Amazing Open Source Quadruped Capable Of Dynamic Motion
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/amazing-open-source-quadruped-capable-of-dynamic-motion/
The more we read about [Josh Pieper]’s quadruped, the mjbots quad A0, the more blown away we are by his year of progress on the design. Each part of the robot deserves its own article: from the heavily modified brushless motors (with custom planetary gears) to the custom motor driver …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/amazing-open-source-quadruped-capable-of-dynamic-motion/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/amazing-open-source-quadruped-capable-of-dynamic-motion/
The more we read about [Josh Pieper]’s quadruped, the mjbots quad A0, the more blown away we are by his year of progress on the design. Each part of the robot deserves its own article: from the heavily modified brushless motors (with custom planetary gears) to the custom motor driver …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/amazing-open-source-quadruped-capable-of-dynamic-motion/)
When Engineering, Fine Art, And ASMR Collide
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/when-engineering-fine-art-and-asmr-collide/
The success that [Julian Baumgartner] has found on YouTube is a perfect example of all that’s weird and wonderful about the platform. His videos, which show in utterly engrossing detail the painstaking work that goes into restoring and conserving pieces of fine art, have been boosted in popularity by YouTube’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/when-engineering-fine-art-and-asmr-collide/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/when-engineering-fine-art-and-asmr-collide/
The success that [Julian Baumgartner] has found on YouTube is a perfect example of all that’s weird and wonderful about the platform. His videos, which show in utterly engrossing detail the painstaking work that goes into restoring and conserving pieces of fine art, have been boosted in popularity by YouTube’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/when-engineering-fine-art-and-asmr-collide/)
This Lightning Detector Is Remarkably Sensitive
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/this-lightning-detector-is-remarkably-sensitive/
Lightning strikes are quite high energy events, and release plenty of radio frequency energy when they go off in the atmosphere. This makes them easy to detect, and the magnitude of the energy release means it can be done at impressive range. [Jay] decided to build a device of his …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/this-lightning-detector-is-remarkably-sensitive/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/this-lightning-detector-is-remarkably-sensitive/
Lightning strikes are quite high energy events, and release plenty of radio frequency energy when they go off in the atmosphere. This makes them easy to detect, and the magnitude of the energy release means it can be done at impressive range. [Jay] decided to build a device of his …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/03/this-lightning-detector-is-remarkably-sensitive/)
Indonesian Jungle Vespas
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/indonesian-jungle-vespas/
Typically, we associate Vespas with Italians, riding their posh scooters midday under the heat of the Mediterranean sun. In one community, however, the riders and vehicles are pretty different – and by that we mean a whole lot different. Think Mad Max: Fury Road meets The Jungle Book.
The …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/indonesian-jungle-vespas/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/indonesian-jungle-vespas/
Typically, we associate Vespas with Italians, riding their posh scooters midday under the heat of the Mediterranean sun. In one community, however, the riders and vehicles are pretty different – and by that we mean a whole lot different. Think Mad Max: Fury Road meets The Jungle Book.
