These days, everyone’s got a million different devices that can take a passable photo. That’s not special anymore. A camera that draws what it sees, though? That’s kind of fun. That’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/28/instant-sketch-camera-is-like-a-polaroid-that-draws/)

Portable Plasma Cutter Removes Rust, Packs a (Reasonable) Punch
https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/portable-plasma-cutter-removes-rust-packs-a-reasonable-punch/

[Metal Massacre Fab Shop] has a review of a portable plasma cutter that ends up being a very good demonstration of exactly what these tools are capable of. If you’re unfamiliar …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/portable-plasma-cutter-removes-rust-packs-a-reasonable-punch/)

How To Print PETG as Transparently as Possible
https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/how-to-print-petg-as-transparently-as-possible/

PETG filament can be had in a variety of colors, just like any other. You can even get translucent or transparent forms if you want to print something vaguely see-through. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/how-to-print-petg-as-transparently-as-possible/)

Hacky Thanksgiving
https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/hacky-thanksgiving-2/

It’s that time of year when we eat perhaps a little too much food, and have maybe just a few too many sips of red wine. But it’s also when …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/hacky-thanksgiving-2/)

Building a Simple Ribbon Synth
https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/building-a-simple-ribbon-synth/

The usual input device for playing a synthesizer is the good old piano keyboard. However, you don’t have to stick to such pedestrian interfaces when making music. [Daisy] has a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/building-a-simple-ribbon-synth/)

A Flexible Light Inspired by IKEA
https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/a-flexible-light-inspired-by-ikea/

The IKEA SMÅSNÖRE is a flexible silicone rod with an embedded LED strip, attached at each end to a base. It’s eye-catching enough, and it has the useful property of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/a-flexible-light-inspired-by-ikea/)

On the Benefits of Filling 3D Prints With Spray Foam
https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/on-the-benefits-of-filling-3d-prints-with-spray-foam/

Closed-cell self-expanding foam (spray foam) is an amazing material that sees common use in construction. But one application that we hadn’t heard of before was using it to fill the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/on-the-benefits-of-filling-3d-prints-with-spray-foam/)

DIY Light Panels Work With Home Assistant
https://hackaday.com/2025/11/29/diy-light-panels-work-with-home-assistant/