Create an Aurora Of Your Own
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Create an Aurora Of Your Own
Throughout our day-to-day experiences, we come across or make use of many scientific principles which we might not be aware of, even if we immediately recognize them when they’re described. O…
Never Mind The Sheet Music, Here’s Spreadsheet Music
https://hackaday.com/2019/02/02/never-mind-the-sheet-music-heres-spreadsheet-music/
https://hackaday.com/2019/02/02/never-mind-the-sheet-music-heres-spreadsheet-music/
Hackaday
Never Mind The Sheet Music, Here’s Spreadsheet Music
Nothing says Rockstar Musician Lifestyle like spreadsheet software. Okay, we might have mixed up the word order a bit in that sentence, but there’s always Python to add some truth to it. Afte…
Hack Your File Hierarchy with Johnny Decimal System (Dewey’s Older Brother)
https://hackaday.com/2019/02/02/hack-your-file-hierarchy-with-johnny-decimal-system-deweys-older-brother/
https://hackaday.com/2019/02/02/hack-your-file-hierarchy-with-johnny-decimal-system-deweys-older-brother/
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Hack Your File Hierarchy with Johnny Decimal System (Dewey’s Older Brother)
Most of us have our fair share of digital debris. After all, with drives measured in one-million-million byte increments it’s tempting to never delete anything. The downside is you may never …
Simple Automata Extravaganza
https://hackaday.com/2019/02/02/simple-automata-extravaganza/
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Simple Automata Extravaganza
[Federico Tobon] from [Wolfcat Workshop] spent Makevember in 2017 building a series of fascinating automata using the most basic of craft supplies and simple tools in his workshop. Using a combinat…
Microwave Parts Become Quick and Nasty Jacob’s Ladder
https://hackaday.com/2019/02/02/microwave-parts-become-quick-and-nasty-jacobs-ladder/
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Microwave Parts Become Quick and Nasty Jacob’s Ladder
The Jacob’s Ladder is an electrical device named after a biblical “ladder to Heaven”, consisting of a pair of vertically oriented conductors that spread apart vertically. These co…
High-Style Ball Balancing Platform
https://hackaday.com/2019/02/02/high-style-ball-balancing-platform/
https://hackaday.com/2019/02/02/high-style-ball-balancing-platform/
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High-Style Ball Balancing Platform
If IKEA made ball-balancing PID robots, they’d probably look like this one. This [Johan Link] build isn’t just about style. A look under the hood reveals not the standard, off-the-shelf…
Blacksmith Elevates the Craft with this Fabulous Strongbox
https://hackaday.com/2019/02/03/blacksmith-elevates-the-craft-with-this-fabulous-strongbox/
https://hackaday.com/2019/02/03/blacksmith-elevates-the-craft-with-this-fabulous-strongbox/
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Blacksmith Elevates the Craft with this Fabulous Strongbox
For most of human industrial history, the blacksmith was the indispensable artisan. He could fashion almost anything needed, from a simple hand tool to a mechanism as complex as a rifle. Starting w…
FarmBot Unveils New CNC Gardening Robot Models
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/farmbot-unveils-new-cnc-gardening-robot-models/
Across the Northern Hemisphere it is now summer and the growing season is in full swing. Vigorous plants that will soon bear tasty fruit are springing forth from the soil, but unfortunately so are a lush carpet of weeds that require the constant attention of the gardener. “If only …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/farmbot-unveils-new-cnc-gardening-robot-models/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/farmbot-unveils-new-cnc-gardening-robot-models/
Across the Northern Hemisphere it is now summer and the growing season is in full swing. Vigorous plants that will soon bear tasty fruit are springing forth from the soil, but unfortunately so are a lush carpet of weeds that require the constant attention of the gardener. “If only …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/farmbot-unveils-new-cnc-gardening-robot-models/)
Wire Bender Aims to Take Circuit Sculptures To The Next Level
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/wire-bender-aims-to-take-circuit-sculptures-to-the-next-level/
