Take Control of your DSLR with PiXPi
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/take-control-of-your-dslr-with-pixpi/
If you’ve ever tried to take a picture of a fast moving object, you know how important timing is. You might only have one chance, and if you hit the shutter a bit too early or too late, the shot could be ruined. Past a certain point, no human camera …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/take-control-of-your-dslr-with-pixpi/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/take-control-of-your-dslr-with-pixpi/
If you’ve ever tried to take a picture of a fast moving object, you know how important timing is. You might only have one chance, and if you hit the shutter a bit too early or too late, the shot could be ruined. Past a certain point, no human camera …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/take-control-of-your-dslr-with-pixpi/)
Hackaday Links: July 28, 2019
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/hackaday-links-july-28-2019/
It looks like Apple is interested in buying Intel’s modem chip business. Seriously interested; a deal worth $1 billion could be announced as early as this week. That might look like a small potato purchase to the world’s biggest company – at least by market capitalization – but since the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/hackaday-links-july-28-2019/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/hackaday-links-july-28-2019/
It looks like Apple is interested in buying Intel’s modem chip business. Seriously interested; a deal worth $1 billion could be announced as early as this week. That might look like a small potato purchase to the world’s biggest company – at least by market capitalization – but since the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/hackaday-links-july-28-2019/)
ESP8266 Sound Machine Soothes Baby Remotely
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/esp8266-sound-machine-soothes-baby-remotely/
[Zack] had trouble getting his six-month-old to sleep through the night. That was before he found out about ‘shh’ videos on YouTube. These are exactly what they sound like: eight hours of someone whooshing white noise into a microphone. He set a phone up on a charger in the nursery …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/esp8266-sound-machine-soothes-baby-remotely/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/esp8266-sound-machine-soothes-baby-remotely/
[Zack] had trouble getting his six-month-old to sleep through the night. That was before he found out about ‘shh’ videos on YouTube. These are exactly what they sound like: eight hours of someone whooshing white noise into a microphone. He set a phone up on a charger in the nursery …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/esp8266-sound-machine-soothes-baby-remotely/)
Fail of the Week: The Arduino Walkie That Won’t Talkie
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/fail-of-the-week-the-arduino-walkie-that-wont-talkie/
There’s something seriously wrong with the Arduino walkie-talkie that [GreatScott!] built.
The idea is simple: build a wireless intercom so a group of motor scooter riders can talk in real-time. Yes, such products exist commercially, but that’s no fun at all. With a little ingenuity and a well-stocked parts bin, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/fail-of-the-week-the-arduino-walkie-that-wont-talkie/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/fail-of-the-week-the-arduino-walkie-that-wont-talkie/
There’s something seriously wrong with the Arduino walkie-talkie that [GreatScott!] built.
The idea is simple: build a wireless intercom so a group of motor scooter riders can talk in real-time. Yes, such products exist commercially, but that’s no fun at all. With a little ingenuity and a well-stocked parts bin, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/28/fail-of-the-week-the-arduino-walkie-that-wont-talkie/)
A New KiCAD Tutorial Hits the Scene
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/a-new-kicad-tutorial-hits-the-scene/
KiCAD has a rightfully earned image problem regarding beginners. The shiny new version 5 has improved things (and we’re very excited for v6!) but the tool is a bit obtuse even when coming from a electronics design background, so we’re always excited to see new learning material. [Mike Watts] is …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/a-new-kicad-tutorial-hits-the-scene/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/a-new-kicad-tutorial-hits-the-scene/
KiCAD has a rightfully earned image problem regarding beginners. The shiny new version 5 has improved things (and we’re very excited for v6!) but the tool is a bit obtuse even when coming from a electronics design background, so we’re always excited to see new learning material. [Mike Watts] is …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/a-new-kicad-tutorial-hits-the-scene/)
Taking a Peek Inside Amazon’s Latest Dot
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/taking-a-peek-inside-amazons-latest-dot/
Like a million or so other people, [Brian Dorey] picked up a third generation Echo Dot during Amazon’s big sale a couple weeks ago. Going for less than half its normal retail price, he figured it was the perfect time to explore Amazon’s voice assistant offerings. But the low price …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/taking-a-peek-inside-amazons-latest-dot/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/taking-a-peek-inside-amazons-latest-dot/
Like a million or so other people, [Brian Dorey] picked up a third generation Echo Dot during Amazon’s big sale a couple weeks ago. Going for less than half its normal retail price, he figured it was the perfect time to explore Amazon’s voice assistant offerings. But the low price …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/taking-a-peek-inside-amazons-latest-dot/)
USB-C: One Plug To Connect Them All, And In Confusion Bind Them
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/usb-c-one-plug-to-connect-them-all-and-in-confusion-bind-them/
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and ever since its formation, the USB Implementers Forum have been working hard on the “Universal” part of the equation. USB Type-C, which is commonly called USB-C, is a connector standard that signals a significant new chapter in their epic quest to unify all …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/usb-c-one-plug-to-connect-them-all-and-in-confusion-bind-them/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/usb-c-one-plug-to-connect-them-all-and-in-confusion-bind-them/
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and ever since its formation, the USB Implementers Forum have been working hard on the “Universal” part of the equation. USB Type-C, which is commonly called USB-C, is a connector standard that signals a significant new chapter in their epic quest to unify all …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/usb-c-one-plug-to-connect-them-all-and-in-confusion-bind-them/)
Micro-Sized Flex for Commercial Quality Bodging
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/micro-sized-flex-for-commercial-quality-bodging/
We love watching the creativity unleashed by the democratization of once-exotic technologies. The casualness by which one can order a cheap, small run of PCBs has unlocked a flood of fine pitch components and projects which look commercial quality even with a total build volume of one. Now the once …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/micro-sized-flex-for-commercial-quality-bodging/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/micro-sized-flex-for-commercial-quality-bodging/
We love watching the creativity unleashed by the democratization of once-exotic technologies. The casualness by which one can order a cheap, small run of PCBs has unlocked a flood of fine pitch components and projects which look commercial quality even with a total build volume of one. Now the once …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/micro-sized-flex-for-commercial-quality-bodging/)
Quick-Turn PCB Fab Hack Chat
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/quick-turn-pcb-fab-hack-chat/
Join us on Wednesday, July 31st at noon Pacific for the Quick-Turn PCB Fab Hack Chat with Mihir Shah!
