Family Bass Is Musical NES Magic
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/family-bass-is-musical-nes-magic/

The Family BASIC keyboard was a peripheral that was built for programming on the Nintendo Family Computer, or Famicom.  As [Linus Åkesson] demonstrates, though, it can do so much more. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/family-bass-is-musical-nes-magic/)

Hydroelectric Generator Gets Power From Siphoning
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/hydroelectric-generator-gets-power-from-siphoning/

Siphons are one of those physics phenomena that, like gyroscopes, non-Newtonian fluids, and electricity, seem almost magical. Thanks to atmospheric pressure, simply filling a tube with liquid and placing the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/hydroelectric-generator-gets-power-from-siphoning/)

Interactive LED Matrix Is A Great Way To Learn About Motion Controls
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/interactive-led-matrix-is-a-great-way-to-learn-about-motion-controls/

It’s simple enough to wire up an LED matrix and have it display some pre-programmed routines. What can be more fun is when the LEDs are actually interactive in some …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/interactive-led-matrix-is-a-great-way-to-learn-about-motion-controls/)

Probably Ruining a Keyboard For Science
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/probably-ruining-a-keyboard-for-science/

Lubing your keyboard’s switches is definitely a personal preference, though we’re sure that many would call it absolutely necessary. However, people from both camps would probably not suggest is using …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/probably-ruining-a-keyboard-for-science/)

The Nokia Design Archive Is Open For Viewing
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/the-nokia-design-archive-is-open-for-viewing/

During the Cambrian Explosion of cellphone form factors at the turn of the millenium, Nokia reigned supreme. If you’d like to see what they were doing behind the scenes to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/the-nokia-design-archive-is-open-for-viewing/)

Making Wire Explode With 4,000 Joules of Energy
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/making-wire-explode-with-4000-joules-of-energy/

In lieu of high-explosives, an exploding wire circuit can make for an interesting substitute. As [Hyperspace Pirate] demonstrates in a recent video, the act of pumping a lot of current …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/21/making-wire-explode-with-4000-joules-of-energy/)

Going Minimal: 64×4, The Fun in Functional Computing
https://hackaday.com/2025/01/22/going-minimal-64x4-the-fun-in-functional-computing/

If you’ve ever wondered what makes a computer tick, the Minimal 64×4 by [Slu4] is bound to grab your attention. It’s not a modern powerhouse, but a thoughtfully crafted throwback …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/01/22/going-minimal-64x4-the-fun-in-functional-computing/)