The IKEA SKAFTSÄRV is an economical LED accent lamp, but while highly affordable it has only fixed lighting options. [simoneluconi] shows how it can easily be turned into a fully-configurable, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/15/mod-this-ikea-lamp-into-smart-lighting-for-not-a-lot/)

Building A Die Filer From Scratch
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/15/building-a-die-filer-from-scratch/

A die filer is a useful tool to have if you find yourself filing parts on the regular. It’s basically a machine that reciprocates a file up and down for …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/15/building-a-die-filer-from-scratch/)

Adding Capabilities to Inexpensive Solar Modules
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/15/adding-capabilities-to-inexpensive-solar-modules/

Solar power has gotten cheap enough that putting up panels is among the cheapest ways of providing energy. This isn’t just the case for bulk electricity on a power grid, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/15/adding-capabilities-to-inexpensive-solar-modules/)

Inside the Heathkit Factory
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/15/inside-the-heathkit-factory/

If you are a certain age, you doubtlessly remember Heathkit. They produced a wide array of electronic kits that were models of completeness and clear instructions. They started with surplus …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/15/inside-the-heathkit-factory/)

Restoring a 3DO Blaster Card from the Early 90s
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/15/restoring-a-3do-blaster-card-from-the-early-90s/

Before the modern trifecta of video game giants came to dominate the market around two decades ago, the world was awash in video game consoles. Many of these retro platforms …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/15/restoring-a-3do-blaster-card-from-the-early-90s/)

A Precision Drill Press for Tiny Bits
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/16/a-precision-drill-press-for-tiny-bits/

Anyone who’s worked with even a 1 mm bit knows that while a drill press is all but essential, it isn’t proof against broken bits. Working with a 0.1 mm …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/16/a-precision-drill-press-for-tiny-bits/)

Mixapps: The Mixtape of The Internet Age
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/16/mixapps-the-mixtape-of-the-internet-age/

Mixtapes used to be a way that we cultivated a personal selection of music for our own enjoyment, or to give as gifts to those we wanted to impress with …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/16/mixapps-the-mixtape-of-the-internet-age/)

Fixing a Cotton Candy Vending Machine
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/16/fixing-a-cotton-candy-vending-machine/