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/)
2026 Hackaday Supercon: Workshops are Open!
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https://hackaday.com/2026/10/14/2026-hackaday-supercon-workshops-are-open/
Supercon is Hackaday’s annual gathering, and you absolutely need to be there. Today, we’re pleased to announce our lineup of workshops, and it’s more than we’ve ever offered, thanks to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/14/2026-hackaday-supercon-workshops-are-open/)
Building An M7 Pan Tilt Head Controller
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/15/building-an-m7-pan-tilt-head-controller/
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/15/building-an-m7-pan-tilt-head-controller/
The Soonpho M7 Pan Tilt Head is a useful photography tool for remotely aiming a decently-sized camera. Only, [Kyle Housley] wanted a little more control than was available out of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/15/building-an-m7-pan-tilt-head-controller/)
A Thermal Camera That Uses WebUSB
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/15/a-thermal-camera-that-uses-webusb/
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/15/a-thermal-camera-that-uses-webusb/
When creating a peripheral for a mobile phone, an obvious path is to create a companion app with which to talk to it. But as we all know today’s app …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/15/a-thermal-camera-that-uses-webusb/)
So You Want To Make Your SDR Work On Other Frequencies
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/15/so-you-want-to-make-your-sdr-work-on-other-frequencies/
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/15/so-you-want-to-make-your-sdr-work-on-other-frequencies/
Perhaps the most exciting news of the past few weeks in the world of hardware hacking has been the unlocking of hidden SDR functionality in the Wi-Fi radios found on …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/10/15/so-you-want-to-make-your-sdr-work-on-other-frequencies/)