Finally Run Useful Apps on a Windows Phone
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/finally-run-useful-apps-on-a-windows-phone/
Not every piece of technology or software can succeed, even with virtually unlimited funding and marketing. About the same number of people are still playing Virtual Boys as are using Google Plus, for example. In recent memory, the Windows Phone occupies the same space as these infamous failures, potentially because …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/finally-run-useful-apps-on-a-windows-phone/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/finally-run-useful-apps-on-a-windows-phone/
Not every piece of technology or software can succeed, even with virtually unlimited funding and marketing. About the same number of people are still playing Virtual Boys as are using Google Plus, for example. In recent memory, the Windows Phone occupies the same space as these infamous failures, potentially because …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/finally-run-useful-apps-on-a-windows-phone/)
The Future Of Diesel Is On Shaky Ground
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/the-future-of-diesel-is-on-shaky-ground/
Diesel is a fuel that has had a mixed history, with varying levels of take-up by consumers around the world. In the world of transport, diesel engines have offered better fuel economy and torque than comparable gasoline engines. Particularly popular in Europe, diesel established a strong consumer base in both …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/the-future-of-diesel-is-on-shaky-ground/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/the-future-of-diesel-is-on-shaky-ground/
Diesel is a fuel that has had a mixed history, with varying levels of take-up by consumers around the world. In the world of transport, diesel engines have offered better fuel economy and torque than comparable gasoline engines. Particularly popular in Europe, diesel established a strong consumer base in both …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/the-future-of-diesel-is-on-shaky-ground/)
Silicone Injector Gives Parts Production a Shot in the Arm
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/silicone-injector-gives-parts-production-a-shot-in-the-arm/
Many of us are happy to spend hours cooking up a solution that saves us seconds, if success means never having to do a hated task again. [frankensteinhadason] molds enough silicone parts that he grew tired of all the manual labor involved, so he built a silicone injector to do …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/silicone-injector-gives-parts-production-a-shot-in-the-arm/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/silicone-injector-gives-parts-production-a-shot-in-the-arm/
Many of us are happy to spend hours cooking up a solution that saves us seconds, if success means never having to do a hated task again. [frankensteinhadason] molds enough silicone parts that he grew tired of all the manual labor involved, so he built a silicone injector to do …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/silicone-injector-gives-parts-production-a-shot-in-the-arm/)
Review: OSEPP STEM Kit 1, a Beginner’s All-in-One Board Found in the Discount Aisle
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/review-osepp-stem-kit-1-a-beginners-all-in-one-board-found-in-the-discount-aisle/
As the name implies, the OSEP STEM board is an embedded project board primarily aimed at education. You use jumper wires to connect components and a visual block coding language to make it go.
I have fond memories of kits from companies like Radio Shack that had dozens of parts …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/review-osepp-stem-kit-1-a-beginners-all-in-one-board-found-in-the-discount-aisle/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/review-osepp-stem-kit-1-a-beginners-all-in-one-board-found-in-the-discount-aisle/
As the name implies, the OSEP STEM board is an embedded project board primarily aimed at education. You use jumper wires to connect components and a visual block coding language to make it go.
I have fond memories of kits from companies like Radio Shack that had dozens of parts …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/review-osepp-stem-kit-1-a-beginners-all-in-one-board-found-in-the-discount-aisle/)
Hypnotic Visuals Synthesizer
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/hypnotic-visuals-synthesizer/
Ever wanted to make some seriously trippy retro graphics to go along with your lo-fi hip hop beats? Now you can, with [teafella]’s aptly named Hypno Video Synthesizer, a Raspberry Pi-based video synthesizer that digitally emulates and extends analog video workflows through colorization, shape generation, and feedback, patching the modifications …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/hypnotic-visuals-synthesizer/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/hypnotic-visuals-synthesizer/
Ever wanted to make some seriously trippy retro graphics to go along with your lo-fi hip hop beats? Now you can, with [teafella]’s aptly named Hypno Video Synthesizer, a Raspberry Pi-based video synthesizer that digitally emulates and extends analog video workflows through colorization, shape generation, and feedback, patching the modifications …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/hypnotic-visuals-synthesizer/)
Mini-VFD Clock Floats The Display Above It All
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/mini-vfd-clock-floats-the-display-above-it-all/
As [sjm4306] says, “You can never have too many clocks based on obsolete display technologies.” We couldn’t agree more, and this single-tube VFD clock is one we haven’t seen before.
