As various antique computers age, it becomes increasingly hard to operate them as hardware begins to physically fail. Keeping these systems up and running often requires scavenging parts from other …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/08/24/macintosh-classic-ii-with-e-ink-display/)
How Resilient is the Natural Gas Grid?
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https://hackaday.com/2022/08/24/how-resilient-is-the-natural-gas-grid/
A few years ago, I managed to get myself on a mailing list from a fellow who fancied himself an expert on energy. Actually, it seemed that no area was …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/08/24/how-resilient-is-the-natural-gas-grid/)
Telephoto Lens Without the Fiscal Pain
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If you’re in the market for a telephoto lens, the available range of optics for your camera is limited only by the size of your bank account. So when [Pixels …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/08/24/telephoto-lens-without-the-fiscal-pain/)
Space-Based Solar Power: Folly Or Stroke Of Genius?
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https://hackaday.com/2022/08/24/space-based-solar-power-folly-or-stroke-of-genius/
The Sun always shines in space, unless a pesky planet gets in the way. That’s more or less the essential thought behind space-based solar power (SBSP) as newly pitched by …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/08/24/space-based-solar-power-folly-or-stroke-of-genius/)
Skarper E-Bike Conversion Kit Simplifies Electrifying your Bike
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If you’re a Hackaday reader, it’s a good bet you could figure out how to convert your bike to use an electric motor. But you might have more important things …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/08/24/skarper-e-bike-conversion-kit-simplifies-electrifying-your-bike/)
A Hacky Automatic Camera Slider Using No Motors
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Camera sliders are a great way to get smooth, continuous panning shots. You can buy off the shelf or build yourself a motorized model pretty easily these days. However, [Shivam …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/08/24/a-hacky-automatic-camera-slider-using-no-motors/)
Reactive Load For Amplifiers Teaches Lessons About Inductors
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The sound produced by any given electric guitar is shaped not just by the instrument itself but by the amplifiers chosen to make that sound audible. Plenty of musicians swear …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/08/24/reactive-load-for-amplifiers-teaches-lessons-about-inductors/)