When it comes to knowledge there are things you know as facts because you have experienced them yourself or had them verified by a reputable source, and there are things …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/is-that-ancient-reel-of-pla-any-good/)
The Best USB To VGA Converter For The Job
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/the-best-usb-to-vga-converter-for-the-job/
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/the-best-usb-to-vga-converter-for-the-job/
There are many adapters, dongles, and cables designed for interfacing display standards, and no doubt some of you have them in the glue of your entertainment system or work space. …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/the-best-usb-to-vga-converter-for-the-job/)
Building a Self-Playing Chess Board Robot
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/building-a-self-playing-chess-board-robot/
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/building-a-self-playing-chess-board-robot/
As popular as the game of chess is, it has one massive flaw. This being that it requires two participants, which can be a challenge. Although playing chess on a …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/building-a-self-playing-chess-board-robot/)
Pi Pico Learns Morse Code
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/pi-pico-learns-morse-code/
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/pi-pico-learns-morse-code/
When [101 Things] didn’t want to copy Morse code, he decided to build a Pi Pico system to read it for him. On the face of it, this doesn’t seem …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/pi-pico-learns-morse-code/)
Making a Hidden Door Status Sensor
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/making-a-hidden-door-status-sensor/
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/making-a-hidden-door-status-sensor/
A common sight in ‘smart homes’, door sensors allow you to detect whether a door is closed or open, enabling the triggering of specific events. Unfortunately, most solutions for these …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/making-a-hidden-door-status-sensor/)
The Complex Engineering of Runways
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/the-complex-engineering-of-runways/
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/the-complex-engineering-of-runways/
Airport runways seem pretty simple, just another strip of asphalt or concrete not unlike the roads that our cars drive upon every day. We can even use these same highways …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/the-complex-engineering-of-runways/)
Scanning Table for the Professional Maker
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/scanning-table-for-the-professional-maker/
https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/scanning-table-for-the-professional-maker/
Sometimes the simplest objects need some overthinking. This is exactly what [Chris Borge] realized when using his 3D scanner and finding that the included rotation table left quite a bit …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/scanning-table-for-the-professional-maker/)