Hardware Podcasts

Ep 129: Super Clever 3D Printing, Jigs and Registration Things, 90s Car Audio, and Smooth LED Fades

Hackaday Podcast · 30 Jul 2021 · 50m · Episode 129

What this episode covers

Hackaday editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams review a week of hardware hacks, highlighting a modified 3D printer used for automated through-hole soldering and a technique to achieve smooth LED fades using WS2811 controllers. They also discuss two distinct quadruped robot designs—one using many servos for complex motion and another using a minimal motor count with a clever mechanical linkage—and a server rack packed with multiple Raspberry Pi 4s. The episode concludes with historical commentary on 1919 transatlantic flying boats and a guide to adding Bluetooth audio to vintage 90s car stereos.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Muse, John Deere, Apple
Chips
WS2811, Raspberry Pi
Also
FTC, Audacity, Arduino, Lego

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