Over the course of its nearly 30 years in orbit, the International Space Station has played host to more “firsts” than can possibly be counted. When you’re zipping around Earth …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/15/iss-medical-emergency-an-orbital-ambulance-ride/)

AC Motor Converted into DC eBike Powerplant
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/15/ac-motor-converted-into-dc-ebike-powerplant/

AC induction motors are everywhere, from ceiling fans to vehicles. They’re reliable, simple, and rugged — but there are some disadvantages. It’s difficult to control the speed without complex electronics, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/15/ac-motor-converted-into-dc-ebike-powerplant/)

The Random Laser
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/15/the-random-laser/

When we first heard the term “random laser,” we did a double-take. After all, most ordinary sources of light are random. One defining characteristic of a traditional laser is that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/15/the-random-laser/)

Building a Carousel Autosampler
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/15/building-a-carousel-autosampler/

A common task in a laboratory setting is that of sampling, where a bit of e.g. liquid has to be sampled from a series of containers. Doing this by hand …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/15/building-a-carousel-autosampler/)

Building an Escape Room Lockbox with the ESP32 Cheap Yellow Display (CYD)
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/15/building-an-escape-room-lockbox-with-the-esp32-cheap-yellow-display-cyd/

Here’s something fun from [Chad Kapper] over on HackMakeMod: Escape Room Lockbox with the Cheap Yellow Display. You may have heard of the “cheap yellow display” (CYD), so-called due to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/15/building-an-escape-room-lockbox-with-the-esp32-cheap-yellow-display-cyd/)

Project Fail: Cracking a Laptop BIOS Password Using AI
https://hackaday.com/2026/01/15/project-fail-cracking-a-laptop-bios-password-using-ai/

Whenever you buy used computers there is a risk that they come with unpleasant surprises that are not of the insect variant. From Apple hardware that is iCloud-locked with the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/15/project-fail-cracking-a-laptop-bios-password-using-ai/)