It doesn’t seem as though bending wire would be much of a chore, but when you’re making art from your circuits, it can be everything. Just the right angle in just the right place can make the difference between a circuit sculpture that draws gasps and one that’s only “Meh.” …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/wire-bender-aims-to-take-circuit-sculptures-to-the-next-level/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/wire-bender-aims-to-take-circuit-sculptures-to-the-next-level/
It doesn’t seem as though bending wire would be much of a chore, but when you’re making art from your circuits, it can be everything. Just the right angle in just the right place can make the difference between a circuit sculpture that draws gasps and one that’s only “Meh.” …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/wire-bender-aims-to-take-circuit-sculptures-to-the-next-level/)
Building A Geodesic Dome Greenhouse
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/building-a-geodesic-dome-greenhouse/
Greenhouses are a great way to improve conditions for your plants, and are an absolute necessity for any serious gardening in colder climates. When the time came for [gentleworks] to build a new greenhouse, rather than going with a conventional design, they decided to go with a geodesic dome instead. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/building-a-geodesic-dome-greenhouse/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/building-a-geodesic-dome-greenhouse/
Greenhouses are a great way to improve conditions for your plants, and are an absolute necessity for any serious gardening in colder climates. When the time came for [gentleworks] to build a new greenhouse, rather than going with a conventional design, they decided to go with a geodesic dome instead. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/building-a-geodesic-dome-greenhouse/)
AI Recognizes And Locks Out Murder Cats
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/ai-recognizes-and-locks-out-murder-cats/
Anyone with a cat knows that the little purring ball of fluff in your lap is one tiny step away from turning into a bloodthirsty serial killer. Give kitty half a chance and something small and defenseless is going to meet a slow, painful end. And you little killer is …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/ai-recognizes-and-locks-out-murder-cats/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/ai-recognizes-and-locks-out-murder-cats/
Anyone with a cat knows that the little purring ball of fluff in your lap is one tiny step away from turning into a bloodthirsty serial killer. Give kitty half a chance and something small and defenseless is going to meet a slow, painful end. And you little killer is …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/ai-recognizes-and-locks-out-murder-cats/)
The Backbone Of VHF Amateur Radio May Be Under Threat
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/the-backbone-of-vhf-amateur-radio-may-be-under-threat/
A story that has been on the burner for a few weeks concerns a proposal that will be advanced to the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2023. It originates with French spectrum regulators and is reported to be at the behest of the Paris-based multinational defence contractor Thales. The sting in …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/the-backbone-of-vhf-amateur-radio-may-be-under-threat/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/the-backbone-of-vhf-amateur-radio-may-be-under-threat/
A story that has been on the burner for a few weeks concerns a proposal that will be advanced to the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2023. It originates with French spectrum regulators and is reported to be at the behest of the Paris-based multinational defence contractor Thales. The sting in …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/01/the-backbone-of-vhf-amateur-radio-may-be-under-threat/)
Building a Googie-Style Sign With The Help Of CNC
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/building-a-googie-style-sign-with-the-help-of-cnc/
The Googie style was a major architectural trend of the post-war period in the United States. It remains popular to throwback to this style, and [Wesley Treat] got the job to create a sign in this vein for a local trailer motel (Youtube link, embedded below).
CNC tools make just …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/building-a-googie-style-sign-with-the-help-of-cnc/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/building-a-googie-style-sign-with-the-help-of-cnc/
The Googie style was a major architectural trend of the post-war period in the United States. It remains popular to throwback to this style, and [Wesley Treat] got the job to create a sign in this vein for a local trailer motel (Youtube link, embedded below).
