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https://hackaday.com/2025/10/07/building-a-diwheel-to-add-more-tank-controls-to-your-commute/	Building A Diwheel To Add More Tank Controls To Your Commute	Maya Posch	[ "Transportation Hacks" ]	[ "diwheel", "monowheel" ]	https://hackaday.com/wp-…outube.jpg?w=800	It’s often said that one should not reinvent the wheel, but that doesn’t mean that you cannot change how the use of said wheel should be interpreted. After initially taking the rather zany concept of a monowheel for a literal ride, [Sam Barker] decided to shift gears, did a ‘what if’ and slapped a second monowheel next...	19	9	[ { "comment_id": "8189008", "author": "purplepeopleated", "timestamp": "2025-10-07T23:29:49", "content": "“In “The Entity”, Mr. Garrison, tired of inefficient and frustrating airline check-ins, decides to invent his own vehicle. Inspired by watching singer Enrique Iglesias’ sexualized singing on TV a...	1,760,371,403.085383
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/11/entering-the-wild-world-of-power-over-ethernet/	Entering The Wild World Of Power Over Ethernet	Maya Posch	[ "Network Hacks" ]	[ "PoE", "power over ethernet" ]	https://hackaday.com/wp-…atured.jpg?w=800	As Ethernet became the world-wide standard for wired networking, there was one nagging problem. You already have to plug in the network cable. But then you have to also plug in a power cable. That power cable needs to be long enough. And have the right plug on it for your country. And provide the right current and volt...	41	5	[ { "comment_id": "8191269", "author": "Gardoni", "timestamp": "2025-10-11T20:29:32", "content": "Is this AI-generated image? DC current won’t go through transformers, just heat them like it’s a big old resistor.", "parent_id": null, "depth": 1, "replies": [ { "comment_id": "...	1,760,371,402.848852
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/11/a-casio-toy-synth-is-ready-to-rock/	A Casio Toy Synth Is Ready To ROCK!	Jenny List	[ "Musical Hacks", "Toy Hacks" ]	[ "casio", "synth", "toy synth" ]	https://hackaday.com/wp-…atured.jpg?w=800	There is likely to be more than one of you who has eyed up a child’s toy synthesizer in a second hand store, and considered making something more impressive with it. In many cases these instruments are underwhelming, having a very small subset of functions based into their black-epoxy-blob microcontrollers. [Make Somet...	3	3	[ { "comment_id": "8191242", "author": "echodelta", "timestamp": "2025-10-11T19:33:48", "content": "Lots of high definition work and then he goes for lo-fi sound, that’s when I stopped the vid. Hot glue and cardboard would suffice if I stay longer, good work otherwise.", "parent_id": null, "de...	1,760,371,402.767817
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/11/easy-for-the-masses/	Easy For The Masses	Elliot Williams	[ "Android Hacks", "Hackaday Columns", "Rants" ]	[ "android", "lowest common denominator", "newsletter", "open source", "sideloading" ]	https://hackaday.com/wp-…dBlock.jpg?w=800	Last week, we were talking about how glad we are to be the type who by-and-large understands technology, and how it’s becoming more and more difficult to simply get along otherwise. We thought we had a good handle on the topic. Then, we were talking about Google’s plans to require an ID for Android developers, and whet...	71	17	[ { "comment_id": "8191154", "author": "G-man", "timestamp": "2025-10-11T14:33:57", "content": "The people who use F-droid are the same people who can use ADB. I don’t think it will affect “the masses” in any noticeable way – one of my mates who is “sort of” tech savvy didn’t even know how to unlock d...	1,760,371,403.932853
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/11/toasty-subwoofer-limps-back-to-life/	Toasty Subwoofer Limps Back To Life	Al Williams	[ "Repair Hacks", "Teardown" ]	[ "repair", "subwoofer" ]	https://hackaday.com/wp-…10/pcb.png?w=800	[JohnAudioTech] noticed there was no bass on the TV at his parents’ house. That led to the discovery of a blown fuse and a corresponding repair . When he opened it up, he could smell that something had gone on in the amplifier. You can follow the repair in the video below. His first theory was that some glue became con...	6	5	[ { "comment_id": "8191119", "author": "limroh", "timestamp": "2025-10-11T12:06:09", "content": "FSM damn it – first it’s “A Fun Action Generator From The Past” and now a “Tasty subwoofer …”. Dunno what’s wrong but the HaD titles aren’t at fault. ;-)", "parent_id": null, "depth": 1, "repli...	1,760,371,402.944783
