Chiptunes Via USB MIDI With The AY-3-8910
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/chiptunes-via-usb-midi-with-the-ay-3-8910/
There are many venerable soundchips in the chiptune pantheon, of which the AY-3-8910 is perhaps one of the lesser known. Having not served on active duty for Nintendo or Commodore it’s somewhat unloved in the USA, but it made its name in a variety of arcade and pinball machines and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/chiptunes-via-usb-midi-with-the-ay-3-8910/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/chiptunes-via-usb-midi-with-the-ay-3-8910/
There are many venerable soundchips in the chiptune pantheon, of which the AY-3-8910 is perhaps one of the lesser known. Having not served on active duty for Nintendo or Commodore it’s somewhat unloved in the USA, but it made its name in a variety of arcade and pinball machines and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/30/chiptunes-via-usb-midi-with-the-ay-3-8910/)
Run Your Own Phone to Bring the Dreamcast Back Online
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/run-your-own-phone-to-bring-the-dreamcast-back-online/
Playing a video game online is almost second nature now. So much so that almost all multiplayer video games have ditched their split-screen multiplayer modes because they assume you’d rather just be alone at your house than hanging out with your friends. This wasn’t always the case though. In the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/run-your-own-phone-to-bring-the-dreamcast-back-online/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/run-your-own-phone-to-bring-the-dreamcast-back-online/
Playing a video game online is almost second nature now. So much so that almost all multiplayer video games have ditched their split-screen multiplayer modes because they assume you’d rather just be alone at your house than hanging out with your friends. This wasn’t always the case though. In the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/run-your-own-phone-to-bring-the-dreamcast-back-online/)
Tiny ThinkPad Plays Tiny Games
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/tiny-thinkpad-plays-tiny-games/
[Paul Klinger] can’t seem to get enough of building tiny, amazing gaming rigs, and we love him for that. They combine two of our favorites: miniatures and portable gaming. His newest creation honors the form of the formidable ThinkPad.
Of course it has the red nipple and lid LED—wouldn’t be …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/tiny-thinkpad-plays-tiny-games/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/tiny-thinkpad-plays-tiny-games/
[Paul Klinger] can’t seem to get enough of building tiny, amazing gaming rigs, and we love him for that. They combine two of our favorites: miniatures and portable gaming. His newest creation honors the form of the formidable ThinkPad.
Of course it has the red nipple and lid LED—wouldn’t be …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/tiny-thinkpad-plays-tiny-games/)
RTL-SDR: Seven Years Later
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/rtl-sdr-seven-years-later/
Before swearing my fealty to the Jolly Wrencher, I wrote for several other sites, creating more or less the same sort of content I do now. In fact, the topical overlap was enough that occasionally those articles would get picked up here on Hackaday. One of those articles, which graced …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/rtl-sdr-seven-years-later/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/rtl-sdr-seven-years-later/
Before swearing my fealty to the Jolly Wrencher, I wrote for several other sites, creating more or less the same sort of content I do now. In fact, the topical overlap was enough that occasionally those articles would get picked up here on Hackaday. One of those articles, which graced …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/rtl-sdr-seven-years-later/)
BootBasic Fits Your Favorite Language in the Boot Sector
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/bootbasic-fits-your-favorite-language-in-the-boot-sector/
Humans seem to have a need to do things that aren’t practical. Make the biggest ball of twine. Engrave the Declaration of Independence on a grain of rice. We want to make things bigger, smaller, faster, or whatever. That might explain why [nanochess] put out bootBASIC.
The 8088 (or later) …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/bootbasic-fits-your-favorite-language-in-the-boot-sector/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/bootbasic-fits-your-favorite-language-in-the-boot-sector/
Humans seem to have a need to do things that aren’t practical. Make the biggest ball of twine. Engrave the Declaration of Independence on a grain of rice. We want to make things bigger, smaller, faster, or whatever. That might explain why [nanochess] put out bootBASIC.
