Not a rhetorical question! This week we consider the most micro microcontroller: the HC32L110. It’s the new title holder of the smallest ARM Cortex M0+ part. But could you actually …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/how-small-is-too-small/)

Low-Cost, Two-Channel Scriptable Waveform Generator
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/low-cost-two-channel-scriptable-waveform-generator/

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" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dds-feature.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dds-feature.png?w=800">Microcontroller addict [Debraj] decided to make his own programmable sine wave generator, and was able to put it together for under $40 USD. Other than low-cost, his list of requirements …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/low-cost-two-channel-scriptable-waveform-generator/)

Miniature Motorized RC Car Is Massively Impressive
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/miniature-motorized-rc-car-is-massively-impressive/

Small is often subjective. For example, a school bus is small compared to an Airbus A380. But other things are just small all on their own and need no comparison …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/miniature-motorized-rc-car-is-massively-impressive/)

One Stepper Plus a Whole Bunch of Magnets Equals a Unique Seven-Segment Display
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/one-stepper-plus-a-whole-bunch-of-magnets-equals-a-unique-seven-segment-display/

Sometimes the cost of simplicity is extra complexity. It seems counterintuitive, but it seems to be true. And this single-motor mechanical seven-segment display seems to be a perfect example of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/one-stepper-plus-a-whole-bunch-of-magnets-equals-a-unique-seven-segment-display/)

Replica Minecraft Furnace Actually Powers the Game
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/replica-minecraft-furnace-actually-powers-the-game/

Let’s face it, we all need a little distraction sometimes, especially lately. And for our money, there’s no better way to put your brain in park than to start up …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/replica-minecraft-furnace-actually-powers-the-game/)

Robotic Tufting Gun Fires Off CNC Textiles
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/robotic-tufting-gun-fires-off-cnc-textiles/

Often used to make rugs, tufting is a process wherein a hollow needle is used to cram thread or yarn into fabric in some kind of pattern. This can be …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/robotic-tufting-gun-fires-off-cnc-textiles/)

DIY Injection Molder Built From a Cheap Pneumatic Press
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/06/diy-injection-molder-built-from-a-cheap-pneumatic-press/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a7usMe_K38
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Snap-2022-03-05-at-16.06.43.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Snap-2022-03-05-at-16.06.43.png?w=800">[Kurt Schaefer] was watching YouTube videos of people making molds for injection molding purposes using what he considered to be the toy 3018 CNC machines, and looking at the results, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/06/diy-injection-molder-built-from-a-cheap-pneumatic-press/)