Hackaday Podcast · 14 Feb 2020 · 57m
Hackaday editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams discuss a variety of hardware hacks, including a modern, 3D-printed reproduction of the 1960s 'Paper Clip Computer' by Mike Gardi, and a custom component feeder built by Tom Ceddy to automate kit assembly. They also cover a detailed hardware reverse-engineering project by Wrong Baud on an Xbox controller, a rolling robot design, and the engineering challenges of baking cookies in microgravity on the International Space Station.
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Host Ian discusses Christopher Barnett's 'Raspberry Pi 500' build, which repurposes an Atari 500 case for a Raspberry Pi 5, and announces Cooper Rox2 as the winner of the Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense Rev 2 competition. The episode covers Dexterity Robotics' automation of truck loading, the WiSer wireless serial project on Crowd Supply, and Elegoo's massive OrangeStorm Giga 3D printer. Finally, Ian reviews a car CAN bus hacking project using Blues Wireless Note Carrier F and an Adafruit M4 CAN board.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects and media consumption habits. David Picciuto is converting a Casio toy keyboard into a Moog-style synthesizer with integrated effects pedals, while Bob Clagett iterates on 3D-printed hinge designs for a magnetic phone charger. The hosts also debate the value of consuming maker content versus creating, with Jimmy Diresta sharing his experience building a light-based Theremin for his college band.
Hosts Chris White and Elecia White discuss recent projects and gift ideas, including Elecia's work on the Fitbit Surge and Chris's 'Wordy' wearable ring. They also cover Chris's custom hardware controller for the game Kerbal Space Program, the Chiptronics educational kit, and the broader maker movement, addressing misconceptions about its impact on professional engineering.
Simone Giertz, an inventor and YouTuber known for building 'shitty robots,' discusses her process of creating humorous, often dangerous devices like a vegetable chopping machine and a wake-up alarm that hits her with a rubber arm. She explains that her non-engineering background allows her to learn through enthusiastic, idea-driven prototyping using Arduino, embracing failure as a key part of the process. Giertz also touches on her experience working at Punch Through, the challenges of filming and editing solo content, and how she uses comedy to make electronics accessible to a broader audience.
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