Handheld LoRa Joystick For Long-Range Bots
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/handheld-lora-joystick-for-long-range-bots/
Wanting a simple tool to aid in the development of LoRa controlled robotic projects, [Jay Doscher] put together this very slick one-handed controller based on the 900 MHz Adafruit Feather M0. With a single trigger and a miniature analog joystick it’s a fairly simple input device, but should be just …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/handheld-lora-joystick-for-long-range-bots/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/handheld-lora-joystick-for-long-range-bots/
Wanting a simple tool to aid in the development of LoRa controlled robotic projects, [Jay Doscher] put together this very slick one-handed controller based on the 900 MHz Adafruit Feather M0. With a single trigger and a miniature analog joystick it’s a fairly simple input device, but should be just …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/handheld-lora-joystick-for-long-range-bots/)
Rideable Tank Tread: It’s a Monotrack Motorcycle That Begs You To Stop Very Slowly
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/rideable-tank-tread-its-a-monotrack-motorcycle-that-begs-you-to-stop-very-slowly/
There will always be those of us who yearn for an iron steed and the wind through your hair. (Or over your helmet, if you value the contents of your skull.) If having fun and turning heads is more important to you than speed or practicality, [Make it Extreme] has …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/rideable-tank-tread-its-a-monotrack-motorcycle-that-begs-you-to-stop-very-slowly/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/rideable-tank-tread-its-a-monotrack-motorcycle-that-begs-you-to-stop-very-slowly/
There will always be those of us who yearn for an iron steed and the wind through your hair. (Or over your helmet, if you value the contents of your skull.) If having fun and turning heads is more important to you than speed or practicality, [Make it Extreme] has …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/rideable-tank-tread-its-a-monotrack-motorcycle-that-begs-you-to-stop-very-slowly/)
Custom Lego Server Case Looks As Though It Came Straight From A Data Center
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/custom-lego-server-case-looks-as-though-it-came-straight-from-a-data-center/
The picture above appears to show two unremarkable 2U rack servers, of the kind that are probably hosting the page you’re reading right now. Nothing special there – until you look carefully and realize that the rack server case on the left is made entirely from Lego. And what’s more, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/custom-lego-server-case-looks-as-though-it-came-straight-from-a-data-center/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/custom-lego-server-case-looks-as-though-it-came-straight-from-a-data-center/
The picture above appears to show two unremarkable 2U rack servers, of the kind that are probably hosting the page you’re reading right now. Nothing special there – until you look carefully and realize that the rack server case on the left is made entirely from Lego. And what’s more, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/custom-lego-server-case-looks-as-though-it-came-straight-from-a-data-center/)
10-Way Game Console Lets Everyone Play
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/10-way-game-console-lets-everyone-play/
[Bitluni]’s motto seems to be, “When you’re busy, get busier.” At least that would explain adding even more work to his plate in the run-up to the Hanover Maker Faire and coming up with a ten-player game console from scratch.
As for this being extra work, recall that [bitluni] had …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/10-way-game-console-lets-everyone-play/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/10-way-game-console-lets-everyone-play/
[Bitluni]’s motto seems to be, “When you’re busy, get busier.” At least that would explain adding even more work to his plate in the run-up to the Hanover Maker Faire and coming up with a ten-player game console from scratch.
