As humanity’s furthest reach into the Universe so far, the two Voyager spacecraft’s well-being is of utmost importance to many. Although we know that there will be an end to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/voyager-1-once-again-returning-science-data-from-all-four-instruments/)

Giant Brains, Or Machines That Think
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/giant-brains-or-machines-that-think/

Last week, I stumbled on a marvelous book: “Giant Brains; or, Machines That Think” by Edmund Callis Berkeley. What’s really fun about it is the way it sounds like it …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/giant-brains-or-machines-that-think/)

Reverse-Engineering Makita Batteries To Revive Them
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/reverse-engineering-makita-batteries-to-revive-them/

Modern lithium-ion battery packs for cordless power tools contain an incredible amount of energy, which necessitates that they come with a range of safeties. Although it’s good when the battery …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/reverse-engineering-makita-batteries-to-revive-them/)

An Enigma Machine Built in Meccano
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/an-enigma-machine-built-in-meccano/

As far as model construction sets go, LEGO is by far the most popular brand for building not only pre-planned models but whatever the builder can imagine. There are a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/an-enigma-machine-built-in-meccano/)

When Your Rope is Your Life
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/when-your-rope-is-your-life/

Climbers care a lot about their ropes because their lives literally depend on them. And while there’s been tremendous progress in climbing rope tech since people first started falling onto …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/when-your-rope-is-your-life/)

Educational Breadboard Synth Module
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/educational-breadboard-synth-module/

Synth designers [Erica Synths] have devised a very cool, approachable way to get started with DIY synth hacking. Designed around a breadboard, the EDU DIY LABOR is a synth module …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/educational-breadboard-synth-module/)

Uncovering Secrets Of Logitech M185’s Dongle
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/uncovering-secrets-of-logitech-m185s-dongle/

[endes0] has been hacking with USB HID recently, and a Logitech M185 mouse’s USB receiver has fallen into their hands. Unlike many Logitech mice, this one doesn’t include a Unifying …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/06/15/uncovering-secrets-of-logitech-m185s-dongle/)

Early “Computer Kit” Really Just a Fancy Calculator
https://hackaday.com/2024/06/16/early-computer-kit-really-just-a-fancy-calculator/