🔧 Tool of the Week
Raspberry Pi Kernel Binaries
Pre-compiled kernels and firmware for stable Pi projects – skip source builds and deploy fast. 🔗 https://github.com/raspberrypi/linux
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🛒 Deals & Finds
- Refurbished Soundcore Life Q20 on Newegg – $36 for noise-cancelling during builds.
🔗 https://www.newegg.com/soundcore-life-q20-headset-blue/p/0TH-06BS-000H0
- Keep category for current electronics deals (includes hubs/PSUs).
🔗 https://www.techbargains.com/categories/electronics
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🧪 Cool Build
Pocket Crypto Miner (Solar)
Pi-powered green mining rig. 🔗 https://hackaday.io/project/205538-pocket-crypto-miner-solar
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📚 Worth Reading
- Cutting Steel Gears With Homemade EDM – Machining custom parts without big shop tools.
🔗 https://hackaday.com/2026/05/05/cutting-steel-gears-with-homemade-edm/
- Using NFC To Power Devices – Wireless energy for tiny wearables.
🔗 https://hackaday.com/2026/05/05/using-nfc-to-power-devices-instead-of-qi/
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⚡ Quick Hits
- Open-source Ethernet switch FPGA progress.
🔗 https://hackaday.com/2025/05/20/working-on-open-source-high-speed-ethernet-switch/
- Rust $1 handheld console teardown.
🔗 https://hackaday.com/2026/05/01/rust-helps-make-a-1-handheld-console/
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🎥 Cool Videos
- Top 8 Useful Electronic Projects Anyone Can Make in 2026
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-snup-V4IGA
- Smartest Engineering Moments 2026 – Quick problem-solving clips.