These days, data is as likely as not to be “in the cloud.” Otherwise, it’s probably on a USB flash drive or SD card. But in the old days, paper …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/lets-listen-to-a-tape-paper-tape/)

DisplayPort: Taming The Altmode
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/displayport-taming-the-altmode/

The DisplayPort altmode is semi-proprietary, but it can absolutely be picked apart if we try. Last time, we found a cool appnote describing the DisplayPort altmode in detail, switched the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/displayport-taming-the-altmode/)

Better 3D Prints, Courtesy of a Simple Mass-Produced Bracket
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/better-3d-prints-courtesy-of-a-simple-mass-produced-bracket/

On the “hack/not-a-hack” scale, a 3D printed bracket for aluminum extrusions is — well, a little boring. Such connectors are nothing you couldn’t buy, and even if you insisted on …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/better-3d-prints-courtesy-of-a-simple-mass-produced-bracket/)

The State of High Speed Rail, and A Look To Tomorrow
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/the-state-of-high-speed-rail-and-a-look-to-tomorrow/

In the 21st century, the global transportation landscape is in shift. Politicians, engineers, and planners all want to move more people, more quickly, more cleanly. Amid the frenzy of innovative …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/the-state-of-high-speed-rail-and-a-look-to-tomorrow/)

Old Film Camera Modified for Different Chemistry
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/old-film-camera-modified-for-different-chemistry/

While most photographers have moved on to digital cameras with their numerous benefits, there are a few artists out there still taking pictures with film. While film is among the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/old-film-camera-modified-for-different-chemistry/)

Open-Source Cell Phone Based on ESP32
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/open-source-cell-phone-based-on-esp32/

Over the past decade or so, smartphones have exploded in popularity and seamlessly integrated themselves into nearly every aspect of most people’s lives. Although that comes with a few downsides …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/open-source-cell-phone-based-on-esp32/)

Force Feedback Steering Wheel Made from Power Drill
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/force-feedback-steering-wheel-made-from-power-drill/

When it comes to controllers for racing games, there is perhaps no better option than a force feedback steering wheel. With a built-in motor to push against the wheel at …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/force-feedback-steering-wheel-made-from-power-drill/)

It’s Snake, In A QR Code, But Smaller
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/03/its-snake-in-a-qr-code-but-smaller/