# Ep 264: Cheap Minimills, 65-in-1 Electronics, and Time on Moon

- Show: [Hackaday Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast)
- Published: 2024-03-29
- Length: 1h 03m
- Episode: 264
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-03-29-ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon
- Listen: https://hackaday.libsyn.com/ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon

## Summary

Hosts Elliot Williams and Dan Maloney discuss a range of hardware hacks, including a modern recreation of the RadioShack 65-in-1 electronics kit by Tom Cohen, a deep dive into the analog gray zones of FPGAs by Alex Lau, and a DIY magnetic charging adapter for a mobility scooter by Nicholas Frost. They also cover a MicroPython driver for E Ink displays that achieves 32 gray levels, the history of US color TV compatibility, and the challenges of timekeeping on the Moon.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-03-29-ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon#t=6) Flipper Zero and Canadian Car Theft Allegations
- [3:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-03-29-ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon#t=185) Sound Identification: Fishing Reel
- [4:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-03-29-ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon#t=271) E Ink Driver and Gray Scale Hack
- [12:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-03-29-ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon#t=732) Cheap Minimills Review
- [18:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-03-29-ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon#t=1112) FPGA Analog Gray Zones and Strain Sensing
- [23:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-03-29-ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon#t=1391) Modern 65-in-1 Electronics Kit
- [31:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-03-29-ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon#t=1886) Hidden Code in Music Media
- [35:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-03-29-ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon#t=2137) Magnetic Mobility Scooter Charger
- [43:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-03-29-ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon#t=2630) Quick Hacks: Servo Control, Tripod Robot, Grep Guide
- [46:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-03-29-ep-264-cheap-minimills-65-in-1-electronics-and-time-on-moon#t=2800) Time on the Moon and US Color TV History

## Topics

- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Flipper Zero (product)
- RadioShack 65-in-1 (product)
- UC8151 (chip)
- Micro Python (tool)
- Hardy Marquis (product)
- NTSC (other)
- UTC (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Timing is Everything](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-08-31-timing-is-everything) (The Amp Hour)
- [MNT Pocket Reform, Apple E-Ink display, Pi Pico Midi Step Sequencer, and more!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show/2022-09-28-mnt-pocket-reform-apple-e-ink-display-pi-pico-midi-step-sequencer-and-more) (The Electromaker Show)
- [Apple HQ and Vintage Arcade Games - The Mothership Manifesto](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-06-15-apple-hq-and-vintage-arcade-games-the-mothership-manifesto) (The Amp Hour)
- [The Automation Amish](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-07-10-the-automation-amish) (The Amp Hour)
- [181: Work on It for Ten Years](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-12-30-181-work-on-it-for-ten-years) (Embedded.fm)

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