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Curious futures (KGhosh) • 4 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🕹 Technology DIY
  1. Constantly think about the services you provide and where they fit in the hierarchy of ideas.
  2. Stay updated on various society, tech, DIY, LLM, and People and AI topics.
  3. Luxury brands thrive on impeccable service, repairs, and customer service in times of need.

Making Hard PCBs At Home?

atomic14 • 2 HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology DIY
  1. DIY nickel plating on PCBs can be a surprisingly simple process, but attention to detail is crucial for successful results.
  2. Using a hard wearing coating like nickel plating on copper PCBs can improve durability and scratch resistance.
  3. Experimenting with electroplating at home requires careful setup, attention to details like cleanliness and voltage, and may lead to interesting results and improvements in PCB toughness.

It's Chriiiiiiisssssttttmmmaaassss - 2023

Maker News • 1 HN point • 22 Dec 23
🕹 Technology DIY
  1. The newsletter shares interesting projects and articles for the Christmas season in 2023.
  2. One of the highlights is a variety of videos to watch, from dissecting a Furby to exploring LED lights.
  3. There are also articles to read on topics like missile systems, fiber optic cables, and open source technology projects.

September 2023 Round Up

Maker News • 1 HN point • 29 Sep 23
🕹 Technology DIY
  1. September was a busy month with exciting videos and articles featuring DIY projects and technology tutorials.
  2. Highlights included learning about designing ASICs, fixing KiCad errors, and exploring how operating systems boot.
  3. Interesting reads delved into the history of programming languages, unique tech devices, and the evolution of coffee tools.
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Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🕹 Technology DIY
  1. Researchers in AI field have varying opinions on the pace of AI development and its impact on humanity.
  2. Tech topics include lobbying for AI regulation and discussions on language and mind connection.
  3. Diverse topics like sand mafias, AI strategy focusing on minimizing risks, and DIY projects like SDR with RP2040 are covered in the post.

Fight to Repair Daily: Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 22
🕹 Technology DIY
  1. The Massachusetts auto right to repair case revolves around interpreting legislation from 2020 and implementing its requirements.
  2. Designing for climate positivity involves measures like public transit enablement, eliminating programmed obsolescence, and moving towards a four-day workweek.
  3. The 'Right to Repair' legislation has the potential to create large-scale entrepreneurship and gig employment opportunities in the electronics and white goods sector.

Hummus

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 22
🍲 Food & Drink DIY
  1. Making homemade hummus is quick, delicious, and better than store-bought. Follow the simple steps and enjoy the superior taste.
  2. Be mindful not to add olive oil into the food processor when making hummus. Save it for garnishing to enhance the flavor.
  3. Get creative with toppings to elevate your hummus, like adding pine nuts toasted in butter or creating a spicy jalapeño topping.

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Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🕹 Technology DIY
  1. Research shows that a 'swarm' of over 100 autonomous robots can be managed efficiently by one person, reducing workload.
  2. Microsoft reaches a $3 trillion market valuation, while China plans to produce 5nm chips domestically.
  3. Icesheets are eroding rapidly, highlighting the accelerated impact of climate change on nature.

DIY Reading & Writing-Hack: Build Your Ultimate 2in1 Note-Book

Phil’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jul 24
📚 Literature DIY
  1. It's important to reduce media consumption for better mental health and to focus on more mindful activities like reading and journaling.
  2. A combined e-reader and notebook can make it easier to develop and maintain healthy reading and writing habits on the go.
  3. Using simple materials like tape to create this combined device can enhance accessibility and enjoyment while engaging in these activities.

October 2023 Round Up

Maker News • 0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🕹 Technology DIY
  1. Welcome to the October Edition with interesting tech topics like robotics and DIY projects.
  2. A variety of videos to watch covering topics like creating a robot backpack, Linux on ESP32, and improving SD card performance.
  3. Informative and inspirational articles to read including Open Source Revolution in IP Cameras, Robots Jumping Into Parkour, and DIY Pyramid Salt Crystals.

MakerNews - February 2026

Maker News • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 26
🕹 Technology DIY
  1. Cheap microcontrollers are being repurposed as standard USB peripherals—ESP32s and similar boards can act as webcams (including thermal), USB-to-GPIO adapters, and tiny host-to-host bridges so hobby sensors plug straight into PCs.
  2. Old and low-tech hardware is getting clever modern hacks: SNES controllers can share SPI-like buses, bargain analog clocks get Wi‑Fi NTP upgrades, and neon-lamp ring counters can drive Nixies without silicon.
  3. The community favors calm, practical projects alongside playful demos—house e-paper dashboards, QR-paper audio players, and fake webcams streaming Pong all show a mix of usefulness, compatibility, and creative delight.

May 2023

Maker News • 0 implied HN points • 26 May 23
🕹 Technology DIY
  1. May edition includes delightful projects, videos, and articles to explore.
  2. Featured projects highlight creative tech endeavors from various content creators.
  3. Newsletter encourages sharing with others to spread the excitement of technology innovations.