The vacuum-fluorescent display that [sjm4306] chose to base this clock on is the IV-21, an eight-digit seven-segment display on the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/mini-vfd-clock-floats-the-display-above-it-all/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/mini-vfd-clock-floats-the-display-above-it-all/
As [sjm4306] says, “You can never have too many clocks based on obsolete display technologies.” We couldn’t agree more, and this single-tube VFD clock is one we haven’t seen before.
The vacuum-fluorescent display that [sjm4306] chose to base this clock on is the IV-21, an eight-digit seven-segment display on the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/mini-vfd-clock-floats-the-display-above-it-all/)
Barcode Guitar Plays More Than Beep-Bop
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/barcode-guitar-plays-more-than-beep-bop/
One of our favorite things about the rise of hobbyist development ecosystems such as the Arduino is that it’s now possible to make a MIDI controller out of almost anything, as long as you have the the shields and the dedication. We’re glad that [James Bruton] takes the occasional break …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/barcode-guitar-plays-more-than-beep-bop/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/barcode-guitar-plays-more-than-beep-bop/
One of our favorite things about the rise of hobbyist development ecosystems such as the Arduino is that it’s now possible to make a MIDI controller out of almost anything, as long as you have the the shields and the dedication. We’re glad that [James Bruton] takes the occasional break …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/barcode-guitar-plays-more-than-beep-bop/)
A Crane Fit For Any Workshop
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/a-crane-fit-for-any-workshop/
Sometimes we will encounter items in our workshops that are a little bigger than we bargained for. An engine block, an anvil, or a particularly substantial machine tool. Lifting these things may be possible, but doing so risks injury, perhaps a hernia or worse. For these moments a particularly well-appointed …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/a-crane-fit-for-any-workshop/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/a-crane-fit-for-any-workshop/
Sometimes we will encounter items in our workshops that are a little bigger than we bargained for. An engine block, an anvil, or a particularly substantial machine tool. Lifting these things may be possible, but doing so risks injury, perhaps a hernia or worse. For these moments a particularly well-appointed …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/a-crane-fit-for-any-workshop/)
3 Words To Describe Any Spot On Earth
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/3-words-to-describe-any-spot-on-earth/
For quite a long while now, latitude and longitude has been the way humankind has navigated the globe. This is a perfectly workable system, but it’s a little overwrought for daily use by the layperson. What3Words seeks to provide a simpler solution.
The system is based on splitting the surface …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/3-words-to-describe-any-spot-on-earth/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/3-words-to-describe-any-spot-on-earth/
For quite a long while now, latitude and longitude has been the way humankind has navigated the globe. This is a perfectly workable system, but it’s a little overwrought for daily use by the layperson. What3Words seeks to provide a simpler solution.
The system is based on splitting the surface …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/26/3-words-to-describe-any-spot-on-earth/)
Awesome Animation Channel is an Educational Rabbit Hole
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/awesome-animation-channel-is-an-educational-rabbit-hole/
Once [Shabab] clued us in to the brilliant animations of [Jared Owen], we pretty much lost an afternoon exploring this incredible YouTube channel. Self-taught Blender wizard [Jared] combines fantastic animations with clear and concise explanations for the inner workings of everything from Nerf guns and Fisher-Price corn poppers to the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/awesome-animation-channel-is-an-educational-rabbit-hole/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/awesome-animation-channel-is-an-educational-rabbit-hole/
Once [Shabab] clued us in to the brilliant animations of [Jared Owen], we pretty much lost an afternoon exploring this incredible YouTube channel. Self-taught Blender wizard [Jared] combines fantastic animations with clear and concise explanations for the inner workings of everything from Nerf guns and Fisher-Price corn poppers to the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/awesome-animation-channel-is-an-educational-rabbit-hole/)
LEDs Light The Way To This Backdoor
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/leds-light-the-way-to-this-backdoor/
A curious trend for some years in the world of PC hardware has been that of attaching LEDs to all the constituent parts of a computer. The idea is that somehow a gaming rig that looks badass will somehow be just a little bit faster. As [Graham Sutherland] discovered when …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/leds-light-the-way-to-this-backdoor/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/leds-light-the-way-to-this-backdoor/
