Some things are small and fragile enough that they cannot be held or touched by even the steadiest of hands. Such cases call for a micromanipulator, and [BYU CMR]’s DIY …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/11/micromanipulator-touches-the-tiny-things-cheaply/)

A Buzzing, Flashing Phone Ringer For the Elderly
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/11/a-buzzing-flashing-phone-ringer-for-the-elderly/

For a lonely person, elderly or otherwise, the sound of a ringing phone can be music to the ears, unless of course it’s another spam call. But what good is …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/11/a-buzzing-flashing-phone-ringer-for-the-elderly/)

The Wirtz Pump Spins
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/11/the-wirtz-pump-spins/

Over the ages, a lot of human activity has been concerned about getting water from where we find it to where we want it. If you want to move water …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/11/the-wirtz-pump-spins/)

Nifty MIG Welder Built From Scrap
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/11/nifty-mig-welder-built-from-scrap/

A MIG welder is a great tool to have. With machine fed wire and gas protecting the arc, it can make it easy to weld well without requiring a lot …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/11/nifty-mig-welder-built-from-scrap/)

Error-Correcting RAM on the Desktop
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/error-correcting-ram-on-the-desktop/

When running a server, especially one with mission-critical applications, it’s common practice to use error-correcting code (ECC) memory. As the name suggests, it uses an error-correcting algorithm to continually check …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/error-correcting-ram-on-the-desktop/)

Screech Owl is a Tribute to The Eowave Persephone
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/screech-owl-is-a-tribute-to-the-eowave-persephone/

The Eowave Persephone was a beautiful thing—a monophonic ribbon synth capable of producing clean, smoothly varying tones. [Ben Glover] used to own a nice example that formerly belonged to Peter …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/screech-owl-is-a-tribute-to-the-eowave-persephone/)

You’ve Got Mail: It All Depends on ZIP Code
https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/youve-got-mail-it-all-depends-on-zip-code/

Previously on You’ve Got Mail, we looked at a few services that were designed to speed up the mail at various points along the way. But these improvements were all …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/10/12/youve-got-mail-it-all-depends-on-zip-code/)