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/)

ESP8266 Keeps Tabs on Wood Stove Temperature
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/15/esp8266-keeps-tabs-on-wood-stove-temperature/

Wood heat offers unique advantages compared to more modern heating systems, especially in remote areas. But it also comes with its own challenges, namely, keeping the fire going at the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/15/esp8266-keeps-tabs-on-wood-stove-temperature/)

An iPhone Case Study
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/15/an-iphone-case-study/

Way back in 2008, Apple unveiled the first unibody Macbook with a chassis milled out of a single block of aluminum. Before that, essentially all laptops, including those from Apple, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/15/an-iphone-case-study/)

Wago Terminals Make This Ham Radio Dipole Light and Packable
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/15/wago-terminals-make-this-ham-radio-dipole-light-and-packable/

For the amateur radio operator with that on-the-go lifestyle, nothing is more important than having your gear as light and packable as possible. If you’re lugging even a modest setup …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/15/wago-terminals-make-this-ham-radio-dipole-light-and-packable/)

Rainwater From the Road to the Garden
https://hackaday.com/2024/12/15/rainwater-from-the-road-to-the-garden/

Most small-scale, residential rainwater harvesting systems we’ve seen rely on using an existing roof and downspout to collect water that would otherwise be diverted out into the environment. These are …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/12/15/rainwater-from-the-road-to-the-garden/)