On our travels round the hardware world we’ve encountered more than one group pursuing the goal of making their own silicon integrated circuits, and indeed we’ve seen [Sam Zeloof] producing …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/04/almost-making-a-camera-sensor-from-scratch/)

3D Printing in Custom PLA With a TPU Core
https://hackaday.com/2024/05/04/3d-printing-in-custom-pla-with-a-tpu-core/

[Stefan] from CNC Kitchen explored an unusual approach to a multi-material print by making custom PLA filament with a TPU core to make it super-tough. TPU is a flexible filament …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/04/3d-printing-in-custom-pla-with-a-tpu-core/)

Ham Radio Paddles Cost Virtually Nothing
https://hackaday.com/2024/05/04/ham-radio-paddles-cost-virtually-nothing/

If you don’t know Morse code, you probably think of a radio operator using a “key” to send Morse code. These were — and still are — used. They are …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/04/ham-radio-paddles-cost-virtually-nothing/)

Giving Your KiCad PCB Repository Pretty Pictures
https://hackaday.com/2024/05/04/giving-your-kicad-pcb-repository-pretty-pictures/

Publishing your boards on GitHub or GitLab is a must, and leads to wonderful outcomes in the hacker world. On their own, however, your board files might have the repo …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/04/giving-your-kicad-pcb-repository-pretty-pictures/)

RISC OS Gets An Update
https://hackaday.com/2024/05/04/risc-os-gets-an-update/

There should be rejoicing among fans of the original ARM operating system this week, as the venerable RISC OS received its version 5.30 update. It contains up-to-date versions of the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/04/risc-os-gets-an-update/)

Dune 3D: Open Source 3D Parametric Modeler From the Maker of Horizon EDA
https://hackaday.com/2024/05/05/dune-3d-open-source-3d-parametric-modeler-from-the-maker-of-horizon-eda/

When coming from the world of Autodesk and kin’s proprietary CAD solutions, figuring out which FOSS 3D CAD solution is the right one can be a real chore, as none …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/05/dune-3d-open-source-3d-parametric-modeler-from-the-maker-of-horizon-eda/)

This Robot Picks Locks, If You’re Very Patient
https://hackaday.com/2024/05/05/this-robot-picks-locks-if-youre-very-patient/

We all know the Hollywood trope of picking a lock with a paperclip, and while it certainly is doable, most reputable locks require slightly more sophisticated tools to pick effectively. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/05/this-robot-picks-locks-if-youre-very-patient/)