Every experienced machinist knows the value of taking regular measurements. If one works carefully and checks dimensions frequently, it’s possible to make a part much more precise than could be …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/30/building-a-micrometer-level-displacement-sensor-with-3d-printed-parts/)

Retro Gear and the Mystery of Cables Melting Into Cases While in Storage
https://hackaday.com/2026/06/30/retro-gear-and-the-mystery-of-cables-melting-into-cases-while-in-storage/

The phenomenon of cable-shaped indents in the plastic cases of retro systems is one that’s probably painfully familiar to many a collector of such systems. Although in these situations neither …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/30/retro-gear-and-the-mystery-of-cables-melting-into-cases-while-in-storage/)

Building a Fiber-Coupled Laser Source for Precision Optics
https://hackaday.com/2026/06/30/building-a-fiber-coupled-laser-source-for-precision-optics/

Laser diodes are convenient light sources, but for precise optical work their often-elliptical beam profile leaves something to be desired. One way to get around this is to couple the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/30/building-a-fiber-coupled-laser-source-for-precision-optics/)

How to Remove Bounce When Bouncy Objects Encounter Bounciness
https://hackaday.com/2026/06/30/how-to-remove-bounce-when-bouncy-objects-encounter-bounciness/

We all love a good bit of bounce now and then, with everything from trampolines to bouncy castles and bouncy balls forming the staple of a wholesome childhood for many. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/30/how-to-remove-bounce-when-bouncy-objects-encounter-bounciness/)

From Sugar to Ethanol Fuel With a Little Microbial Help
https://hackaday.com/2026/06/30/from-sugar-to-ethanol-fuel-with-a-little-microbial-help/

In these trying times it seems appropriate to work through some ‘what if ‘ scenarios, such as the local gas station suddenly not having any more gasoline to sell you, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/06/30/from-sugar-to-ethanol-fuel-with-a-little-microbial-help/)

Watch a Steam Controller Skitter Itself To Its Charge Puck
https://hackaday.com/2026/07/01/watch-a-steam-controller-skitter-itself-to-its-charge-puck/

Hacks don’t have to be practical but it helps if they are educational or clever or amusing, as [Ray Foss] demonstrates with his auto-docking Steam Controller. It’s an open-source web …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/07/01/watch-a-steam-controller-skitter-itself-to-its-charge-puck/)

Terminus is a Text Only Phone Because Telephony is Dead Anyway
https://hackaday.com/2026/07/01/terminus-is-a-text-only-phone-because-telephony-is-dead-anyway/

This may say more about us than the current state of the telephone network, but unless your Grandma is still kicking, how many phone calls do you take that are …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/07/01/terminus-is-a-text-only-phone-because-telephony-is-dead-anyway/)

UDP Broadcasting and Easily Finding Network Services
https://hackaday.com/2026/07/01/udp-broadcasting-and-easily-finding-network-services/