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

- Show: [Hackaday Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast)
- Published: 2022-04-01
- Length: 1h 06m
- Episode: 162
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-04-01-ep-162-hackaday-prize-is-on-thermal-printers-are-so-hot-these-days-cloud-chamber
- Listen: https://hackaday.libsyn.com/ep-162-hackaday-prize-is-on-thermal-printers-are-so-hot-these-days-cloud-chambers-are-super-cool-and-batteries-must-be-replaceable

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-04-01-ep-162-hackaday-prize-is-on-thermal-printers-are-so-hot-these-days-cloud-chamber#t=1) Introduction and Hackaday Prize Kickoff
- [6:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-04-01-ep-162-hackaday-prize-is-on-thermal-printers-are-so-hot-these-days-cloud-chamber#t=376) Gravity Water Air Powered Engine
- [12:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-04-01-ep-162-hackaday-prize-is-on-thermal-printers-are-so-hot-these-days-cloud-chamber#t=756) GitHub Issue Thermal Printer
- [18:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-04-01-ep-162-hackaday-prize-is-on-thermal-printers-are-so-hot-these-days-cloud-chamber#t=1097) DIY Lab Equipment: Culture Swirler and Cloud Chambers
- [24:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-04-01-ep-162-hackaday-prize-is-on-thermal-printers-are-so-hot-these-days-cloud-chamber#t=1447) Foldable Cyberdeck with Integrated Printer
- [34:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-04-01-ep-162-hackaday-prize-is-on-thermal-printers-are-so-hot-these-days-cloud-chamber#t=2070) Soda Bottle Solar Lamps and Quick Hacks
- [42:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-04-01-ep-162-hackaday-prize-is-on-thermal-printers-are-so-hot-these-days-cloud-chamber#t=2575) AI in Smartphone Cameras
- [53:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-04-01-ep-162-hackaday-prize-is-on-thermal-printers-are-so-hot-these-days-cloud-chamber#t=3218) EU Replaceable Battery Legislation

## Topics

- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Hackaday Prize (other)
- ESP32 (chip)
- GitHub (company)
- Raspberry Pi (chip)
- Peltier cooler (tool)
- iPhone (product)
- Samsung S3 (product)

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