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hackaday.com > 02/15/2026 > can-a-scan-tool-kill-a-car

Can A Scan Tool Kill A Car?

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (330+ words) Ultimately, the root cause was that the ECU had been modded, with a re-mapping performed in 2020, meaning that the scan tool that [Dan] was using couldn't properly interact with the ECU. Reflashing the ECU with the original manufacturer's firmware was…...

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hackaday.com > 02/06/2026 > the-weird-propeller-that-offers-improved-agility-on-the-water

The Weird Propeller That Offers Improved Agility On The Water

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (411+ words) This basic system works for a grand majority of vessels out on the water. However, there is a more advanced design that offers not only forward propulsion, but also steering, all in the one package. It may look strange, but…...

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hackaday.com > 02/04/2026 > kei-truck-looks-like-a-giant-power-tool

Kei Truck Looks Like A Giant Power Tool

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (233+ words) Kei trucks are very versatile vehicles, but their stock powerplant can leave a bit to be desired. If you need more power, why not try an electric conversion? [Ron "Mr. G" Grosinger] is a high sch... Kei trucks are very…...

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hackaday.com > 02/03/2026 > rewinding-a-car-alternator-for-240-volt

Rewinding A Car Alternator For 240 Volt

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (770+ words) As part of his quest to find the best affordable generator for his DIY hydroelectric power system, [FarmCraft101] is trying out a range of off-the-shelf and DIY solutions, with in his most recent video trying his hands at the very relaxing…...

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hackaday.com > 01/29/2026 > handheld-steering-wheel-controller-gets-force-feedback

Handheld Steering Wheel Controller Gets Force-Feedback

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (262+ words) For a full-fledged, bells-and-whistles driving simulator a number of unique human interface devices are needed, from pedals and shifters to the steering wheel. These steering wheels often have force f... For a full-fledged, bells-and-whistles driving simulator a number of unique human…...

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hackaday.com > 01/25/2026 > bike-spokes-made-of-rope

Bike Spokes, Made Of Rope

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (313+ words) We know this one is a few years old, but unless you're deep into the cycling scene, there's a good chance this is the first time you've heard of [Ali Clarkson's] foray into home made rope spokes." T... We know this…...

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hackaday.com > 01/25/2026 > balancing-a-turbine-rotor-to-1-mg-with-a-diy-dynamic-balancer

Balancing A Turbine Rotor To 1 Mg With A DIY Dynamic Balancer

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (243+ words) Although jet engines are theoretically quite simple devices, in reality they tread a fine line between working as intended and vaporizing into a cloud of lethal shrapnel. The main reason for this is t... Although jet engines are theoretically quite simple…...

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hackaday.com > 01/23/2026 > the-defunct-scooter-company-and-the-default-key

The Defunct Scooter Company, And The Default Key

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (217+ words) ike were an Estonian scooter company, which sadly went bust last year. [Rasmus Moorats] has one, and since the app and cloud service the scooter depends on have lost functionality, he decided to rev... ike were an Estonian scooter company,…...

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hackaday.com > 01/21/2026 > tech-in-plain-site-finding-a-flat-tire

Tech In Plain Site: Finding A Flat Tire

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (893+ words) There was a time when wise older people warned you to check your tire pressure regularly. We never did, and would eventually wind up with a flat or, worse, a blowout. These days, your car will probably warn you when…...

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hackaday.com > 01/20/2026 > nixie-gear-indicator-shines-bright

Nixie Gear Indicator Shines Bright

4+ week, 8+ hour ago  (278+ words) When you're driving a car with a stickshift, it's pretty easy to keep track of which gear you're in. That can be a little bit more difficult on something like a motorcycle with a sequential shifter. [... When you're driving a…...