When coming from the world of Autodesk and kin’s proprietary CAD solutions, figuring out which FOSS 3D CAD solution is the right one can be a real chore, as none …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/05/dune-3d-open-source-3d-parametric-modeler-from-the-maker-of-horizon-eda/)

This Robot Picks Locks, If You’re Very Patient
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We all know the Hollywood trope of picking a lock with a paperclip, and while it certainly is doable, most reputable locks require slightly more sophisticated tools to pick effectively. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/05/this-robot-picks-locks-if-youre-very-patient/)

Hive Monitor Is the Bee’s Knees
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Beekeeping is quite the rewarding hobby. There’s delicious honey and useful wax to be had, plus you get the honor of knowing that you’re helping to keep the bee population …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/05/hive-monitor-is-the-bees-knees/)

Building a Rocket Engine from Scratch
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There is a reason building a rocket engine is harder than most things you want to build. If you are building, say, a car, your goal is to not have …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/05/building-a-rocket-engine-from-scratch/)

This Windows Installer Installs Linux
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It may be a very long time since some readers have installed a copy of Windows, but it appears at one point during the installation there’s a step that asks …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/05/this-windows-installer-installs-linux/)

Hackaday Links: May 5, 2024
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It may be hard to believe, but BASIC turned 60 this week. Opinions about the computer language vary, of course, but one thing everyone can agree on is that Professors …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/05/hackaday-links-may-5-2024/)

Poking Atomic Nuclei With Lasers For Atomic Clocks and Energy Storage
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Although most people are probably familiar with the different energy levels that the electron shells of atoms can be in and how electrons shedding excess energy as they return to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/05/05/poking-atomic-nuclei-with-lasers-for-atomic-clocks-and-energy-storage/)