#diytech — Public Fediverse posts

🚀🛩️ WOW! A "lazy" Saturday project involves building a desk radar for planes using an #ESP32. Because who doesn't need a personal air traffic control center next to their coffee mug? ☕️✈️ The world awaits your crucial flight updates, Captain Procrastinator! 😂
https://blog.ktz.me/esp32-plane-radar/ #deskRadar #airTrafficControl #SaturdayProject #DIYTech #Procrastinator #HackerNews #ngated

🚀🛩️ WOW! A "lazy" Saturday project involves building a desk radar for planes using an #ESP32. Because who doesn't need a personal air traffic control center next to their coffee mug? ☕️✈️ The world awaits your crucial flight updates, Captain Procrastinator! 😂
https://blog.ktz.me/esp32-plane-radar/ #deskRadar #airTrafficControl #SaturdayProject #DIYTech #Procrastinator #HackerNews #ngated

An ESP32 based plane radar for my desk

https://blog.ktz.me/esp32-plane-radar/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49054107

#HackerNews #ESP32 #PlaneRadar #DeskGadget #DIYTech #IoTProjects

An ESP32 based plane radar for my desk

https://blog.ktz.me/esp32-plane-radar/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49054107

#HackerNews #ESP32 #PlaneRadar #DeskGadget #DIYTech #IoTProjects

Hoppscotch: postman, in your browser

Hoppscotch — postman, in your browser. Test any API instantly. Collections + environments. No account nag. Free and open-source. Install guide, alternatives and screenshots in the directory.

https://selfhost.directory/project/hoppscotch-community-edition

#Hoppscotchcommunityedition #Diytech #Learntech #Opensource #Homedatacenter #Selfhosted #Homelab #Server #Technology

Hoppscotch: postman, in your browser

Hoppscotch — postman, in your browser. Test any API instantly. Collections + environments. No account nag. Free and open-source. Install guide, alternatives and screenshots in the directory.

https://selfhost.directory/project/hoppscotch-community-edition

#Hoppscotchcommunityedition #Diytech #Learntech #Opensource #Homedatacenter #Selfhosted #Homelab #Server #Technology

5 apps that feel illegal to know — round 3

Round 3, all first-timers: OpenCut (CapCut without the watermark), Cloudreve (your own file cloud), Hoppscotch (Postman in the browser), LobeHub (gorgeous AI chat), ScanservJS (your scanner on every device). Save the list.

https://selfhost.directory

#Opencut #Cloudreve #Privacyfirst #Diytech #Homeserver #Docker #Unraid #Degoogle #Sysadmin #Programming

5 apps that feel illegal to know — round 3

Round 3, all first-timers: OpenCut (CapCut without the watermark), Cloudreve (your own file cloud), Hoppscotch (Postman in the browser), LobeHub (gorgeous AI chat), ScanservJS (your scanner on every device). Save the list.

https://selfhost.directory

#Opencut #Cloudreve #Privacyfirst #Diytech #Homeserver #Docker #Unraid #Degoogle #Sysadmin #Programming

Got old tech collecting dust? 💻 Learn how to give it a new purpose! This short shows you how to boost your Wi-Fi and level up your tech skills with secondhand gear. Perfect for a home lab on a budget. Check it out! #TechTips #HomeLab #DIYTech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEmiC1Y-L0U

Building an Open-Source Robot Vacuum – Meet Oomwoo

https://makerspet.com/blog/building-an-open-source-robot-vacuum-meet-oomwoo/

#HackerNews #openSource #robotics #Oomwoo #robotVacuum #makerspet #DIYtech

Building an Open-Source Robot Vacuum – Meet Oomwoo

https://makerspet.com/blog/building-an-open-source-robot-vacuum-meet-oomwoo/

#HackerNews #openSource #robotics #Oomwoo #robotVacuum #makerspet #DIYtech

Just wrapped up my new privacy gateway box with a smaller & cheaper SBC inside 🤖

28° in the flat, CPUs sweating at 60‑70° 🥵

This new one’s got VPN built‑in too 😶‍🌫️

***coin for size comparison

#PrivacyGateway #DIYTech #Linux #VPN #MakerLife #HotBuilds #Privacy #SBC #3dprinting #Nodo

Just wrapped up my new privacy gateway box with a smaller & cheaper SBC inside 🤖

28° in the flat, CPUs sweating at 60‑70° 🥵

This new one’s got VPN built‑in too 😶‍🌫️

***coin for size comparison

#PrivacyGateway #DIYTech #Linux #VPN #MakerLife #HotBuilds #Privacy #SBC #3dprinting #Nodo

Optocam Zero: a Pi Zero based digital camera made using off the shelf components

https://github.com/dorukkumkumoglu/optocamzero

#HackerNews #OptocamZero #PiZero #DigitalCamera #DIYTech #RaspberryPi #CameraBuild

Optocam Zero: a Pi Zero based digital camera made using off the shelf components

https://github.com/dorukkumkumoglu/optocamzero

#HackerNews #OptocamZero #PiZero #DigitalCamera #DIYTech #RaspberryPi #CameraBuild

And now, for slightly sadder news.

