Laser Your Way to Smoother FDM 3D Prints
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/29/laser-your-way-to-smoother-fdm-3d-prints/

Now, not everyone minds the characteristic layer lines you get with Filament Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D prints, but sometimes you need a smooth surface. If so we might go for …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/29/laser-your-way-to-smoother-fdm-3d-prints/)

Woodstove Assistant Keeps the Heat on Safely
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/woodstove-assistant-keeps-the-heat-on-safely/

Those who have never lived in a cold climate might romanticize winters around a fire, keeping warm under blankets while snow gently falls outside. While it certainly can be a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/woodstove-assistant-keeps-the-heat-on-safely/)

Giving the NES an Optical Data Storage Add-On
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/giving-the-nes-an-optical-data-storage-add-on/

The introduction of optical media in the form of CDs meant a revolution in the world of gaming consoles, escaping the restrictions of a few dozen MB of storage and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/giving-the-nes-an-optical-data-storage-add-on/)

Low(er)-Cost Humanoid Robot Leverages DIY Actuators
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/lower-cost-humanoid-robot-leverages-diy-actuators/

Humanoid robots, even scaled-down ones, tend to be expensive. The Berkeley Humanoid Lite offers a more accessible and economical option by centering the design around 3D printed actuators that make …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/lower-cost-humanoid-robot-leverages-diy-actuators/)

LLM Moats Quickly Evaporating
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/llm-moats-quickly-evaporating/

In the business world, a moat is a quality of a business that makes it difficult for competitors to take that company’s profits. With how hard it is to train …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/llm-moats-quickly-evaporating/)

Dissecting a Lethal Universal Travel Adapter
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/dissecting-a-lethal-universal-travel-adapter/

The world’s refusal to standardize on a single type of mains power outlet has led to a vibrant market of so-called travel adapters, all of which try to outdo each …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/dissecting-a-lethal-universal-travel-adapter/)

Hackaday Links: August 30, 2026
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/hackaday-links-august-30-2026/