I’m sure those of you that witnessed the defacement of Weblogs inc. yesterday want to know what happened. Our head developer has updated his blog. I guess k1dd135 ruining your anniversary has reached a new level. If anybody actually had a fun Saturday night and doesn’t know what we’re talking about: here’s a screenshot.
Junkyard TIG Welder
This might come in handy on your next automotive project. Here is an extensive thread on how to build a TIG welder using scavenged parts. The setup uses a 130 amp alternator connected to an air compressor motor. The negative side of the alternator is attached to the torch and the positive to the ground clamp. The alternator field is supplied by a battery with a headlight dimmer to regulate the input power which in turn regulates the output amperage. People have been using similar setups like this to do track side repairs for many years. The pictures have disappeared from the thread a while ago, but here is a link to a site that stole them wholesale.
[thanks Phinh]
Hackaday Links
i don’t know about you guys, but insomnia can be a deadly thing at times. other times, it’s interesting.
anyways, I’m glad you guys have questions to ask! the stickers and t-shirts have been shipped today! so rock! i can’t wait to give them out.
as for international readers who can’t send a SASE to us, just contact me about the merch. we’ll figure out something. maybe you can hook us up with some pictures of your surroundings or something interesting.
potatoes power the internet. scary huh? [leandro]
the ultimate mods for your car. very nicely done. [xytec]
i’m also feeling this pink lego flash drive. pink is like, so hot. [joe]
going to disneyworld? i wish i was, but your fingers won’t anymore.
spreadfirefox got 0wned. bout time. konqueror rules man!!!!111one
“redneck” xbox live……so sad. really. [tom]
another nice guide to lockpicking. we like seeing these. [jaw]
disgusting lifehacking like this is gross…not to mention insanely creepy.
anddddd make a couch. chia pet style. weirdo.
i hope to see some SASEs come next week. these buttons won’t just mail themselves! they’re like
Router Design Project
Sure, I’ve known for quite a while that Linux is good for scratch building devices like routers, but I never considered that there might be an online community dedicated to doing exactly that. It isn’t just Linux either; whether you want to run Windows, DOS, BSD or Linux, RDP has compiled summarys and links to the software you need. They’ve got a gallery of projects that you can rate and luckily only a few feature cardboard. If you’ve got some specialized networking needs this is definitely worth a look. Me, I’m going to remain firmly entrenched in my WRT fanboyism.
[thanks XyTec]
Hackaday Lazy Afternoons
i should change the logo since these have become official now. anyways, looks like you guys are dying for some buttons! they are not for sale though.
they are for free! this is how you can score a few before defcon (maybe):
send a SASE (self addressed, stamped envelope) to the following address. this means send me a paid and addressed envelope so i dont have to pay any money or do any work. i throw buttons in the envelope, you guys get some! include a note if you want.
send your SASEs to:
Vince Veneziani
attn: HACKADAY
3514 Spring Garden St. APT A24
Philadelphia, PA 19104
USA
If you wanna pick some up in person, I’ll be throwing a mini-hackaday meeting tonight in Philadelphia probably. In center city. if you’re interested, e-mail me directly. you can score yours easier than a blind chick with no hands (ouch).
as for today’s lazy afternoon, it’s gonna be different. we’d like to try out a thing we’re ripping off from every other WIN site called “Ask Hackaday”
here’s how it works:
leave your questions in the comments, we’ll answer them in podcast form every week. so go for it. ask us anything from questions about hacking, to opinions on things, to our favorite food.
enjoy. now start licking stamps. if you luck out, you may get the stickers too if they come in time!
Animated 8×8 LED Toy
It’s been a while since we’ve featured a hardware project and I thought this one looked pretty simple. It was originally intended as a Christmas ornament. If you follow the schematics and burn the provide source you’ll end up with an 8×8 animated display. Not really sure what your going to do with it after that, but a flashing sign is sure to clue in the general populace to your dorkitude.
[thanks camzmac]
Hackaday Merch
hackaday buttons…have arrived.
stickers are on their way soon.
t-shirts as well.
yay!
to get yours:
go to defcon. otherwise, wait until after defcon or come visit in philadelphia.
