We just love a good DIY tool project, and more so when it’s something that we can actually use cobbled together from stuff in our closet, or hacked out of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/14/hacker-tools-hacked-tools/)

tldr-pages Keeps it Short, Wherever You Need It
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/14/tldr-pages-keeps-it-short-wherever-you-need-it/

Let’s face it, even the most accomplished console cowboy can’t keep everything memorized. Sure, you might know all the important arguments for a daily-use tool like tar or ls, but what …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/14/tldr-pages-keeps-it-short-wherever-you-need-it/)

Behold a Geared, Continuously Variable Transmission
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/14/behold-a-geared-continuously-variable-transmission/

When it comes to transmissions, a geared continuously-variable transmission (CVT) is a bit of a holy grail. CVTs allow smooth on-the-fly adjustment of gear ratios to maintain a target speed …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/14/behold-a-geared-continuously-variable-transmission/)

How the Lost Mystery Pigment ‘Maya Blue’ Got Recreated
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/14/how-the-lost-mystery-pigment-maya-blue-got-recreated/

A distinct blue pigment reminiscent of turquoise or a clear sky was used by the ancient Maya to paint pottery, sculptures, clothing, murals, jewelry, and even human sacrifices. What makes …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/14/how-the-lost-mystery-pigment-maya-blue-got-recreated/)

Might Morphin’ Antenna
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/14/might-morphin-antenna/

The shape of an antenna can make a big difference in its performance. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory have used shape memory alloy to construct an antenna …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/14/might-morphin-antenna/)

A Portable Chainsaw Sawmill
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/14/a-portable-chainsaw-sawmill/

Unless you’re running a commercial logging operation, with specialized saws, log grapples, mills, transportation for the timber, and the skilled workers needed to run everything, it’s generally easier to bring …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/14/a-portable-chainsaw-sawmill/)

Running Fusion 360 on Linux with Wine
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/15/running-fusion-360-on-linux-with-wine/

One of the major reasons why using Linux on a desktop system is unsuitable for many is due to the lack of Linux support for many major applications, including Autodesk …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/15/running-fusion-360-on-linux-with-wine/)