If you bought computer audio hardware a few decades ago, you may remember coming across products from Altec Lansing. That you probably haven’t thought of that name in some time …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/12/the-history-of-altec-lansing/)

The Truth about the Hindenberg
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/12/the-truth-about-the-hindenberg/

The Hindenburg disaster recently marked its 89th anniversary, and [The History Guy] marked the event with a video that dispels many of the myths surrounding the airship. Example: the disaster …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/12/the-truth-about-the-hindenberg/)

Build The CPU, Then Build The Calculator
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/build-the-cpu-then-build-the-calculator/

It’s possible that among Hackaday readers are the largest community of people who have designed their own CPU in the world. We have featured many here, but it’s possible that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/build-the-cpu-then-build-the-calculator/)

VTech Toy Becomes PinkPad, the DIY Linux Laptop
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/vtech-toy-becomes-pinkpad-the-diy-linux-laptop/

Originally envisioned as a simple DIY laptop project, [kati]’s PinkPad V1 ended up being considerably more involved than expected. But the end result is a perfectly usable, stunningly pink, and …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/vtech-toy-becomes-pinkpad-the-diy-linux-laptop/)

Measure the Earth’s Rotation Victorian Style
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/measure-the-earths-rotation-victorian-style/

You’ve probably seen a Foucault pendulum in a museum. This Victorian-era science demonstration is named after physicist Léon Foucault and shows how the Earth rotates compared to a pendulum moving …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/measure-the-earths-rotation-victorian-style/)

Y-zipper: 3D Printing Flexible–Rigid Transition Mechanism for Rapid and Reversible Assembly
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/y-zipper-3d-printing-flexible-rigid-transition-mechanism-for-rapid-and-reversible-assembly/

Along with Velcro, zippers have become an integral part of every day life, being a quick and easy way to usually temporarily join fabric together. Which isn’t to say that …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/y-zipper-3d-printing-flexible-rigid-transition-mechanism-for-rapid-and-reversible-assembly/)

Custom Mainboard for PS2 Portable
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/custom-mainboard-for-ps2-portable/

As time marches on, the retro gaming community gets more and more access to older systems. This is partially a product of modern computing having much more power to emulate …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/custom-mainboard-for-ps2-portable/)

FreeCAD 1.1 Tutorial, For Beginners Who Like Clear Instructions
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/13/freecad-1-1-tutorial-for-beginners-who-like-clear-instructions/