Lord Kelvin’s name comes up anytime you start looking at the history of science and technology. In addition to working on transatlantic cables and thermodynamics, he also built an early …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/mechanic-prince-of-tides/)

Thermoelectric Module Keeps Printer Filament Cool and Dry
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/thermoelectric-module-keeps-printer-filament-cool-and-dry/

Anyone who has left their car windows open during a rainstorm will tell you the best way to dry the upholstery is to crank the AC and close the windows. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/thermoelectric-module-keeps-printer-filament-cool-and-dry/)

Mining and Refining: Fracking
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/mining-and-refining-fracking/

Normally on “Mining and Refining,” we concentrate on the actual material that’s mined and refined. We’ve covered everything from copper to tungsten, with side trips to more unusual materials like …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/mining-and-refining-fracking/)

Fourier, the Animated Series
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/fourier-the-animated-series/

We’ve seen many graphical and animated explainers for the Fourier series. We suppose it is because it is so much fun to create the little moving pictures, and, as a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/fourier-the-animated-series/)

Displays We Like Hacking: HDMI
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/displays-we-like-hacking-hdmi/

I don’t like HDMI. Despite it being a pretty popular interface, I find crucial parts of it to be alien to what hackers stand for. The way I see it, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/displays-we-like-hacking-hdmi/)

Gamma Ray Spectroscopy the Pomelo Way
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/gamma-ray-spectroscopy-the-pomelo-way/

Depending on the circumstances you find yourself in, a Geiger counter can be a tremendously useful tool. With just a click or a chirp, it can tell you if any …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/gamma-ray-spectroscopy-the-pomelo-way/)

Old Knobs with a Cast of Thousands
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/old-knobs-with-a-cast-of-thousands/

You have an old radio — in the case of [The Radio Mechanic], a Stromberg Carlson — and it needs new knobs. What do you do? You can’t very well …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/05/old-knobs-with-a-cast-of-thousands/)