These days, addressable LEDs are all the rage. A little chip paired with each LED receives signals and modulates the light output as needed. [John Peterson] was working on a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/throwback-designing-addressable-leds-from-scratch/)

Because It’s Cool To Make A Watch That Thin
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/because-its-cool-to-make-a-watch-that-thin/

Recently [Richard Mille] and Ferrari (yes, that Ferrari) announced the thinnest mechanical watch ever made, the RM UP-01. It measures a scant 1.75mm thick (~1/16 of an inch). The aesthetic …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/because-its-cool-to-make-a-watch-that-thin/)

Cracking the MiFare Classic Could Get You Free Snacks
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/cracking-the-mifare-classic-could-get-you-free-snacks/

[Guillermo] started a new job a while back. That job came with an NFC access card, which was used for booking rooms and building access. The card also served as …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/cracking-the-mifare-classic-could-get-you-free-snacks/)

CP/M Is Now Freer Than It Was
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/cp-m-is-now-freer-than-it-was/

It’s easy to think of the earlier history of desktop computing operating systems in terms of DOS, Windows, and Mac OS with maybe a bit of AmigaOS, TOS, or RiscOS …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/cp-m-is-now-freer-than-it-was/)

Game Boy Repurposed Solely As A Camera
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/game-boy-repurposed-solely-as-a-camera/

As much as we all love the Game Boy Camera, it’s really just an add-on to the popular handheld console. Twitter user [@thegameboycam] decided to build a dedicated camera platform …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/game-boy-repurposed-solely-as-a-camera/)

It’s Linux. On An ESP32
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/its-linux-on-an-esp32/

By today’s standards, the necessities for running a Linux-based operating system are surprisingly meagre in terms of RAM and processor power. Back in the day we ran earlier Linux versions …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/its-linux-on-an-esp32/)

Chinese Anti-Porn Helmet Raises Eyebrows, Questions
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/chinese-anti-porn-helmet-raises-eyebrows-questions/

Did you know that pornography is completely illegal in China? Probably not surprising news, though, right? The country has already put measures in place to scour the Internet in search …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/chinese-anti-porn-helmet-raises-eyebrows-questions/)

Building a Better 3D Scanner With an iPhone, and Making Art
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/building-a-better-3d-scanner-with-an-iphone-and-making-art/