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As the Tuesday evening gathering at House4Hack came to life once again, the focus of the night was drawn to an ambitious and highly practical build: a fully self-contained wireless HDMI display, capable of receiving a signal from any device equipped with an HDMI output — entirely without cables.

The project represents the kind of problem-solving that has long been celebrated within the walls of the House. The goal was straightforward in concept, yet demanding in execution: to construct a…

Hello there, fellow makers! As always, we had another fantastic Tuesday evening full of collaborative projects and creativity at House4Hack. Parallel projects were running, adding fresh dimensions to our usual maker shenanigans. So lean back, sip your coffee, and let’s dive straight into how the evening unfolded.

In one corner, we had the fabulous duo of Robz and Monty, who were laser cutting gears for the stepper motors. The aim? To drive the altimeter and other instruments on Monty’s flight…

Howdy, makers! Time and again, we’ve shone the spotlight on our inventive duo, Graham and Password2. Last week, these intrepid fellas ventured into the realm of casting, swapping traditional materials for something a little more… fiery. From CO2 production to brass moldings, they’ve been keen to dive head-first into the unconventional. And to no one’s surprise, this round of House4Hack meetups was no different.

3d printed positive with frame

 

Starting off the evening, Graham unveiled his…

Hello there, awesome makers! It’s that time of the week again where we chat about our most recent House4Hack meetup. This past Tuesday, our inventive duo – Graham and Password2 – decided to play with some fire… figuratively, of course. The adventurous pair ventured into molding and casting brass, which was nothing short of thrilling. I mean, who doesn’t like a good dose of metal work combined with some keen-eyed chemistry, eh?

CO2 from vinegar and baking soda is fed into sample molds

 

The…

Well, howdy, makers! Gather ’round the glowing screens as I take you back in time to this Tuesday’s jovial jamboree at the House. Our beloved Password2 took centerstage, putting our minds to the test and our excitement at ease with his innovative laser milling marvel – a wee 10 pin breadboard.

Now, for those of y’all joining us for the first time, or if the phrase “laser milling” has you scratching your noggin, let me quickly treat you to a delightful description. Laser milling, folks, is the…

Hey there, fellow makers, thinkers and doers! Gather around the digital workbench as I take you on a whirlwind of creativity from the last House4Hack Tuesday gathering. I mean, these meetups get more exciting each week, and judging by what we got up to this past Tuesday, we’re not slowing down anytime soon!

Let’s venture into the world of Raspberry Pi with our resident guru Philip. Now, those who’ve been part of the House4Hack journey, you would definitely remember Philip’s unique Pi Guy Hat –…

Hey there, makers! Gather ’round as I share the exciting happenings from our latest House4Hack meetup. Last night, the House was abuzz with three separate laser cutting projects, and the atmosphere was filled with collaboration, creativity, and the sweet smell of burning wood.

First up, we had Monty working on his simulator’s artificial horizon. With his trusty laser cutter, he designed and cut a beautifully precise face for the horizon display.

Monty designed and cut the face for his…

Hey there, makers! Gather ’round as I share the fascinating and slightly chaotic events that unfolded at our recent House4Hack meetup. Last Tuesday, our creative member, Password2, brought his new infrared camera attachment to the house, and things quickly spiraled into a realm of exciting experiments and surprising discoveries.

As makers, we are always curious about the world around us, and the infrared camera attachment opened up a whole new dimension of exploration. Password2 kicked off the…

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Latest2026/03/09 – Cutting the Cord: A DIY Wireless HDMI Display Takes Shape at House4HackAs the Tuesday evening gathering at House4Hack…

Hey there, makers! It’s time to gather ’round and share the latest happenings from our House4Hack meetup. Last Tuesday, our ingenious member Sashen took center stage, showcasing his latest creation – a flow sensor to detect whether the municipal water supply to his house was on. Living in an area where the supply sometimes goes off, Sashen wanted to prevent any unintentional emptying of his water tank, which acts as a buffer.

Sashen’s project involved utilizing an ESP32 microcontroller and a…