Once the premium option for data transfers and remote control for high-end audiovisual and other devices, FireWire (IEEE 1394) has been dying a slow death ever since Apple and Sony …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/27/using-firewire-on-a-raspberry-pi-before-linux-drops-support/)

SEGA Music to MODfile, (Semi)Automatically
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/27/sega-music-to-modfile-semiautomatically/

One thing SEGA’s MegaDrive/Genisis and the Commodore Amiga had in common was–aside from the Motorola 68000 processor– being known for excellent music in games. As [reassembler] continues his quest to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/27/sega-music-to-modfile-semiautomatically/)

Making a Nichrome Wirewound Power Resistor
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/28/making-a-nichrome-wirewound-power-resistor/

Although not really a cost-effective or a required skill unless you have some very specific needs not met by off-the-shelf power resistor options, making your own own wirewound power resistor …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/28/making-a-nichrome-wirewound-power-resistor/)

Magic-less 8 Ball Finds New Life With Pi Pico Inside
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/28/magic-less-8-ball-finds-new-life-with-pi-pico-inside/

from https://github.com/lds133/pico_8ball/
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hardware_7.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hardware_7.jpg?w=800">There’s an old saying that goes: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. [lds133] must have heard that saying, because when life took the magic liquid out of his Magic …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/28/magic-less-8-ball-finds-new-life-with-pi-pico-inside/)

For Art’s Sake
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/28/for-arts-sake/

Hackers can be a strange folk. Our idea of beauty, for instance, can be rather odd. This week, Hackaday saw a few projects that were not just functional – the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/28/for-arts-sake/)

Turning Tesla Model 3’s Computer Into a Desktop PC
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/28/turning-tesla-model-3s-computer-into-a-desktop-pc/

Like many high-tech companies Tesla runs a bug bounty program. But in the case of a car manufacturer, this means that you either already have one of their cars, are …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/28/turning-tesla-model-3s-computer-into-a-desktop-pc/)

Apple’s Most Repairable Laptop is Thanks to Right-to-Repair
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/28/apples-most-repairable-laptop-is-thanks-to-right-to-repair/

The common narrative around device design is that you can have repairability or a low price, but that they are inversely proportional to each other. Apple’s new budget MacBook Neo …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/03/28/apples-most-repairable-laptop-is-thanks-to-right-to-repair/)

Playful ‘Space Dice’ Kit Shows Off Clever Design
https://hackaday.com/2026/03/28/playful-space-dice-kit-shows-off-clever-design/