CNC tools make just …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/building-a-googie-style-sign-with-the-help-of-cnc/)
The Arduboy Gets A Crank Mod
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/the-arduboy-gets-a-crank-mod/
You’ve seen VR headsets and wearable video game controllers and flight yokes and every other type and kind of video game controller, but a crank? Yes, the Arduboy now has a crank modification in tribute to (or blatant ripoff of) the PlayDate, a video game console created by Panic and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/the-arduboy-gets-a-crank-mod/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/the-arduboy-gets-a-crank-mod/
You’ve seen VR headsets and wearable video game controllers and flight yokes and every other type and kind of video game controller, but a crank? Yes, the Arduboy now has a crank modification in tribute to (or blatant ripoff of) the PlayDate, a video game console created by Panic and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/the-arduboy-gets-a-crank-mod/)
Hands-On: GreatFET is an Embedded Tool that Does It All
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/hands-on-greatfet-is-an-embedded-tool-that-does-it-all/
There’s a new embedded hacking tool on the scene that gives you an interactive Python interface for a speedy chip on a board with oodles of GPIO, the ability to masquerade as different USB devices, and a legacy of tricks up its sleeve. This is the GreatFET, the successor to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/hands-on-greatfet-is-an-embedded-tool-that-does-it-all/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/hands-on-greatfet-is-an-embedded-tool-that-does-it-all/
There’s a new embedded hacking tool on the scene that gives you an interactive Python interface for a speedy chip on a board with oodles of GPIO, the ability to masquerade as different USB devices, and a legacy of tricks up its sleeve. This is the GreatFET, the successor to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/hands-on-greatfet-is-an-embedded-tool-that-does-it-all/)
Ramen Lamp Has Us Feeling Hungry
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/ramen-lamp-has-us-feeling-hungry/
Ramen comes in many forms, and whether you’re eating the 10 cent instant packets during the school year, or dining out at a fancy noodle bar, it’s a tasty meal either way. [ramenkingandi] has long been in love with the classic Japanese fare, and decided to create a homage to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/ramen-lamp-has-us-feeling-hungry/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/ramen-lamp-has-us-feeling-hungry/
Ramen comes in many forms, and whether you’re eating the 10 cent instant packets during the school year, or dining out at a fancy noodle bar, it’s a tasty meal either way. [ramenkingandi] has long been in love with the classic Japanese fare, and decided to create a homage to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/ramen-lamp-has-us-feeling-hungry/)
New Contest: Beautiful Hardware
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/new-contest-beautiful-hardware/
We all have awesome hardware projects to show off. Great photos of them are how you unlock the excitement others see in your work. Whether you’re using a DSLR or the camera in your smartphone, it’s not difficult to capture an amazing picture of the project you pour so much …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/new-contest-beautiful-hardware/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/new-contest-beautiful-hardware/
We all have awesome hardware projects to show off. Great photos of them are how you unlock the excitement others see in your work. Whether you’re using a DSLR or the camera in your smartphone, it’s not difficult to capture an amazing picture of the project you pour so much …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/new-contest-beautiful-hardware/)
Mary Sherman Morgan, Rocket Fuel Mixologist
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/mary-sherman-morgan-rocket-fuel-mixologist/
In the fall of 1957, it seemed as though the United States’ space program would never get off the ground. The USSR had launched Sputnik in October, and this cemented their place in history as the first nation in space. If that weren’t bad enough, they put Sputnik 2 into …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/mary-sherman-morgan-rocket-fuel-mixologist/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/mary-sherman-morgan-rocket-fuel-mixologist/
In the fall of 1957, it seemed as though the United States’ space program would never get off the ground. The USSR had launched Sputnik in October, and this cemented their place in history as the first nation in space. If that weren’t bad enough, they put Sputnik 2 into …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/mary-sherman-morgan-rocket-fuel-mixologist/)
Why Fix A Remote When You Can Just Build A New Device?
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/why-fix-a-remote-when-you-can-just-build-a-new-device/
Those who have been around the block, and the sun, a fair few times will know that they certainly don’t make ’em like they used to. It doesn’t particularly matter what “them” is; it’s merely a widely accepted fact that society has trended towards more disposable products over ones that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/why-fix-a-remote-when-you-can-just-build-a-new-device/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/why-fix-a-remote-when-you-can-just-build-a-new-device/
Those who have been around the block, and the sun, a fair few times will know that they certainly don’t make ’em like they used to. It doesn’t particularly matter what “them” is; it’s merely a widely accepted fact that society has trended towards more disposable products over ones that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/02/why-fix-a-remote-when-you-can-just-build-a-new-device/)