MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) is a flavor enhancer used to add a meaty/savory (often called umami) flavor to a dish. You might even have some in your pantry (though more likely …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/an-infinity-gem-that-didnt-make-the-cut-the-flavor-stone/)

Depraz Mouse Clone Has a USB Tail
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In 1980, Logitech started selling a round, three-button input device known the Depraz mouse or Swiss mouse, which was made by — you guessed it — a Swiss company called …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/depraz-mouse-clone-has-a-usb-tail/)

How Small is Too Small?
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Not a rhetorical question! This week we consider the most micro microcontroller: the HC32L110. It’s the new title holder of the smallest ARM Cortex M0+ part. But could you actually …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/how-small-is-too-small/)

Low-Cost, Two-Channel Scriptable Waveform Generator
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/low-cost-two-channel-scriptable-waveform-generator/

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" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dds-feature.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dds-feature.png?w=800">Microcontroller addict [Debraj] decided to make his own programmable sine wave generator, and was able to put it together for under $40 USD. Other than low-cost, his list of requirements …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/low-cost-two-channel-scriptable-waveform-generator/)

Miniature Motorized RC Car Is Massively Impressive
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/miniature-motorized-rc-car-is-massively-impressive/

Small is often subjective. For example, a school bus is small compared to an Airbus A380. But other things are just small all on their own and need no comparison …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/miniature-motorized-rc-car-is-massively-impressive/)

One Stepper Plus a Whole Bunch of Magnets Equals a Unique Seven-Segment Display
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Sometimes the cost of simplicity is extra complexity. It seems counterintuitive, but it seems to be true. And this single-motor mechanical seven-segment display seems to be a perfect example of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/one-stepper-plus-a-whole-bunch-of-magnets-equals-a-unique-seven-segment-display/)

Replica Minecraft Furnace Actually Powers the Game
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Let’s face it, we all need a little distraction sometimes, especially lately. And for our money, there’s no better way to put your brain in park than to start up …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/05/replica-minecraft-furnace-actually-powers-the-game/)