Can Claude Write Z80 Assembly Code?
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/can-claude-write-z80-assembly-code/

Betteridge’s law applies, but with help and guidance by a human who knows his stuff, [Ready Z80] was able to get a functioning game of Wordle out of the French-named …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/can-claude-write-z80-assembly-code/)

DIY UPS Keeps Home Assistant Running
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/diy-ups-keeps-home-assistant-running/

If you put a bunch of computers in charge of your house, it’s generally desirable to ensure their up-time is as close to 100% as possible. An uninterruptible power supply …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/diy-ups-keeps-home-assistant-running/)

Building a Rim-Driven Jet Engine
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/building-a-rim-driven-jet-engine/

Rim-driven thrusters turn the normal propeller-motor arrangement inside out; rather than mounting the motor at the center of the propeller, they use a large hollow motor, with the blades attached …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/building-a-rim-driven-jet-engine/)

Rack Cage Generator Gets Your Gear Mounted
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/rack-cage-generator-gets-your-gear-mounted/

Sometimes, as hackers and makers, we can end up with messy lashed-together gear that is neither reliable nor tidy. Rackmounting your stuff can be a great way to improve the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/rack-cage-generator-gets-your-gear-mounted/)

2026 Green Powered Challenge: The Eternal Headphones
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/2026-green-powered-challenge-the-eternal-headphones/

Noise cancelling headphones are a great way to insulate yourself from the bustle of the city, but due to their power requirements, continuous use means frequent recharging. [Alessandro Sgarzi] has …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/2026-green-powered-challenge-the-eternal-headphones/)

Hackaday Links: April 19, 2026
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/hackaday-links-april-19-2026/

We’ll start things off this week with a story that’s developing more than 25 billion kilometers from Earth — on Friday, NASA announced that the command had been sent to …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/hackaday-links-april-19-2026/)

Modded Server PSU Provides Plenty of Current
https://hackaday.com/2026/04/19/modded-server-psu-provides-plenty-of-current/