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OldVersion is Back, and Better than Ever

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Tyler August

You know what they say — you can’t keep a good website down. OldVersion.com, the repository of outdated software that has been serving up old versions of tools you need …read more Continue reading OldVersion is Back, and Better than Ever→

Posted in digital preservation, retrocomputing, software preservation

PDP-11 Lives in Literal Computer Desk Once More

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Tyler August
The ikea desk, with the spectrometer on the far left.

When you think of iconic parings, your brain probably goes more to “cookies and milk” than “DEC and Ikea” but after watching [Dave]’s latest on Usagi Electric where he puts …read more Continue reading PDP-11 Lives in Literal Computer Desk Once More→

Posted in Case mod, computer desk, pdp-11, retrocomputing, usagi electric

Clean Enclosures, No Printing Necessary

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Tyler August

Unless you’re into circuit sculptures, generally speaking, a working circuit isn’t the end-point of a lot of electronics projects. To protect your new creation from grabby hands, curious paws, and …read more Continue reading Clean Enclosures, No Printing Necessary→

Posted in classic hacks, enclosure, peel-and-stick, project box, PVC

Magic-less 8 Ball Finds New Life With Pi Pico Inside

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Tyler August

There’s an old saying that goes: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. [lds133] must have heard that saying, because when life took the magic liquid out of his Magic …read more Continue reading Magic-less 8 Ball Finds New Life With Pi Pico Inside→

Posted in classic hacks, Magic 8-ball, Paspberry Pi Pico

SEGA Music to MODfile, (Semi)Automatically

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Tyler August

One thing SEGA’s MegaDrive/Genisis and the Commodore Amiga had in common was–aside from the Motorola 68000 processor– being known for excellent music in games. As [reassembler] continues his quest to …read more Continue reading SEGA Music to MODfile, (Semi)Automatically→

Posted in amiga, musical hacks, retrocomputing, Sega Genesis, sega mega drive, tracker music

Laser Welding Helps YouTuber Get Ahead with Aluminum Sheet

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Tyler August

Laser Welding is apparently the new hotness, in part because these sci-fi rayguns masquerading as tools are really cool. They cut! They weld! They Julienne Fry! Well, maybe not that …read more Continue reading Laser Welding Helps YouTuber Get Ahead with Aluminum Sheet→

Posted in laser welding, papercraft, sheet metalwork | Tagged Art

Understand Your Printer Better With The Interactive Inkjet Simulator

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Tyler August
A screenshot of the inkjet simulator project

Love them or hate them, inkjets are still a very popular technology for putting text and images on paper, and with good reason. They work and are inexpensive, or would …read more Continue reading Understand Your Printer Better With The Interactive Inkjet Simulator→

Posted in fluid simulation, inkjet printer, simulation, software hacks, Tech Hacks

Electric Motorcycles Don’t Have To Be Security Nightmares, But This One Was

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Tyler August

Once upon a time, they told us we wouldn’t download a car, and they were wrong. Later, Zero Motorcycles stated in their FAQ that you cannot hack an electric motorcycle, …read more Continue reading Electric Motorcycles Don’t Have To Be Security Nightmares, But This One Was→

Posted in cyber security, electric motorcycle, Pentest, security hacks, transportation hacks

Direct Pressure Advance Measurement For Fast Calibration

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Tyler August
A hotend equipped with the bd_pressure sensor. The nozzle is facing upwards.

Some people love fiddling with their 3D printers, others love printing. Some fiddle so they can spend more time printing, which is probably where this latest project comes in: an …read more Continue reading Direct Pressure Advance Measurement For Fast Calibration→

Posted in 3D printer calibration tool, 3d Printer hacks, bed leveling, klipper, pressure advance

PicoZ80 is a Drop-in Replacement for Everyone’s Favorite Zilog CPU

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Tyler August

The Z80 has been gone a couple of years now, but it’s very much not forgotten. Still, the day when new-old-stock and salvaged DIP-40 packaged Z80s will be hard to …read more Continue reading PicoZ80 is a Drop-in Replacement for Everyone’s Favorite Zilog CPU→

Posted in retrocomputing, rp2350b, z80

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