mosquitoes suck. Quite literally. [Allen Pan] lives in an area where they’re so thick in the air, regular methods of killing them fail to put a dent in their numbers. …read more Continue reading Mosquito Laser Death Grid is Just What it Sounds Like
Distorted guitars were a big part of the rock revolution last century; we try to forget about the roll. As a youth, [David Hilowitz] couldn’t afford a loud aggressive amp, …read more Continue reading You Can Use An Old Tape Deck As A Distortion Pedal
The Apple Pencil is a neat tool for digital creativity, but the user experience is a bit blah when it comes to charging. You either have to plug it into …read more Continue reading Building a Charging Holder for the Apple Pencil
3D printers are supremely useful tools, but their incessant whining and droning can be distracting and tiresome. [Handy Bear] decided to try some simple ways to quieten down their printer …read more Continue reading Silencing a 3D Printer With Acoustic Foam Isn’t That Easy
Regular matches are fine for lighting candles and the like, but they’re a bit small and fiddly to use. After seeing some giant prop matches used in a stage play, …read more Continue reading Scaled-Up Matches Are Hilarious And Moderately Effective