We’ve all become used to designing a PCB and having it magically appear at our doorstep – after a fashion. Modern PCB fabs rely on economies of scale to deliver your …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/quick-turn-pcb-fab-hack-chat/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/quick-turn-pcb-fab-hack-chat/
Join us on Wednesday, July 31st at noon Pacific for the Quick-Turn PCB Fab Hack Chat with Mihir Shah!
We’ve all become used to designing a PCB and having it magically appear at our doorstep – after a fashion. Modern PCB fabs rely on economies of scale to deliver your …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/quick-turn-pcb-fab-hack-chat/)
Hands-On: AND!XOR DEF CON 27 Badge Ditches Bender, Adopts Light Pipes
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/hands-on-andxor-def-con-27-badge-ditches-bender-adopts-light-pipes/
The newest offering from the AND!XOR team is out and it delivered exactly what hardware badges were missing: light pipes. No joke, the DEF CON 27 edition AND!XOR badge will be most recognizable because of two arcs of light pipe material blinging RGB goodness in three dimensions. But if you …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/hands-on-andxor-def-con-27-badge-ditches-bender-adopts-light-pipes/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/hands-on-andxor-def-con-27-badge-ditches-bender-adopts-light-pipes/
The newest offering from the AND!XOR team is out and it delivered exactly what hardware badges were missing: light pipes. No joke, the DEF CON 27 edition AND!XOR badge will be most recognizable because of two arcs of light pipe material blinging RGB goodness in three dimensions. But if you …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/hands-on-andxor-def-con-27-badge-ditches-bender-adopts-light-pipes/)
The Bluetooth LCD Sniffer You Didn’t Know You Needed
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/the-bluetooth-lcd-sniffer-you-didnt-know-you-needed/
At one time or another, we’ve all suffered through working with a piece of equipment that didn’t feature a way to export its data to another device. Whether it was just too old to offer such niceties, or the manufacturer locked the capability behind some upgrade, the pain of staring …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/the-bluetooth-lcd-sniffer-you-didnt-know-you-needed/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/the-bluetooth-lcd-sniffer-you-didnt-know-you-needed/
At one time or another, we’ve all suffered through working with a piece of equipment that didn’t feature a way to export its data to another device. Whether it was just too old to offer such niceties, or the manufacturer locked the capability behind some upgrade, the pain of staring …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/the-bluetooth-lcd-sniffer-you-didnt-know-you-needed/)
Punch The World With A Raspberry Pi
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/punch-the-world-with-a-raspberry-pi/
Robots have certainly made the world a better place. Virtually everything from automobile assembly to food production uses a robot at some point in the process, not to mention those robots that can clean your house or make your morning coffee. But not every robot needs such a productive purpose. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/punch-the-world-with-a-raspberry-pi/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/punch-the-world-with-a-raspberry-pi/
Robots have certainly made the world a better place. Virtually everything from automobile assembly to food production uses a robot at some point in the process, not to mention those robots that can clean your house or make your morning coffee. But not every robot needs such a productive purpose. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/punch-the-world-with-a-raspberry-pi/)
A Simple Way To Analyze Guitar Pickups
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/a-simple-way-to-analyze-guitar-pickups/
To the uninitiated an electric guitar seems fairly simple: you pluck a string and the electronics send the corresponding audio signal on the 6.3 mm jack output, all ready for for the amplifier to work its magic. Much of what makes a guitar like that sound good depends on the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/a-simple-way-to-analyze-guitar-pickups/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/a-simple-way-to-analyze-guitar-pickups/
To the uninitiated an electric guitar seems fairly simple: you pluck a string and the electronics send the corresponding audio signal on the 6.3 mm jack output, all ready for for the amplifier to work its magic. Much of what makes a guitar like that sound good depends on the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/a-simple-way-to-analyze-guitar-pickups/)
Where The Work Is Really Done – Casual Profiling
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/where-the-work-is-really-done-casual-profiling/
Once a program has been debugged and works properly, it might be time to start optimizing it. A common way of doing this is a method called profiling – watching a program execute and counting the amount of computing time each step in the program takes. This is all well …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/where-the-work-is-really-done-casual-profiling/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/where-the-work-is-really-done-casual-profiling/
Once a program has been debugged and works properly, it might be time to start optimizing it. A common way of doing this is a method called profiling – watching a program execute and counting the amount of computing time each step in the program takes. This is all well …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/where-the-work-is-really-done-casual-profiling/)
Dreamcast Gets A Plug-n-Play Hard Drive Mod
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/dreamcast-gets-a-plug-n-play-hard-drive-mod/
