Adding a Panadapter to a Classic Receiver
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/25/adding-a-panadapter-to-a-classic-receiver/

There was a time when only the richest ham radio operators could have a radio with a panadapter. Back in the day, this was basically a spectrum analyzer that monitored …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/25/adding-a-panadapter-to-a-classic-receiver/)

The MOST Effective Thermal Mass Works Like a Sunburn
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/25/the-most-effective-thermal-mass-works-like-a-sunburn/

Way, way back in the days when men wore beards and wide-lapelled suits in exotic colors, only NASA had access to photovoltaics and ‘solar’ meant solar thermal. In those days …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/25/the-most-effective-thermal-mass-works-like-a-sunburn/)

Taser Chess Teaches Valuable Lessons the Hard Way
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/25/taser-chess-teaches-valuable-lessons-the-hard-way/

Over the last few centuries, behavioral psychologists have documented all kinds of ways of modifying our actions and the actions of various animals. From the famous Skinner boxes to many …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/25/taser-chess-teaches-valuable-lessons-the-hard-way/)

The Engineering of a Jimi Hendrix Performance
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/26/the-engineering-of-a-jimi-hendrix-performance/

The guitarist Jimi Hendrix had a unique sound which has influenced countless musicians over the decades. He achieved it through mastery not only of his instrument, but of the complex …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/26/the-engineering-of-a-jimi-hendrix-performance/)

Easily Replaceable USB-C Port Spawned By EU Laws
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/26/easily-replaceable-usb-c-port-spawned-by-eu-laws/

The USB-C port has become a defacto connectivity standard for modern devices, largely supplanting the ugly mess of barrel jacks and micro USB connectors that once cursed us. While their …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/26/easily-replaceable-usb-c-port-spawned-by-eu-laws/)

The Curse of the Everything Device
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/26/the-curse-of-the-everything-device/

In theory having a single device that combines the features of multiple dedicated devices is a great idea, saving a lot of space, time and money. However, in reality it …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/26/the-curse-of-the-everything-device/)

Bionode is Hand Truck Transformed into Mobile Computing Lab
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/26/bionode-is-hand-truck-transformed-into-mobile-computing-lab/