# Ep099: Our Hundredth Episode! Denture Synth, OLED Keycaps, and SNES Raytracing

- Show: [Hackaday Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast)
- Published: 2020-12-24
- Length: 56m
- Episode: 99
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-24-ep099-our-hundredth-episode-denture-synth-oled-keycaps-and-snes-raytracing
- Listen: https://hackaday.libsyn.com/ep099-our-hundredth-episode-denture-synth-oled-keycaps-and-snes-raytracing

## Summary

Hackaday editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams celebrate their 100th episode by reviewing a diverse range of hardware hacks. They discuss Dan Foysey's high-resolution spinning POV display and Ben Carter's FPGA-based SNES ray tracing co-processor, highlighting the engineering challenges of managing data rates and mechanical tolerances. The hosts also examine Max K's adaptive macro keyboard with OLED keycaps and Giacomo Michelli's solar-powered Raspberry Pi e-paper photo frame, focusing on power management strategies and user interface design.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-24-ep099-our-hundredth-episode-denture-synth-oled-keycaps-and-snes-raytracing#t=1) Introduction: 100th Episode Celebration and Drinks
- [5:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-24-ep099-our-hundredth-episode-denture-synth-oled-keycaps-and-snes-raytracing#t=318) Over-Engineered 3-Axis Bottle Opener
- [11:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-24-ep099-our-hundredth-episode-denture-synth-oled-keycaps-and-snes-raytracing#t=713) Solar Pi 0 e-Paper Photo Frame and Power Management
- [16:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-24-ep099-our-hundredth-episode-denture-synth-oled-keycaps-and-snes-raytracing#t=992) Full Color PCBs and UV Inkjet Printing
- [21:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-24-ep099-our-hundredth-episode-denture-synth-oled-keycaps-and-snes-raytracing#t=1274) Adaptive Macro Keyboard with OLED Keycaps
- [25:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-24-ep099-our-hundredth-episode-denture-synth-oled-keycaps-and-snes-raytracing#t=1501) Spinning Persistence of Vision Display
- [30:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-24-ep099-our-hundredth-episode-denture-synth-oled-keycaps-and-snes-raytracing#t=1838) SNES FPGA Ray Tracing Co-Processor
- [37:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-24-ep099-our-hundredth-episode-denture-synth-oled-keycaps-and-snes-raytracing#t=2234) Quick Hacks: Denture Synth, RC Lawnmower, and HDMI Capture
- [42:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-12-24-ep099-our-hundredth-episode-denture-synth-oled-keycaps-and-snes-raytracing#t=2560) Ballpoint Pen History and World Solar Challenge

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Raspberry Pi (product)
- OLED (product)
- FPGA (chip)
- SNES (product)
- TLC5955 (chip)
- STM32 (chip)
- ESP32 (chip)
- Bic (company)
- Hackaday (company)

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