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Ep 298: Forbidden USB-C, a Laser Glow-o-Scope, the Epoch Super Cassette Vision

Hackaday Podcast · 29 Nov 2024 · 51m · Episode 298

What this episode covers

Hosts Elliot Williams and Jenny List review a week of hardware hacks, including a laser-based CRT-like display by Bitluni, various 3D-printed hinge designs by Angus from Maker's Muse, and the history of the Epoch Super Cassette Vision console. They also discuss reusing USB-C cables for non-standard purposes, the TL431 voltage reference chip, and a frank debate about the state of Linux audio drivers.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Products
Epoch Super Cassette Vision, Redbox
Chips
TL431, Texas Instrument UC3844, Raspberry Pi 0
Tools
Pipewire, Pulse Audio, Jack
Also
Bitluni, Angus from Maker's Muse

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