The Roland CM-500 is a digital synthesizer sound module released in 1991 that combines two incredibly powerful engines into one unit. However, in 2005 enthusiasts of the Roland MT-25 (one …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/05/fixing-a-30-year-old-roland-bug/)

Electric Guitar Shocks You for Missing a Note
https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/electric-guitar-shocks-you-for-missing-a-note/

Rocksmith is a popular video game that works like Guitar Hero, but with a real guitar. You have to play well and hit the right notes, or the game penalizes your score. [Lightwing] …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/electric-guitar-shocks-you-for-missing-a-note/)

(Mostly) Harmless Houseplant Wields Machete
https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/mostly-harmless-houseplant-wields-machete/

In a straight fight between a houseplant and a human, you might expect the plant to be at a significant disadvantage. So [David Bowen] has decided to even the odds …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/mostly-harmless-houseplant-wields-machete/)

Immersive Cursive: Growing Up Loopy
https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/immersive-cursive-growing-up-loopy/

Growing up, ours was a family of handwritten notes for every occasion. The majority were left on the kitchen counter next to the sink, or in a particular spot on …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/immersive-cursive-growing-up-loopy/)

Robot Blade Runner Turns in World Record Time
https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/robot-blade-runner-turns-in-world-record-time/

While we wish colleges and universities competed more on academics, we can’t deny that more people are interested in their athletics programs. Oregon State, however, has done a little of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/robot-blade-runner-turns-in-world-record-time/)

Git Your PCBs Online
https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/git-your-pcbs-online/

Last time, I’ve shown you how to create a local Git repository around your PCB project. That alone provides you with local backups, helping you never lose the changes you …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/git-your-pcbs-online/)

Seven Segments, But Not As We Know Them
https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/seven-segments-but-not-as-we-know-them/

We’ve seen a lot of clever re-imagining of the classic 7-segment display, and proving there is still room for something new is [Jack]’s 7-segment “DigiTag” display. This 3D printable device has …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/seven-segments-but-not-as-we-know-them/)

Exploring the Cutting Edge of Desktop ARM Hardware
https://hackaday.com/2022/10/06/exploring-the-cutting-edge-of-desktop-arm-hardware/