# Ep038: Cyberdecks, Resin 3D-Printing vs FDM, Silicone Injection Molding, the Pickle Fork Fiasco

- Show: [Hackaday Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast)
- Published: 2019-10-04
- Length: 52m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-10-04-ep038-cyberdecks-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-the-pickle
- Listen: https://hackaday.libsyn.com/ep038-cyberdecks-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-the-pickle-fork-fiasco

## Summary

Hackaday editors Tom Nardi and Mike Szczys review weekly hacks, including a discussion on the trade-offs between resin and FDM 3D printing, a silicone injection molding machine, and a mechanical keyboard wiring project. They also cover a Raspberry Pi-based Sidekick clone, a 3D-printed thermal insert press, and a hydrogen-line telescope. The episode highlights the complexity of moving from FDM to resin processes, emphasizing the need for batch printing and post-processing care. Additionally, they discuss off-world cement testing on the ISS and a DIY wire-bending robot.

## Chapters

- [0:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-10-04-ep038-cyberdecks-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-the-pickle#t=5) Introduction: Boeing 737 Pickle Fork and Supercon Workshops
- [7:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-10-04-ep038-cyberdecks-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-the-pickle#t=470) Cyberdecks and the Philadelphia Maker Fair
- [15:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-10-04-ep038-cyberdecks-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-the-pickle#t=939) Useless Tomb of Eternal Doom and Mechanical Keyboard Wiring
- [22:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-10-04-ep038-cyberdecks-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-the-pickle#t=1344) Raspberry Pi Sidekick Clone and Thermal Insert Press
- [30:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-10-04-ep038-cyberdecks-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-the-pickle#t=1828) 3D Printer Monitor and Silicone Injection Molding
- [37:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-10-04-ep038-cyberdecks-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-the-pickle#t=2249) Hydrogen Line Telescope and Quick Hacks
- [40:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-10-04-ep038-cyberdecks-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-the-pickle#t=2417) Resin 3D Printers vs FDM Considerations
- [44:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-10-04-ep038-cyberdecks-resin-3d-printing-vs-fdm-silicone-injection-molding-the-pickle#t=2695) Off-World Cement Testing on the ISS

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Boeing 737 (other)
- Supercon (other)
- FPGA (chip)
- Klangorium (product)
- Raspberry Pi (chip)
- Sidekick (product)
- Ultimaker (other)
- Octoprint (other)
- Duet (other)
- ESP32 (chip)
- OLED (other)
- I2C (other)
- Ali Express (other)
- eBay (other)
- Soldering Iron (tool)
- Linear Rail (other)
- Hydrogen Line Telescope (product)
- GPI (other)
- Click Spring (company)
- Entombed (other)
- Power over Ethernet (other)
- Arduino (other)
- Zuri Prowse (other)
- Donald Papp (other)
- ISS (other)
- Moon (other)
- Mars (other)
- Dune (other)
- Frank Herbert (other)
- Brian Herbert (other)
- Kevin J. Anderson (other)
- Star Wars (other)
- Stephen Dufrayne (other)
- Apollo (other)
- Sulfur (other)

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