# 271: Shell Scripts for the Soul (Repeat)

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2021-08-13
- Length: 1h 14m
- Episode: 271
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat
- Listen: https://embedded.fm/episodes/271-repeat

## Summary

Alex Glow, Resident Hardware Nerd at Hackster.io, discusses her work creating educational content and projects, including Archimedes, an AI robot owl that uses Mycroft and Snips for privacy-focused voice interaction and Google's AIY Vision Kit for emotion detection. She details her use of OctoPi with Raspberry Pi for 3D printer monitoring, BBC Micro:bit and LittleBits for education, and the Novena laptop for high-performance computing in robotics. Glow also explains her project 'Glow Up' (a sad lamp for seasonal affective disorder) and her involvement in the 'BadgeLove' contest, highlighting how hardware skills can be used for artistic expression through PCB design.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=6) Introduction: Alex Glow and Hackster.io
- [2:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=121) Lightning Round: IoT Stuffed Animals and 3D Printer Monitoring
- [4:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=297) Educational Boards: BBC Micro:bit and LittleBits
- [6:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=362) High-Performance Computing: Novena and Car-Sized Robots
- [8:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=505) Archimedes: The AI Robot Owl and Chirp.io Protocol
- [14:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=848) Learning Hardware: Self-Education and Project-Based Skills
- [19:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=1148) Career Path: From Spanish Degree to Hardware Nerd
- [27:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=1678) Overcoming Software Complexity and Learning Strategies
- [31:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=1895) Mechanical vs. Software: Natural Talents and Pain Points
- [38:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=2308) Work-Life Balance: Music, Fidgets, and Creative Recharge
- [49:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=2965) Hackster.io: Community, Contests, and BadgeLove
- [55:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=3354) Ty the Typing Robot and Speech Recognition
- [1:06:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-08-13-271-shell-scripts-for-the-soul-repeat#t=3968) pIPFS: Portable IPFS Terminal and Blockchain Applications

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Hackster.io (company)
- Archimedes (product)
- Mycroft (product)
- Snips (product)
- Google AIY Vision Kit (product)
- OctoPi (product)
- Raspberry Pi (chip)
- M3D Micro (product)
- BBC Micro:bit (product)
- LittleBits (product)
- Novena (product)
- Bunnie Huang (other)
- Chirp.io (product)
- Floppotron (product)
- Ableton (tool)
- Women's Audio Mission (company)
- IPFS (other)
- pIPFS (product)

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