SMRTR TechApr 28, 2026Hacker News

I Built My Own Hair Electrolysis Machine

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A DIY engineer built a custom galvanic hair electrolysis machine from scratch to permanently remove body hair at home, potentially saving thousands of dollars in professional treatments. Starting with a crude car battery prototype, they progressed to a custom PCB featuring an RP2040 microcontroller, automated lye dosing, and foot-pedal control — all in a 53mm square device.

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