The 8088 (or later) …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/bootbasic-fits-your-favorite-language-in-the-boot-sector/)
Machinist Tools: Edge Finding
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/machinist-tools-edge-finding/
Machinists like to live on the edge, but they always want to know precisely where it is. If you’ve watched any machining videos (*cough*) then you’ve seen heavy use of digital readouts on machines. A “DRO” (as the cool kids call them) is a little computer that knows …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/machinist-tools-edge-finding/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/machinist-tools-edge-finding/
Machinists like to live on the edge, but they always want to know precisely where it is. If you’ve watched any machining videos (*cough*) then you’ve seen heavy use of digital readouts on machines. A “DRO” (as the cool kids call them) is a little computer that knows …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/machinist-tools-edge-finding/)
Open Source Smart Display Takes the Long Way Around
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/open-source-smart-display-takes-the-long-way-around/
Thanks to the relatively low cost of the Raspberry Pi and high resolution LCD screens, “smart displays” have become a favorite project of those looking to clear out their parts bins. Just hook the Pi up to the screen, setup some software, and you’ve got yourself a digital bulletin board …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/open-source-smart-display-takes-the-long-way-around/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/open-source-smart-display-takes-the-long-way-around/
Thanks to the relatively low cost of the Raspberry Pi and high resolution LCD screens, “smart displays” have become a favorite project of those looking to clear out their parts bins. Just hook the Pi up to the screen, setup some software, and you’ve got yourself a digital bulletin board …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/open-source-smart-display-takes-the-long-way-around/)
Big Ol’ LED Wall Looks Cool, Can Draw Over 170 Amps
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/big-ol-led-wall-looks-cool-can-draw-over-170-amps/
Building giant LED walls comes with a serious set of challenges. Whether they lie in power, cable routing, or just finding a way to clock out data fast enough for all the pixels, it takes some doing to build a decent sized display. [Phill] wanted a statement piece for the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/big-ol-led-wall-looks-cool-can-draw-over-170-amps/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/big-ol-led-wall-looks-cool-can-draw-over-170-amps/
Building giant LED walls comes with a serious set of challenges. Whether they lie in power, cable routing, or just finding a way to clock out data fast enough for all the pixels, it takes some doing to build a decent sized display. [Phill] wanted a statement piece for the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/big-ol-led-wall-looks-cool-can-draw-over-170-amps/)
Reflecting On Margaret Hamilton: 50 Years After Apollo 11
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/reflecting-on-margaret-hamilton/
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing, Google created a 1.4-square-mile portrait of NASA software developer Margaret Hamilton using more than 107,000 mirrors from the Ivanpah Solar Facility in the Mojave Desert, a solar thermal power plant with a gross capacity of 392 megawatts.
The …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/reflecting-on-margaret-hamilton/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/reflecting-on-margaret-hamilton/
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing, Google created a 1.4-square-mile portrait of NASA software developer Margaret Hamilton using more than 107,000 mirrors from the Ivanpah Solar Facility in the Mojave Desert, a solar thermal power plant with a gross capacity of 392 megawatts.
The …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/reflecting-on-margaret-hamilton/)
Ping-Pong Ball Makes Great PID Example
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/ping-pong-ball-makes-great-pid-example/
It is a common situation in electronics to have a control loop, that is some sort of feedback that drives the input to a system such as a motor or a heater based upon a sensor to measure something like position or temperature. You’ll have a set point — whatever …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/ping-pong-ball-makes-great-pid-example/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/ping-pong-ball-makes-great-pid-example/
It is a common situation in electronics to have a control loop, that is some sort of feedback that drives the input to a system such as a motor or a heater based upon a sensor to measure something like position or temperature. You’ll have a set point — whatever …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/ping-pong-ball-makes-great-pid-example/)
Creative Limitation And The Super Nintendo Sound Chips
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/creative-limitation-and-the-super-nintendo-sound-chips/
The Super Nintendo recently experienced a surge in popularity, either from a combination of nostalgic 30-somethings recreating their childhoods, or because Nintendo released a “classic” version of this nearly-perfect video game system. Or a combination of both. But what made the system worthy of being remembered at all? With only …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/creative-limitation-and-the-super-nintendo-sound-chips/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/creative-limitation-and-the-super-nintendo-sound-chips/
The Super Nintendo recently experienced a surge in popularity, either from a combination of nostalgic 30-somethings recreating their childhoods, or because Nintendo released a “classic” version of this nearly-perfect video game system. Or a combination of both. But what made the system worthy of being remembered at all? With only …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/07/31/creative-limitation-and-the-super-nintendo-sound-chips/)
Reon Pocket Keeps You Cool With A Peltier Element
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/reon-pocket-keeps-you-cool-with-a-peltier-element/
With another summer of heatwaves leaving its mark on our planet, finding a way to stay cool during the day isn’t an easy task. From the morning and afternoon commute in public transport, to busy crowds outside during lunch hour, there are many times when you cannot just find a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/reon-pocket-keeps-you-cool-with-a-peltier-element/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/reon-pocket-keeps-you-cool-with-a-peltier-element/
With another summer of heatwaves leaving its mark on our planet, finding a way to stay cool during the day isn’t an easy task. From the morning and afternoon commute in public transport, to busy crowds outside during lunch hour, there are many times when you cannot just find a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/reon-pocket-keeps-you-cool-with-a-peltier-element/)
Driving P5 Panels With A Raspberry Pi
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/driving-p5-panels-with-a-raspberry-pi/
Building displays out of LEDs can be fun, but quickly becomes tedious as the pixel count increases. At this point, it’s worthwhile investing in off-the-shelf panels that have everything pre-soldered and ready to go. [Tom Hammond] wanted to run a P5 panel, and put a Raspberry Pi to work to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/driving-p5-panels-with-a-raspberry-pi/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/driving-p5-panels-with-a-raspberry-pi/
Building displays out of LEDs can be fun, but quickly becomes tedious as the pixel count increases. At this point, it’s worthwhile investing in off-the-shelf panels that have everything pre-soldered and ready to go. [Tom Hammond] wanted to run a P5 panel, and put a Raspberry Pi to work to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/driving-p5-panels-with-a-raspberry-pi/)
Automate the Freight: When the Freight is People
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/automate-the-freight-when-the-freight-is-people/
Before I got a license and a car, getting to and from high school was an ordeal. The hour-long bus ride was awful, as one would expect when sixty adolescents are crammed together with minimal supervision. Avoiding the realities going on around me was a constant chore, aided by frequent …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/automate-the-freight-when-the-freight-is-people/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/automate-the-freight-when-the-freight-is-people/
Before I got a license and a car, getting to and from high school was an ordeal. The hour-long bus ride was awful, as one would expect when sixty adolescents are crammed together with minimal supervision. Avoiding the realities going on around me was a constant chore, aided by frequent …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/automate-the-freight-when-the-freight-is-people/)
A Look At The Basics of Building an Arduino Watch
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/a-look-at-the-basics-of-building-an-arduino-watch/
Miniaturization has made smart watches possible, even for the DIY maker to tinker with. For those just getting to grips with basic digital electronics, it can be daunting, however. For those just starting out, [陳亮] put together a handy guide to building the core of an Arduino-based watch.