Sometimes you have to admit to yourself that horse you're beating has been dead for a while now, and put your mind to other things.

https://www.arcanalabs.ca/news/labnotes/peti/2026/06/18/peti-retirement.html

#blog #DIYTech #EmbeddedDev #PETI #virtualpet

And now, for slightly sadder news.

Sometimes you have to admit to yourself that horse you're beating has been dead for a while now, and put your mind to other things.

https://www.arcanalabs.ca/news/labnotes/peti/2026/06/18/peti-retirement.html

#blog #DIYTech #EmbeddedDev #PETI #virtualpet

2/2 I went outside trying my biplane setup and realised the single plane seems to perform better. Here is the single plane test flight.

see comment below for the biplane test flight

#RCplanes
#stemeducation
#3dprint
#3dprinting
#diytech
#diyprojects
#airplanes

2/2 I went outside trying my biplane setup and realised the single plane seems to perform better. Here is the single plane test flight.

see comment below for the biplane test flight

#RCplanes
#stemeducation
#3dprint
#3dprinting
#diytech
#diyprojects
#airplanes

1/2: My 3D pen wingstructures are really fun to prototype different airplane setups. Here is a quick biplane test. Definitely flies better than the single wing setup. I'd love to try the wright flyer next, using a canard setup and a drone motor + supercap. See 2/2 for a flight test!

#RCplanes #stemeducation #3dprint #3dprinting #diytech #diyprojects #airplanes

1/2: My 3D pen wingstructures are really fun to prototype different airplane setups. Here is a quick biplane test. Definitely flies better than the single wing setup. I'd love to try the wright flyer next, using a canard setup and a drone motor + supercap. See 2/2 for a flight test!

#RCplanes #stemeducation #3dprint #3dprinting #diytech #diyprojects #airplanes

RE: https://esperanto.masto.host/@Debby/116736295925522151

Since every so often I find an open hardware project that is completely unnecessary for me and just amazingly wonderful at the same time — a 3D printable typewriter is exactly that. It is wonderful — I love the idea not only because it is so nicely quirky, but also because it offers the possibility of customizing a self-made typewriter, for example with a personal typeface (font) or a special underserved alphabet like, for example, the 28 letters of the Esperanto alphabet or maybe the Shavian phonographic alphabet or another rare genre of alphabetic system.

It's just amazing how talented some people are and how open-sourcing it makes it possible for everybody to apply their creativity and find new and surprising ways to express themselves.

Check out the project here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7257020 #openhardware #3dprinting #techForGood #Maker #Sustainability #Typewriter #DIYTech #CreativeEngineering

RE: https://esperanto.masto.host/@Debby/116736295925522151

Since every so often I find an open hardware project that is completely unnecessary for me and just amazingly wonderful at the same time — a 3D printable typewriter is exactly that. It is wonderful — I love the idea not only because it is so nicely quirky, but also because it offers the possibility of customizing a self-made typewriter, for example with a personal typeface (font) or a special underserved alphabet like, for example, the 28 letters of the Esperanto alphabet or maybe the Shavian phonographic alphabet or another rare genre of alphabetic system.

It's just amazing how talented some people are and how open-sourcing it makes it possible for everybody to apply their creativity and find new and surprising ways to express themselves.

Check out the project here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7257020 #openhardware #3dprinting #techForGood #Maker #Sustainability #Typewriter #DIYTech #CreativeEngineering

🎉 Oh joy, another brave soul enters the thrilling world of reverse engineering just to adjust LED lights and EQ on a #soundbar. 🤖 Because nothing says, "I value my time," quite like writing Linux drivers to circumvent the tyranny of Windows-only apps. 🙃
https://blog.nns.ee/2026/02/20/katana-v2x-re/ #reverseengineering #LEDlights #Linuxdrivers #DIYtech #Windowsapps #HackerNews #ngated

🎉 Oh joy, another brave soul enters the thrilling world of reverse engineering just to adjust LED lights and EQ on a #soundbar. 🤖 Because nothing says, "I value my time," quite like writing Linux drivers to circumvent the tyranny of Windows-only apps. 🙃
https://blog.nns.ee/2026/02/20/katana-v2x-re/ #reverseengineering #LEDlights #Linuxdrivers #DIYtech #Windowsapps #HackerNews #ngated

FEMMES S'ARMANT DE PIECES DETACHEES CONTRE LE GIGANTISME TECHNOLOGIQUE

Young women are building their own computers piece by piece, challenging big tech companies and taking control of their technology.

