Tis The Season, for those who are so inclined, to loft themselves to the top of a steep snow-covered hill and then go downhill, really fast. And if something gets …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/ski-lift-design-does-the-impossible/)

NeoPixel Punk Console Drives WS2812s Using 555 Timers
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/neopixel-punk-console-drives-ws2812s-using-555-timers/

NeoPixels, a type of LED strip with individually addressable pixels, are a firm favorite among creators of intricate light effects. They are popular for their versatility and the ease with …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/neopixel-punk-console-drives-ws2812s-using-555-timers/)

Teaching A DC Servo Motor To Act Like A Stepper
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/teaching-a-dc-servo-motor-to-act-like-a-stepper/

https://hackaday.io/project/183287-xmoto-dc-as-servomotor
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/6529631640791604419-blog.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/6529631640791604419-blog.jpg?w=800">[Frank Herrmann] had an interesting idea to turn a geared DC motor into a servo motor assembly, but with a stepper motor-like interface. By stacking some small PCBs behind the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/teaching-a-dc-servo-motor-to-act-like-a-stepper/)

An Astronomical Mechanical Clock, in More Ways Than One
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/an-astronomical-mechanical-clock-in-more-ways-than-one/

If the workings of a mechanical timepiece give you a thrill, prepare to be blown away by this over-the-top astronomical clock. The horological masterpiece, which was designed by [Mark Frank] …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/an-astronomical-mechanical-clock-in-more-ways-than-one/)

An OpenSCAD Library For All Your CNC Cutting Needs
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/an-openscad-library-for-all-your-cnc-cutting-needs/

While there’s always the edge case, there’s a strong likelihood that if you’re using OpenSCAD, you’re probably working on a CAD model that you intend to 3D print at some …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/an-openscad-library-for-all-your-cnc-cutting-needs/)

Taking Water Cooler UX Into Your Own Hands With Ghidra
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/taking-water-cooler-ux-into-your-own-hands-with-ghidra/

Readers not aware of what Ghidra is might imagine some kind of aftermarket water cooler firmware or mainboard – a usual hacker practice with reflow ovens. What [Robbe Derks} did …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/taking-water-cooler-ux-into-your-own-hands-with-ghidra/)

Teensy 4 Pushed to the Limit with 1 GHz Overclock
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/teensy-4-pushed-to-the-limit-with-1-ghz-overclock/

Do you need a microcontroller that runs at 1 GHz? No, probably not. But that didn’t stop [Visual Micro] from trying, and the results are pretty interesting. Not only did …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/teensy-4-pushed-to-the-limit-with-1-ghz-overclock/)