Tag Archives: open source hardware
Hamster Wheel Strava Tracking Setup Goes Viral Worldwide
A Dutch physicist created a custom DIY hardware rig to track his pet hamster’s nightly runs and upload them automatically to Strava. Continue reading
Open Source Security Chip Baochip-1x Unveiled by Andrew bunnie Huang for DEF CON 34
Legendary hardware hacker Andrew bunnie Huang has unveiled the Baochip-1x, an innovative open source security chip featuring silicon-level transparency for DEF CON 34. Continue reading
Betacam SP VTR Revived by Rebuilding Obsolete Custom IC
Learn how hardware hackers are keeping historic Betacam SP VTR broadcast machines alive by engineering custom drop-in replacement ICs for obsolete chips. Continue reading
Zilog Z80 at 50: The Open-Source Resurrection of an Iconic Processor
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the legendary Zilog Z80 microprocessor lives on through a community-driven open-source silicon project that provides modern, drop-in replacements for vintage hardware. Continue reading
Hacker Badges Evolve: The Cyber Ægg at BornHack 2026
Discover how the Cyber Ægg, featured at BornHack 2026, is transforming traditional hacker badges into permanent, functional desktop appliances for lifelong use. Continue reading
reMarkable Paper Pro Hack: Create Your Own Tom Riddle Diary
Discover how the new open-source Riddle hack turns the reMarkable Paper Pro into an AI-powered, enchanted diary that responds to your handwriting. Continue reading
VapourDeck: The Ultimate Handheld 486 DOS Gaming PC
Hardware hacker sprite_tm debuts the VapourDeck, a custom-built handheld running native MS-DOS games on authentic 486 processor hardware. Continue reading