Voltmeter Clock Looks Great On Display
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/voltmeter-clock-looks-great-on-display/
Voltmeters are cheap, and have a great industrial aesthetic about them. This makes them prime candidates for hackers looking to do a clock build. [Brett Oliver] went down this very road, and built a very stylish timepiece along the way.
[Brett] initially wanted to go with 240-degree voltmeters, however the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/voltmeter-clock-looks-great-on-display/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/voltmeter-clock-looks-great-on-display/
Voltmeters are cheap, and have a great industrial aesthetic about them. This makes them prime candidates for hackers looking to do a clock build. [Brett Oliver] went down this very road, and built a very stylish timepiece along the way.
[Brett] initially wanted to go with 240-degree voltmeters, however the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/voltmeter-clock-looks-great-on-display/)
Tracking Vaccination History With Invisible Tattoos
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/tracking-vaccination-history-with-invisible-tattoos/
Nowadays, we still rely on medical records to tell when our last vaccinations were. For social workers in developing countries, it’s an incredibly difficult task especially if there isn’t a good standard in place for tracking vaccinations already.
A team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may be providing a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/tracking-vaccination-history-with-invisible-tattoos/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/tracking-vaccination-history-with-invisible-tattoos/
Nowadays, we still rely on medical records to tell when our last vaccinations were. For social workers in developing countries, it’s an incredibly difficult task especially if there isn’t a good standard in place for tracking vaccinations already.
A team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may be providing a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/tracking-vaccination-history-with-invisible-tattoos/)
Dinural Reef Control Realistically Insolates Your Aquarium
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/dinural-reef-control-realistically-insolates-your-aquarium/
[Phillip]’s project is not just great for learning new words, it also shows just how complex natural systems can be.
As we know from news around the word, reefs are delicate systems prone to damage from just about any imaginable threat. Escaped aquarium fish, sunscreen, and the wayward feet of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/dinural-reef-control-realistically-insolates-your-aquarium/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/dinural-reef-control-realistically-insolates-your-aquarium/
[Phillip]’s project is not just great for learning new words, it also shows just how complex natural systems can be.
As we know from news around the word, reefs are delicate systems prone to damage from just about any imaginable threat. Escaped aquarium fish, sunscreen, and the wayward feet of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/03/dinural-reef-control-realistically-insolates-your-aquarium/)
Making a Custom Caliper Case for Pros
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/making-a-custom-caliper-case-for-pros/
Every professional has a tool set that they would never part with. Likewise, for experimental physicists, mechanical engineers, and tinkerers, a caliper set can be unspeakably crucial to their work. That’s why [Andrew Birkel] designed his own personal caliper set to fit just the right proportions for his tools while …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/making-a-custom-caliper-case-for-pros/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/making-a-custom-caliper-case-for-pros/
Every professional has a tool set that they would never part with. Likewise, for experimental physicists, mechanical engineers, and tinkerers, a caliper set can be unspeakably crucial to their work. That’s why [Andrew Birkel] designed his own personal caliper set to fit just the right proportions for his tools while …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/making-a-custom-caliper-case-for-pros/)
OpenDog: Adding Force Sensitive Feet
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/opendog-adding-force-sensitive-feet/
[James Bruton] OpenDog remains one of the most impressive home-built robotics projects we’ve seen here on Hackaday, and it’s a gift that just keeps on giving. This time he’s working on adding force sensing capabilities to OpenDog’s legs to allow for more dynamic movement control.
The actuators in the legs …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/opendog-adding-force-sensitive-feet/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/opendog-adding-force-sensitive-feet/
[James Bruton] OpenDog remains one of the most impressive home-built robotics projects we’ve seen here on Hackaday, and it’s a gift that just keeps on giving. This time he’s working on adding force sensing capabilities to OpenDog’s legs to allow for more dynamic movement control.
The actuators in the legs …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/opendog-adding-force-sensitive-feet/)
City Clock Is Beautiful Tribute To Parisian Architecture
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/city-clock-is-beautiful-tribute-to-parisian-architecture/
Binary clocks are often created as a programming exercise, or to display the time in a project with the minimal practical components. Displaying the time in binary needn’t always be for practicalities sake, however. The City Clock shows that it can be applied quite artfully, too.
