When running a server, especially one with mission-critical applications, it’s common practice to use error-correcting code (ECC) memory. As the name suggests, it uses an error-correcting algorithm to continually check …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/error-correcting-ram-on-the-desktop/)

Screech Owl is a Tribute to The Eowave Persephone
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/screech-owl-is-a-tribute-to-the-eowave-persephone/

The Eowave Persephone was a beautiful thing—a monophonic ribbon synth capable of producing clean, smoothly varying tones. [Ben Glover] used to own a nice example that formerly belonged to Peter …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/screech-owl-is-a-tribute-to-the-eowave-persephone/)

You’ve Got Mail: It All Depends on ZIP Code
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/youve-got-mail-it-all-depends-on-zip-code/

Previously on You’ve Got Mail, we looked at a few services that were designed to speed up the mail at various points along the way. But these improvements were all …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/youve-got-mail-it-all-depends-on-zip-code/)

Keypad Interface Module Reverse Engineers Pinouts So You Don’t Have To
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/keypad-interface-module-reverse-engineers-pinouts-so-you-dont-have-to/

image from Cliff’s Tindie page
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/keygo-feature.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/keygo-feature.png?w=800">If you’ve scavenged some random keypads and want to reuse them in a project without the hassle of figuring out the pinouts, then [Cliff Biffle] has an interface module for …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/keypad-interface-module-reverse-engineers-pinouts-so-you-dont-have-to/)

Hackaday Superconference 2023: Workshops Announced, Get Tickets Now!
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/hackaday-superconference-2023-workshops-announced-get-tickets-now/

Last week, we announced just half of our fantastic slate of talks for Supercon. This week, we’re opening up the workshops. The workshops are small, hands-on opportunities to build something …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/hackaday-superconference-2023-workshops-announced-get-tickets-now/)

USB-C For Hackers: Build Your Own PSU
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/usb-c-for-hackers-build-your-own-psu/

What if you wanted to build your own USB-C PSU? Good news – it’s easy enough! If you ever wanted to retrofit a decent DC PSU of yours to the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/usb-c-for-hackers-build-your-own-psu/)

Hackaday Prize 2023: AC Measurements Made Easy
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/hackaday-prize-2023-ac-measurements-made-easy/

When working on simple DC systems, a small low-cost multimeter from the hardware store will get the job done well enough. Often they have the capability for measuring AC, but …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/hackaday-prize-2023-ac-measurements-made-easy/)

Badminton String Winder Gets The Tension Just Right
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/badminton-string-winder-gets-the-tension-just-right/