The switch-mode power supply has displaced traditional supplies almost completely over the last few decades, being smaller, lighter, and more efficient. But that’s not to say that it’s a new …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/26/its-switch-mode-but-not-as-you-know-it/)

A RISC-V Security Key
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/26/a-risc-v-security-key/

The TKey is a RISC-V-based security key that plugs into a USB port. The device has a number of features, including a device-specific serial number, RAM scrambling, and a monitor …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/26/a-risc-v-security-key/)

An RC Tank Chassis That’s Not Messing About
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/26/an-rc-tank-chassis-thats-not-messing-about/

It’s not uncommon to see a tracked robot build on these pages, but it’s fair to say that many of them are somewhat on the small side. That was where …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/26/an-rc-tank-chassis-thats-not-messing-about/)

Temperature Measurement by Wire
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/27/temperature-measurement-by-wire/

There’s an old joke about how to tell how tall a building is using a barometer. The funniest answer is to find the building owner and offer them a nice …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/27/temperature-measurement-by-wire/)

Veteran SpaceX Booster Lost Due To Rough Seas
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/27/veteran-spacex-booster-lost-due-to-rough-seas/

With the notable exception of the now retired Space Shuttle orbiters, essentially every object humanity ever shot into space has been single-use only. But since December of 2015, SpaceX has …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/27/veteran-spacex-booster-lost-due-to-rough-seas/)

Liftoff! The Origin of the Countdown
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/27/liftoff-the-origin-of-the-countdown/

What’s the most thrilling part of rocketry? Well, the liftoff, naturally. But what about the sweet anticipation in those tense moments leading up to liftoff? In other words, the countdown. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/27/liftoff-the-origin-of-the-countdown/)

Paged Out! Releases Long-Awaited Third Issue
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/27/paged-out-releases-long-awaited-third-issue/

We’re happy to pass along word that Paged Out! has finally released Issue #3. This online zine covers a wide array of technical topics, from software development to hardware hacking, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/12/27/paged-out-releases-long-awaited-third-issue/)

Beyond The Basics: Exploring More Exotic Scope Trigger Modes
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/27/beyond-the-basics-exploring-more-exotic-scope-trigger-modes/