If you tear into old TVs or recording equipment, you may see shields made from some exotic-looking metal. Old timers will tell you it’s called mu metal, and its purpose …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/whats-mu-metal/)
USB-C Adapted for Legacy Sprinkler Systems
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https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/usb-c-adapted-for-legacy-sprinkler-systems/
In the modern world USB has become a truly universal connector, with its inclusion on almost every major piece of consumer electronics. It has even expanded well beyond things that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/usb-c-adapted-for-legacy-sprinkler-systems/)
Defeating Bacteria In Hot Water Systems With A Heat Exchanger
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https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/defeating-bacteria-in-hot-water-systems-with-a-heat-exchanger/
The average hot water is a relatively simple appliance to understand. It uses gas or electricity to dump energy into water in the form of heat, keeping it at a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/defeating-bacteria-in-hot-water-systems-with-a-heat-exchanger/)
Simulating UAVs In Unreal Engine
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When it comes to building real-world flying vehicles, testing can be arduous and expensive. You have to find somewhere to fly, then you have to contend with environmental conditions and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/simulating-uavs-in-unreal-engine/)
Building An Energy-Harvesting Business Card
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The hope is always that a good business card will leave a good impression. For those in the electronics field, they also serve as an opportunity to showcase creative design …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/building-an-energy-harvesting-business-card/)
Fixing an Expensive Amprobe Cable Tracer With Mystery Fault
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https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/fixing-an-expensive-amprobe-cable-tracer-with-mystery-fault/
Perhaps the most annoying kinds of faults are those that involve expensive equipment that just sit around in a cupboard, only for them to just stop working at all. Such …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/fixing-an-expensive-amprobe-cable-tracer-with-mystery-fault/)