Building an animatronic robot is one thing, but animating it in a lifelike fashion is a completely different challenge. Hobby servos are cheap and popular for animatronics, but just letting …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/09/03/smooth-servo-motion-for-lifelike-animatronics/)

Retro Shield Replaces Springs With Jumpers, Includes Blinkenlights!
https://hackaday.com/2021/09/03/retro-shield-replaces-springs-with-jumpers-includes-blinkenlights/

Is it an AM radio? Yes. It is a 555 LED flashing circuit? Yep. How about a hex counter with a 7 segment display? That too. Five different colored LED’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/09/03/retro-shield-replaces-springs-with-jumpers-includes-blinkenlights/)

Making OLED Displays in the Home Lab
https://hackaday.com/2021/09/04/making-oled-displays-in-the-home-lab/

Just a general observation: when your project’s BOM includes ytterbium metal, chances are pretty good that it’s something interesting. We’d say that making your own OLED displays at home definitely …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/09/04/making-oled-displays-in-the-home-lab/)

Motorcycle Simulation Rig Is Off To The Races
https://hackaday.com/2021/09/04/motorcycle-simulation-rig-is-off-to-the-races/

Many arcade machines can be emulated and handily controlled with the standard joystick and button combos. However, a few don’t feel quite right without some extra equipment, motorcycle racing games …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/09/04/motorcycle-simulation-rig-is-off-to-the-races/)

Getting Back into Hackerspaces
https://hackaday.com/2021/09/04/getting-back-into-hackerspaces/

Last week, I got my first chance to get out and about among the hackers in what feels like forever. Hackerspaces here in Germany are finally able to re-open for …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/09/04/getting-back-into-hackerspaces/)

Animatronic Puppetry Controller Skips Joystick Or Keyboard
https://hackaday.com/2021/09/04/animatronic-puppetry-controller-skips-joystick-or-keyboard/

One of the major challenges of animatronics is creating natural looking motion. You can build something with an actuator for every possible degree of freedom, but it will still be …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/09/04/animatronic-puppetry-controller-skips-joystick-or-keyboard/)

3D Printed Synth Kit Shares Product Design Insights
https://hackaday.com/2021/09/04/3d-printed-synth-kit-shares-product-design-insights/

We’ve always been delighted with the thoughtful and detailed write-ups that accompany each of [Tommy]’s synth products, and the background of his newest instrument, the Scout, is no exception. The …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/09/04/3d-printed-synth-kit-shares-product-design-insights/)