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A new YouTube tutorial shows how anyone can build a function generator with a 555 timer and op amp. We reveal how this accessible project empowers hardware hackers and demystifies waveform generation.
A daring hacker builds a portable, battery-and-solar-powered refrigerated vest to battle extreme heat. Discover the tech, the challenges, and the future of personal cooling in this investigative feature.
Jer Schmidt's clever welding technique allows strong, hidden threaded connections inside metal tubing, using only basic tools and hardware. This accessible hack is changing how makers tackle tough fabrication challenges.
A desk fidget toy gets a hacker makeover, turning into a fully functional miniature game console. Learn how magnetic switches, an Arduino Nano, and retro games come together in this inventive pocket gadget.
BreezyBox brings a BusyBox-style shell and virtual terminal to the ESP32, offering Unix-like command-line tools, app installation, and more for microcontroller enthusiasts.
Mega heat pumps are quietly taking over city heating systems, offering cleaner, more efficient warmth for thousands of homes. From the Rhine to Aalborg, discover how these industrial giants could change urban energy forever.
A new DIY macropad by [CNCDan] is pushing the boundaries of personal productivity hardware, blending tactile haptic feedback, custom displays, and LED lighting into a compact, powerful tool for tech enthusiasts.
A UK regulatory breakthrough is turning the spotlight from individual drugs to the process that makes personalized medicines possible—reshaping the future for patients with ultra-rare diseases.
Discord’s desktop app just got a stealthy, major performance update. Here’s how Discord fixed its lag, why CSS was the real culprit, and what new features users get—no action required.
A high school class transforms a humble kei truck into an electric powerhouse with a Hyper 9 motor and Tesla batteries—showcasing innovation, education, and DIY spirit.