Sometimes you need random numbers — and properly random ones, at that. [Sean Boyce] whipped up a rig that serves up just that, tasty random bytes delivered fresh over MQTT. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/04/26/quantum-random-number-generator-squirts-out-numbers-via-mqtt/)

Remembering Heathkit
https://hackaday.com/2025/04/26/remembering-heathkit/

While most hams and hackers have at least heard of Heathkit, most people don’t know the strange origin story of the legendary company. [Ham Radio Gizmos] takes us all through …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/04/26/remembering-heathkit/)

YKK’s Self-Propelled Zipper: Less Crazy Than It Seems
https://hackaday.com/2025/04/26/ykks-self-propelled-zipper-less-crazy-than-it-seems/

At first glance the very idea of a zipper that unzips and zips up by itself seems somewhat ridiculous. After all, these contraptions are mostly used on pieces of clothing …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/04/26/ykks-self-propelled-zipper-less-crazy-than-it-seems/)

Another Coil Winder Project
https://hackaday.com/2025/04/26/another-coil-winder-project/

If you build electronics, you will eventually need a coil. If you spend any time winding one, you are almost guaranteed to think about building a coil winder. Maybe that’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/04/26/another-coil-winder-project/)

Creating An Electronic Board For Catan-Compatible Shenanigans
https://hackaday.com/2025/04/26/creating-an-electronic-board-for-catan-compatible-shenanigans/

[Sean Boyce] has been busy building board games. Specifically, an electronic strategy boardgame that is miraculously also compatible with Settlers of Catan. [Sean’s] game is called Calculus. It’s about mining …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/04/26/creating-an-electronic-board-for-catan-compatible-shenanigans/)

Deep Dive on Panel Making
https://hackaday.com/2025/04/27/deep-dive-on-panel-making/

It is easier than ever to produce projects with nice enclosures thanks to 3D printing and laser cutting. However, for a polished look, you also need a labeled front panel. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/04/27/deep-dive-on-panel-making/)

Save Cells from the Landfill, Get a Power Bank For Your Troubles
https://hackaday.com/2025/04/27/save-cells-from-the-landfill-get-a-power-bank-for-your-troubles/

A hefty portable power bank is a handy thing to DIY, but one needs to get their hands on a number of matching lithium-ion cells to make it happen. [Chris …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/04/27/save-cells-from-the-landfill-get-a-power-bank-for-your-troubles/)

VESC Mods Made Via Vibe Coding
https://hackaday.com/2025/04/27/vesc-mods-made-via-vibe-coding/