[Lee] has a Hakko FR301 desoldering gun and a Duratool knockoff. He freely admits that the Hakko is probably better, but he wonders if it’s good enough to justify being …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/comparing-desoldering-tools/)

The Easy Way To Make A Smart Appliance
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/the-easy-way-to-make-a-smart-appliance/

It seems that finding an appliance without some WiFi connectivity and an app to load your laundry data into the cloud is an increasingly difficult thing to do in the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/the-easy-way-to-make-a-smart-appliance/)

Squishy Miter Saw Shroud Spares you the Sneezy Bits
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/squishy-miter-saw-shroud-spares-you-the-sneezy-bits/

Let’s be honest. When it comes to operating miter saws, these tools kick dust out the back like a spray paint can. Most of us have accepted this quirk as-is, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/squishy-miter-saw-shroud-spares-you-the-sneezy-bits/)

Emergency DIP Pin Repair For Anyone
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/emergency-dip-pin-repair-for-anyone/

Who has not at some point in their lives experienced the horror of a pin on a DIP package breaking off? It’s generally game over, but what if you don’t …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/emergency-dip-pin-repair-for-anyone/)

Hackaday Links: April 7, 2024
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/hackaday-links-april-7-2024/

Folks with a bit of knowledge about network security commonly use virtual private networks (VPNs) when out and about. Whether you’re connecting to public WiFi or somebody passes you a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/hackaday-links-april-7-2024/)

A Spark Gap Transmitter, Characterized
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/a-spark-gap-transmitter-characterized/

When we think of a spark gap radio transmitter, most of us immediately imagine an early twentieth century ship’s radio room or similar. Most of us know these transmitters as …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/a-spark-gap-transmitter-characterized/)

Fixing an Expensive Smart Toaster is Worth the Time
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/fixing-an-expensive-smart-toaster-is-worth-the-time/

There was a time when the simplest and cheapest kitchen appliance you could think of was a toaster. Some nichrome wire, a spring, and a mechanical thermostat were all you …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/07/fixing-an-expensive-smart-toaster-is-worth-the-time/)