Researchers in Singapore and at CalTech have developed a 3D printed fabric with an interesting property: it is generally flexible but can stiffen on demand. You can see a video …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/3d-printed-fabric-stiffens-on-demand/)

Solar Fueled Emergency Power Pack
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/solar-fueled-emergency-power-pack/

From Daniel’s Hackaday.io project page
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/voltaire-feature.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/voltaire-feature.jpg?w=800">Heavy rainfall in Northern Europe last month caused disastrous flooding in several countries. [Daniel Jedecke] was on assignment in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany during the floods and saw …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/solar-fueled-emergency-power-pack/)

A Cold Gas Thruster On an RC Car
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/a-cold-gas-thruster-on-an-rc-car/

Tesla have boldly claimed that one day they’ll ship a Roadster complete with a cold-gas thruster for truly ridiculous acceleration. Whether or not that ever comes to pass remains to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/a-cold-gas-thruster-on-an-rc-car/)

Solar Display Case is a Portable Triple Monitor Setup
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/solar-display-case-is-a-portable-triple-monitor-setup/

They say once you start using twin monitors on the desktop, you’ll never want to go back. It’s even worse when you upgrade to three or more. However, it can …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/solar-display-case-is-a-portable-triple-monitor-setup/)

Hackaday Links: August 15, 2021
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/hackaday-links-august-15-2021/

Unless you’re in the market for a new car, household appliance, or game console, or if you’re involved in the manufacture of these things, chances are pretty good that the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/hackaday-links-august-15-2021/)

Robot Pet is A Chip Off The Old Logic Block
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/robot-pet-is-a-chip-off-the-old-logic-block/

When [Ezra Thomas] needed inspiration for his senior design project, he only needed to look as far as his own robot. Built during his high school years from the classic …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/robot-pet-is-a-chip-off-the-old-logic-block/)

Light Painting With An 19th Century Inspired Plotter
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/light-painting-with-an-19th-century-inspired-plotter/

The geometric chuck was a device that stacked up multiple rotating wheels that could vary their speed and their offset to a central shaft, in order to machine ornate designs …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/15/light-painting-with-an-19th-century-inspired-plotter/)

The Faux-Vintage Becomes Vintage
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/16/the-faux-vintage-becomes-vintage/