Hardware Podcasts

205: Questions about Dumplings

Embedded.fm · 22 Jun 2017 · 1h 10m

What this episode covers

Addie and Whisker of Toymakers discuss their CypherCon conference badge, a cube-shaped device featuring a text adventure game, a custom time-sharing operating system, and IR-based hacking mechanics. They explain how they designed the hardware to withstand physical tampering by hackers and created multiple tiers of engagement, from simple LED patterns to complex privilege escalation puzzles. The conversation also covers their Tindie store, highlighting best-selling kits like the Amplify Me amplifier and the Protosynth Midi synthesizer, and their philosophy on making accessible, complete products for learners.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Toymakers, Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories, Parallax, Yamaha
Products
Protosynth Midi, Amplify Me, Heart Simulator
Chips
Raspberry Pi, Propeller
Also
CypherCon, Tindie, ZombieTech, Joe Grand, John Shook, MIDI

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