As for this being extra work, recall that [bitluni] had …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/11/10-way-game-console-lets-everyone-play/)
Smoothieboard Gets An Ambitious Update For V2
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/smoothieboard-gets-an-ambitious-update-for-v2/
If you’ve been reading Hackaday for awhile, there’s an excellent chance you’ve seen a project or two powered by the Smoothieboard. The open source controller took Kickstarter by storm in 2013, promising to be the last word in CNC thanks to its powerful 32-bit ARM processor. Since then we’ve seen …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/smoothieboard-gets-an-ambitious-update-for-v2/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/smoothieboard-gets-an-ambitious-update-for-v2/
If you’ve been reading Hackaday for awhile, there’s an excellent chance you’ve seen a project or two powered by the Smoothieboard. The open source controller took Kickstarter by storm in 2013, promising to be the last word in CNC thanks to its powerful 32-bit ARM processor. Since then we’ve seen …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/smoothieboard-gets-an-ambitious-update-for-v2/)
Dissecting the TL-WR841N For Fun and Profit
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/dissecting-the-tl-wr841n-for-fun-and-profit/
The TP-Link TL-WR841N isn’t a particularly impressive piece of hardware, but since it works decently well and sells for under $20 USD, it’s one of the most popular consumer routers on Amazon. Now, thanks to [TrendyTofu] of the Zero Day Initiative, we now have a concise step-by-step guide on how …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/dissecting-the-tl-wr841n-for-fun-and-profit/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/dissecting-the-tl-wr841n-for-fun-and-profit/
The TP-Link TL-WR841N isn’t a particularly impressive piece of hardware, but since it works decently well and sells for under $20 USD, it’s one of the most popular consumer routers on Amazon. Now, thanks to [TrendyTofu] of the Zero Day Initiative, we now have a concise step-by-step guide on how …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/dissecting-the-tl-wr841n-for-fun-and-profit/)
Watching the Watchers: The State of Space Surveillance
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/watching-the-watchers-the-state-of-space-surveillance/
By now you’ve almost certainly heard about the recent release of a high-resolution satellite image showing the aftermath of Iran’s failed attempt to launch their Safir liquid fuel rocket. The geopolitical ramifications of Iran developing this type of ballistic missile technology is certainly a newsworthy story in its own right, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/watching-the-watchers-the-state-of-space-surveillance/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/watching-the-watchers-the-state-of-space-surveillance/
By now you’ve almost certainly heard about the recent release of a high-resolution satellite image showing the aftermath of Iran’s failed attempt to launch their Safir liquid fuel rocket. The geopolitical ramifications of Iran developing this type of ballistic missile technology is certainly a newsworthy story in its own right, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/watching-the-watchers-the-state-of-space-surveillance/)
Modified Tombstone Welder Contains a Host of Hacks
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/modified-tombstone-welder-contains-a-host-of-hacks/
State-of-the-art welding machines aren’t cheap, and for good reason: pushing around that much current in a controlled way and doing it over an entire workday takes some heavy-duty parts. There are bargains to be found, though, especially in the most basic of machines: AC stick welders. The familiar and aptly …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/modified-tombstone-welder-contains-a-host-of-hacks/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/modified-tombstone-welder-contains-a-host-of-hacks/
State-of-the-art welding machines aren’t cheap, and for good reason: pushing around that much current in a controlled way and doing it over an entire workday takes some heavy-duty parts. There are bargains to be found, though, especially in the most basic of machines: AC stick welders. The familiar and aptly …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/modified-tombstone-welder-contains-a-host-of-hacks/)
A 4G Rover And The Benefits Of A Shakedown Mission
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/a-4g-rover-and-the-benefits-of-a-shakedown-mission/
Many moons ago, in the shadowy darkness of the 1990s, a young Lewin visited his elder cousin. An adept AMOS programmer, he had managed to get his Amiga 500 to control an RC car, with little more than a large pile of relays and guile. Everything worked well, but there …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/a-4g-rover-and-the-benefits-of-a-shakedown-mission/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/a-4g-rover-and-the-benefits-of-a-shakedown-mission/
Many moons ago, in the shadowy darkness of the 1990s, a young Lewin visited his elder cousin. An adept AMOS programmer, he had managed to get his Amiga 500 to control an RC car, with little more than a large pile of relays and guile. Everything worked well, but there …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/a-4g-rover-and-the-benefits-of-a-shakedown-mission/)
Particle Mesh Powers The Internet Of Fans
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/particle-mesh-powers-the-internet-of-fans/
With the winter months not far off, [Ben Brooks] was looking for a way to help circulate the heat from his wood-burning fireplace throughout his home. Rather than go with a commercial solution, he decided to come up with his own automated air circulation system powered by the mesh networking …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/particle-mesh-powers-the-internet-of-fans/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/particle-mesh-powers-the-internet-of-fans/
With the winter months not far off, [Ben Brooks] was looking for a way to help circulate the heat from his wood-burning fireplace throughout his home. Rather than go with a commercial solution, he decided to come up with his own automated air circulation system powered by the mesh networking …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/particle-mesh-powers-the-internet-of-fans/)
