In the ham radio trade, gear such as the old Drake units [Dr. Scott M. Baker] has in his radio shack are often referred to as “boat anchors.” It refers …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/boat-anchor-twins-get-a-little-digital-help-staying-on-frequency/)

Hackaday Podcast 159: Zombie Killer or Rug Maker, 3D Printed Rims, 1950s Drum Machines, and Batteries on Wheels
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/hackaday-podcast-159-zombie-killer-or-rug-maker-3d-printed-rims-1950s-drum-machines-and-batteries-on-wheels/

Join Hackaday Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams and Managing Editor Tom Nardi as they look back on the best hacks and stories of the previous week. There’s plenty in the news to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/hackaday-podcast-159-zombie-killer-or-rug-maker-3d-printed-rims-1950s-drum-machines-and-batteries-on-wheels/)

The Metal 3D Printing Hack Chat Brings the Heat
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/the-metal-3d-printing-hack-chat-brings-the-heat/

3D printer printing metal. Laser sintering machine for metal. Metal is sintered under the action of laser into shape. DMLS, SLM, SLS. Modern additive technologies 4.0 industrial revolution. Sparks
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/electron-beam-printing.jpeg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/electron-beam-printing.jpeg?w=800">At this point, it’s safe to say the novelty of desktop 3D printing has worn off. The community has largely come to terms with the limitations of extruded plastics, and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/the-metal-3d-printing-hack-chat-brings-the-heat/)

A Wireless Headphone Charger Without The Wireless
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/a-wireless-headphone-charger-without-the-wireless/

We’re all used to the idea of wireless charging, usually in the form of an induction coil on which a mobile phone or other appliance can be placed for a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/a-wireless-headphone-charger-without-the-wireless/)

You Can Build Your Own Sushi Train
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/you-can-build-your-own-sushi-train/

According to [Garage Avenger], in Norwegian culture it’s considered impolite to ask for things to be passed across a dinner table, so much standing and reaching is the course of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/you-can-build-your-own-sushi-train/)

Making A Locket From A Coin
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/making-a-locket-from-a-coin/

Some countries have strict laws around the destruction or alteration of issued currency, but then again, some countries don’t. Citizens of those in the latter category may enjoy undertaking a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/making-a-locket-from-a-coin/)

Clock Testing Sans Oscilloscope?
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/clock-testing-sans-oscilloscope/

Like many people who repair stuff, [Learn Electronics Repair] has an oscilloscope. But after using it to test a motherboard crystal oscillator, he started thinking about how people who don’t …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/clock-testing-sans-oscilloscope/)

Building a Lego Paper Shredder
https://hackaday.com/2022/03/11/building-a-lego-paper-shredder/