The writeup …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/a-look-at-the-basics-of-building-an-arduino-watch/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/a-look-at-the-basics-of-building-an-arduino-watch/
Miniaturization has made smart watches possible, even for the DIY maker to tinker with. For those just getting to grips with basic digital electronics, it can be daunting, however. For those just starting out, [陳亮] put together a handy guide to building the core of an Arduino-based watch.
The writeup …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/a-look-at-the-basics-of-building-an-arduino-watch/)
Supercon CFP Extended by Two Weeks
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/supercon-cfp-extended-by-two-weeks/
Need a bit more time to submit your talk proposal for the 2019 Hackaday Superconference? Okay, but we can only do this once. You now have until August 16th to submit your proposal.
Supercon is the ultimate hardware conference. Take all the best conversations you’ve had about electronics, firmware development, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/supercon-cfp-extended-by-two-weeks/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/supercon-cfp-extended-by-two-weeks/
Need a bit more time to submit your talk proposal for the 2019 Hackaday Superconference? Okay, but we can only do this once. You now have until August 16th to submit your proposal.
Supercon is the ultimate hardware conference. Take all the best conversations you’ve had about electronics, firmware development, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/supercon-cfp-extended-by-two-weeks/)
Abraham Wald’s Problem Solving Lesson is to Seek What’s Not There
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/abraham-walds-problem-solving-lesson-is-to-seek-whats-not-there/
You may not know the name Abraham Wald, but he has a very valuable lesson you can apply to problem solving, engineering, and many other parts of life. Wald worked for the Statistical Research Group (SRG) during World War II. This was part of a top secret organization in the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/abraham-walds-problem-solving-lesson-is-to-seek-whats-not-there/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/abraham-walds-problem-solving-lesson-is-to-seek-whats-not-there/
You may not know the name Abraham Wald, but he has a very valuable lesson you can apply to problem solving, engineering, and many other parts of life. Wald worked for the Statistical Research Group (SRG) during World War II. This was part of a top secret organization in the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/abraham-walds-problem-solving-lesson-is-to-seek-whats-not-there/)
CPAP Monitor Alerts Wearer To Malfunctions
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/cpap-monitor-alerts-wearer-to-malfunctions/
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines are a common treatment tool for sleep apnea and other respiratory issues. A common problem with their use is that the mask becomes dislodged during sleep, and thus fails to provide airway pressure to the patient. [Bin Sun] decided to take a stab at solving …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/cpap-monitor-alerts-wearer-to-malfunctions/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/cpap-monitor-alerts-wearer-to-malfunctions/
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines are a common treatment tool for sleep apnea and other respiratory issues. A common problem with their use is that the mask becomes dislodged during sleep, and thus fails to provide airway pressure to the patient. [Bin Sun] decided to take a stab at solving …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/cpap-monitor-alerts-wearer-to-malfunctions/)
Boost Your WiFi Range With Cookware
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/boost-your-wifi-range-with-cookware/
WiFi was the killer technology that made home networking easy. No more messing around with hubs and cables and drilling holes in walls, simply turn the devices on and hit connect. Over time the speed and range has increased, but those with larger houses or granny flats out back have …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/boost-your-wifi-range-with-cookware/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/boost-your-wifi-range-with-cookware/
WiFi was the killer technology that made home networking easy. No more messing around with hubs and cables and drilling holes in walls, simply turn the devices on and hit connect. Over time the speed and range has increased, but those with larger houses or granny flats out back have …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/boost-your-wifi-range-with-cookware/)
Quilting Desk Is An Absolute Unit
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/quilting-desk-is-an-absolute-unit/
Most hobbies come with a lot of tools, and thread injecting is no different. Quilting itself may be Queen Hobby when it comes to the sheer volume of things you can buy: specialized templates, clips, thimbles, disappearing ink pens, and so on. And of course, you want it all within …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/quilting-desk-is-an-absolute-unit/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/quilting-desk-is-an-absolute-unit/
Most hobbies come with a lot of tools, and thread injecting is no different. Quilting itself may be Queen Hobby when it comes to the sheer volume of things you can buy: specialized templates, clips, thimbles, disappearing ink pens, and so on. And of course, you want it all within …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/08/01/quilting-desk-is-an-absolute-unit/)