https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BASICODE
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Basicode2-featured.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Basicode2-featured.png?w=800">Those of us ancient enough to remember the time, or even having grown up during the heyday of the 8-bit home computer, may recall the pain of trying to make …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/14/basicode-a-bit-like-java-but-from-the-1980s/)

The Great Northeast Blackout of 1965
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At 5:20 PM on November 9, 1965, the Tuesday rush hour was in full bloom outside the studios of WABC in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The drive-time DJ was Big …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/14/the-great-northeast-blackout-of-1965/)

Making the Tiny Air65 Quadcopter Even Smaller
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The 22 mm FPV drone in all its glory, next to a 65 mm Air65. (Credit: Hoarder Sam)
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/small_fpv_drone_on_hand_hoarder_sam_youtube.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/small_fpv_drone_on_hand_hoarder_sam_youtube.jpg?w=800">First person view (FPV) quadcopter drones have become increasingly more capable over the years, as well as much smaller. The popular 65 mm format, as measured from hub to hub, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/14/making-the-tiny-air65-quadcopter-even-smaller/)

OpenSCAD in Living Color
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I modified a printer a few years ago to handle multiple filaments, but I will admit it was more or less a stunt. It worked, but it felt like you …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/14/openscad-in-living-color/)

2025 Component Abuse Challenge: Making A TTL Demultiplexer Sweat
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When we think of a motor controller it’s usual to imagine power electronics, and a consequent dent in the wallet when it’s time to order the parts. But that doesn’t …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/14/2025-component-abuse-challenge-making-a-ttl-demultiplexer-sweat/)

Standalone CNC Tube Cutter/Notcher Does it With Plasma
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Tubes! Not only is the internet a series of them, many projects in the physical world are, too. If you’re building anything from a bicycle to a race cart to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/14/standalone-cnc-tube-cutter-notcher-does-it-with-plasma/)

Ben Eater Explains How Aircraft Systems Communicate With the ARINC 429 Protocol
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Over on his YouTube channel the inimitable [Ben Eater] takes a look at an electronic altimeter which replaces an old mechanical altimeter in an airplane. The old altimeter was entirely …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/10/14/ben-eater-explains-how-aircraft-systems-communicate-with-the-arinc-429-protocol/)