[Wendy] asked a very good question. Could putting liquid resin into an ultrasonic cleaner help degas it? Would it help remove bubbles, resulting in a cleaner pour and nicer end …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/fail-of-the-week-can-an-ultrasonic-cleaner-remove-bubbles-from-resin/)

Microsoft Killed My Favorite Keyboard, And I’m Mad About It
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/microsoft-killed-my-favorite-keyboard-and-im-mad-about-it/

I still have my useless Microsoft Sculpt keyboard. DIY wired conversions exist. I wanna say that I’ll do that one day, but for a use with a laptop, it’s kinda too messy. Plus I always kinda hated how the wrist rest always looked dirty. Nevermind.
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/keybo2.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/keybo2.jpg?w=800">As a professional writer, I rack up thousands of words a day. Too many in fact, to the point where it hurts my brain. To ease this burden, I choose …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/microsoft-killed-my-favorite-keyboard-and-im-mad-about-it/)

The Next Evolution Of The Raspberry Pi Recovery Kit
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/the-next-evolution-of-the-raspberry-pi-recovery-kit/

At Hackaday, the projects we cover are generally a one-off sort of thing. Somebody makes something, they post it online, we share it with our audience — rinse and repeat. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/the-next-evolution-of-the-raspberry-pi-recovery-kit/)

Recycling Wires for Breadboarding
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/recycling-wires-for-breadboarding/

It is easy to take things for granted, but if you work with students, you realize that even something as simple as a breadboard needs explanation. [0033mer] recently shared a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/recycling-wires-for-breadboarding/)

More Microwave Metal Casting
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/more-microwave-metal-casting/

If you think you can’t do investment casting because you don’t have a safe place to melt metal, think again. Metal casting in the kitchen is possible, as demonstrated by …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/more-microwave-metal-casting/)

Still Up and Coming: Non-Planar FDM 3D Printing With 3 or 6 Axes
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/still-up-and-coming-non-planar-fdm-3d-printing-with-3-or-6-axes/

Most of the time FDM 3D printing involves laying down layers of thermoplastics, but the layer lines also form the biggest weakness with parts produced this way. Being able to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/still-up-and-coming-non-planar-fdm-3d-printing-with-3-or-6-axes/)

Cyberpunk Guitar Strap Lights Up with Repurposed PCBs
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/cyberpunk-guitar-strap-lights-up-with-repurposed-pcbs/

Sometimes, whether we like it or not, ordering PCBs results in extra PCBs lying around, either because of board house minimums, mistakes on either end, or both. What’s to be …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/04/16/cyberpunk-guitar-strap-lights-up-with-repurposed-pcbs/)