A curious trend for some years in the world of PC hardware has been that of attaching LEDs to all the constituent parts of a computer. The idea is that somehow a gaming rig that looks badass will somehow be just a little bit faster. As [Graham Sutherland] discovered when …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/leds-light-the-way-to-this-backdoor/)
Gatwick Drone Incident: Police Still Clueless
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/gatwick-drone-incident-police-still-clueless/
Quietly released and speedily buried by Parliamentary wrangles over Brexit is the news that Sussex Police have exhausted all lines of inquiry into the widely publicised drone sighting reports that caused London’s Gatwick Airport to be closed for several days last December. The county’s rozzers have ruled out 96 ‘people …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/gatwick-drone-incident-police-still-clueless/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/gatwick-drone-incident-police-still-clueless/
Quietly released and speedily buried by Parliamentary wrangles over Brexit is the news that Sussex Police have exhausted all lines of inquiry into the widely publicised drone sighting reports that caused London’s Gatwick Airport to be closed for several days last December. The county’s rozzers have ruled out 96 ‘people …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/gatwick-drone-incident-police-still-clueless/)
This Week in Security: Patch Monday Mysteries, CentOS 8 and CentOS Stream, Russian Surveillance, and CSRF
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/this-week-in-security-patch-monday-mysteries-centos-8-and-centos-stream-russian-surveillance-and-csrf/
So first off this week is something of a mystery. Microsoft released an out-of-cycle patch for Internet Explorer. The exploitability assessment from Microsoft indicates that this bug is under active exploitation, but not many details are available. Let’s take a look at what information has been released, and see what …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/this-week-in-security-patch-monday-mysteries-centos-8-and-centos-stream-russian-surveillance-and-csrf/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/this-week-in-security-patch-monday-mysteries-centos-8-and-centos-stream-russian-surveillance-and-csrf/
So first off this week is something of a mystery. Microsoft released an out-of-cycle patch for Internet Explorer. The exploitability assessment from Microsoft indicates that this bug is under active exploitation, but not many details are available. Let’s take a look at what information has been released, and see what …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/this-week-in-security-patch-monday-mysteries-centos-8-and-centos-stream-russian-surveillance-and-csrf/)
Hackaday Podcast 037: Two Flavors of Robot Dog, Hacks That Start as Fitness Trackers, Clocks That Wound Themselves, and Helicopter Chainsaws
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/hackaday-podcast-037-two-flavors-of-robot-dog-hacks-that-start-as-fitness-trackers-clocks-that-wound-themselves-and-helicopter-chainsaws/
Hackaday Editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams take a look at the latest hacks from the past week. We keep seeing awesome stuff and find ourselves wanting to buy cheap welders, thermal camera sensors, and CNC parts. There was a meeting of the dog-shaped robots at ICRA and at least …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/hackaday-podcast-037-two-flavors-of-robot-dog-hacks-that-start-as-fitness-trackers-clocks-that-wound-themselves-and-helicopter-chainsaws/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/hackaday-podcast-037-two-flavors-of-robot-dog-hacks-that-start-as-fitness-trackers-clocks-that-wound-themselves-and-helicopter-chainsaws/
Hackaday Editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams take a look at the latest hacks from the past week. We keep seeing awesome stuff and find ourselves wanting to buy cheap welders, thermal camera sensors, and CNC parts. There was a meeting of the dog-shaped robots at ICRA and at least …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/hackaday-podcast-037-two-flavors-of-robot-dog-hacks-that-start-as-fitness-trackers-clocks-that-wound-themselves-and-helicopter-chainsaws/)
Here’s Your First Look at the Talks of the 2019 Hackaday Superconference
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/heres-your-first-look-at-the-talks-of-the-2019-hackaday-superconference/
The ultimate hardware conference returns this November as the Hackaday Superconference springs to life in Pasadena, California. It is our pleasure to announce the first set of accepted speakers who have confirmed their appearances at Supercon. This reveal is only the tip of the iceberg, so keep your eye on …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/heres-your-first-look-at-the-talks-of-the-2019-hackaday-superconference/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/heres-your-first-look-at-the-talks-of-the-2019-hackaday-superconference/
The ultimate hardware conference returns this November as the Hackaday Superconference springs to life in Pasadena, California. It is our pleasure to announce the first set of accepted speakers who have confirmed their appearances at Supercon. This reveal is only the tip of the iceberg, so keep your eye on …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/heres-your-first-look-at-the-talks-of-the-2019-hackaday-superconference/)
Haptic Clock Lets You Keep Your Eyes Shut At Night
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/haptic-clock-lets-you-keep-your-eyes-shut-at-night/
