Measuring voltages is fairly straightforward most of the time. Simply grab any old cheap multimeter, hook up the probes, and read off the answer. If, however, you need to measure …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/05/17/nanovolt-meter-requires-careful-design-for-accuracys-sake/)

Falling Down the Labyrinth With Wooden Microphone Design
https://hackaday.com/2022/05/17/falling-down-the-labyrinth-with-wooden-microphone-design/

It used to be that when we featured one of [Frank Olson]’s DIY ribbon microphone builds, it was natural to focus on the fact that he was building them almost …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/05/17/falling-down-the-labyrinth-with-wooden-microphone-design/)

Book Teaches Gaming Math
https://hackaday.com/2022/05/17/book-teaches-gaming-math/

If we knew how much math goes into writing a video game, we might have paid more attention in math class. If you need a refresher, [Fletcher Dunn] and [Ian …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/05/17/book-teaches-gaming-math/)

How the IBM PC Went 8-Bit
https://hackaday.com/2022/05/17/how-the-ibm-pc-went-8-bit/

If you were around when the IBM PC rolled out, two things probably caught you by surprise. One is that the company that made the Selectric put that ridiculous keyboard …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/05/17/how-the-ibm-pc-went-8-bit/)

Color(ing) Computer Needs No Batteries
https://hackaday.com/2022/05/18/coloring-computer-needs-no-batteries/

While Radio Shack did have the Color Computer, we don’t think they had this in mind. [Pepepépepe] has some coloring book pages and simple rules that let you simulate logic …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/05/18/coloring-computer-needs-no-batteries/)

Sunrise Keyboard Looks The Part
https://hackaday.com/2022/05/18/sunrise-keyboard-looks-the-part/

If you’ve been to a bar sometime since the 1930s, you’ve probably spied someone drinking a Tequila Sunrise. It’s a drink that mimics the beautiful colors of the dawn. In …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/05/18/sunrise-keyboard-looks-the-part/)

Natural Language AI in Your Next Project? It’s Easier Than You Think
https://hackaday.com/2022/05/18/natural-language-ai-in-your-next-project-its-easier-than-you-think/

Want your next project to trash talk? Dynamically rewrite boring log messages as sci-fi technobabble? Happily (or grudgingly) answer questions? Doing that sort of thing and more can be done …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/05/18/natural-language-ai-in-your-next-project-its-easier-than-you-think/)