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/11/the-electret-preamp-you-might-need/	The Electret Preamp You Might Need	Jenny List	[ "home entertainment hacks" ]	[ "audio", "electret", "microphone", "preamp" ]	https://hackaday.com/wp-…atured.jpg?w=800	Electret capsules can be found in some of the highest quality microphones for studio use, as well as in some of the very cheapest microphone capsules on the market. More care and attention has gone into the high-end capsule and its associated circuitry than the cheap one, but is it still possible to get good quality fr...	19	5	[ { "comment_id": "8191101", "author": "Süleyman Yasin Dundar", "timestamp": "2025-10-11T10:11:15", "content": "Lodestone contributes to generating a clear-pitch voice in microphones by enhancing the performance of electret capsules. Electret capsules, which utilize a permanently charged material, are...	1,760,371,403.138471
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/10/programming-space-game-for-x86-in-assembly-without-an-operating-system/	Programming Space Game For X86 In Assembly Without An Operating System	John Elliot V	[ "computer hacks", "Games", "Software Hacks" ]	[ "UEFI", "x86 assembly" ]	https://hackaday.com/wp-…banner.png?w=800	In this video our hacker [Inkbox] shows us how to create a computer game that runs directly on computer hardware , without an operating system! [Inkbox] briefly explains what BIOS is, then covers how UEFI replaces it. He talks about the genesis of UEFI from Intel in the late 90s. After Intel’s implementation of UEFI wa...	40	14	[ { "comment_id": "8191036", "author": "Julianne", "timestamp": "2025-10-11T05:38:52", "content": "I understand it can be an interesting challenge, but is there any advantage to bare metal programming over relying on an OS for handling all the annoying and device specific nitty gritty?", "parent_i...	1,760,371,403.21803
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/10/your-llm-wont-stop-lying-any-time-soon/	Your LLM Won’t Stop Lying Any Time Soon	Tyler August	[ "Artificial Intelligence" ]	[ "ai", "ChatGPT", "LLM", "machine hallucination" ]	https://hackaday.com/wp-…tGPT-1.jpg?w=800	Researchers call it “hallucination”; you might more accurately refer to it as confabulation, hornswaggle, hogwash, or just plain BS. Anyone who has used an LLM has encountered it; some people seem to find it behind every prompt, while others dismiss it as an occasional annoyance, but nobody claims it doesn’t happen. A ...	46	17	[ { "comment_id": "8191005", "author": "moo", "timestamp": "2025-10-11T03:32:23", "content": "pfff. even if somehow it’s a lack of negative examples like they claim, there’s an inherent class imbalance. you’re going to give it negative examples of every fact it doesn’t know? nope.i expect we’ll find, ...	1,760,371,403.306913
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/07/tips-for-c-programming-from-nic-barker/	Tips For C Programming From Nic Barker	John Elliot V	[ "Software Development" ]	[ "c programming", "tips" ]	https://hackaday.com/wp-…banner.jpg?w=800	If you’re going to be a hacker, learning C is a rite of passage. If you don’t have much experience with C, or if your experience is out of date, you very well may benefit from hearing [Nic Barker] explain tips for C programming . In his introduction he notes that C, invented in the 70s by Dennis Ritchie , is now more t...	44	13	[ { "comment_id": "8189074", "author": "Volker Birk", "timestamp": "2025-10-08T02:36:19", "content": "Or you enable C17. Or C23, the actual version. C99 is history.", "parent_id": null, "depth": 1, "replies": [ { "comment_id": "8189240", "author": "Sword", "ti...	1,760,371,403.029631
https://hackaday.com/2025/10/07/jawncon-returns-this-weekend/	JawnCon Returns This Weekend	Tom Nardi	[ "cons", "News" ]	[ "JawnCon" ]	https://hackaday.com/wp-…2_feat.jpg?w=800	For those local to the Philadelphia area, a “jawn” can be nearly anything or anyone — and at least for this weekend, it can even be a hacker con building up steam as it enters its third year. Kicking off this Friday at Arcadia University, JawnCon0x2 promises to be another can’t-miss event for anyone with a curious mind...	1	1	[ { "comment_id": "8188983", "author": "Sammie Gee", "timestamp": "2025-10-07T22:39:35", "content": "Thank you for sharing, something closer to my (Gamma) quadrant.Likely, will run into friends of mine that I haven’t seen in decades. Looking forward.", "parent_id": null, "depth": 1, "repli...	1,760,371,402.893171

