Joysticks are great for gaming, but sometimes it’s hard to find one that suits your personal playstyle. [Nixie] developed the TinkerJoy to suit their own needs, while giving it a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/21/building-a-modular-joystick-for-star-citizen/)

Don’t Miss Your Last Chance to Enter the Hack it Back Challenge
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While the 2022 Hackaday Prize as a whole winds its way through a good chunk of the year, each individual challenge that makes up the competition only sticks around for …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/21/dont-miss-your-last-chance-to-enter-the-hack-it-back-challenge/)

Tiny Pinball Machine Also Runs x86 Code
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As arcades become more and more rare, plenty of pinball enthusiasts are moving these intricate machines to their home collections in basements, garages, and guest rooms. But if you’re not …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/21/tiny-pinball-machine-also-runs-x86-code/)

Simple Binary Watch Uses A PCB Body
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There are many ways to tell the time, from using analog dials to 7-segment displays. Hackers tend to enjoy binary watches, if only for their association with the digital machines …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/21/simple-binary-watch-uses-a-pcb-body/)

Reverse Engineering A Phased Array System Reveals Surprising Details
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The term “phased array” has been around for a long time, but in recent years we’ve heard more and more about the beam shaping that’s possible with phased array antennae. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/21/reverse-engineering-a-phased-array-system-reveals-surprising-details/)

Design Cities In a Snap With Buildify
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Designing 3D environments is hard, but it doesn’t have to be. A week ago, if you decided to design an entire city in Blender, say for a game or animation, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/21/design-cities-in-a-snap-with-buildify/)

Turning The Back of Your Phone Into a Touchpad
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Smartphones use big touchscreens on the front as a useful tactile interface. However, our hands naturally wrap around the back of the phone, too. This area is underutilized as an …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/07/21/turning-the-back-of-your-phone-into-a-touchpad/)