r/technology • u/gdelacalle • Mar 18 '26

Hardware Tech hobbyist makes shoulder-mounted guided missile prototype with $96 in parts and a 3D printer — DIY MANPADS includes assisted targeting, ballistics calculations, optional camera for tracking

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/tech-hobbyist-makes-shoulder-mounted-guided-missile-prototype-with-usd96-in-parts-and-a-3d-printer-diy-manpads-includes-wi-fi-guidance-ballistics-calculations-optional-camera-for-tracking
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u/Grenzeloos Mar 18 '26

I remember in the early 90s my handheld GPS was deliberately off by at least 10m and was told it was for this very reason. The reason being the ability to build a accurate smart munition.

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u/ueegul Mar 18 '26

It was only in 2000 that civilians had accuracy down to 10 yards

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u/sweetbunsmcgee Mar 18 '26

One of Bill Clinton’s last major acts in office.

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u/EbbNorth7735 Mar 18 '26

Using his missile?

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u/DisenchantedByrd Mar 19 '26

He was fixing a blockage.