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Ep 278: DIY Subs, the ErgoRing, and Finding NEMA 17

Hackaday Podcast · 5 Jul 2024 · 1h 14m · Episode 278

What this episode covers

Hosts Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi discuss several hardware hacks, including two brothers who built custom ROVs to solve missing persons cases in Finland, and a new ergonomic input device called the ErgoRing. They also cover a controversy where fake data manipulated OctoPrint's plugin statistics, and a detailed stress test of NEMA 17 stepper motors that highlights the importance of modern drivers like the TMC2209 over the motor brand itself.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Products
ErgoRing
Chips
NEMA 17, TMC2209, TB6600, RP2040, RCWL-0516
Tools
OctoPrint
Also
SS United States

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