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/

Claroty’s TEAM82 has a report on a new malware strain, what they’re calling IOCONTROL. It’s a Linux malware strain aimed squarely at embedded devices. One of the first targets of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/03/this-week-in-security-iocontrol-location-leaking-cars-and-passkeys/)

3D Printed Case Turns Pixel 6 Pro into Palmtop
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/03/3d-printed-case-turns-pixel-6-pro-into-palmtop/

Despite initial interest in the 1990s and early 2000s, palmtop computers never really took off. Realistically most consumers were probably satisfied enough with smartphones as they became more widely available, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/03/3d-printed-case-turns-pixel-6-pro-into-palmtop/)

Hackaday Podcast Episode 302: Scroll Wheels, Ball Screws, and a New Year for USB-C
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/03/hackaday-podcast-episode-302-scroll-wheels-ball-screws-and-a-new-year-for-usb-c/

After a bit too much eggnog, Elliot Williams and Al Williams got together to see what Hackaday had been up to over the holiday. Turns out, quite a bit. There …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/03/hackaday-podcast-episode-302-scroll-wheels-ball-screws-and-a-new-year-for-usb-c/)

Organizing Components, The Easy Way
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/03/organizing-components-the-easy-way/