Hardware Podcasts

101: Taking Apart the Toaster

Embedded.fm · 20 May 2015 · 1h 14m

What this episode covers

Micah Elizabeth Scott, an 'art engineer' and creator of FadeCandy, discusses her transition from engineering to full-time art, detailing her reverse engineering of CD burners for the Coastermelt project using IDA and Photoshop. She describes building a large interactive LED installation for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in collaboration with Ryerson University, explaining the use of color sensors for position tracking and the challenges of remote fabrication. The conversation also covers her efforts to bridge the gap between artists and engineers through teaching and tool development, as well as her personal struggles with depression and the importance of community support.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists and early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Adafruit, Ryerson University
Products
Coastermelt, FadeCandy, Arduino, Type A 3D Printer, OtherMill, Robot Odyssey
Tools
IDA
Also
Captain Awkward

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