A prerequisite for photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies to work efficiently is as direct an exposure to the electromagnetic radiation from the sun as possible. Since dust …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/giving-solar-powers-mortal-enemies-a-dusting-without-wasting-water/)

Building a DIY Cloud Chamber
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/building-a-diy-cloud-chamber/

[RCLifeOn] happened to come into possession of some radioactive uranium ore. He thus decided to build a cloud chamber to visualize the products of radioactive decay in a pleasing visual …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/building-a-diy-cloud-chamber/)

Ask Hackaday: Why Retrocomputing?
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/ask-hackaday-why-retrocomputing/

I recently dropped in on one of the Vintage Computer Festival events, and it made me think about why people — including myself — are fascinated with old computer technology. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/ask-hackaday-why-retrocomputing/)

A DeLorean with an Electrifying Secret
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/a-delorean-with-an-electrifying-secret/

There are few production cars with as much geek cred as the DMC DeLorean. If you want to kick the nerdiness up a notch without doing a full Back to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/a-delorean-with-an-electrifying-secret/)

New Motherboard Improves Old CRT Television
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/new-motherboard-improves-old-crt-television/

image capture from Adrian’s YouTube video
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/crt-feature.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/crt-feature.png?w=800">While browsing AliExpress from his digital basement, [Adrian Black] stumbled upon what seemed like a brand-new mainboard for a CRT television set. He decided to take a gamble and ordered …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/new-motherboard-improves-old-crt-television/)

A Nifty Tool For Counting Neopixels
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/a-nifty-tool-for-counting-neopixels/

Picture it. You’ve got a big roll of NeoPixels, but you have no idea how many are actually on the tape. Or you need to count how many WS2812B LEDs …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/a-nifty-tool-for-counting-neopixels/)

The Dipole Antenna Isn’t as Simple as it Appears
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/the-dipole-antenna-isnt-as-simple-as-it-appears/

Dipole antennas are easy, right? Just follow the formula, cut two pieces of wire, attach your feedline, and you’re on the air.  But then again, maybe not. You’re always advised …read more (https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/the-dipole-antenna-isnt-as-simple-as-it-appears/)

Bringing an ADM-3A Back to Life
https://hackaday.com/2023/08/16/bringing-an-adm-3a-back-to-life/