Among us Hackaday writers, there are quite a few enthusiasts for retro artifacts – and it gets even better when they’re combined in an unusual way. So, when we get …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/18/back-to-the-future-of-texting-sms-on-a-panasonic-typewriter/)

Homebrew Electron Beam Lithography with a Scanning Electron Microscope
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/homebrew-electron-beam-lithography-with-a-scanning-electron-microscope/

If you want to build semiconductors at home, it seems like the best place to start might be to find a used scanning electron microscope on eBay. At least that’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/homebrew-electron-beam-lithography-with-a-scanning-electron-microscope/)

Where This Xmas Card’s Going, We Don’t Need Batteries!
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/where-this-xmas-cards-going-we-dont-need-batteries/

Energy harvesting, the practice of scavenging ambient electromagnetic fields, light, or other energy sources, is a fascinating subject that we don’t see enough of here at Hackaday. It’s pleasing then …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/where-this-xmas-cards-going-we-dont-need-batteries/)

Human Civilization and the Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils Panic
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/human-civilization-and-the-black-plastic-kitchen-utensils-panic/

Recently there was a bit of a panic in the media regarding a very common item in kitchens all around the world: black plastic utensils used for flipping, scooping and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/human-civilization-and-the-black-plastic-kitchen-utensils-panic/)

Better C Strings, Simply
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/better-c-strings-simply/

If you program in C, strings are just in your imagination. What you really have is a character pointer, and we all agree that a string is every character from …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/better-c-strings-simply/)

The Battle Over Vanishing Spray
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/the-battle-over-vanishing-spray/

The spray leaves behind an obvious white marking that quickly disappears in a matter of minutes.
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zenit-Standard_4.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Zenit-Standard_4.jpg?w=700">We talk a lot about patent disputes in today’s high-tech world. Whether it’s Wi-Fi, 3D printing, or progress bars, patent disputes can quickly become big money—for lawyers and litigants alike. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/the-battle-over-vanishing-spray/)

Measuring a Well with Just a Hammer and a Smartphone
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/measuring-a-well-with-just-a-hammer-and-a-smartphone/

What’s the best way to measure the depth of a well using a smartphone? If you’re fed up with social media, you might kill two birds with one stone and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/measuring-a-well-with-just-a-hammer-and-a-smartphone/)

Fibonacci Clock Looks Like Beautiful Modern Art
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/19/fibonacci-clock-looks-like-beautiful-modern-art/