‘Twas the podcast before Christmas, and all through the house, the best hacks of the week are dancing around Elliot and Tom’s heads like sugar-plums. Whatever that means. Before settling …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/22/hackaday-podcast-episode-249-data-by-laser-and-parachute-bluetooth-hacks-googles-gotta-google/)

Ultra-Basic Thermal Camera Built Using Arduino Uno
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/22/ultra-basic-thermal-camera-built-using-arduino-uno/

Thermal cameras can cost well into the five-figure range if you’re buying high-resolution models with good feature sets. New models can be so advanced that their export and use is …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/22/ultra-basic-thermal-camera-built-using-arduino-uno/)

$30 Guitar Build Shows What You Can Do With Amazon Parts
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/22/30-guitar-build-shows-what-you-can-do-with-amazon-parts/

Most guitarists buy their axes fully assembled from big names like Fender, Gibson, and… maybe Yamaha? Sure. But there are a dedicated set that relish in mixing and matching parts …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/22/30-guitar-build-shows-what-you-can-do-with-amazon-parts/)

Spice Up Your Earrings With Microelectronics
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/22/spice-up-your-earrings-with-microelectronics/

We’ve covered [mitxela] in the past and if you know him, you’ll likely know him for putting the micro in microelectronics. This year, he’s at it again with his LED …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/22/spice-up-your-earrings-with-microelectronics/)

Will We Recycle FPGAs In The Future?
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/22/will-we-recycle-fpgas-in-the-future/

If you really want to look at how much something costs, you need to look at total cost of ownership, not just the sticker price. Same goes for things like …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/22/will-we-recycle-fpgas-in-the-future/)

Raspberry Pi Pico Becomes MIDI-Compatible Synth
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/22/raspberry-pi-pico-becomes-midi-compatible-synth/

ECE 4760 is a microcontroller course that runs at Cornell every year, and it gives students a wide remit to pursue various kinds of microcontroller projects. [Pelham Bergesen] took the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/22/raspberry-pi-pico-becomes-midi-compatible-synth/)

UK’s JET Tokamak Retires After 40 Years And 105,842 Pulses
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/23/uks-jet-tokamak-retires-after-40-years-and-105842-pulses/

The UK’s most famous fusion reactor – the Joint European Torus (JET) tokamak – saw its first plasma on June 25th of 1983. Its final plasma pulse was generated on …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/23/uks-jet-tokamak-retires-after-40-years-and-105842-pulses/)

Digital Bike Horn Will Play Custom Sounds, Please Be Tasteful
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/23/digital-bike-horn-will-play-custom-sounds-please-be-tasteful/

When you’re out riding your bike, a horn can be a useful warning device to other road users and pedestrians alike. It can also be a source of fun and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/23/digital-bike-horn-will-play-custom-sounds-please-be-tasteful/)