Running out of filament mid-print is a surefire way to ruin your parts and waste a lot of time. [LayerLab] was sick of having this problem, and so sought to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/the-trials-of-trying-to-build-an-automatic-filament-changer/)

Don’t say this DIY Diskette was a Flop
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/dont-say-this-diy-diskette-was-a-flop/

Sometimes, you build a thing because you need a thing. Sometimes, you do it just to see if you can. This project is in category two: [polymatt] didn’t need to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/dont-say-this-diy-diskette-was-a-flop/)

Smartphone Hackability, or, A Pocket Computer That Isn’t
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/smartphone-hackability-or-a-pocket-computer-that-isnt/

Smartphones boggle my mind a whole lot – they’re pocket computers, with heaps of power to spare, and yet they feel like the furthest from it. As far as personal …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/smartphone-hackability-or-a-pocket-computer-that-isnt/)

End Of The Eternal September, As AOL Discontinues Dial-Up
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/end-of-the-eternal-september-as-aol-discontinues-dial-up/

If you used the internet at home a couple of decades or more ago, you’ll know the characteristic sound of a modem  connecting to its dial-up server. That noise is …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/end-of-the-eternal-september-as-aol-discontinues-dial-up/)

Neon Bulbs? They’re a Gas!
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/neon-bulbs-theyre-a-gas/

When you think of neon, you might think of neon signs or the tenth element, a noble gas. But there was a time when neon bulbs like the venerable NE-2 …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/neon-bulbs-theyre-a-gas/)

Building A Trash Can Reverb
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/building-a-trash-can-reverb/

These days, if you want a reverb effect, you just dial up whatever software plugin most appeals to you and turn the dials to taste. However, [Something Physical] specialises in… …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/building-a-trash-can-reverb/)

Compliant Contacts: Hacking Door Locks with Pen Springs
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/compliant-contacts-hacking-door-locks-with-pen-springs/

As you may have guessed given our name, we do love hacks around here, and this one is a great example of making some common, everyday things work in uncommon …read more (https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/compliant-contacts-hacking-door-locks-with-pen-springs/)

Watertight and Wireless in One Go: The DIY Sea Scooter
https://hackaday.com/2025/08/11/watertight-and-wireless-in-one-go-the-diy-sea-scooter/