# 314: Why Are Wings Needed in Space? (Repeat)

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2022-07-07
- Length: 1h 01m
- Episode: 314
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-07-07-314-why-are-wings-needed-in-space-repeat
- Listen: https://embedded.fm/episodes/314-repeat

## Summary

Mohit Bhoite, a Senior Hardware Engineer at Particle, discusses his hobby of creating free-form circuit sculptures using brass wire and passive electronic components. He explains his process of using BEAM robotics principles, EAGLE CAD for schematics, and specific tools like Xuron pliers and CircuitWorks flux to build functional art like his TIE interceptor alarm clock. Bhoite details the challenges of soldering lead-free solder, managing heat dissipation in complex structures, and balancing his day job with his artistic output without commercializing the hobby.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-07-07-314-why-are-wings-needed-in-space-repeat#t=6) Introduction: Mohit Bhoite and Particle
- [1:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-07-07-314-why-are-wings-needed-in-space-repeat#t=106) Lightning Round: Flux, Wire, and Tools
- [3:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-07-07-314-why-are-wings-needed-in-space-repeat#t=222) Origins: BEAM Robotics and Free-Form Soldering
- [9:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-07-07-314-why-are-wings-needed-in-space-repeat#t=581) Design Process: Constraints, Sketches, and EAGLE
- [22:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-07-07-314-why-are-wings-needed-in-space-repeat#t=1326) Fabrication: Soldering Techniques and Heat Management
- [25:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-07-07-314-why-are-wings-needed-in-space-repeat#t=1546) Materials: Lead-Free Solder and Brass Properties
- [31:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-07-07-314-why-are-wings-needed-in-space-repeat#t=1867) Business Model: Keeping it a Hobby
- [34:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-07-07-314-why-are-wings-needed-in-space-repeat#t=2086) Techniques: Straightening Wire and Tool Selection
- [46:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-07-07-314-why-are-wings-needed-in-space-repeat#t=2798) Future Projects: Nixie Tubes and Motion

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Particle (company)
- Xuron (tool)
- CircuitWorks (other)
- EAGLE (tool)
- Hackaday (other)
- Jiri Praus (other)
- Peter Vogel (other)
- Leonardo Ulian (other)
- Nixie tubes (other)
- Numitron (other)

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