This CRT-Style Pi Portable Gets All the Details Right
A quick glance at the “Pi Terminal” built by [Salim Benbouziyane], and you might think he pulled an old CRT monitor out of a video editing bay and gutted it.
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Retro Computer Enclosure Without the Sacrifice
The unique look of early desktop computer systems remains popular with a certain segment of geekdom, so it’s no great surprise when we occasionally see a modern hacker or maker
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ZSWatch: This OSHW Smart Watch is as DIY as it Gets
We say it often, but it’s worth repeating: this is the Golden Age of making and hacking. Between powerful free and open source software, low-cost PCB production, and high resolution
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Audio Amp Puts VFDs to Work in an Unusual Way
It’s safe to say that most projects that feature a VFD emphasize the “D” aspect more than anything. Vacuum fluorescent displays are solid performers, after all, with their cool blue-green
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DIY Fume Extractor with ATtiny13 Speed Control
Let’s be honest, commercially-available soldering fume extractors are cheap enough that you probably don’t need to build one yourself. But it still makes for a good starter project, especially if
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This Big 3D-Printed Game Boy Actually Runs MacOS
While mobile gaming has largely moved to smartphones these days, the classic Game Boy remains a hugely popular platform for retro enthusiasts, owing in no small part to its enormous
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World’s Worst I/O Dock Doesn’t Deserve Elegant Fix
Even spendy commercial products can end up being lemons. This is something [Mike Buss] is familiar with, as he had the misfortune of being stuck using what he declares is
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This Parametric Project Box Generator Is Super Easy
When it comes to taking an idea from concept to prototype reality, depending on the type of project, there can be quite a few sub-tasks along the way. Take for
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