Hackaday Podcast · 15 Nov 2024 · 1h 10m · Episode 296
Hackaday editors Elliot Williams, Tom Nardy, and Al Williams discuss the 3D printing 'brick layering' controversy involving Adman Intermediate Holdings' patent, the closure of the open-source software company Ansel, and NASA's new in-space laser welding trials. They also review the free e-book '1000 Useful Things to Make' by NODE, a DIY Nipco disc display by Bitlooney, and the history of using kerosene as hydraulic fluid in the Saturn V. The episode concludes with a wrap-up of the 2024 Hackaday Supercon, highlighting the success of the SAO badge ecosystem and the soldering challenge.
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Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the recent Antares rocket explosion, the Hackaday Prize space trip controversy, and the passing of Tom Maglioli from Car Talk. They also cover U-beam's wireless charging technology, Dr. Greg Shaver's ultrasound chip startup, and DIY projects including a Tony Stark Halloween costume and reflow oven modifications.
Corey, a hobbyist in embedded electronics, explains his decision to purchase a Solidoodle 2 3D printer after initially considering the 3D Systems Cube, citing the Solidoodle's open-source roots and lower cost. Karl and Corey discuss the evolution of the RepRap community, highlighting MakerBot's controversial shift from open-source hardware to closed-source patents and its acquisition by Stratasys. They analyze the crowdfunding boom in 3D printing, noting Formlabs' successful Kickstarter and the patent disputes with 3D Systems, while debating the ethics of proprietary filament locks in printers like the XYZprinting da Vinci 1.0.
Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, highlighting the booming private space industry, the availability of 'space lube', and the surprising demand for payloads on Firefly's Moon Lander. They then shift to maker culture, exploring the Gridfinity modular storage system, 3D printing workflows with the Creality K1, and the resurgence of the Commodore 64. The episode concludes with Dave Jones detailing his DIY installation of a 75 kWh home battery system, including the construction of a reinforced concrete slab to support the heavy racks.
Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss Elon Musk's Hyperloop white paper, the emerging revenue-sharing models for open hardware platforms like Upverter and OSH Park, and Intel's entry into the hobbyist market with the MinnowBoard. They also critique a USB-powered soldering iron for its insufficient power delivery and discuss the practicalities of PCB panelization and corporate documentation culture.
Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the Hackaday Prize, which offers a trip to space, emphasizing that open-source documentation and novel ideas are more important than polished hardware. They explore the concept of a portable lab, debating the use of makeup cases, Android-based scopes like the Aussie Prime, and handheld scopes from Handtech. The conversation also covers Altium's strategic failure in China and subsequent move to San Diego, changes to Eagle's licensing model, and the consolidation of the audio chip market through Serious Logic's acquisition of Wolfson.
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