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Ep 162: Hackaday Prize is On, Thermal Printers are So Hot These Days, Cloud Chambers are Super Cool, and Batteries Must be Replaceable

Hackaday Podcast · 1 Apr 2022 · 1h 06m · Episode 162

What this episode covers

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi discuss the kickoff of the 2022 Hackaday Prize, focusing on its theme of circular economies and e-waste reduction. They review several DIY projects, including a gravity-powered air engine, a GitHub-issue-triggered thermal printer, and advanced cloud chambers using Peltier coolers. The episode concludes with a deep dive into new EU legislation mandating replaceable batteries in consumer electronics to improve recyclability and repairability.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
GitHub
Products
iPhone, Samsung S3
Chips
ESP32, Raspberry Pi
Tools
Peltier cooler
Also
Hackaday Prize

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