The electronic side of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/city-clock-is-beautiful-tribute-to-parisian-architecture/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/city-clock-is-beautiful-tribute-to-parisian-architecture/
Binary clocks are often created as a programming exercise, or to display the time in a project with the minimal practical components. Displaying the time in binary needn’t always be for practicalities sake, however. The City Clock shows that it can be applied quite artfully, too.
The electronic side of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/city-clock-is-beautiful-tribute-to-parisian-architecture/)
Altair 8800 Again Project
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/altair-8800-again-project/
[Dirk] posted a video (you can see below) titled, “Mystery Retro Project Start.” That turned out to be the first of a multipart series on his Altair 8800 Again simulator. The front panel appears to be laser cut and in some future video episodes, we expect to see him simulate …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/altair-8800-again-project/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/altair-8800-again-project/
[Dirk] posted a video (you can see below) titled, “Mystery Retro Project Start.” That turned out to be the first of a multipart series on his Altair 8800 Again simulator. The front panel appears to be laser cut and in some future video episodes, we expect to see him simulate …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/altair-8800-again-project/)
Datacenter UPS Heads Home for Off-Grid Power Solution
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/datacenter-ups-heads-home-for-off-grid-power-solution/
The news sites seem never to be without stories of Elon Musk and his latest ventures, be they rapid transit tube tubes in partial vacuum, space flight, or even personal not-a-flamethrowers. Famous for electric vehicles, Musks’s Tesla also has a line of solar products and offers the Powerwall home battery …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/datacenter-ups-heads-home-for-off-grid-power-solution/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/datacenter-ups-heads-home-for-off-grid-power-solution/
The news sites seem never to be without stories of Elon Musk and his latest ventures, be they rapid transit tube tubes in partial vacuum, space flight, or even personal not-a-flamethrowers. Famous for electric vehicles, Musks’s Tesla also has a line of solar products and offers the Powerwall home battery …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/datacenter-ups-heads-home-for-off-grid-power-solution/)
Baby’s First Jukebox is Fun for Parents, Too
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/babys-first-jukebox-is-fun-for-parents-too/
Believe it or not, there’s a $400 toy mp3 player out there for kids. It looks pretty nice, with colorful buttons and a wood console and all, but those features don’t really justify the price tag. [DerThes] wanted one for his 2-year-old anyway, so he made his own ruggedized version …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/babys-first-jukebox-is-fun-for-parents-too/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/babys-first-jukebox-is-fun-for-parents-too/
Believe it or not, there’s a $400 toy mp3 player out there for kids. It looks pretty nice, with colorful buttons and a wood console and all, but those features don’t really justify the price tag. [DerThes] wanted one for his 2-year-old anyway, so he made his own ruggedized version …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/babys-first-jukebox-is-fun-for-parents-too/)
3D-Printed Moiré Illusion May Just Drive You Crazy
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/3d-printed-moire-illusion-may-just-drive-you-crazy/
Moiré illusions can be visually captivating, particularly when a little rotational motion is thrown in the mix. [Dushyant Ahuja] was a fan of these moving Moiré sculptures he’d seen around the place, and decided to create his own.
The build is based around spinning two spoked discs in opposite directions, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/3d-printed-moire-illusion-may-just-drive-you-crazy/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/3d-printed-moire-illusion-may-just-drive-you-crazy/
Moiré illusions can be visually captivating, particularly when a little rotational motion is thrown in the mix. [Dushyant Ahuja] was a fan of these moving Moiré sculptures he’d seen around the place, and decided to create his own.
The build is based around spinning two spoked discs in opposite directions, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/3d-printed-moire-illusion-may-just-drive-you-crazy/)
2D-Platform Seeks Balance with a Touch Screen
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/2d-platform-seeks-balance-with-a-touch-screen/
It’s the [Bruce Land]-iest season of all, when the Cornell professor submits the projects his microcontroller class students have been working on all semester. Imagination does not seem to be in short supply with these students, and we always look forward to these tips this time of year.
