Today, prostheses and exoskeletons are controlled using electromyography. In other words, by recording the electrical activity in muscles as they contract. It’s neither intuitive nor human-like, and it really only …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/21/magnets-could-give-prosthetic-control-a-leg-up/)
Keep Cool with this Face-Following Fan
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/21/keep-cool-with-this-face-following-fan/
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/21/keep-cool-with-this-face-following-fan/
From project’s GitHub repository
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/fan-feature.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/fan-feature.jpg?w=800">[AchillesVM] decided to build a tabletop electric fan so it would track him as he moves around the room. Pan and tilt control is provided by a pair of servos …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/21/keep-cool-with-this-face-following-fan/)
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/fan-feature.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/fan-feature.jpg?w=800">[AchillesVM] decided to build a tabletop electric fan so it would track him as he moves around the room. Pan and tilt control is provided by a pair of servos …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/21/keep-cool-with-this-face-following-fan/)
Two-Part Primer in a Can is a DIY Dream Come True
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/21/two-part-primer-in-a-can-is-a-diy-dream-come-true/
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/21/two-part-primer-in-a-can-is-a-diy-dream-come-true/
When putting together a home workshop, available floor space is often the deciding factor when it comes time to pick tools and equipment. This ultimately leads to some very difficult …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/21/two-part-primer-in-a-can-is-a-diy-dream-come-true/)
Electromagnetic Interference For Fun And Profit
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/electromagnetic-interference-for-fun-and-profit/
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/electromagnetic-interference-for-fun-and-profit/
There was an urban legend back in the days of mechanical electricity meters, that there were “lucky” appliances that once plugged in would make the meter go backwards. It probably …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/electromagnetic-interference-for-fun-and-profit/)
ESP32 is the Brains Behind this Art Installation
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/esp32-is-the-brains-behind-this-art-installation/
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/esp32-is-the-brains-behind-this-art-installation/
The ESP32 has enabled an uncountable number of small electronics projects and even some commercial products, thanks to its small size, low price point, and wireless capabilities. Plenty of remote …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/esp32-is-the-brains-behind-this-art-installation/)
80’s Omnibot Goes RC And Gets a Modern Refresh
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/80s-omnibot-goes-rc-and-gets-a-modern-refresh/
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/80s-omnibot-goes-rc-and-gets-a-modern-refresh/
Thrift stores, antique shops, knick-knack stores- Whatever you might call them in your locale, they’re usually full of “another man’s treasure”. More often than not, we leave empty-handed, hoping another …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/80s-omnibot-goes-rc-and-gets-a-modern-refresh/)
DIY LED Cube for the Masses
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/diy-led-cube-for-the-masses/
https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/diy-led-cube-for-the-masses/
No matter what the size or shape of an LED, it brings out the curiosity in every hardware nerd, and is the lifeblood of badge life around the planet. Then …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/08/22/diy-led-cube-for-the-masses/)