USB-C Power Delivery has definitely made the big mess of wires a bit smaller but not all cables are created equal — some of them can handle upwards of 100 …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/freshening-up-googles-usb-c-pd-sniffer/)

Linux Fu: Easy Kernel Debugging
https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/linux-fu-easy-kernel-debugging/

It used to be that building the Linux kernel was not easy. Testing and debugging were even worse. Nowadays, it is reasonably easy to build a custom kernel and test …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/linux-fu-easy-kernel-debugging/)

Turning a Saxophone Into a MIDI Controller
https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/turning-a-saxophone-into-a-midi-controller/

Most of the time, if you’re looking for a MIDI controller, you’re going to end up with some kind of keyboard or a fancy button pad. The saxophone is an …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/turning-a-saxophone-into-a-midi-controller/)

ESP32 Used As Wireless CAN Bus Reader
https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/esp32-used-as-wireless-can-bus-reader/

The CAN bus, accessible through the OBD-II port, is the channel that holds all the secrets of the modern automobile. If you want to display those for your own perusal, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/esp32-used-as-wireless-can-bus-reader/)

Machining a Reciprocating Solenoid Engine
https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/machining-a-reciprocating-solenoid-engine/

The reciprocating engine has been all the rage for at least three centuries. The first widely adopted engine of this type was the steam engine with a piston translating linear …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/machining-a-reciprocating-solenoid-engine/)

Thinkpad IBM Laptop Case
https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/thinkpad-ibm-laptop-case/

Once upon a time, laptops and other computer hardware often came with a fancy leather case for protection. That’s not really the case anymore, but it was in the golden …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/thinkpad-ibm-laptop-case/)

A Modernized Metric Clock
https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/a-modernized-metric-clock/

Much to the chagrin of many living in North America who still need to do things like keep two sets of wrenches on hand, most of the rest of the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/11/22/a-modernized-metric-clock/)

Drone Motion Capture, The Open Source Way
https://hackaday.com/2023/11/23/drone-motion-capture-the-open-source-way/