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X-Rays From an Overdriven Magnetron

1 week 3 days ago
If you say that you’re “nuking” something, pretty much everyone will know that you mean you’re heating something in the microwave. It’s technically incorrect, of course, as the magnetron inside …read more
Dan Maloney

Hackaday Links: April 27, 2025

1 week 4 days ago
Looks like the Simpsons had it right again, now that an Australian radio station has been caught using an AI-generated DJ for their midday slot. Station CADA, a Sydney-based broadcaster …read more
Dan Maloney

Deep Dive on Panel Making

1 week 5 days ago
It is easier than ever to produce projects with nice enclosures thanks to 3D printing and laser cutting. However, for a polished look, you also need a labeled front panel. …read more
Al Williams

Another Coil Winder Project

1 week 5 days ago
If you build electronics, you will eventually need a coil. If you spend any time winding one, you are almost guaranteed to think about building a coil winder. Maybe that’s …read more
Al Williams

Remembering Heathkit

1 week 5 days ago
While most hams and hackers have at least heard of Heathkit, most people don’t know the strange origin story of the legendary company. [Ham Radio Gizmos] takes us all through …read more
Al Williams

From Good Enough to Best

1 week 5 days ago
It was probably Montesquieu who coined the proto-hacker motto “the best is the mortal enemy of the good”. He was talking about compromises in drafting national constitutions for nascent democracies, …read more
Elliot Williams
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