#DIYTech, #HardwareRebellion, #BuildYourOwnPC, #WomenInTech, #TechAutonomy

https://newsletter.tf/women-build-own-pcs-against-tech-giants/

A growing number of young women are choosing to build their own computers from parts, a trend that goes against the usual cycle of buying new devices.

#DIYTech, #HardwareRebellion, #BuildYourOwnPC, #WomenInTech, #TechAutonomy
https://newsletter.tf/women-build-own-pcs-against-tech-giants/

The ESP32 Has Quietly Become One of the Most Interesting Hacker Devices Alive

https://cha1nc0der.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/the-esp32-has-quietly-become-one-of-the-most-interesting-hacker-devices-alive/

The ESP32 Has Quietly Become One of the Most Interesting Hacker Devices Alive

https://cha1nc0der.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/the-esp32-has-quietly-become-one-of-the-most-interesting-hacker-devices-alive/

Learn how to turn your old SSD into a fast external drive using an enclosure. Easy setup guide for Windows and Mac with better storage use.

#mymobprice #SSD #ExternalStorage #TechGuide #DataStorage #DIYTech

https://mymobprice.com/use-old-ssd-as-external-drive/

Tired of flaky social media notifications when you go live? 😅 Built a custom tool to ping Discord, BlueSky, Mastodon & Matrix – ditching the API headaches. Full tutorial in the new video! Check it out. #DIYTech #StreamingSetup #CustomAPI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtXaQRI5ykE

🎩✨Ah yes, because *obviously* everyone has been sitting at home wondering how to craft their own RAM using random kitchen utensils and a sprinkle of tech wizardry. 🙄🤦‍♂️ This is just what we needed—another DIY project that requires a PhD in electrical engineering and a bottomless supply of patience. 🧠🔧
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6GWikWlAQA #DIYTech #Projects #ElectricalEngineering #HomeHacks #KitchenCrafts #TechWizardry #HackerNews #ngated

🎩✨Ah yes, because *obviously* everyone has been sitting at home wondering how to craft their own RAM using random kitchen utensils and a sprinkle of tech wizardry. 🙄🤦‍♂️ This is just what we needed—another DIY project that requires a PhD in electrical engineering and a bottomless supply of patience. 🧠🔧
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6GWikWlAQA #DIYTech #Projects #ElectricalEngineering #HomeHacks #KitchenCrafts #TechWizardry #HackerNews #ngated

A complete guide to cleaning your desktop computer both internally and externally. Follow easy steps to remove dust, boost performance, and extend your PC’s lifespan.

#mymobprice #DesktopCleaning #PCCare #TechMaintenance #ComputerCleaning #DIYTech

https://mymobprice.com/how-to-clean-desktop-computer/

RE: https://kolektiva.social/@retareta/116367122220089451

#OpenSource #FOSS #CommunityTech #OpenHardware #EthicalAI #ResponsibleAI #AIForGood #TechForGood #Solarpunk #RegenerativeCulture #Degrowth #AppropriateTechnology #OffGrid #SelfSufficient #Homesteading #Permaculture #RightToRepair #MakerSpace #DIYTech #decentralizedtech

#fotovorschlag 'Hilfsmittel'

Ein altes Hilfsmittel zum Kürzen der Haare. Hat was von einem Rasenmäher...

#haareab #mechanicmachines #diytech #haushaltsmaschine

Oh great, yet another DIY tech savant thinks we care about his covert operation to rig an intercom with Apple Matter. 🤖🔧 Why not just invent teleportation while you're at it, Jack "Not-So-Secret-Agent" Hogan? 🚪📞 Because nothing says "discreet" like a public blog post! 😂
https://www.jackhogan.me/blog/box-of-secrets/ #DIYtech #DiscreetOps #AppleMatter #IntercomFail #TeleportationDreams #HackerHumor #HackerNews #ngated

More than 135 open hardware devices flashable with your own firmware

https://openhardware.directory

#HackerNews #openhardware #firmware #devices #techinnovation #hardwarecommunity #DIYtech

Ah, the noble quest of repurposing a dusty, old gaming PC into a "homelab," because nothing screams cutting-edge server tech like a machine once dedicated to shooting virtual enemies. 🎮🔫 Our hero bravely battles #procrastination, only to discover that buying hard drives and transferring files isn't exactly rocket science. 🚀💾
https://bryananthonio.com/blog/my-homelab-setup/ #repurposingPC #homelab #gamingtech #serverupgrade #DIYtech #HackerNews #ngated

