# 160: Chowdered up the Spoilboard

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2016-07-12
- Length: 1h 18m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/embedded-ep160mp3

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard#t=6) Introduction and Guest Backgrounds
- [2:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard#t=133) Lightning Round and Design Philosophy
- [10:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard#t=634) SupplyFrame Pasadena Design Lab Overview
- [12:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard#t=750) Lab Tools: 3D Printers and CNC Machines
- [23:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard#t=1410) Safety Tiers and Equipment Classification
- [28:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard#t=1698) Home Workshop Advice: 3D Printers vs. Laser Cutters
- [56:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard#t=3360) Tool Failures and Maintenance Rants
- [1:05:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-07-12-160-chowdered-up-the-spoilboard#t=3922) Future Projects and Closing Thoughts

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- SupplyFrame (company)
- RheingoldHeavy (company)
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago (other)
- ShopBot (tool)
- OtherMill (tool)
- Tormach (tool)
- Stratasys (company)
- Monoprice (company)
- Trotec (tool)
- Epilog (tool)
- Hackaday (company)
- Northrop Grumman (company)
- Caltech (company)
- JPL (company)
- Logic Elegance (company)

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