Hardware Podcasts

Ep 271: Audio Delay in a Hose, Ribbon Cable Repair, and DIY Hacker Metrology

Hackaday Podcast · 17 May 2024 · 54m · Episode 271

What this episode covers

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams discuss a software bug in Tandem Diabetes Care's T:Link app that caused insulin pumps to drain batteries and trigger a recall, highlighting the critical need for robust error handling in medical devices. They explore creative audio hacks, including a garden hose delay line and historical mercury delay lines, alongside a Z80 computer built on perfboard and a ribbon cable repair using a vinyl cutter. The episode also covers adaptive technology, such as a 3D-printed assistive knife handle and a vibrating Braille display, while emphasizing the value of DIY metrology and open-source hardware access.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Tandem Diabetes Care
Products
T:Link
Chips
Z80, RP2040, SI5351
Tools
FreeRTOS
Also
Mercury Delay Line

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