What do you get when you cross cardboard, deodorant rollers, and a love for retro gaming? A marvel of DIY engineering that brings the arcade classic Puzzle Bobble to life—once …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/02/crafting-a-cardboard-tribute-to-puzzle-bobble/)

A Modern Battery For a Classic Laptop
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/02/a-modern-battery-for-a-classic-laptop/

Aside from their ability to operate fairly well in extreme temperatures, lead-acid batteries don’t have many benefits compared to more modern battery technology. They’re heavy, not particularly energy dense, have …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/02/a-modern-battery-for-a-classic-laptop/)

The Ultimate Distraction Free Writing Environment
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/02/the-ultimate-distraction-free-writing-environment/

The art of writing has become a cluttered one to follow, typically these days through a graphical word processor. There may be a virtual page in front of you, but …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/02/the-ultimate-distraction-free-writing-environment/)

555 Timers Bring Christmas Charm to Miniature Village
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/02/555-timers-bring-christmas-charm-to-miniature-village/

The miniature Christmas village is a tradition in many families — a tiny idyllic world filled happy people, shops, and of course, snow. It’s common to see various miniature buildings …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/02/555-timers-bring-christmas-charm-to-miniature-village/)

Dress Up Your 3D Prints with Toner-Transfer Labels
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/02/dress-up-your-3d-prints-with-toner-transfer-labels/

We’ve always found the various methods for adding text and graphics to 3D prints somewhat underwhelming. Embossed or debossed characters are fuzzy, at best, and multi-color printers always seem to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/02/dress-up-your-3d-prints-with-toner-transfer-labels/)

Pico Pal Puts RP2350 Into Game Boy Color Shell
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/03/pico-pal-puts-rp2350-into-game-boy-color-shell/

While modern gaming systems deliver ever more realistic experiences, there’s still something to be said for the consoles and handhelds of the 80s and 90s. For many, the appeal is …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/03/pico-pal-puts-rp2350-into-game-boy-color-shell/)

FPV Flying in Mixed Reality is Easier than You’d Think
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/03/fpv-flying-in-mixed-reality-is-easier-than-youd-think/

Flying a first-person view (FPV) remote controlled aircraft with goggles is an immersive experience that makes you feel as if you’re really sitting in the cockpit of the plane or …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/03/fpv-flying-in-mixed-reality-is-easier-than-youd-think/)

This Week in Security: IOCONTROL, (Location) Leaking Cars, and Passkeys
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/03/this-week-in-security-iocontrol-location-leaking-cars-and-passkeys/