The …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/indonesian-jungle-vespas/)
Navigate Around Garmin’s Custom Map Limits
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/navigate-around-garmins-custom-map-limits/
If your only experience with Garmins is from that one rental car a few years back, it may surprise you that some of them, mostly the handheld outdoor units, allow custom maps. This sounds cool until you find out the limitations. Unless you upgrade to premium, it doesn’t allow map …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/navigate-around-garmins-custom-map-limits/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/navigate-around-garmins-custom-map-limits/
If your only experience with Garmins is from that one rental car a few years back, it may surprise you that some of them, mostly the handheld outdoor units, allow custom maps. This sounds cool until you find out the limitations. Unless you upgrade to premium, it doesn’t allow map …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/navigate-around-garmins-custom-map-limits/)
This Week in Security: Is RSA Finally Broken? The Push for Cloud Accounts, Encrypted DNS, and More Mobile Mayhem
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/this-week-in-security-is-rsa-finally-broken-the-push-for-cloud-accounts-encrypted-dns-and-more-mobile-mayhem/
Ever wondered what “cyberwar” looks like? Apparently it’s a lot of guessing security questions and changing passwords. It’s an interesting read on its own, but there are some interesting clues if you read between the lines. A General in the know mentioned that Isis:
clicked on something or they did …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/this-week-in-security-is-rsa-finally-broken-the-push-for-cloud-accounts-encrypted-dns-and-more-mobile-mayhem/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/this-week-in-security-is-rsa-finally-broken-the-push-for-cloud-accounts-encrypted-dns-and-more-mobile-mayhem/
Ever wondered what “cyberwar” looks like? Apparently it’s a lot of guessing security questions and changing passwords. It’s an interesting read on its own, but there are some interesting clues if you read between the lines. A General in the know mentioned that Isis:
clicked on something or they did …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/this-week-in-security-is-rsa-finally-broken-the-push-for-cloud-accounts-encrypted-dns-and-more-mobile-mayhem/)
This Biofuel Cell Harvests Energy From Your Sweat
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/this-biofuel-cell-harvests-energy-from-your-sweat/
Researchers from l’Université Grenoble Alpes and the University of San Diego recently developed and patented a flexible device that’s able to produce electrical energy from human sweat. The lactate/O2 biofuel cell has been demonstrated to light an LED, leading to further development in the area of harvesting energy through wearables. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/this-biofuel-cell-harvests-energy-from-your-sweat/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/this-biofuel-cell-harvests-energy-from-your-sweat/
Researchers from l’Université Grenoble Alpes and the University of San Diego recently developed and patented a flexible device that’s able to produce electrical energy from human sweat. The lactate/O2 biofuel cell has been demonstrated to light an LED, leading to further development in the area of harvesting energy through wearables. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/this-biofuel-cell-harvests-energy-from-your-sweat/)
Hackaday Podcast 038: Cyberdecks Taking Over, Resin 3D-Printing vs FDM, Silicone Injection Molding, and the Pickle Fork Fiasco
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/hackaday-podcast-038-cyberdecks-taking-over-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-and-the-pickle-fork-fiasco/
Hackaday Editors Tom Nardi and Mike Szczys comb through their favorite hacks from the past week. We loved Donald Papp’s article on considerations before making the leap from FDM 3D Printers to a resin-based process, and we solidify our thoughts on curing cement in low-gravity. Tom’s working on a Cyberdeck …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/hackaday-podcast-038-cyberdecks-taking-over-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-and-the-pickle-fork-fiasco/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/hackaday-podcast-038-cyberdecks-taking-over-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-and-the-pickle-fork-fiasco/
Hackaday Editors Tom Nardi and Mike Szczys comb through their favorite hacks from the past week. We loved Donald Papp’s article on considerations before making the leap from FDM 3D Printers to a resin-based process, and we solidify our thoughts on curing cement in low-gravity. Tom’s working on a Cyberdeck …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/hackaday-podcast-038-cyberdecks-taking-over-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-and-the-pickle-fork-fiasco/)
More Supercon Talks Taking the Hardware World by Storm
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/more-supercon-talks-taking-the-hardware-world-by-storm/
You’re going to love the talks at the Hackaday Superconference this November. The ultimate hardware conference is all about hardware creation. The ten speakers below join the talks we announced last week and that’s still not even half of what you’ll see on the stages of Supercon. Add to that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/more-supercon-talks-taking-the-hardware-world-by-storm/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/more-supercon-talks-taking-the-hardware-world-by-storm/
You’re going to love the talks at the Hackaday Superconference this November. The ultimate hardware conference is all about hardware creation. The ten speakers below join the talks we announced last week and that’s still not even half of what you’ll see on the stages of Supercon. Add to that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/more-supercon-talks-taking-the-hardware-world-by-storm/)
Modular Camera Remote Is Highly Capable
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/modular-camera-remote-is-highly-capable/
Many cameras these days have optional remotes that allow the shutter release to be triggered wirelessly. Despite this, [Foaly] desired more range, and more options for dealing with several cameras at once. As you’d expect, hacking ensued.
