Hackaday Podcast · 5 Aug 2022 · 48m · Episode 180
Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos review a week of hardware hacks, highlighting Thomas Sandlander’s use of Arachne slicer software to enable 0.6mm nozzles for faster 3D printing, and Gili Yankovic’s highly customizable macropad where every keyswitch has its own ATtiny85 microcontroller. They also discuss John Opsal’s dendrometer project using a tire tread gauge to monitor tree health, and Pung Jerfoy’s modular keyboard featuring e-ink displays and haptic feedback. The episode covers various other projects including tiny CRTs from video conferencing systems, a USB drive with security through obscurity, and Carl Buggeha’s jumping flexible PCBs.
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Chris Gammell returns from Maker Faire to discuss the proliferation of 3D printers, the Intel Edison development board, and low-cost pick-and-place machines. Dave Jones addresses viewer complaints about his YouTube content, analyzes the technical specs of the Intel Edison, and reviews the new Altium cloud-based design tool. The hosts also touch on the challenges of open-source test equipment and the future of hardware kits.
Ian from Electromaker reviews a variety of maker projects, including Valima’s 3D-printed 'Minority Report' kitchen timer and a miniature billiards game by Electro-Japanese. He highlights TinyML applications, such as running heart arrhythmia detection on an Arduino Mega using the Newton platform, and discusses Framework’s initiative to provide old laptop mainboards to developers to foster reuse and reduce e-waste. The episode also covers new event-based vision sensors from Metavision and crowdfunding campaigns for SMD component counters and USB-to-TTL adapters.
The host of The Electromaker Show reviews the August Electromaker of the Month winners, including a QR code access system by SwAWEC 13, a smoke detection project by Blatz 01 using Nordic Semiconductor kits, and a light-based audio transmission project by Yeshvanth M. He also discusses the MNT Pocket Reform, a modular open-source mini laptop, and GlowStich LEDs, which are sewing-machine-compatible conductive strips for wearable tech. Additionally, the episode covers Femto, an ultra-compact RP2040 development board, and a 3D-printed electronic guitar built with multiple ESP32 microcontrollers.
The host of The Electromaker Show presents a roundup of maker electronics news, including a DIY UPDI programmer for ATtiny chips, a quiet 3D printing guide by Matt from Not Enough Tech, and a USB paper punch tape reader. He highlights crowdfunding projects like the Noctis & Aurel educational robots and the PlainDAQ precision DAQ module for the Raspberry Pi Pico, alongside Pine64's open-source PineSound audio dev board and the Vintage Computer Festival East.
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their 2019 projects and reflections. Bob Clagett details building a giant, interactive Christmas tree video game using addressable LEDs and an Arduino, which failed initially due to defective 'twirlitz' motors. David Picciuto explores a Polaroid collection and woodworking ideas, while Jimmy Diresta outlines his strategy to build a product line and factory using antique machinery like a Heidelberg press.
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