An individual has created a raycasting display engine that runs entirely within bash, inspired by the techniques used in Wolfenstein 3D. This project explores the limits of bash for graphical applications, addressing challenges such as performance limitations and the lack of floating-point support. The project's development process and challenges are detailed, with code available on GitHub and a visual explanation on imgur.
Discover how to run AI models locally with ease using tools like Msty, which simplifies the process of setting up, running, and managing local AI models on various operating systems.
The vPlayer, from Kevin Darrah, combines a 1.69 inch touch screen with the ESP32-S3 to create a programmable network-connected display that can show various information including system stats, live images, and videos from the Internet.
Review of the RK1 module by Turing Pi, featuring Rockchip RK3588 processors, highlighting its performance, installation challenges, and potential use cases despite initial kernel support issues.
Playing chess has always been a bellwether for computers. The game isn’t trivial, but the rules are managably simple. However, the game is too complex to be easily solved entirely, so you have to use tricky software to play a credible game. Big computers do have an advantage, of course. But Microchess — arguably the first commercial game for home computers — was able to play on tiny machines like the Kim-1. Joachim Froholt » interviewed Peter Jennings » — the man behind Microchess to learn the whole story of its creation.
Glowtape is a unique DIY wristwatch by Henner Zeller that uses glow-in-the-dark tape and an RP2040 microcontroller to display the time.
A technique called lock-in thermography can enhance the thermal resolution of even low-cost IR cameras, allowing for more detailed thermal imaging by periodically modulating the heat produced by a device and applying math to the captured images.
The article discusses the issue of fake and cloned electronic devices and their impact on the original manufacturers, highlighting examples of spectrum analyzers and SDR boards. It raises questions about intellectual property, open-source projects, and the ethical implications of cloning and counterfeiting.
The article discusses the concept of using building blocks in hacking projects, focusing on how PCB modules and devboards can be reused as 'building blocks' in multiple projects. It emphasizes the importance of creating modular designs for quicker and easier project development, and mentions various techniques and standards for integrating these modules.
The benefits of standardizing module footprints include using recognizable connectors to enhance interoperability and ease of use. It also touches on the practical aspects of creating building blocks, including the use of pin headers, castellated holes, and adhering to grid layouts for compatibility with breadboards.
Finally, the article highlights the broader impact of building blocks, suggesting they not only streamline development but also foster a collaborative hacker community.
The benefits of standardizing module footprints include using recognizable connectors to enhance interoperability and ease of use. It also touches on the practical aspects of creating building blocks, including the use of pin headers, castellated holes, and adhering to grid layouts for compatibility with breadboards.
Finally, the article highlights the broader impact of building blocks, suggesting they not only streamline development but also foster a collaborative hacker community.
