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Calling all creators, tinkerers, and innovators! Our new Maker & DIY News Page is your go-to hub for the latest updates, projects, and inspiration from the world of making. We’ve scoured the web to bring you the most exciting news, tutorials, and trends in the DIY community—all in one convenient spot. Whether you’re into 3D printing, electronics, woodworking, or just love getting hands-on with creative projects, we’ve got you covered.
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Precision Current Sources by the Numbers
It isn’t unusual to expect a precisely regulated voltage in an electronic project, but what about times when you need a precise current? Over on EDN, prolific [Stephen Woodward] explains …read mor...
Building a Drivable, Life-Size 3D-Printed LEGO Technic Buggy
It’s part of the great circle of life that toys and scale models that provide a reflection of macro-sized objects like vehicles and buildings will eventually be scaled up again …read more
Meet Me on My Rotary Phone
We suspect kids today — and some adults — are confused about phone terminology. In today’s world, “hanging up” and “dialing,” for example, are abstract words without the physical referen...
2025 Component Abuse Challenge: The VIA Makes Noise, Again
In the days of 8-bit home computing, the more fancy machines had sound chips containing complete synthesizers, while budget machines made do with simple output ports connected to a speaker …read mor...
Hackaday Podcast Episode 345: A Stunning Lightsaber, Two Extreme Cameras, and Wrangling Roombas
It’s a wet November evening across Western Europe, the steel-grey clouds have obscured a rare low-latitude aurora this week, and Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List for this week’s …read mor...
WWII Secret Agents for Science
We always enjoy [History Guy]’s musing on all things history, but we especially like it when his historical stories intersect with technology. A good example was his recent video about …read more
This Week in Security: Landfall, Imunify AV, and Sudo Rust
Let’s talk about LANDFALL. That was an Android spyware campaign specifically targeted at Samsung devices. The discovery story is interesting, and possibly an important clue to understanding this par...
Android Developer Verification Starts as Google Partially Retreats on Measures
In a recent blog post Google announced that the early access phase of its Android Developer Verification program has commenced, as previously announced. In addition to this new announcement Google …...
FPGA Brings Antique Processor to Life
For the retro gaming enthusiast, nothing beats original hardware. The feel of the controllers and the exact timing of the original, non-emulated software provide a certain experience that’s difficul...
An Improbable, Doomed Star System in a Clockwork Coffee Table
The major objects in our solar system orbit along the plane of the ecliptic, plus or minus few degrees, and it turns out most exoplanet systems are the same — …read more
Tiny386 on an Espressif ESP32-S3
Some people may remember the joys of trying to boot Linux on an 8-bit AVR microcontroller, which was an absolute exercise in patience. In comparison [He Chunhui]’s Tiny386 emulator running …read m...
What Do You Call an Ekranoplan With an Outboard Motor?
If there’s one thing [rctestflight] likes, it’s… probably radio controlled test flights. If there are two things [rctestflights] likes, the second one is probably ground-effect vehicles, AKA Ekr...
There’s More Than Hot Air At Maker Faire Rochester (But That Too)
Maker Faire Rochester is back for its 12th year, bringing together a vibrant community of makers, creators, and innovators for a day of inspiration and hands-on fun! Join us on Saturday, November 15, ...
Woman Renovating Her 1960s Home Gets Scary Surprise After Pulling Up Her Carpet
When Tara, a U.K. homeowner, bought her 1960s house last April, she saw more than just a property: she saw potential. The home had been owned by an older couple for 50 years, and she couldnât wai...
3D Printing A Piano Action
Part of the reason there are always free pianos on your digital classifieds listing of choice is that, at least economically speaking, a piano is less of a musical instrument …read more
Sick of Looking At That Ugly Downspout? Here’s How To Make It Blend In Beautifully
Every home has that one spot you try not to notice, like the metal downspout running awkwardly along the siding, or the crooked pipe near your garden that just ruins the view. Itâs functional, su...
2025 Component Abuse Challenge: Relay Used As Guitar Pickup
We’ve all built projects that are a rats’ nest of wiring and feature creep, but the best projects in the end are usually those that use a simple solution to …read more
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