Retrocomputer enthusiasts will quite often be found pondering the great what ifs of their hobby. What if Commodore had had a half-way decent marketing division is a popular one, but …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/a-redesigned-zx-spectrum-desktop-computer-that-works-surprisingly-well/)

Machining Wood Inlays, No CNC Required
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/machining-wood-inlays-no-cnc-required/

It’s almost hard to remember a time when the obvious answer to most questions about manufacturing wasn’t “Throw it on the CNC.” CNC machines have become so entrenched that the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/machining-wood-inlays-no-cnc-required/)

Vise Tripod Lets You Put The Tool Where You Need It
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/vise-tripod-lets-you-put-the-tool-where-you-need-it/

Vises are useful things for holding whatever you’re working on, but too often they’re stuck to a bench. [seamster] has experienced the glory of having a more portable solution, however, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/vise-tripod-lets-you-put-the-tool-where-you-need-it/)

QB64 Hits Version 2.0, Gets Enhanced Debugging
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/qb64-hits-version-2-0-gets-enhanced-debugging/

Despite the name, BASIC isn’t exactly a language recommended for beginners these days. Technology has moved on, and now most people would steer you towards Python if you wanted to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/qb64-hits-version-2-0-gets-enhanced-debugging/)

Hackaday Links: October 17, 2021
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/hackaday-links-october-17-2021/

We found a couple of headlines this week that seemed pretty alarming at first, mentioning as they did both “Chinese grannies” and “stun guns.” Digging a little deeper, it appears …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/hackaday-links-october-17-2021/)

Arduino Nano Floppy Emulator For When Your Disk Is Not Accessible
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/arduino-nano-floppy-emulator-for-when-your-disk-is-not-accessible/

Among the plethora of obsolete removable media there are some which are lamented, but it can be difficult to find those who regret the passing of the floppy disk. These …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/arduino-nano-floppy-emulator-for-when-your-disk-is-not-accessible/)

An Easy Fix for Inconsistent Layers in Cheap 3D Printers
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/an-easy-fix-for-inconsistent-layers-in-cheap-3d-printers/

If there’s one thing you can say about [Stefan] from CNC Kitchen, it’s that he’s methodical when he’s working on an improvement to his 3D printing processes, or when he’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/17/an-easy-fix-for-inconsistent-layers-in-cheap-3d-printers/)

Printable Caliper Jaws Increase Precision, Deflect Derision
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/18/printable-caliper-jaws-increase-precision-deflect-derision/