Building a Homemade Induction Soldering Iron
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/07/building-a-homemade-induction-soldering-iron/

Despite not being inherently any better at converting electricity into heat, induction-heated soldering irons often considerably outperform conventional irons with an identical power rating. They manage this by directly heating …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/11/07/building-a-homemade-induction-soldering-iron/)

Proper Linux, On An ESP32
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/07/proper-linux-on-an-esp32/

The ESP32 series of microcontrollers feature a lot on these pages, offering as they do a significantly powerful processor and in most cases, wireless connectivity. One recent member of the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/11/07/proper-linux-on-an-esp32/)

Play Text Adventures on an E-Paper Handheld
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/07/play-text-adventures-on-an-e-paper-handheld/

Choose your own adventure books were one of the first media to become gamified in the computer era, and [Jeremy Ngai] wanted to bridge the experience further with an e-paper …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/11/07/play-text-adventures-on-an-e-paper-handheld/)

Artemis II Rocket Was Powerful Enough to Disrupt GPS
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/07/artemis-ii-rocket-was-powerful-enough-to-disrupt-gps/

Rockets certainly have a substantial impact if you ever see a launch in person. The noise, shock waves, and even heat can be awe-inspiring. What is less obvious are the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/11/07/artemis-ii-rocket-was-powerful-enough-to-disrupt-gps/)

Making a Dog Car Wash Without (very) Fancy Tools
https://hackaday.com/2026/11/07/making-a-dog-car-wash-without-very-fancy-tools/

[Stuff Made Here] got fed up with the hassle of washing their dog, and in traditional engineer fashion, decided that automating the process would solve the problem. However, as science …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/11/07/making-a-dog-car-wash-without-very-fancy-tools/)