The Jack o’ Lantern is a fun Halloween tradition, though one that does come with a few risks. It’s pretty easy to slice off a bit of finger when carving …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/19/flickering-jack-o-lantern-is-an-easy-beginner-build/)

Audio Tape Interface Revives Microcassettes as Storage Medium
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/audio-tape-interface-revives-microcassettes-as-storage-medium/

In the early 1980s cassette tapes were the standard storage medium for home computer users; readers of a certain age will remember fiddling with audio jacks, tape counters and signal …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/audio-tape-interface-revives-microcassettes-as-storage-medium/)

Spinning Threads Put the Bite on Filament in This Novel Extruder Design
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/spinning-threads-put-the-bite-on-filament-in-this-novel-extruder-design/

When it comes to innovation in FDM 3D printing, there doesn’t seem to be much room left to move the needle. Pretty much everything about filament printing has been reduced …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/spinning-threads-put-the-bite-on-filament-in-this-novel-extruder-design/)

KiCad Team Releases Warning Regarding Domain Name
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/kicad-team-releases-warning-regarding-domain-name/

On October 19th, [Seth_h] from the KiCad Project posted on the KiCad forums that the project’s original domain name kicad-pcb.org has been unexpectedly sold to a third party, and urged …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/kicad-team-releases-warning-regarding-domain-name/)

Know Audio: It All Depends On The DAC
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/know-audio-it-all-depends-on-the-dac/

Our trip through the world of audio technology has taken us step-by step from your ears into a typical home Hi-Fi system. We’ve seen the speakers and the amplifier, now …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/know-audio-it-all-depends-on-the-dac/)

Refining the Greatest Joystick of the 1980s
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/refining-the-greatest-joystick-of-the-1980s/

The Competition Pro joystick is often considered to be the pinnacle of input devices, at least as far as the 1980s gaming goes. But the design isn’t perfect, and time …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/refining-the-greatest-joystick-of-the-1980s/)

Tech in Plain Sight: Glucose Meters
https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/tech-in-plain-sight-glucose-meters/

If you or someone you know is diabetic, it is a good bet that a glucose meter is a regular fixture in your life. They are cheap and plentiful, but …read more (https://hackaday.com/2021/10/20/tech-in-plain-sight-glucose-meters/)