We always hear that future computers will use optical technology. But what will that look like for a general-purpose computer? German researchers explain it in a recent scientific paper. Although …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/03/12/an-optical-computer-architecture/)

Randomly Move Marionette With Steel Balls and Geneva Drives
https://hackaday.com/2024/03/12/randomly-move-marionette-with-steel-balls-and-geneva-drives/

Over the years we have seen many marble machines, but this one on the [Karakuri channel] (hit CC for subtitles) on YouTube is somewhat special, as it uses Geneva drives …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/03/12/randomly-move-marionette-with-steel-balls-and-geneva-drives/)

4D Knit Dress Skirts Waste
https://hackaday.com/2024/03/13/4d-knit-dress-skirts-waste/

Regular 2D sewing of anything is inherently wasteful. You can align the pattern pieces however you want, but there’s going to be wasted everything — thread, fabric, and interfacing — …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/03/13/4d-knit-dress-skirts-waste/)

Custom Library Rescues Good LoRa Hardware from Bad Firmware
https://hackaday.com/2024/03/13/custom-library-rescues-good-lora-hardware-from-bad-firmware/

The range of hardware that comes on some dev boards these days is truly staggering. Those little LoRa boards are a prime example — ESP32 with WiFi and Bluetooth, a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/03/13/custom-library-rescues-good-lora-hardware-from-bad-firmware/)

The Short Workbench
https://hackaday.com/2024/03/13/the-short-workbench/

Imagine an electronics lab. If you grew up in the age of tubes, you might envision a room full of heavy large equipment. Even if you grew up in the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/03/13/the-short-workbench/)

A Solar-Powered Wristwatch With an ATtiny13
https://hackaday.com/2024/03/13/a-solar-powered-wristwatch-with-an-attiny13/

Wristwatches come in many shapes, sizes, and types, but most still have at least one thing in common: they feature a battery that needs to be swapped or recharged somewhere …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/03/13/a-solar-powered-wristwatch-with-an-attiny13/)

Review: The New Essential Guide To Electronics in Shenzhen
https://hackaday.com/2024/03/13/review-the-new-essential-guide-to-electronics-in-shenzhen/

The city of Shenzhen in China holds a special fascination for the electronic hardware community, as the city and special economic zone established by the Chinese government at the start …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/03/13/review-the-new-essential-guide-to-electronics-in-shenzhen/)