# Ep054: Xenomorph Cookies, 101 Uses for Hot Glue, Rolling Robots, and a Clippy Computer

- Show: [Hackaday Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast)
- Published: 2020-02-14
- Length: 57m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-02-14-ep054-xenomorph-cookies-101-uses-for-hot-glue-rolling-robots-and-a-clippy-comput
- Listen: https://hackaday.libsyn.com/ep054-xenomorph-cookies-101-uses-for-hot-glue-rolling-robots-and-a-clippy-computer

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-02-14-ep054-xenomorph-cookies-101-uses-for-hot-glue-rolling-robots-and-a-clippy-comput#t=2) Introduction and Hackaday Belgrade Badge
- [3:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-02-14-ep054-xenomorph-cookies-101-uses-for-hot-glue-rolling-robots-and-a-clippy-comput#t=205) Coronavirus Impact on Manufacturing
- [9:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-02-14-ep054-xenomorph-cookies-101-uses-for-hot-glue-rolling-robots-and-a-clippy-comput#t=567) Mike Gardi's 3D Printed Paper Clip Computer
- [13:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-02-14-ep054-xenomorph-cookies-101-uses-for-hot-glue-rolling-robots-and-a-clippy-comput#t=814) Tom Ceddy's Component Feeder and Cutter
- [17:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-02-14-ep054-xenomorph-cookies-101-uses-for-hot-glue-rolling-robots-and-a-clippy-comput#t=1037) Wrong Baud's Xbox Controller Reverse Engineering
- [23:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-02-14-ep054-xenomorph-cookies-101-uses-for-hot-glue-rolling-robots-and-a-clippy-comput#t=1421) Laser Tachometer and Unknown IR Sensor
- [29:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-02-14-ep054-xenomorph-cookies-101-uses-for-hot-glue-rolling-robots-and-a-clippy-comput#t=1744) Hot Glue Strain Relief and Rolling Robot
- [42:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-02-14-ep054-xenomorph-cookies-101-uses-for-hot-glue-rolling-robots-and-a-clippy-comput#t=2550) Wi-Fi Stepper Motor and Space Cookies

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Hackaday Belgrade badge (product)
- PIC24F (chip)
- DF Robot (company)
- Paper Clip Computer (product)
- Xbox controller (product)
- SWD (tool)
- FT2232H (chip)
- Arduino Nano (chip)
- DS18B20 (chip)
- WS2812 (chip)
- Wi-Fi stepper (product)
- ESP32 (chip)
- OpenOCD (tool)

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- [Raspberry Pi 500, Robot Roadies, Huge 3d Printers and Car Hacking!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show/2023-11-26-raspberry-pi-500-robot-roadies-huge-3d-printers-and-car-hacking) (The Electromaker Show)
- [474: The Doublemint Gum Remote Control](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-07-474-the-doublemint-gum-remote-control) (Making It)
- [81: Two of Those People Can't Be Ducks](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-12-17-81-two-of-those-people-cant-be-ducks) (Embedded.fm)
- [136: Let's Try Out Some Broccoli](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-01-28-136-lets-try-out-some-broccoli) (Embedded.fm)

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