How One Line of TF2 Code Ruined This Simple Feature
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/18/how-one-line-of-tf2-code-ruined-this-simple-feature/

The broken line of code behind the bug
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ORB.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ORB.jpg?w=480">Ever encountered a minor annoying bug in a video game? How about one dating back to 2018? Usually, you have no hope of fixing it, but this time is different. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/18/how-one-line-of-tf2-code-ruined-this-simple-feature/)

PSX Development With Unity and LUA
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/18/psx-development-with-unity-and-lua/

The Unity game development platform was first released in 2005, long after the PlayStation had ceased to be a relevant part of the console market. And yet, you could use …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/18/psx-development-with-unity-and-lua/)

Using Capacitance for Extremely Sensitive Proximity Sensing
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/18/using-capacitance-for-extremely-sensitive-proximity-sensing/

Capacitive displacement sensors span a wide range of resolution, from the touchscreen sensors which can only detect displacement as a binary state, all the way to the sensors in semiconductor …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/18/using-capacitance-for-extremely-sensitive-proximity-sensing/)

Can Claude Write Z80 Assembly Code?
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/can-claude-write-z80-assembly-code/

Betteridge’s law applies, but with help and guidance by a human who knows his stuff, [Ready Z80] was able to get a functioning game of Wordle out of the French-named …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/can-claude-write-z80-assembly-code/)

DIY UPS Keeps Home Assistant Running
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/diy-ups-keeps-home-assistant-running/

If you put a bunch of computers in charge of your house, it’s generally desirable to ensure their up-time is as close to 100% as possible. An uninterruptible power supply …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/diy-ups-keeps-home-assistant-running/)

Building a Rim-Driven Jet Engine
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/building-a-rim-driven-jet-engine/

Rim-driven thrusters turn the normal propeller-motor arrangement inside out; rather than mounting the motor at the center of the propeller, they use a large hollow motor, with the blades attached …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/building-a-rim-driven-jet-engine/)

Rack Cage Generator Gets Your Gear Mounted
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/rack-cage-generator-gets-your-gear-mounted/

Sometimes, as hackers and makers, we can end up with messy lashed-together gear that is neither reliable nor tidy. Rackmounting your stuff can be a great way to improve the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/rack-cage-generator-gets-your-gear-mounted/)