Hardware Podcasts

160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard

Embedded.fm · 12 Jul 2016 · 1h 18m

What this episode covers

Daniel Hienzsch, resident engineer at SupplyFrame's Pasadena Design Lab, and Majenta Strongheart, an industrial design student from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, discuss the operation of a maker space and advice for home makers. They detail the specific tools available in the lab, including ShopBot CNC routers, OtherMill PCB mills, and various 3D printers, while contrasting their reliability and utility. The conversation covers the challenges of maintaining equipment, the decision to use whiteboards over digital tools for project management, and recommendations for building a home workshop on a budget.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
SupplyFrame, RheingoldHeavy, Stratasys, Monoprice, Hackaday, Northrop Grumman, Caltech, JPL, Logic Elegance
Tools
ShopBot, OtherMill, Tormach, Trotec, Epilog
Also
School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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