Throughout this two-year global COVID-19 nightmare, one thing that has been sorely lacking is access to testing. “Flu-like symptoms” covers a lot of ground, and knowing if a sore throat …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/05/hdd-centrifuge-puts-covid-19-testing-lab-in-a-backpack/)

Twist Promises Easier Quantum Programming
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/05/twist-promises-easier-quantum-programming/

We keep trying to learn more about quantum computers. But the truth is, the way we program quantum computers — or their simulators — today will probably not have much …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/05/twist-promises-easier-quantum-programming/)

Camping For $25: Thrift Store Hacks To Keep Cozy
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/05/camping-for-25-thrift-store-hacks-to-keep-cozy/

A hacker is somebody who’s always thinking creatively to solve problems, usually using what they have on hand. Sometimes that means using a 555 to build a CPU, and other …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/05/camping-for-25-thrift-store-hacks-to-keep-cozy/)

OpenBikeSensor Measures Close Calls
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/05/openbikesensor-measures-close-calls/

Cycling is fun, healthy, and good for the environment. But unfortunately it’s not always the safest of activities, as inconsiderate drivers can be a significant hazard to cyclists. Several countries, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/05/openbikesensor-measures-close-calls/)

IBM PalmTop Running Modern (Modified) Linux
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/ibm-palmtop-running-modern-modified-linux/

The handheld computing market might seem dominated by smartphones today, but before their mass adoption there were other offerings for those who needed some computing power on-the-go. If a 90s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/ibm-palmtop-running-modern-modified-linux/)

The Q2, A PDP8-Like Discrete Transistor Computer
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/the-q2-a-pdp8-like-discrete-transistor-computer/

https://hackaday.io/project/178788-q2-computer
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6028481617754014084-featured.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6028481617754014084-featured.png?w=797">[Joe Wingbermuehle] has an interest in computers-of-old, and some past experience of building computers on perfboard from discrete transistors, so this next project, Q2, is a complete implementation of a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/the-q2-a-pdp8-like-discrete-transistor-computer/)

Open-Hardware Dog Treat Dispenser is a Stepping Stone For Behavioral Research
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/open-hardware-dog-treat-dispenser-is-a-stepping-stone-for-behavioral-research/

The principles of open-source hardware are starting to make great strides in scientific research fields. [Walker Arce] tells us about his paper co-authored with [Jeffrey R. Stevens], about a dog …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/open-hardware-dog-treat-dispenser-is-a-stepping-stone-for-behavioral-research/)

No ARM Printer Driver? Just Write Your Own
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/no-arm-printer-driver-just-write-your-own/