The system goes by the name of Silver, and is modular in nature. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/modular-camera-remote-is-highly-capable/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/modular-camera-remote-is-highly-capable/
Many cameras these days have optional remotes that allow the shutter release to be triggered wirelessly. Despite this, [Foaly] desired more range, and more options for dealing with several cameras at once. As you’d expect, hacking ensued.
The system goes by the name of Silver, and is modular in nature. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/modular-camera-remote-is-highly-capable/)
Introducing The First Cisco Certified Mixologist
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/introducing-the-first-cisco-certified-mixologist/
You’d be hard pressed to find an IT back office that doesn’t have a few Cisco routers or switches laying around and collecting dust. We’d even bet there are a decent number of people reading this post right now that have a stack of them within arm’s reach. They’re the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/introducing-the-first-cisco-certified-mixologist/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/introducing-the-first-cisco-certified-mixologist/
You’d be hard pressed to find an IT back office that doesn’t have a few Cisco routers or switches laying around and collecting dust. We’d even bet there are a decent number of people reading this post right now that have a stack of them within arm’s reach. They’re the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/introducing-the-first-cisco-certified-mixologist/)
Use Jedi Mind Tricks To Control Your Next Drone Swarm
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/use-jedi-mind-tricks-to-control-your-next-drone-swarm/
Controlling a single drone takes up a considerable amount of concentration and normally involves wearing silly goggles. It only gets harder if you want to control a swarm. Researchers at Skolkovo Institute of Technology decided Jedi mind tricks were the best way, and set up swarm control using hand gestures. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/use-jedi-mind-tricks-to-control-your-next-drone-swarm/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/use-jedi-mind-tricks-to-control-your-next-drone-swarm/
Controlling a single drone takes up a considerable amount of concentration and normally involves wearing silly goggles. It only gets harder if you want to control a swarm. Researchers at Skolkovo Institute of Technology decided Jedi mind tricks were the best way, and set up swarm control using hand gestures. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/use-jedi-mind-tricks-to-control-your-next-drone-swarm/)
E3D Tool Changer Partially Reviewed
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/e3d-tool-changer-partially-reviewed/
[Design Prototype Test] got a box in the mail. Inside? An E3D “tool changer and motion system.” Superficially, it looks like a 3D printer, but it is touted as a machine that can mount several different kinds of tools, including a 3D print head. In the video below, you can …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/e3d-tool-changer-partially-reviewed/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/e3d-tool-changer-partially-reviewed/
[Design Prototype Test] got a box in the mail. Inside? An E3D “tool changer and motion system.” Superficially, it looks like a 3D printer, but it is touted as a machine that can mount several different kinds of tools, including a 3D print head. In the video below, you can …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/e3d-tool-changer-partially-reviewed/)
Tiny Robots That Grow Taller (And Wider)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/tiny-robots-that-grow-taller-and-wider/
Sometimes one just needs an extra hand or six around the workbench. Since you’re a hacker that should take the form of a tiny robot swarm that can physically display your sensor data, protect you against a dangerously hot caffeine fix and clean up once you’re done. [Ryo Suzuki] and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/tiny-robots-that-grow-taller-and-wider/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/tiny-robots-that-grow-taller-and-wider/
Sometimes one just needs an extra hand or six around the workbench. Since you’re a hacker that should take the form of a tiny robot swarm that can physically display your sensor data, protect you against a dangerously hot caffeine fix and clean up once you’re done. [Ryo Suzuki] and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/04/tiny-robots-that-grow-taller-and-wider/)
Mt Everest Lamp Recreates The Famous Peak
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/mt-everest-lamp-recreates-the-famous-peak/
Anyone who has travelled to distant mountain peaks has marvelled at the beauty of the natural, rugged terrain. [apoorvas15] is no different, and created a lamp that celebrated the awe of the largest mountain on earth.
When it comes to reproducing an accurate geometrical representation of the landscape, the easiest …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/mt-everest-lamp-recreates-the-famous-peak/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/mt-everest-lamp-recreates-the-famous-peak/
Anyone who has travelled to distant mountain peaks has marvelled at the beauty of the natural, rugged terrain. [apoorvas15] is no different, and created a lamp that celebrated the awe of the largest mountain on earth.
