Press brakes are invaluable tools when working with sheet metal, but along with their almost infinite versatility comes a dizzying number of press brake types. After starting with an old-school, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/17/the-journey-of-finding-the-right-press-brake/)

The Cutest Weather Forecast on E-Ink and ESP32
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There’s a famous book that starts: “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man in possession of a good e-ink display, must be in want of a weather station.” …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/17/the-cutest-weather-forecast-on-e-ink-and-esp32/)

The Shelly 2.5 Smart Relay Design Flaw Killing Capacitors
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Part of any self-respecting Smart Home, smart relays are useful for switching and monitoring loads that do not plug into an outlet. This also makes them a lot more integrated, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/01/17/the-shelly-2-5-smart-relay-design-flaw-killing-capacitors/)