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Ep 258: So Much Unix, Flipper Flip-out, and the Bus Pirate 5

Hackaday Podcast · 16 Feb 2024 · 1h 11m · Episode 258

What this episode covers

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi discuss the Canadian government's misguided ban on the Flipper Zero, analyzing its role in lowering the barrier to radio hacking. They review the state of sub-$100 3D printers, specifically the Easy 3D K9, and critique Apple's 'Right to Repair' loopholes regarding part pairing on iPads. The episode also covers a deep dive into wireless protocol latency, the history of the blue LED, and the technical details of the new Bus Pirate 5.

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makers and hobbyists

Topics

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Companies
Apple, SpaceX, NASA
Products
Flipper Zero, Easy 3D K9, Bus Pirate 5, Starship, Famicom, NES, Commodore 64, Little UNIX, Sprint
Chips
RP2040, NRF 24, ESP32

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