[Greg] and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/2d-platform-seeks-balance-with-a-touch-screen/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/2d-platform-seeks-balance-with-a-touch-screen/
It’s the [Bruce Land]-iest season of all, when the Cornell professor submits the projects his microcontroller class students have been working on all semester. Imagination does not seem to be in short supply with these students, and we always look forward to these tips this time of year.
[Greg] and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/04/2d-platform-seeks-balance-with-a-touch-screen/)
Arduino Wristwatch Has LED Hands
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/arduino-wristwatch-has-led-hands/
When you read “Arduino wristwatch”, you fall into the trap of envisioning an Arduino UNO clumsily strapped to someone’s wrist. [Marijo Blažević’s] creation is much more polished than that. A round circuit board holds two surface mount ICs and 12 LEDs. The whole thing looks nice fit snugly inside of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/arduino-wristwatch-has-led-hands/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/arduino-wristwatch-has-led-hands/
When you read “Arduino wristwatch”, you fall into the trap of envisioning an Arduino UNO clumsily strapped to someone’s wrist. [Marijo Blažević’s] creation is much more polished than that. A round circuit board holds two surface mount ICs and 12 LEDs. The whole thing looks nice fit snugly inside of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/arduino-wristwatch-has-led-hands/)
All You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about Compilers
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/all-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-compilers/
They say that in order to understand recursion, you must first understand recursion. Once you master that concept, you might decide that it’s time to write your own compiler that can compile itself as a fun side project. According to [Warren] aka [DoctorWkt], who documented every step of writing this …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/all-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-compilers/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/all-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-compilers/
They say that in order to understand recursion, you must first understand recursion. Once you master that concept, you might decide that it’s time to write your own compiler that can compile itself as a fun side project. According to [Warren] aka [DoctorWkt], who documented every step of writing this …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/all-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-compilers/)
Space-Saving Servo Tester Console Looks Space-Worthy
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/space-saving-servo-tester-console-looks-space-worthy/
You know how it goes — sometimes you just have to stop in the middle of a project and build yourself a tool that vastly improves your workflow as soon as it’s completed. [Ikkalebob] aka [Will Cogley] on YouTube is working on some super secret project that requires a whole …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/space-saving-servo-tester-console-looks-space-worthy/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/space-saving-servo-tester-console-looks-space-worthy/
You know how it goes — sometimes you just have to stop in the middle of a project and build yourself a tool that vastly improves your workflow as soon as it’s completed. [Ikkalebob] aka [Will Cogley] on YouTube is working on some super secret project that requires a whole …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/space-saving-servo-tester-console-looks-space-worthy/)
3D Pens Can Make Ugly Drone Parts That Almost Work
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/3d-pens-can-make-ugly-drone-parts-that-almost-work/
Small hobby aircraft and light plastic parts go hand in hand, and a 3D printing pen makes lightweight plastic things without the overhead of CAD work and running a 3D printer. So could a 3D pen create useful plastic bits for small quadcopters? [Michael Niggel] decided to find out by …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/3d-pens-can-make-ugly-drone-parts-that-almost-work/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/3d-pens-can-make-ugly-drone-parts-that-almost-work/
Small hobby aircraft and light plastic parts go hand in hand, and a 3D printing pen makes lightweight plastic things without the overhead of CAD work and running a 3D printer. So could a 3D pen create useful plastic bits for small quadcopters? [Michael Niggel] decided to find out by …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/3d-pens-can-make-ugly-drone-parts-that-almost-work/)
Converting a Drill Press Into a Milling Machine
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/converting-a-drill-press-into-a-milling-machine/
Mills are a huge investment, and for hobbyists without the space to install their own personal mill, it can sometimes be a pain to have to find a facility with a mill to complete your project.
What if you could convert your drill press into a mill instead? YouTuber [Small …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/converting-a-drill-press-into-a-milling-machine/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/converting-a-drill-press-into-a-milling-machine/
Mills are a huge investment, and for hobbyists without the space to install their own personal mill, it can sometimes be a pain to have to find a facility with a mill to complete your project.
