Eye tracking is a useful feature in social virtual reality (VR) spaces because it really enhances presence and communication when one’s avatar has a realistic gaze. Most headsets lack this …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/05/diy-eye-tracking-for-vr-headsets-from-a-to-z/)

LK-99: Diamagnetc Semiconductor, Not Superconductor?
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/05/lk-99-diamagnetc-semiconductor-not-superconductor/

Every so often, along comes a story which, like [Fox Mulder] with his unexplained phenomena, we want to believe. EM drives and cold fusion for example would be the coolest …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/05/lk-99-diamagnetc-semiconductor-not-superconductor/)

Making a Kid-Scale Apollo 11 Lunar Lander
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/05/making-a-kid-scale-apollo-11-lunar-lander/

If you’d like to see what goes into making a 1/3-scale Apollo 11 Lunar Module, [Plasanator]’s photos and build details will show off how he constructed one for a kid’s …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/05/making-a-kid-scale-apollo-11-lunar-lander/)

Jailbreaking Tesla Infotainment Systems
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/05/jailbreaking-tesla-infotainment-systems/

Flash storage failures in the computer behind Tesla’s famous touch screen are causing headaches for drivers.
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tesla-emmc-flash.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tesla-emmc-flash.png?w=800">With newer cars being computers on wheels, some manufacturers are using software to put features behind a paywall or thwarting DIY repairs. Industrious hackers security researchers have taken it upon …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/05/jailbreaking-tesla-infotainment-systems/)

Browser-Based Robot Dog Simulator in ~800 Lines of Code
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/05/browser-based-robot-dog-simulator-in-800-lines-of-code/

[Sergii] has been learning about robot simulation and wrote up a basic simulator for a robodog platform: the Unitree A1. It only took about 800 lines of code to do …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/05/browser-based-robot-dog-simulator-in-800-lines-of-code/)

Tensioning 3D Prints For Lightweight, Strong Parts
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/06/tensioning-3d-prints-for-lightweight-strong-parts/

Desktop 3D printers have come a long way over the past decade. They’re now affordable for almost anyone, capable of printing in many diverse materials, and offer a level of …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/06/tensioning-3d-prints-for-lightweight-strong-parts/)

Got Fireflies? Try Talking To Them With a Green LED
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/06/got-fireflies-try-talking-to-them-with-a-green-led/

[ChrisMentrek] shares a design for a simple green LED signal light intended for experiments in “talking” to fireflies. The device uses simple components like PVC piping and connectors to make …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/06/got-fireflies-try-talking-to-them-with-a-green-led/)

Noisy Keyboards Sink Ships
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/06/noisy-keyboards-sink-ships/