These Tips Make Assembling a Few Hundred PCBs Easier
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/these-tips-make-assembling-a-few-hundred-pcbs-easier/
There are a few common lessons that get repeated by anyone who takes on the task of assembling a few hundred PCBs, but there are also unique insights to be had. [DominoTree] shared his takeaways after making a couple hundred electronic badges for DEFCON 26 (that’s the one before the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/these-tips-make-assembling-a-few-hundred-pcbs-easier/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/these-tips-make-assembling-a-few-hundred-pcbs-easier/
There are a few common lessons that get repeated by anyone who takes on the task of assembling a few hundred PCBs, but there are also unique insights to be had. [DominoTree] shared his takeaways after making a couple hundred electronic badges for DEFCON 26 (that’s the one before the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/these-tips-make-assembling-a-few-hundred-pcbs-easier/)
Frequency Counting a Different Way
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/frequency-counting-a-different-way/
Counting frequency is one of those tasks that seems simple on the face of it, but actually has quite a bit of nuance. There are two obvious methods, of which the first is to count zero crossings for some period. If that period is one second you are done, otherwise …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/frequency-counting-a-different-way/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/frequency-counting-a-different-way/
Counting frequency is one of those tasks that seems simple on the face of it, but actually has quite a bit of nuance. There are two obvious methods, of which the first is to count zero crossings for some period. If that period is one second you are done, otherwise …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/frequency-counting-a-different-way/)
Wall-Mounted Ground Station Tames Unruly SatNOGS Node
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/wall-mounted-ground-station-tames-unruly-satnogs-node/
For many of us, ad hoc projects end up having a certain permanence to them. Think of the number of Raspberry Pis and RTL-SDRs that are just dangling from a USB cable under a desk or stuffed behind a monitor, quietly going about their business. If it ain’t broke, don’t …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/wall-mounted-ground-station-tames-unruly-satnogs-node/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/wall-mounted-ground-station-tames-unruly-satnogs-node/
For many of us, ad hoc projects end up having a certain permanence to them. Think of the number of Raspberry Pis and RTL-SDRs that are just dangling from a USB cable under a desk or stuffed behind a monitor, quietly going about their business. If it ain’t broke, don’t …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/12/wall-mounted-ground-station-tames-unruly-satnogs-node/)
Steel Battalion Controller Grows up and Gets a Job
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/steel-battalion-controller-grows-up-and-gets-a-job/
We’re going to go out on a limb here and say that the controller for Steel Battalion on the original Xbox is the most impressive video game peripheral ever made. Designed to make players feel like they were really in the cockpit of a “Vertical Tank”, the controller features dual …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/steel-battalion-controller-grows-up-and-gets-a-job/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/steel-battalion-controller-grows-up-and-gets-a-job/
We’re going to go out on a limb here and say that the controller for Steel Battalion on the original Xbox is the most impressive video game peripheral ever made. Designed to make players feel like they were really in the cockpit of a “Vertical Tank”, the controller features dual …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/steel-battalion-controller-grows-up-and-gets-a-job/)
Side-Channel Attack Shows Vulnerabilities of Cryptocurrency Wallets
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/side-channel-attack-shows-vulnerabilities-of-cryptocurrency-wallets/
What’s in your crypto wallet? The simple answer should be fat stacks of Bitcoin or Ethereum and little more. But if you use a hardware cryptocurrency wallet, you may be carrying around a bit fat vulnerability, too.
At the 35C3 conference last year, [Thomas Roth], [Josh Datko], and [Dmitry Nedospasov] …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/side-channel-attack-shows-vulnerabilities-of-cryptocurrency-wallets/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/side-channel-attack-shows-vulnerabilities-of-cryptocurrency-wallets/
What’s in your crypto wallet? The simple answer should be fat stacks of Bitcoin or Ethereum and little more. But if you use a hardware cryptocurrency wallet, you may be carrying around a bit fat vulnerability, too.
At the 35C3 conference last year, [Thomas Roth], [Josh Datko], and [Dmitry Nedospasov] …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/side-channel-attack-shows-vulnerabilities-of-cryptocurrency-wallets/)
This Week in Security: Simjacker, Microsoft Updates, Apple Vs Google, Audio DeepFakes, and NetCAT
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/this-week-in-security-simjacker-microsoft-updates-apple-vs-google-audio-deepfakes-and-netcat/
We often think of SIM cards as simple data storage devices, but in reality a SIM card is a miniature Universal integrated circuit card, or smart card. Subscriber data isn’t a simple text string, but a program running on the smart cards tiny processor, acting as a hardware cryptographic token. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/this-week-in-security-simjacker-microsoft-updates-apple-vs-google-audio-deepfakes-and-netcat/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/this-week-in-security-simjacker-microsoft-updates-apple-vs-google-audio-deepfakes-and-netcat/
We often think of SIM cards as simple data storage devices, but in reality a SIM card is a miniature Universal integrated circuit card, or smart card. Subscriber data isn’t a simple text string, but a program running on the smart cards tiny processor, acting as a hardware cryptographic token. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/this-week-in-security-simjacker-microsoft-updates-apple-vs-google-audio-deepfakes-and-netcat/)
Is It A Boat? Is It A Hammock? No, It’s Both!
