When we talk about a “computer” today, we generally picture an electronic machine that can perform various kinds of mathematical operations, manage its program flow, move data from one place …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/28/1950s-vacuum-tube-computer-replica-communicates-through-usb/)

The Three Cent Motor Controller
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/the-three-cent-motor-controller/

If you follow the world of small microcontrollers you will certainly be familiar with the usual fare of Atmel, ARM Cortex, PIC, and others. But these aren’t the smallest or …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/the-three-cent-motor-controller/)

Rats Learn to Play DOOM in This Automated VR Arena
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/rats-learn-to-play-doom-in-this-automated-vr-arena/

When we run an article with “DOOM” in the title, it’s typically another example of getting the venerable game running on some minimalist platform. This DOOM-based VR rig for rats, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/rats-learn-to-play-doom-in-this-automated-vr-arena/)

The Current State Of Play In Autonomous Cars
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/the-current-state-of-play-in-autonomous-cars/

Bluster around the advent of self-driving cars has become a constant in the automotive world in recent years. Much is promised by all comers, but real-world results – and customer-ready …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/the-current-state-of-play-in-autonomous-cars/)

Modern Toilet Generates Energy
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Screen capture from a longer video of Prof Cho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ouOjP9VMFk
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/beevi-feature.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/beevi-feature.png?w=800">Environmental Engineering [Prof Jaeweon Cho] at South Korea’s Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology specializes in water and waste management. He has developed an energy-generating toilet called BeeVi (pronounced …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/modern-toilet-generates-energy/)

Astronaut Food is Light Years Beyond Tang and Freeze-Dried Ice Cream
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/astronaut-food-is-light-years-beyond-tang-and-freeze-dried-ice-cream/

When it comes down to it, we humans have two major concerns when venturing away from home for an extended period of time: what we’ll eat, and where we will …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/astronaut-food-is-light-years-beyond-tang-and-freeze-dried-ice-cream/)

Foam Surfboard From Scratch
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/foam-surfboard-from-scratch/

Have you ever wanted to make your own surfboard, but felt held back by a lack of tools, materials, or the cost of it? Drawing almost entirely from what can …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/foam-surfboard-from-scratch/)

Build Your Own High-Temp Oven Thermometer
https://hackaday.com/2021/12/29/build-your-own-high-temp-oven-thermometer/