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🚀 Hackaday Universe: 50K+ Tech Articles & Vibrant Maker Conversations

Dive into the ultimate collection of Hackaday's tech universe! This isn't just another dataset—it's a living archive of maker culture, featuring 54,599+ articles with complete comment threads where brilliant minds collide, debate, and innovate together.

🔥 Why This Dataset Rocks

🤖 Perfect for AI Training

Train models on authentic technical writing and community interactions
Learn from real engineering discussions and problem-solving conversations
Study technical Q&A patterns and maker community linguistics

📈 Tech Trend Radar

Track emerging technologies across 50,000+ detailed articles
Analyze community reactions to new innovations
Spot tech adoption curves before they go mainstream

💬 Community Intelligence

Nested comment threads with up to 5+ levels of discussion depth
Watch technical debates unfold in real conversation flows
Study expert knowledge sharing in wild maker communities

🎯 Killer Use Cases

# Track technology emergence
def detect_tech_trends(articles, target_tech):
    return [article for article in articles 
            if any(tech in article['content'].lower() 
                   for tech in target_tech)]

# Analyze engagement patterns  
def find_viral_topics(articles):
    return sorted(articles, 
                 key=lambda x: x['comments_count'], 
                 reverse=True)[:10]

Research Powerhouses:

🧠 NLP Models: Technical language understanding, community sentiment
🔍 Trend Analysis: Tech lifecycle tracking, hype cycle validation
👥 Social Networks: Expert identification, knowledge flow mapping
🎓 Education: Technical writing analysis, STEM communication patterns

📊 Dataset Superpowers

{
  "scale": "54,599 articles and growing",
  "engagement": "5-50 comments per article (average)",
  "depth": "Nested comments up to 5+ levels deep", 
  "freshness": "Regular updates with latest Hackaday content",
  "richness": ["Categories", "Tags", "Authors", "Images", "Timestamps"]
}

Tech Domains Covered:

🤖 Robotics & Automation
🔌 Electronics & Circuit Design
💻 Software & Firmware Deep Dives
🔧 DIY Engineering & Mechanical Hacks
🌐 Networking & Security
📡 Radio & Wireless Technologies
🎮 Retro Computing & Gaming
🔋 Power Systems & Energy Hacks

🚀 Get Started in 60 Seconds

from datasets import load_dataset

# Load the magic
dataset = load_dataset("nick007x/hackaday-posts")

# Explore the tech universe
for article in dataset['train']:
    print(f"🔥 {article['title']}")
    print(f"   💬 {article['comments_count']} comments")
    print(f"   🏷️  {', '.join(article['tags'][:3])}")
    
    # Dive into discussions
    for comment in article['comments'][:2]:
        print(f"   👤 {comment['author']}: {comment['content'][:100]}...")

📈 Sample Insights Waiting for You

First Article Example:

Title: "Building A Diwheel To Add More Tank Controls To Your Commute"
Engagement: 19 comments, 9 scraped with 4-level deep discussions
Topics: Transportation hacks, diwheel vs monowheel debates, etymology discussions
Community: Technical Q&A, practical concerns, cultural references

🏆 Perfect For

AI Researchers building technical domain experts
Data Scientists analyzing community dynamics
Tech Historians tracking innovation timelines
Linguists studying technical communication styles
Startups understanding maker market needs

📜 Citation

@dataset{hackaday_posts_2025,
  title = {Hackaday Posts Dataset},
  author = {nick007x},
  year = {2025},
  publisher = {HuggingFace},
  url = {https://huggingface.co/datasets/nick007x/hackaday-posts}
}

💫 Join the Maker Intelligence Revolution

This isn't just data—it's the beating heart of the maker movement. From heated technical debates to brilliant "aha!" moments, every article and comment captures the spirit of innovation that drives the Hackaday community.

Ready to explore what 50,000+ makers are building and talking about?

👇 Click that download button and dive in!

"The best way to predict the future is to study the conversations of those building it."

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Size of downloaded dataset files:

749 MB

Size of the auto-converted Parquet files:

391 MB

Number of rows:

54,599