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/is-it-a-boat-is-it-a-hammock-no-its-both/
If you’re enjoying a Western Canadian summer, two of the best ways to do so involve a hammock, or a boat. Seeking to improve on this mighty duo with a hammock-boat combo, [Jarrett] describes his progress at Vancouver Hack Space.
The boat he chose was a one-person catemaran with an …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/is-it-a-boat-is-it-a-hammock-no-its-both/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/is-it-a-boat-is-it-a-hammock-no-its-both/
If you’re enjoying a Western Canadian summer, two of the best ways to do so involve a hammock, or a boat. Seeking to improve on this mighty duo with a hammock-boat combo, [Jarrett] describes his progress at Vancouver Hack Space.
The boat he chose was a one-person catemaran with an …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/is-it-a-boat-is-it-a-hammock-no-its-both/)
Hackaday Podcast 035: LED Cubes Taking Over, Ada Vanquishes C Bugs, Rad Monitoring is Hot, and 3D Printing Goes Full 3D
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/hackaday-podcast-035-led-cubes-taking-over-ada-vanquishes-c-bugs-rad-monitoring-is-hot-and-3d-printing-goes-full-3d/
Hackaday Editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams get caught up on the most interesting hacks of the past week. On this episode we take a deep dive into radiation-monitor projects, both Geiger tube and scintillator based, as well as LED cube projects that pack pixels onto six PCBs with parts …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/hackaday-podcast-035-led-cubes-taking-over-ada-vanquishes-c-bugs-rad-monitoring-is-hot-and-3d-printing-goes-full-3d/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/hackaday-podcast-035-led-cubes-taking-over-ada-vanquishes-c-bugs-rad-monitoring-is-hot-and-3d-printing-goes-full-3d/
Hackaday Editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams get caught up on the most interesting hacks of the past week. On this episode we take a deep dive into radiation-monitor projects, both Geiger tube and scintillator based, as well as LED cube projects that pack pixels onto six PCBs with parts …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/hackaday-podcast-035-led-cubes-taking-over-ada-vanquishes-c-bugs-rad-monitoring-is-hot-and-3d-printing-goes-full-3d/)
Hands-On: BornHack’s Light Sabre Badge
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/hands-on-bornhacks-light-sabre-badge/
A badge modelled after the handle of a light sabre? Yes Please! This Star Wars themed hardware is the work of hardware designer Thomas Flummer for the 2019 BornHack conference held in Denmark last month. (Check out my roundup of the event if this is the first you’ve heard of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/hands-on-bornhacks-light-sabre-badge/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/hands-on-bornhacks-light-sabre-badge/
A badge modelled after the handle of a light sabre? Yes Please! This Star Wars themed hardware is the work of hardware designer Thomas Flummer for the 2019 BornHack conference held in Denmark last month. (Check out my roundup of the event if this is the first you’ve heard of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/hands-on-bornhacks-light-sabre-badge/)
A Masterpiece, But Our Maestro Is A CNC Machine
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/a-masterpiece-but-our-maestro-is-a-cnc-machine/
Sometimes we manage to miss projects when they first appear, only to have the joy of discovering them a while later. So it is with [John Opsahl]’s Project Convert To Paint, a CNC painting ‘bot that takes a bitmap image and paints it on canvas as a fine artist would, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/a-masterpiece-but-our-maestro-is-a-cnc-machine/)
https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/a-masterpiece-but-our-maestro-is-a-cnc-machine/
Sometimes we manage to miss projects when they first appear, only to have the joy of discovering them a while later. So it is with [John Opsahl]’s Project Convert To Paint, a CNC painting ‘bot that takes a bitmap image and paints it on canvas as a fine artist would, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2019/09/13/a-masterpiece-but-our-maestro-is-a-cnc-machine/)