Sometimes regarded as a less violent form of tennis, badminton is still a pretty challenging sport. One which suffers like so many sports from requiring at least two players since …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/30/making-a-robot-to-serve-some-mean-badminton-shuttlecocks/)
A Flip Disc Display That Does It Slow And Steady
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/a-flip-disc-display-that-does-it-slow-and-steady/
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/a-flip-disc-display-that-does-it-slow-and-steady/
Flip disc displays can be quite a task to drive, what with having some sort of actuator mechanism for each and every dot in the display. [Zimm] has built an …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/a-flip-disc-display-that-does-it-slow-and-steady/)
Digital “Film” For Your Pi Camera
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/digital-film-for-your-pi-camera/
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/digital-film-for-your-pi-camera/
The formula of a Raspberry Pi camera is such that it’s almost a self-assembly kit of parts. Over the years we’ve seen a lot of attempts to make one that’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/digital-film-for-your-pi-camera/)
If you tear into old TVs or recording equipment, you may see shields made from some exotic-looking metal. Old timers will tell you it’s called mu metal, and its purpose …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/whats-mu-metal/)
USB-C Adapted for Legacy Sprinkler Systems
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/usb-c-adapted-for-legacy-sprinkler-systems/
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/usb-c-adapted-for-legacy-sprinkler-systems/
In the modern world USB has become a truly universal connector, with its inclusion on almost every major piece of consumer electronics. It has even expanded well beyond things that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/usb-c-adapted-for-legacy-sprinkler-systems/)
Defeating Bacteria In Hot Water Systems With A Heat Exchanger
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/defeating-bacteria-in-hot-water-systems-with-a-heat-exchanger/
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/defeating-bacteria-in-hot-water-systems-with-a-heat-exchanger/
The average hot water is a relatively simple appliance to understand. It uses gas or electricity to dump energy into water in the form of heat, keeping it at a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/defeating-bacteria-in-hot-water-systems-with-a-heat-exchanger/)
Simulating UAVs In Unreal Engine
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/simulating-uavs-in-unreal-engine/
https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/simulating-uavs-in-unreal-engine/
When it comes to building real-world flying vehicles, testing can be arduous and expensive. You have to find somewhere to fly, then you have to contend with environmental conditions and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/08/31/simulating-uavs-in-unreal-engine/)