Hardware Podcasts

Episode 277: Edible Robots, a Personal Eclipse, and DIY PCBs to Die For

Hackaday Podcast · 28 Jun 2024 · 46m · Episode 277

What this episode covers

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Christina Panos discuss a wide range of hardware hacks, including a DIY PCB method using UV solder mask and a 3018 CNC router, and a $3 M6 smartwatch ported with MicroPython. They also cover Pete Johansen’s low-power techniques for wireless keyboards, an edible robot project from EPFL, and a personal eclipse generator. The episode concludes with a retrospective on the Amstrad Emailer Plus, analyzing its failure due to a flawed business model despite its innovative hardware.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Xiaomi
Products
M6 smart watch, Amstrad Emailer Plus
Chips
WS2812, STM32
Tools
3018 CNC router
Also
Christie's, MicroPython, ZMK

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