What if you could convert your drill press into a mill instead? YouTuber [Small …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/converting-a-drill-press-into-a-milling-machine/)
Hackaday Links: January 5, 2020
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/hackaday-links-january-5-2020/
It looks like the third decade of the 21st century is off to a bit of a weird start, at least in the middle of the United States. There, for the past several weeks, mysterious squads of enormous multicopters have taken to the night sky for reasons unknown. Witnesses on …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/hackaday-links-january-5-2020/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/hackaday-links-january-5-2020/
It looks like the third decade of the 21st century is off to a bit of a weird start, at least in the middle of the United States. There, for the past several weeks, mysterious squads of enormous multicopters have taken to the night sky for reasons unknown. Witnesses on …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/hackaday-links-january-5-2020/)
AirBass Lets You Jam Wherever
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/airbass-lets-you-jam-wherever/
If you play an instrument, you know how rewarding it is to watch and hear yourself reproduce your favorite songs and make new melodies. But you also know how steep the learning curve can be, how difficult it is to learn positions and notes while your body adjusts to the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/airbass-lets-you-jam-wherever/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/airbass-lets-you-jam-wherever/
If you play an instrument, you know how rewarding it is to watch and hear yourself reproduce your favorite songs and make new melodies. But you also know how steep the learning curve can be, how difficult it is to learn positions and notes while your body adjusts to the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/airbass-lets-you-jam-wherever/)
Creating a Custom Engagement Ring with 3D-Printing
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/creating-a-custom-engagement-ring-with-3d-printing/
Even if you’re pretty sure what the answer will be, a marriage proposal is attended by a great deal of stress to make the event as memorable and romantic as possible. You’ve got a lot of details to look after, not least of which is the ring. So why not …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/creating-a-custom-engagement-ring-with-3d-printing/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/creating-a-custom-engagement-ring-with-3d-printing/
Even if you’re pretty sure what the answer will be, a marriage proposal is attended by a great deal of stress to make the event as memorable and romantic as possible. You’ve got a lot of details to look after, not least of which is the ring. So why not …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/05/creating-a-custom-engagement-ring-with-3d-printing/)
Embedding a Smart Switch in a Java Factory
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/06/embedding-a-smart-switch-in-a-java-factory/
When you need coffee, you don’t need any hassles standing between you and caffeination. Especially ironic hassles, like having to do more to turn on appliances inside of home automation schemes than you did without them.
[Maurice Makaay] bought a smart plug to add this beautiful drip coffee machine to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/06/embedding-a-smart-switch-in-a-java-factory/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/06/embedding-a-smart-switch-in-a-java-factory/
When you need coffee, you don’t need any hassles standing between you and caffeination. Especially ironic hassles, like having to do more to turn on appliances inside of home automation schemes than you did without them.
[Maurice Makaay] bought a smart plug to add this beautiful drip coffee machine to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/06/embedding-a-smart-switch-in-a-java-factory/)
Steampunk Motorcycle Runs On Compressed Air, Is Pure Hacking Art
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/06/steampunk-motorcycle-runs-on-compressed-air-is-pure-hacking-art/
Sometimes it’s ok to sacrifice some practicality for aesthetics, especially for passion projects. Falling solidly in this category is [Peter Forsberg]’s beautiful, barely functional steam punk motorcycle. If this isn’t hacker art, then we don’t know what is.
The most eye-catching part of the motorcycle is the engine and drive …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/06/steampunk-motorcycle-runs-on-compressed-air-is-pure-hacking-art/)
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/06/steampunk-motorcycle-runs-on-compressed-air-is-pure-hacking-art/
Sometimes it’s ok to sacrifice some practicality for aesthetics, especially for passion projects. Falling solidly in this category is [Peter Forsberg]’s beautiful, barely functional steam punk motorcycle. If this isn’t hacker art, then we don’t know what is.
The most eye-catching part of the motorcycle is the engine and drive …read more (https://hackaday.com/2020/01/06/steampunk-motorcycle-runs-on-compressed-air-is-pure-hacking-art/)