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Jeff Geerling announces HomelabFest, a new in-person event for homelab enthusiasts in St. Louis, September 2027, focusing on self-hosted software, hardware, and community building.
The article provides a detailed guide on fabricating a vacuum diode for Make: Magazine, emphasizing the pinch seal process using tungsten and borosilicate glass.
A feature on Akizuki Denshi, a 55-year-old Japanese electronics parts retailer known for publishing schematics before open source was a term, and its founder's unconventional hands-on philosophy.
A 3D-printed e-reader case shaped like a gun sparks debate about proposed laws mandating gun-blocking software in 3D printers, highlighting concerns over false positives and maker freedom.
The author observes that LLMs/AI are making DIY software tinkering accessible for the first time, as evidenced by the rapid growth of projects like OpenClaw and the reMarkable Riddle repo, suggesting that many people will prefer to customize software themselves rather than buy commercial solutions.
DIYers on TikTok are building increasingly personal and artistic cyberdecks — mini Linux computers hidden inside purses, toys, and thrifted objects — marking a shift from the traditional cyberpunk aesthetic toward fashion and self-expression.