# Ep001 - Seriously, We Know What We're Doing

- Show: [Hackaday Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast)
- Published: 2019-01-11
- Length: 49m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-01-11-ep001-seriously-we-know-what-were-doing
- Listen: https://hackaday.libsyn.com/ep001-seriously-we-know-what-were-doing

## Summary

Hackaday editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams review the week's top hacks, including DIY ribbon microphones, underclocked ESP8266 communication, and an IPv6 LED display. They discuss articles on the 50th anniversary of the 'Mother of All Demos' and the end of the Chevy Volt era. Guest Bob Baddeley joins to discuss his article on the widespread and invasive use of facial recognition technology in public spaces and private venues.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-01-11-ep001-seriously-we-know-what-were-doing#t=3) Introduction: Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams
- [3:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-01-11-ep001-seriously-we-know-what-were-doing#t=194) 35C3 Highlights: Open FPGAs and Bluetooth Tools
- [6:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-01-11-ep001-seriously-we-know-what-were-doing#t=394) Circuit Sculpture Competition and DIY Ribbon Microphones
- [12:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-01-11-ep001-seriously-we-know-what-were-doing#t=741) Underclocking ESP8266 and IPv6 LED Displays
- [18:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-01-11-ep001-seriously-we-know-what-were-doing#t=1117) Pokemon Sound Chips, Wii Portables, and Floppy Disk Preservation
- [23:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-01-11-ep001-seriously-we-know-what-were-doing#t=1425) Portable Pi Boards, Ultrasonic Cutters, and E-Ink Movies
- [28:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-01-11-ep001-seriously-we-know-what-were-doing#t=1699) Can't Miss Articles: Mother of All Demos and Chevy Volt
- [36:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-01-11-ep001-seriously-we-know-what-were-doing#t=2219) Bob Baddeley on Facial Recognition Privacy and Security
- [48:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-01-11-ep001-seriously-we-know-what-were-doing#t=2897) Conclusion and Next Week's Preview

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- ESP8266 (chip)
- IPv6 (other)
- OpenCV (tool)
- Chevy Volt (product)
- Propeller Health (company)

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- [Electromaker of the Month Winners, Maker Music Festival, and more!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show/2022-03-10-electromaker-of-the-month-winners-maker-music-festival-and-more) (The Electromaker Show)
- [73: That's a Waste of Bits](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-10-22-73-thats-a-waste-of-bits) (Embedded.fm)
- [100: Unintentional Radiator](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-05-06-100-unintentional-radiator) (Embedded.fm)
- [Look at nature and meet nerds](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-03-13-look-at-nature-and-meet-nerds) (The Amp Hour)

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