USB connectors have lent themselves to creative interpretations of their mechanical specifications ever since the first experimenter made a PCB fit into a USB-A socket. The USB-C standard with its …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/genius-or-cursed-this-usb-c-connector-is-flexible/)

Cool the Shop with a Thermal Battery-Based System
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/cool-the-shop-with-a-thermal-battery-based-system/

Having any kind of shop is pretty great, no matter how large it may be or where it’s located. If the shop is in an outbuilding, you get to make …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/cool-the-shop-with-a-thermal-battery-based-system/)

Ski Lift Design Does The Impossible
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/ski-lift-design-does-the-impossible/

Tis The Season, for those who are so inclined, to loft themselves to the top of a steep snow-covered hill and then go downhill, really fast. And if something gets …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/ski-lift-design-does-the-impossible/)

NeoPixel Punk Console Drives WS2812s Using 555 Timers
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/neopixel-punk-console-drives-ws2812s-using-555-timers/

NeoPixels, a type of LED strip with individually addressable pixels, are a firm favorite among creators of intricate light effects. They are popular for their versatility and the ease with …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/neopixel-punk-console-drives-ws2812s-using-555-timers/)

Teaching A DC Servo Motor To Act Like A Stepper
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/teaching-a-dc-servo-motor-to-act-like-a-stepper/

https://hackaday.io/project/183287-xmoto-dc-as-servomotor
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/6529631640791604419-blog.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/6529631640791604419-blog.jpg?w=800">[Frank Herrmann] had an interesting idea to turn a geared DC motor into a servo motor assembly, but with a stepper motor-like interface. By stacking some small PCBs behind the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/01/teaching-a-dc-servo-motor-to-act-like-a-stepper/)

An Astronomical Mechanical Clock, in More Ways Than One
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/an-astronomical-mechanical-clock-in-more-ways-than-one/

If the workings of a mechanical timepiece give you a thrill, prepare to be blown away by this over-the-top astronomical clock. The horological masterpiece, which was designed by [Mark Frank] …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/an-astronomical-mechanical-clock-in-more-ways-than-one/)

An OpenSCAD Library For All Your CNC Cutting Needs
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/an-openscad-library-for-all-your-cnc-cutting-needs/

While there’s always the edge case, there’s a strong likelihood that if you’re using OpenSCAD, you’re probably working on a CAD model that you intend to 3D print at some …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/an-openscad-library-for-all-your-cnc-cutting-needs/)

Taking Water Cooler UX Into Your Own Hands With Ghidra
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/02/taking-water-cooler-ux-into-your-own-hands-with-ghidra/