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hackaday.com > 04/03/2026 > for-such-a-small-program-zx81-1k-chess-sure-packs-a-lot-in

For Such A Small Program, ZX81 1K Chess Sure Packs A Lot In

16+ hour, 3+ min ago  (558+ words) The Sinclair ZX81 was hardly the most accomplished of 1980s 8-bit microcomputers, but its ultra-low-budget hardware was certainly pressed into service for some impressive work. Perhaps the most legend... The Sinclair ZX81 was hardly the most accomplished of 1980s 8-bit microcomputers, but its ultra-low-budget…...

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hackaday.com > 04/01/2026 > a-better-jogging-stroller

A Better Jogging Stroller

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (544+ words) Although the jogging stroller is a fixture of suburban life, allowing parents the opportunity to get some exercise while letting their young children a chance for some fresh air, it would seem like th......

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hackaday.com > 03/24/2026 > building-a-monitor-light-bar-for-better-productivity

Building A Monitor Light Bar For Better Productivity

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (406+ words) If you're intending to work at your desk for long periods of time, good lighting is a must, as it can help stave off eye strain and mental fatigue. It was a desire for more comfortable productivity th... If you're…...

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hackaday.com > 03/22/2026 > how-a-belkin-usb-charger-pulls-off-a-3-milliwatt-standby-usage

How A Belkin USB Charger Pulls Off A 3 Milliwatt Standby Usage

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (625+ words) [caption id="attachment_1037115" align="alignright" width="400"] Belkin charger standby power. (Credit: Denki Otaku, YouTube)[/caption] A well-known property of wall warts like power bricks and USB c......

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hackaday.com > 03/20/2026 > a-candle-powered-game-boy-for-post-apocalyptic-tetris

A Candle-Powered Game Boy For Post-Apocalyptic Tetris

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (662+ words) We're not exactly worried about Armageddon here at Hackaday, but should we end up facing the end of the world as we know it, having something to pass the time would be nice. That's why we were intrigu......

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hackaday.com > tag > apple-airtag

Apple AirTag – Hackaday

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (596+ words) First we get to see the outside of the device, followed by the individual layers of the sandwiched rings of the device, starting with the small speaker, which is surrounded by the antenna for the ultrawide band (UWB) feature. Next…...

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hackaday.com > 03/18/2026 > teardown-of-a-2026-lego-smart-brick

Teardown Of A 2026 LEGO SMART Brick

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (251+ words) Normally the only way you can purchase one of these new bricks is by buying them as part of a "Smart Play" set, but someone was selling singular bricks on EBay. As the brick is inductively recharged, it"s pretty…...

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hackaday.com > 03/18/2026 > diy-reflow-plate-runs-on-usb-power-delivery

DIY Reflow Plate Runs On USB Power Delivery

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (272+ words) If you're working with surface mount components, you're likely going to want a reflow plate at some point. [Vitaly] was in need of just such a tool, and thus whipped up a compact reflow plate that is ... If you're working…...

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hackaday.com > 03/16/2026 > every-ham-shack-needs-a-ham-clock

Every Ham Shack Needs A Ham Clock

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (543+ words) {"0":"Every Ham Shack Needs A Ham Clock'Hackaday Every ham radio shack needs a clock; ideally one with operator-friendly features like multiple time zones and more [cburns42] found that most solutions relied too much on an internet connection for his liking, so…...

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hackaday.com > 03/16/2026 > making-a-better-kitchen-scale-out-of-junk-parts

Making A Better Kitchen Scale Out Of Junk Parts

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (504+ words) Kitchen scales are plentiful and cheap, but their accuracy and measuring speed often leave a lot to be desired. In particular the filtering out of noise can make small changes a nightmare as e.g. addi......