We say it often, but it’s worth repeating: this is the Golden Age of making and hacking. Between powerful free and open source software, low-cost PCB production, and high resolution …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/16/zswatch-this-oshw-smart-watch-is-as-diy-as-it-gets/)

Impressive Sawdust Briquette Machine
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When you are a life long carpenter with an amazing workshop, you’re going to make a lot of saw dust, and managing its collection and storage poses quite a challenge. [Russ] …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/16/impressive-sawdust-briquette-machine/)

It’s Not Easy Counting Transistors in the 8086 Processor
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For any given processor it’s generally easy to find a statistic on the number of transistors used to construct it, with the famous Intel 8086 CPU generally said to contain …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/16/its-not-easy-counting-transistors-in-the-8086-processor/)

Stairway Drying Rack Rises Above the Rest
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Finding space to dry clothes can be challenging in smaller spaces. [Tom Parker] solved this conundrum in his one bedroom apartment by putting a drying rack in his stairwell. By …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/16/stairway-drying-rack-rises-above-the-rest/)

Take a Deep Dive Into a Commodity Automotive Radar Chip
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When the automobile industry really began to take off in the 1930s, radar was barely in its infancy, and there was no reason to think something that complicated would ever …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/17/take-a-deep-dive-into-a-commodity-automotive-radar-chip/)

The First Afghan Sports Car Has An Engine You Shouldn’t Mock
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In the news today, Afghanistan has made its first sports car, and it’s a sleek and low-slung model with a throaty exhaust note that would get a second look on …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/17/the-first-afghan-sports-car-has-an-engine-you-shouldnt-mock/)

All About USB-C: High-Speed Interfaces
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One amazing thing about USB-C is its high-speed capabilities. The pinout gives you four high-speed differential pairs and a few more lower-speed pairs, which let you pump giant amounts of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/01/17/all-about-usb-c-high-speed-interfaces/)