The Surprising Hackability Of A Knock-Off Chinese Toy Camera
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/03/the-surprising-hackability-of-a-knock-off-chinese-toy-camera/

My colleague Lewin on the other side of the world has recently bought himself a new camera. It’s a very cute little thing, a Kodak Charmera, the latest badge-engineered device …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/03/the-surprising-hackability-of-a-knock-off-chinese-toy-camera/)

Ysgrifennu Côd yn Gymraeg (Writing Code in Welsh)
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/03/ysgrifennu-cod-yn-gymraeg-writing-code-in-welsh/

Part of traveling the world as an Anglophone involves the uncomfortable realization that everyone else is better at learning your language than people like you are at learning theirs. It’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/03/ysgrifennu-cod-yn-gymraeg-writing-code-in-welsh/)

Rewinding a Car Alternator for 240 Volt
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/03/rewinding-a-car-alternator-for-240-volt/

As part of his quest to find the best affordable generator for his DIY hydroelectric power system, [FarmCraft101] is trying out a range of off-the-shelf and DIY solutions, with in …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/03/rewinding-a-car-alternator-for-240-volt/)

Lego Typewriter Writes Plastic Letters
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/03/lego-typewriter-writes-plastic-letters/

Some time ago, Lego released a beautiful (and somewhat pricey) typewriter set that was modeled after one used by company founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen. To the disappointment of some, it …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/03/lego-typewriter-writes-plastic-letters/)

Symbian On Nokia Lives Again, In 2026
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/04/symbian-on-nokia-lives-again-in-2026/

Do you remember Nokia phones, with their Symbian OS? Dead and gone, you might think, but even they have dedicated enthusiasts here in 2026. Some of them have gone so …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/04/symbian-on-nokia-lives-again-in-2026/)

Comparing a Clone Raspberry Pi Pico 2 With an Original One
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/04/comparing-a-clone-raspberry-pi-pico-2-with-an-original-one/

Although [Thomas] really likes the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and the RP2350 MCU, he absolutely, totally, really doesn’t like the micro-USB connector on it. Hence he jumped on the opportunity …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/04/comparing-a-clone-raspberry-pi-pico-2-with-an-original-one/)