Picture this: You’re in your bed in the middle of the night, and you want to know what time it is. Bedside alarm clocks are a thing of the past and now you rely on your smartphone to tell the time. Only, if you turned the screen on, you’d find …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/haptic-clock-lets-you-keep-your-eyes-shut-at-night/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/haptic-clock-lets-you-keep-your-eyes-shut-at-night/
Picture this: You’re in your bed in the middle of the night, and you want to know what time it is. Bedside alarm clocks are a thing of the past and now you rely on your smartphone to tell the time. Only, if you turned the screen on, you’d find …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/haptic-clock-lets-you-keep-your-eyes-shut-at-night/)
The Zen Of Mechanical Keyboard Wiring
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/the-zen-of-mechanical-keyboard-wiring/
Mechanical keyboards are all the rage right now, but the vast majority of them are purchased commercially. Only the most dedicated people are willing to put in the time and effort required to design and assemble their own custom board, and as you might imagine, we’ve featured a number of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/the-zen-of-mechanical-keyboard-wiring/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/the-zen-of-mechanical-keyboard-wiring/
Mechanical keyboards are all the rage right now, but the vast majority of them are purchased commercially. Only the most dedicated people are willing to put in the time and effort required to design and assemble their own custom board, and as you might imagine, we’ve featured a number of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/the-zen-of-mechanical-keyboard-wiring/)
When Your Car Breaks Down, Simply Hack It Into A Simulator
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/when-your-car-breaks-down-simply-hack-it-into-a-simulator/
When [Nishanth]’s Subaru BRZ came to a sudden halt, he was saddened by the wait to get a new engine installed. Fortunately, he was able to cheer himself up by hacking it into a car simulator in the mean time. This would have the added benefit of not being limited …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/when-your-car-breaks-down-simply-hack-it-into-a-simulator/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/when-your-car-breaks-down-simply-hack-it-into-a-simulator/
When [Nishanth]’s Subaru BRZ came to a sudden halt, he was saddened by the wait to get a new engine installed. Fortunately, he was able to cheer himself up by hacking it into a car simulator in the mean time. This would have the added benefit of not being limited …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/when-your-car-breaks-down-simply-hack-it-into-a-simulator/)
Darwin Approves: Berkeley Evolves Analog Design
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/darwin-approves-berkeley-evolves-analog-design/
Digital design is hard. But in the right environment, digital circuits are more forgiving than analog. That 3.3V signal coming out of the chip has to drop a lot along the way to not be a logic level at the destination. If you are trying to push the boundary then …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/darwin-approves-berkeley-evolves-analog-design/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/darwin-approves-berkeley-evolves-analog-design/
Digital design is hard. But in the right environment, digital circuits are more forgiving than analog. That 3.3V signal coming out of the chip has to drop a lot along the way to not be a logic level at the destination. If you are trying to push the boundary then …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/darwin-approves-berkeley-evolves-analog-design/)
A Raspberry Pi 4 Video Streaming Backpack
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/a-raspberry-pi-4-video-streaming-backpack/
Were you aware that there’s a market for backpack-housed live streaming video systems, and that they can cost as much as $1600? Apparently these things are popular with social media moguls who want to stream themselves living their fabulous lives to people sitting at home watching on YouTube or Twitch. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/a-raspberry-pi-4-video-streaming-backpack/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/a-raspberry-pi-4-video-streaming-backpack/
Were you aware that there’s a market for backpack-housed live streaming video systems, and that they can cost as much as $1600? Apparently these things are popular with social media moguls who want to stream themselves living their fabulous lives to people sitting at home watching on YouTube or Twitch. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/27/a-raspberry-pi-4-video-streaming-backpack/)
A CIA In 74HCT
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/28/a-cia-in-74hct/
If you owned a classic Commodore home computer you might not have known it at the time, but it would have contained a versatile integrated circuit called the MOS6526. This so-called CIA chip, for Complex Interface Adaptor, contained parallel and serial ports, timers, and a time-of-day counter. Like so many …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/28/a-cia-in-74hct/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/28/a-cia-in-74hct/
If you owned a classic Commodore home computer you might not have known it at the time, but it would have contained a versatile integrated circuit called the MOS6526. This so-called CIA chip, for Complex Interface Adaptor, contained parallel and serial ports, timers, and a time-of-day counter. Like so many …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/28/a-cia-in-74hct/)