To start things off, we’d like to extend a special thanks to everyone who joined us for Hackaday Europe this weekend in Lecco, Italy. It was 48 hours of fascinating …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/17/hackaday-links-may-17-2026/)

Turning a Junk Laptop Screen Into a Portable Monitor
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/17/turning-a-junk-laptop-screen-into-a-portable-monitor/

Sure, you can buy a portable monitor off your favorite e-tailer, but with perfectly fine displays in devices like laptops being tossed out every single day, why not repurpose those …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/17/turning-a-junk-laptop-screen-into-a-portable-monitor/)

A Status Screen For Bambu Labs Printers
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/17/a-status-screen-for-bambu-labs-printers/

If you’ve got a Bambu Labs printer, it’s usually pretty straightforward to keep an eye on it via the onboard display or the various apps the company has released. However, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/17/a-status-screen-for-bambu-labs-printers/)

Building a Working Replica of the Chernobyl Power Plant’s SKALA Display
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/18/building-a-working-replica-of-the-chernobyl-power-plants-skala-display/

In a recent video by the [Chornobyl Family] it’s shown how they made the SKALA status display which was featured at the recent 40-year memorial exhibition of the Chornobyl Nuclear …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/18/building-a-working-replica-of-the-chernobyl-power-plants-skala-display/)

Running a VPN Gateway on an ESP32
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/18/running-a-vpn-gateway-on-an-esp32/

If you need a VPN gateway to access your home network, the fastest and most cost-effective way is probably by using a Raspberry Pi Zero. But in [Samir Makwana]’s view, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/18/running-a-vpn-gateway-on-an-esp32/)

This Week in Security: Android Exposes ADB, ShinyHunters Get Paid, Robot Dogs, and More
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/18/this-week-in-security-android-exposes-adb-shinyhunters-get-paid-robot-dogs-and-more/

Google has patched an Android ADB bug in the May security patch set. If you have a Pixel phone you should already have the patches, and most other major manufacturers …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/18/this-week-in-security-android-exposes-adb-shinyhunters-get-paid-robot-dogs-and-more/)

Small Engine Gets DIY EFI Upgrade
https://hackaday.com/2026/05/18/small-engine-gets-diy-efi-upgrade/

Small internal combustion engines usually keep things simple, relying on carburetors to handle metering the correct amount of fuel and air. Recently, [Carlos Takeshita] decided his small engine could use …read more (https://hackaday.com/2026/05/18/small-engine-gets-diy-efi-upgrade/)