# 131: Carve Me a Duck

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2015-12-24
- Length: 1h 14m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-12-24-131-carve-me-a-duck
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/embedded-ep131mp3

## Summary

Sarah and Abi Hodsdon of Sarahndipitous Designs discuss their 'hack schooling' approach, using Connections Academy to free up time for hands-on making with their children. They detail projects involving e-textiles, Arduino-controlled chicken coops, and safety-conscious tool use, emphasizing the importance of learning through failure and real-world application. The conversation highlights resources like Instructables and Adafruit, and the integration of traditional crafts with modern technology to build resilience and skills in young makers.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-12-24-131-carve-me-a-duck#t=6) Introduction: Sarah and Abi Hodsdon
- [1:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-12-24-131-carve-me-a-duck#t=77) Lightning Round: Tools and Preferences
- [5:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-12-24-131-carve-me-a-duck#t=339) Hack Schooling and Connections Academy
- [13:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-12-24-131-carve-me-a-duck#t=837) Maker Culture and Safety in the Home
- [20:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-12-24-131-carve-me-a-duck#t=1232) Abby's Education and Projects
- [31:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-12-24-131-carve-me-a-duck#t=1904) Danger, Tools, and Craftsmanship
- [40:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-12-24-131-carve-me-a-duck#t=2420) Resilience, Grit, and Family Commitment
- [52:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-12-24-131-carve-me-a-duck#t=3128) Getting Started: Unplugging and Making

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Sarahndipitous Designs (company)
- Connections Academy (other)
- Adafruit (company)
- Instructables (other)
- Arduino (chip)
- Maker Fair (other)
- FIRST Robotics (other)

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