The handheld computing market might seem dominated by smartphones today, but before their mass adoption there were other offerings for those who needed some computing power on-the-go. If a 90s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/ibm-palmtop-running-modern-modified-linux/)

The Q2, A PDP8-Like Discrete Transistor Computer
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/the-q2-a-pdp8-like-discrete-transistor-computer/

https://hackaday.io/project/178788-q2-computer
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6028481617754014084-featured.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/6028481617754014084-featured.png?w=797">[Joe Wingbermuehle] has an interest in computers-of-old, and some past experience of building computers on perfboard from discrete transistors, so this next project, Q2, is a complete implementation of a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/the-q2-a-pdp8-like-discrete-transistor-computer/)

Open-Hardware Dog Treat Dispenser is a Stepping Stone For Behavioral Research
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/open-hardware-dog-treat-dispenser-is-a-stepping-stone-for-behavioral-research/

The principles of open-source hardware are starting to make great strides in scientific research fields. [Walker Arce] tells us about his paper co-authored with [Jeffrey R. Stevens], about a dog …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/open-hardware-dog-treat-dispenser-is-a-stepping-stone-for-behavioral-research/)

No ARM Printer Driver? Just Write Your Own
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/no-arm-printer-driver-just-write-your-own/

When you think of the small machines that print the sticky labels on packages, you might not expect to find a complex printer with its own programming language (ZPL). However, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/no-arm-printer-driver-just-write-your-own/)

The Coolest Controller Mod, Hands Down
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/the-coolest-controller-mod-hands-down/

Video games are a great way to relax, and sometimes get your heart rate up at the same time. But unless you’re playing something like Dance Dance Revolution, the controls …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/the-coolest-controller-mod-hands-down/)

Hackaday Links: February 6, 2022
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/hackaday-links-february-6-2022/

Last week, the news was filled with stories of Jack Sweeney and his Twitter-bot that tracks the comings and goings of various billionaires in their private jets. This caught the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/hackaday-links-february-6-2022/)

Making Something Gorgeous From Framing Lumber
https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/making-something-gorgeous-from-framing-lumber/

Here at Hackaday, we typically cover things that blink, bleep, and occasionally they might even bloop. However, the name of the site is Hackaday. We’re about being clever, reusing things …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/02/06/making-something-gorgeous-from-framing-lumber/)