The list of bad legislation relating to the topic of encryption and privacy is long and inglorious. Usually, these legislative stinkers only affect those unfortunate enough to live in the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/30/the-british-government-is-coming-for-your-privacy/)

Turning a Window Air Conditioning Unit Into Whole-House AC
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/30/turning-a-window-air-conditioning-unit-into-whole-house-ac/

Although air conditioning units are generally subdivided into a number of categories, including window, split and whole house/building units, they still work the same, with the compressor, condenser and expansion …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/30/turning-a-window-air-conditioning-unit-into-whole-house-ac/)

Hackaday Links: July 30, 2023
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/30/hackaday-links-july-30-2023/

A couple of weeks ago, we noted with interest that the space shuttle Endeavour (OV85) would be set up as a full-stack launch configuration display, complete with external fuel tank …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/30/hackaday-links-july-30-2023/)

An Open-Source, Free Circuit Simulator
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/30/an-open-source-free-circuit-simulator/

The original circuit simulation software, called the Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis, or SPICE as it is more commonly known, was originally developed at the University of Califorina Berkeley …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/30/an-open-source-free-circuit-simulator/)

A New Educational Robotics Platform
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/30/a-new-educational-robotics-platform/

When looking for electronics projects to use in educational settings, there is no shortage of simple, lightweight, and easily-accessible systems to choose from. From robotic arms, drones, walking robots, and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/30/a-new-educational-robotics-platform/)

TinyBasicLike: a Target-Independent BASIC Interpreter
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/31/tinybasiclike-a-target-independent-basic-interpreter/

In the long and winding history of BASIC, it’s sometimes hard to keep track of all the different variants and dialect. Some may still remember TinyBASIC, which was published in …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/31/tinybasiclike-a-target-independent-basic-interpreter/)

Automatic Transfer Switch Keeps Internet Online
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/31/automatic-transfer-switch-keeps-internet-online/

Living in a place where the electric service isn’t particularly reliable can be frustrating, whether that’s because of a lack of infrastructure, frequent storms, or rolling blackouts. An option for …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/07/31/automatic-transfer-switch-keeps-internet-online/)

Ask Hackaday: What’s The Deal With Humanoid Robots?
https://hackaday.com/2023/07/31/ask-hackaday-whats-the-deal-with-humanoid-robots/