We start this week with a good write-up by [Eugene Lim] on getting started on vulnerability hunting, and news of a problem in OpenOffice’s handling of DBase files. [Lim] decided …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/this-week-in-security-openoffice-vulnerable-ios-vulnerable-outlook-you-get-the-idea/)

Why Make a Combat Robot that Walks?
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/why-make-a-combat-robot-that-walks/

If you watch it on TV or see clips on YouTube, you’ll notice that most combat robots have wheels, which would make sense. They are simple, work well, and if …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/why-make-a-combat-robot-that-walks/)

Hackaday Podcast 138: Breakin’ Bluetooth, Doritos Rockets, Wireless Robots, and Autonomous Trolling
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/hackaday-podcast-138-breakin-bluetooth-doritos-rockets-wireless-robots-and-autonomous-trolling/

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Mike Szczys peruse the great hardware hacks of the past week. There’s a robot walker platform that wirelessly offloads motor control planning to a computer. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/hackaday-podcast-138-breakin-bluetooth-doritos-rockets-wireless-robots-and-autonomous-trolling/)

Flaw in AMD Platform Security Processor Affects Millions of Computers
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/flaw-in-amd-platform-security-processor-affects-millions-of-computers/

Another day, another vulnerability. This time, it’s AMD’s turn, with a broad swathe of its modern CPU lines falling victim to a dangerous driver vulnerability that could leave PCs open …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/flaw-in-amd-platform-security-processor-affects-millions-of-computers/)

Pixel Pump Pick & Place Positions Parts Precisely
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/pixel-pump-pick-place-positions-parts-precisely/

You’ve finally decided to take the plunge and build a board with surface-mount parts. After carefully dispensing the solder paste with a syringe, it’s time to place the parts. You …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/pixel-pump-pick-place-positions-parts-precisely/)

Minimalist Timer Counts Down With LED Matrix
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/minimalist-timer-counts-down-with-led-matrix/

Looking for something with a bit more style than the traditional kitchen timer, [Martin Jonasson] decided to take the last couple of months to design and build his own take …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/minimalist-timer-counts-down-with-led-matrix/)

Secret Keychain Safe Looks Just Like A Bolt
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/secret-keychain-safe-looks-just-like-a-bolt/

While conventional safes can be a good place to put valuables, sometimes it’s even better to hide your things where nobody will even look in the first place. [Wesley Treat] …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/01/secret-keychain-safe-looks-just-like-a-bolt/)