When it comes to sci-fi, it’s hard to go past Star Wars, and many submissions to our contest land in that exact universe. [Kevin Harrington]’s entry is one such example, with …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/04/19/2022-sci-fi-contest-the-animatronic-baby-yoda-youve-always-wanted/)
Custom-Fit Small Shop Crane Lightens the Load
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On the shortlist of workshop luxuries, we’d bet a lot of hackers would include an overhead crane. Having the ability to lift heavy loads safely and easily opens up a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/04/19/custom-fit-small-shop-crane-lightens-the-load/)
OLED Display Kicks Knob Up Several Accurate Notches
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As far as input devices go, the potentiometer is pretty straightforward: turn it left, turn it right, and you’ve pretty much seen all there is to see. For many applications …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/04/19/oled-display-kicks-knob-up-several-accurate-notches/)
Micromachining with a Laser
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[Breaking Taps] has a nice pulsed fiber laser and decided to try it to micromachine with silicon. You can see the results in the video below. Silicon absorbs the IR …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/04/19/micromachining-with-a-laser/)
Charge Your Apple With Apples
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When you think of ethanol, you might think of it as a type of alcohol, not alcohol itself. However, in reality, it is the primary ingredient in adult beverages. Which …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/04/19/charge-your-apple-with-apples/)
Developing Your Own Digital Film
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In the olden days, you would have a roll of film that you could take to your local drug store and have them develop it. But a serious photographer would …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/04/20/developing-your-own-digital-film/)
Gaskets, Can They Be 3D Printed?
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Anyone who’s owned an older engine, whether it be in a car, motorcycle, or garden machine, will at some time have been faced with the need for a gasket. Even …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/04/20/gaskets-can-they-be-3d-printed/)