Despite the name, BASIC isn’t exactly a language recommended for beginners these days. Technology has moved on, and now most people would steer you towards Python if you wanted to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/qb64-hits-version-2-0-gets-enhanced-debugging/)

Hackaday Links: October 17, 2021
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/hackaday-links-october-17-2021/

We found a couple of headlines this week that seemed pretty alarming at first, mentioning as they did both “Chinese grannies” and “stun guns.” Digging a little deeper, it appears …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/hackaday-links-october-17-2021/)

Arduino Nano Floppy Emulator For When Your Disk Is Not Accessible
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/arduino-nano-floppy-emulator-for-when-your-disk-is-not-accessible/

Among the plethora of obsolete removable media there are some which are lamented, but it can be difficult to find those who regret the passing of the floppy disk. These …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/arduino-nano-floppy-emulator-for-when-your-disk-is-not-accessible/)

An Easy Fix for Inconsistent Layers in Cheap 3D Printers
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/an-easy-fix-for-inconsistent-layers-in-cheap-3d-printers/

If there’s one thing you can say about [Stefan] from CNC Kitchen, it’s that he’s methodical when he’s working on an improvement to his 3D printing processes, or when he’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/an-easy-fix-for-inconsistent-layers-in-cheap-3d-printers/)

Printable Caliper Jaws Increase Precision, Deflect Derision
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/18/printable-caliper-jaws-increase-precision-deflect-derision/

If you’ve watched as many machining videos as we have, no doubt you’ve seen someone commit the cardinal sin of metalworking: using caliper jaws to scratch a mark into metal. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/18/printable-caliper-jaws-increase-precision-deflect-derision/)

Play DOOM Using Web Browser Checkboxes (Finally)
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/18/play-doom-using-web-browser-checkboxes-finally/

If you’ve ever felt the need to render DOOM using nothing but web browser checkboxes, [Andrew Healey] has you covered with his recent port of the first-person shooter. Naturally, this …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/18/play-doom-using-web-browser-checkboxes-finally/)

Electric Vehicles, the Gasoline Problem, and Synthetic Fuels: Part 1
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/18/electric-vehicles-the-gasoline-problem-and-synthetic-fuels-part-1/

When you’re standing at the gas station filling up your car, watching those digits on the pump flip by can be a sobering experience. Fuel prices, especially the price of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/18/electric-vehicles-the-gasoline-problem-and-synthetic-fuels-part-1/)