The Dreamcast was a proud moment for Sega, at least initially, being the first console to launch of a new generation. Unfortunately this didn’t translate into massive sales, and the plug was pulled far earlier than expected. The console retains a dedicated fanbase to this day however, who continue to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/dreamcast-gets-a-plug-n-play-hard-drive-mod/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/dreamcast-gets-a-plug-n-play-hard-drive-mod/
The Dreamcast was a proud moment for Sega, at least initially, being the first console to launch of a new generation. Unfortunately this didn’t translate into massive sales, and the plug was pulled far earlier than expected. The console retains a dedicated fanbase to this day however, who continue to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/29/dreamcast-gets-a-plug-n-play-hard-drive-mod/)
Apple Lightning Video Adaptors Run iOS, Dynamically Loaded
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/apple-lightning-video-adaptors-run-ios-dynamically-loaded/
Apple has for a very long time been a company that ploughs its own furrow when it comes to peripherals, with expensive proprietary hardware being the order of the day over successive generations of its products. One of its current line of proprietary interfaces is the Lightning connector, best thought …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/apple-lightning-video-adaptors-run-ios-dynamically-loaded/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/apple-lightning-video-adaptors-run-ios-dynamically-loaded/
Apple has for a very long time been a company that ploughs its own furrow when it comes to peripherals, with expensive proprietary hardware being the order of the day over successive generations of its products. One of its current line of proprietary interfaces is the Lightning connector, best thought …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/apple-lightning-video-adaptors-run-ios-dynamically-loaded/)
Etch-A-Selfie
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/etch-a-selfie/
Taking a selfie before the modern smartphone era was a true endeavor. Flip phones didn’t have forward-facing cameras, and if you want to go really far back to the days of film cameras, you needed to set a timer on your camera and hope, or get a physical remote shutter. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/etch-a-selfie/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/etch-a-selfie/
Taking a selfie before the modern smartphone era was a true endeavor. Flip phones didn’t have forward-facing cameras, and if you want to go really far back to the days of film cameras, you needed to set a timer on your camera and hope, or get a physical remote shutter. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/etch-a-selfie/)
C++20 Is Feature Complete; Here’s What Changes Are Coming
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/c20-is-feature-complete-heres-what-changes-are-coming/
If you have an opinion about C++, chances are you either love it for its extensiveness and versatility, or you hate it for its bloated complexity and would rather stick to alternative languages on both sides of the spectrum. Either way, here’s your chance to form a new opinion about …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/c20-is-feature-complete-heres-what-changes-are-coming/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/c20-is-feature-complete-heres-what-changes-are-coming/
If you have an opinion about C++, chances are you either love it for its extensiveness and versatility, or you hate it for its bloated complexity and would rather stick to alternative languages on both sides of the spectrum. Either way, here’s your chance to form a new opinion about …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/c20-is-feature-complete-heres-what-changes-are-coming/)
Driving a Big RC Car On The Ceiling
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/driving-a-big-rc-car-on-the-ceiling/
RC cars are a great way to have fun hooning around. There’s plenty of laughs to be had racing your friends in the local grocery store carpark, ideally after hours. [Ivan Miranda] wanted to go in a different direction, however – and that direction was up. (Video embedded after the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/driving-a-big-rc-car-on-the-ceiling/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/driving-a-big-rc-car-on-the-ceiling/
RC cars are a great way to have fun hooning around. There’s plenty of laughs to be had racing your friends in the local grocery store carpark, ideally after hours. [Ivan Miranda] wanted to go in a different direction, however – and that direction was up. (Video embedded after the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/driving-a-big-rc-car-on-the-ceiling/)
Vintage Computer Festival West is Almost Here
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/vintage-computer-festival-west-is-almost-here/
If you’ve got an interest in technology, a penchant for that particular shade of yellowed plastic, and happen to be located in the California area, then we’ve got the event for you. The Vintage Computer Festival West is happening this weekend, August 3rd and 4th, at the Computer History Museum …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/vintage-computer-festival-west-is-almost-here/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/vintage-computer-festival-west-is-almost-here/
If you’ve got an interest in technology, a penchant for that particular shade of yellowed plastic, and happen to be located in the California area, then we’ve got the event for you. The Vintage Computer Festival West is happening this weekend, August 3rd and 4th, at the Computer History Museum …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/vintage-computer-festival-west-is-almost-here/)