Sometimes you need a little utility device to do a very simple job, and do it well.This one-shot IR helper from [Gregory Sanders] is just that.  [Gregory] had a TV …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/one-shot-ir-helper-is-a-great-beginner-project/)

Throwback: Designing Addressable LEDs from Scratch
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/throwback-designing-addressable-leds-from-scratch/

These days, addressable LEDs are all the rage. A little chip paired with each LED receives signals and modulates the light output as needed. [John Peterson] was working on a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/throwback-designing-addressable-leds-from-scratch/)

Because It’s Cool To Make A Watch That Thin
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/because-its-cool-to-make-a-watch-that-thin/

Recently [Richard Mille] and Ferrari (yes, that Ferrari) announced the thinnest mechanical watch ever made, the RM UP-01. It measures a scant 1.75mm thick (~1/16 of an inch). The aesthetic …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/because-its-cool-to-make-a-watch-that-thin/)

Cracking the MiFare Classic Could Get You Free Snacks
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/cracking-the-mifare-classic-could-get-you-free-snacks/

[Guillermo] started a new job a while back. That job came with an NFC access card, which was used for booking rooms and building access. The card also served as …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/cracking-the-mifare-classic-could-get-you-free-snacks/)

CP/M Is Now Freer Than It Was
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/cp-m-is-now-freer-than-it-was/

It’s easy to think of the earlier history of desktop computing operating systems in terms of DOS, Windows, and Mac OS with maybe a bit of AmigaOS, TOS, or RiscOS …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/13/cp-m-is-now-freer-than-it-was/)

Game Boy Repurposed Solely As A Camera
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/game-boy-repurposed-solely-as-a-camera/

As much as we all love the Game Boy Camera, it’s really just an add-on to the popular handheld console. Twitter user [@thegameboycam] decided to build a dedicated camera platform …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/game-boy-repurposed-solely-as-a-camera/)

It’s Linux. On An ESP32
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/its-linux-on-an-esp32/

By today’s standards, the necessities for running a Linux-based operating system are surprisingly meagre in terms of RAM and processor power. Back in the day we ran earlier Linux versions …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/its-linux-on-an-esp32/)

Chinese Anti-Porn Helmet Raises Eyebrows, Questions
https://hackaday.com/2022/07/14/chinese-anti-porn-helmet-raises-eyebrows-questions/