MRI machines come with a variety of safety warnings. Perhaps most importantly, you have to be very careful not to take ferrous metal objects anywhere near them, since strong magnetic …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/3d-print-this-mri-safe-torque-wrench-if-youre-rich/)

The Joys of 3D Printing
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/the-joys-of-3d-printing/

Al and I were talking on the podcast today about a sweet 3D printed wide-format camera build, and we got to musing on why we 3D-print. For Al, it’s an …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/the-joys-of-3d-printing/)

The Only Snail You Want In Your Garden Is a Seed-Starting Hack
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/the-only-snail-you-want-in-your-garden-is-a-seed-starting-hack/

As temperatures warm up in the Northern Hemisphere, one’s mind naturally turns to the outdoors and the garden — even if some of our gardens are still snow-covered. One secret …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/the-only-snail-you-want-in-your-garden-is-a-seed-starting-hack/)

Running a Desktop PC off AA Alkaline Cells
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/running-a-desktop-pc-off-aa-alkaline-cells/

Everyone is probably familiar with the concept of battery-powered devices, but generally, this involves a laptop with a beefy battery pack and hardware optimized for low power draw. You could …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/running-a-desktop-pc-off-aa-alkaline-cells/)

Have you ever used a Tick Stick?
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/have-you-ever-used-a-tick-stick/

Picture this: you have an irregular opening you need to fabricate a piece to fill. Maybe it’s the stonework of a fireplace; maybe it’s the curved bulkhead of a ship. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/have-you-ever-used-a-tick-stick/)

This LED Strip Clock Aims to Make Your Next One Easier, Too
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/this-led-strip-clock-aims-to-make-your-next-one-easier-too/

At first glance, it may look like [Rybitski]’s 7-segment RGB LED clock is something that’s been done before, but look past the beautiful mounting. It’s not just stylishly framed; the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/this-led-strip-clock-aims-to-make-your-next-one-easier-too/)

Vend-o-Vision: Trading Quarters for Watching TV in Public
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/vend-o-vision-trading-quarters-for-watching-tv-in-public/

Time to enjoy your favorite TV shows. (Credit: SpaceTime Junction, YouTube)
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/vend-o-vision_tv_time_back-to-the-future_spacetime_junction_youtube.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/vend-o-vision_tv_time_back-to-the-future_spacetime_junction_youtube.jpg?w=800">There was a time before portable TVs and personal media players when the idea of putting coin-operated TVs everywhere, from restaurants to airports and laundromats, would have seemed like a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/vend-o-vision-trading-quarters-for-watching-tv-in-public/)