When it comes to reproducing an accurate geometrical representation of the landscape, the easiest …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/mt-everest-lamp-recreates-the-famous-peak/)
The Monotron, A Rusty Retrocomputer
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/the-monotron-a-rusty-retrocomputer/
For many people, a retrocomputer is a classic machine from the past lovingly brought back to working order. But for some, the idea of a retrocomputer is wider than that, encompassing modern hardware that delivers to feel like a device from the past.
The Monotron from [Jonathan Pallant] is one …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/the-monotron-a-rusty-retrocomputer/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/the-monotron-a-rusty-retrocomputer/
For many people, a retrocomputer is a classic machine from the past lovingly brought back to working order. But for some, the idea of a retrocomputer is wider than that, encompassing modern hardware that delivers to feel like a device from the past.
The Monotron from [Jonathan Pallant] is one …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/the-monotron-a-rusty-retrocomputer/)
How To Get Started With Fadecandy And LEDs
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/how-to-get-started-with-fadecandy-and-leds/
The internet is awash with millions of stunning LED projects, and for that, we are all very thankful. For those outside the hacker/maker matrix, it can be difficult to know how to approach such a build. Never fear, for [Amy Goodchild] has put together a beginner’s guide to building pretty …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/how-to-get-started-with-fadecandy-and-leds/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/how-to-get-started-with-fadecandy-and-leds/
The internet is awash with millions of stunning LED projects, and for that, we are all very thankful. For those outside the hacker/maker matrix, it can be difficult to know how to approach such a build. Never fear, for [Amy Goodchild] has put together a beginner’s guide to building pretty …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/how-to-get-started-with-fadecandy-and-leds/)
This Home-Etched ARM Dev Board Is A Work Of Art
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/this-home-etched-arm-dev-board-is-a-work-of-art/
One of the step changes in electronic construction at our level over the last ten or fifteen years has been the availability of cheap high-quality printed circuit boards. What used to cost hundreds of dollars is now essentially an impulse buy, allowing the most intricate of devices to be easily …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/this-home-etched-arm-dev-board-is-a-work-of-art/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/this-home-etched-arm-dev-board-is-a-work-of-art/
One of the step changes in electronic construction at our level over the last ten or fifteen years has been the availability of cheap high-quality printed circuit boards. What used to cost hundreds of dollars is now essentially an impulse buy, allowing the most intricate of devices to be easily …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/this-home-etched-arm-dev-board-is-a-work-of-art/)
Building a Wind Power Generator in Your Backyard
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/building-a-wind-power-generator-in-your-backyard/
For many environmental enthusiasts, horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs) — the kind that look like windmills slowly spinning in the distance — are a pretty familiar sight. Unfortunately, there are quite a few caveats that make them harder to adopt despite the fact that harvesting renewable energy sources is more sustainable …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/building-a-wind-power-generator-in-your-backyard/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/building-a-wind-power-generator-in-your-backyard/
For many environmental enthusiasts, horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs) — the kind that look like windmills slowly spinning in the distance — are a pretty familiar sight. Unfortunately, there are quite a few caveats that make them harder to adopt despite the fact that harvesting renewable energy sources is more sustainable …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/building-a-wind-power-generator-in-your-backyard/)
A Cyberdeck Built With Ergonomics In Mind
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/a-cyberdeck-built-with-ergonomics-in-mind/
With a new decade looming over us, the hot new thing for hackers and makers everywhere is to build cyberdecks to go with the flashy black-and-neon clothing that the sci-fi films of old predicted we’d all be wearing come next year. [Phil Hagelberg] has been designing one based on his …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/a-cyberdeck-built-with-ergonomics-in-mind/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/a-cyberdeck-built-with-ergonomics-in-mind/
With a new decade looming over us, the hot new thing for hackers and makers everywhere is to build cyberdecks to go with the flashy black-and-neon clothing that the sci-fi films of old predicted we’d all be wearing come next year. [Phil Hagelberg] has been designing one based on his …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/10/05/a-cyberdeck-built-with-ergonomics-in-mind/)