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The V-22 Osprey is an aircraft like no other. The tiltrotor multirole military aircraft makes an impression wherever it goes; coincidentally, a flight of two of these beasts flew directly …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/08/tom-stanton-builds-an-osprey/)
We wrote up an astounding old use of technology – François Willème’s 3D scanning and modeling apparatus from 1861, over 150 years ago. What’s amazing about this technique is that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/08/mommy-where-do-ideas-come-from/)
I’ll See Your Seven-Segment Mechanical Display and Raise You to 16 Segments
https://hackaday.com/2022/10/08/ill-see-your-seven-segment-mechanical-display-and-raise-you-to-16-segments/
Mechanical multi-segment displays have become quite a thing lately, and we couldn’t be more pleased about it. The degree of mechanical ingenuity needed to make these things not only work …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/08/ill-see-your-seven-segment-mechanical-display-and-raise-you-to-16-segments/)
Nothing says “1980s gaming” like a black joystick with a single red fire button. But if you prefer better ergonomics, you can connect modern gamepads to your retrocomputers thanks to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/08/bluetooth-interface-adds-rumble-feedback-to-commodore-64-games/)
Any project that contains something called a “flux modulator” instantly commands our attention. And while we’re pretty sure that [Retsetman] didn’t invent it after hitting his head on the toilet, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/08/magnetic-gearbox-design-improvements-are-toothless-but-still-cool/)
They say that the two essential items in any toolbox are WD-40 and duct tape: one thing to make stuff move and another thing to stop stuff from moving. Many …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/08/quick-reload-for-your-glue-sticks-the-glue-gun-six-shooter/)
Older hackers will remember that a crystal set radio receiver was often one of the first projects attempted.  Times have changed, but there’s still something magical about gathering invisible signals …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/10/08/diy-arduino-due-tea5767-fm-radio/)