In the “old” days, people were used to the idea that radio communication isn’t always perfect. AM radio had cracks and pops and if you had to make a call …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/09/18/solar-flare-quiets-a-quarter-of-the-globe/)

Hackaday Links: September 18, 2022
https://hackaday.com/2022/09/18/hackaday-links-september-18-2022/

We always love when people take the trouble to show information in new, creative ways — after all, there’s a reason that r/Data Is Beautiful exists. But we were particularly …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/09/18/hackaday-links-september-18-2022/)

A Vacuum Pick Up Tool For Not A Lot
https://hackaday.com/2022/09/18/a-vacuum-pick-up-tool-for-not-a-lot/

When working with grain-of-dust surface-mount components, one of the tools which makes a huge difference is a vacuum pickup pen. Instead of trying to move the part with tweezers and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/09/18/a-vacuum-pick-up-tool-for-not-a-lot/)

Banana Split Macropad Is Dessert for Your Desk
https://hackaday.com/2022/09/18/banana-split-macropad-is-dessert-for-your-desk/

Once again, [Dan Bostian] is ahead of the curve when it comes to bringing bunches of banana puns to the table, but we think you’ll find this banana split macropad …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/09/18/banana-split-macropad-is-dessert-for-your-desk/)

LED Clock has its pipes on display
https://hackaday.com/2022/09/19/led-clock-has-its-pipes-on-display/

For most hackers and makers, building a clock is a rite of passage. Few, though, will be as unusual and engaging as this design by [TerraG2]. By combining addressable LEDs, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/09/19/led-clock-has-its-pipes-on-display/)

As Europe Goes to LEDs, Scientists Worry
https://hackaday.com/2022/09/19/as-europe-goes-to-leds-scientists-worry/

There was a time when street lighting means someone had to go light the lamps. Electricity changed that, but street and outdoor lighting has been quietly going through a new …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/09/19/as-europe-goes-to-leds-scientists-worry/)

The Long Tail Of War: Finding Unexploded Ordnance Before It Finds Us
https://hackaday.com/2022/09/19/the-long-tail-of-war-finding-unexploded-ordnance-before-it-finds-us/

Sappers clearing the last mines from the beach front of a former French luxury hotel, now in use as a rest club for troops of 3rd Division, 15 July 1944.
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The_British_Army_in_Normandy_1944_B7342.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The_British_Army_in_Normandy_1944_B7342.jpg?w=800">Long after the enemy forces have laid down their arms, peace accords have been signed and victories celebrated, there is still a heavy toll to be paid. Most of this …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/09/19/the-long-tail-of-war-finding-unexploded-ordnance-before-it-finds-us/)