FYI: Framework Laptop: Modularity Revolutionizing Computing! #shorts: The Framework Laptop is making waves with its modular design. Users can swap out components like USB ports for HDMI, and even repurpose the motherboard. It's creating a new middle ground for computer enthusiasts. #FrameworkLaptop #modularity #DIYtech #computer #upgrade https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8C1JvuGI8pQ

ICYMI: Framework Laptop: Modularity Revolutionizing Computing! #shorts: The Framework Laptop is making waves with its modular design. Users can swap out components like USB ports for HDMI, and even repurpose the motherboard. It's creating a new middle ground for computer enthusiasts. #FrameworkLaptop #modularity #DIYtech #computer #upgrade https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8C1JvuGI8pQ

Framework Laptop: Modularity Revolutionizing Computing! #shorts: The Framework Laptop is making waves with its modular design. Users can swap out components like USB ports for HDMI, and even repurpose the motherboard. It's creating a new middle ground for computer enthusiasts. #FrameworkLaptop #modularity #DIYtech #computer #upgrade https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8C1JvuGI8pQ

Anecdotes of Resistance

#LibreOffice: A free, open alternative to #Microsoft #Office, used by #governments, #schools, and #activists worldwide. @libreoffice

#LineageOS: A community-supported, open-source #Android alternative, keeping old #phones alive and out of landfills.
@LineageOS

#DIYTech: From #RaspberryPi projects to open-source #hardware, people are building their own devices, free from corporate control.

#betheflow

Does anyone know of ANY European keyboard switch manufacturers? I used to be into custom keyboards a few years ago (when i was able to afford it) and started looking into it again, but only found actual manufacturers from China and the USA.

Kas keegi teab ÜHTEGI euroopa klaviatuuriklahvide tootjat? Vanasti huvitusin klaviatuuride kokku panemisest (kui ma veel suutsin seda endale lubada) aga nüüd kui ma uurisin leidsin vaid USA ja Hiina tootjaid. :(

#keyboards #CustomKeyboard #diytech #switches

A smartphone on Linux. Founded by Tunisian engineers, dawndrums is a young company working on open mobile systems. Their Divine D....

https://www.europesays.com/ie/226054/

Source : https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:udyn2dmw2qgvjelxvh7zmti2/post/3m7nt4zvkp32k

#Linux #Smartphone #OpenSource #DawnOS #DivineD #Mobian #Debian #Privacy #Hardware #RK3588 #LoRa #TechNews #MobileTech #Innovation #Tunisia #DIYTech #LinuxPhone #KillSwitch #LocalAI #NPU #Rockchip
#Tunisie #Tunisia

Comment diffuser de la musique synchronisée lors des vélorutions sans sono massive ?
Je partage mon retour d’expérience et un guide technique complet avec WebRTC + LiveKit, astuces pour Bluetooth, synchronisation parfaite et déploiement pratique.
👉 Lire l’article : https://blog.kodcast.com#projets-la-v-lorution-avec-webrtc-et-livekit

#Vélorution #MusiqueSync #DIYTech #OpenSource

Framework Laptop: Modularity Revolutionizing Computing! #shorts: The Framework Laptop is making waves with its modular design. Users can swap out components like USB ports for HDMI, and even repurpose the motherboard. It's creating a new middle ground for computer enthusiasts. #FrameworkLaptop #modularity #DIYtech #computer #upgrade https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8C1JvuGI8pQ

Minimum Viable Arduino Project: Aeropress Timer

https://netninja.com/2025/12/01/minimum-viable-arduino-project-aeropress-timer/

#HackerNews #MinimumViableProject #Arduino #Aeropress #Timer #DIYTech #Gadgets

Do you hate #broligarchs?
#Billionaires? #AiSlop but still think there is merit in #AI?

Here is my proposal for a stand alone.
OFFGRID COMMUNITY AI SYSTEM.

That's right.Your very own co-op AI

The calculations are very much back of the envelope, first cut, but quite feasible.
A 32billion parameters, frontier level performance compatable open source #llm model. The power requirements is that of 3AC units including cooling. Serves 15-20 concurrent users. 40 households of 4 people each (taking into account actual AI model distributed use metrics and contention ratios)

40 households, subscribing at $30/month over 2 years + power (solar). Train with your own datasets.
Entire set up takes half a rack.

LETS GO!!!

#OpenSource #FOSS #CommunityTech #OpenHardware #EthicalAI #ResponsibleAI #AIForGood #TechForGood #Solarpunk #RegenerativeCulture #Degrowth #AppropriateTechnology #OffGrid #SelfSufficient #Homesteading #Permaculture #RightToRepair #MakerSpace #DIYTech #decentralizedtech