We’ll give you three guesses what the most important bits of silicon in [LouD]’s USBSID-Pico are, and two don’t count. Yes, there’s a Raspberry Pi Pico, and a pair of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/13/2026-retrocomputing-challenge-usbsid-pico-has-two-sids-many-inputs/)
Does It Run… Duke Nukem 3D?
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When id Software released DOOM back in 1993 it helped define the genre, but it was hardly the only hit first-person shooter of that decade. There was also 3D Realms’ 1996 Duke …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/13/does-it-run-duke-nukem-3d/)
Rendering 3D Prints From G-Code
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https://hackaday.com/2026/10/14/rendering-3d-prints-from-g-code/
Your CAD software generally has some rudimentary tools for rending images of your parts, from simply-textured models to more photo-realistic options. However, those renders are of the geometry you created—not …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/14/rendering-3d-prints-from-g-code/)
Testing Oneself for AI Slop
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https://hackaday.com/2026/10/14/testing-oneself-for-ai-slop/
The feed of a Hackaday writer brings many surprises, some rubbish, and the occasional diamond which of course we bring to you. Sometimes a page catches the eye that’s not …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/14/testing-oneself-for-ai-slop/)
If you already know what a nonius is, you can probably skip this post. But, if like us, you would have to look it up, we’ll tell you what we …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/14/whats-a-nonius/)
DIY Force Sensing Joysticks are a Cheap Way To Go
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https://hackaday.com/2026/10/14/diy-force-sensing-joysticks-are-a-cheap-way-to-go/
Traditional joysticks typically use potentiometers or hall effect sensors to determine the displacement of the stick itself when moved by the operator. Force-sensing joysticks are considered more desirable for certain …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/14/diy-force-sensing-joysticks-are-a-cheap-way-to-go/)