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

- Show: [Hackaday Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast)
- Published: 2024-11-29
- Length: 51m
- Episode: 298
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-29-ep-298-forbidden-usb-c-a-laser-glow-o-scope-the-epoch-super-cassette-vision
- Listen: https://hackaday.libsyn.com/ep-298-forbidden-usb-c-a-laser-glow-o-scope-the-epoch-super-cassette-vision

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-29-ep-298-forbidden-usb-c-a-laser-glow-o-scope-the-epoch-super-cassette-vision#t=7) Introduction and News: Ryugu Asteroid Contamination
- [4:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-29-ep-298-forbidden-usb-c-a-laser-glow-o-scope-the-epoch-super-cassette-vision#t=287) Redbox Hacking Wiki and Eurosignal Sound Guess
- [7:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-29-ep-298-forbidden-usb-c-a-laser-glow-o-scope-the-epoch-super-cassette-vision#t=454) 3D Printed Hinges and Indexing Pins
- [18:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-29-ep-298-forbidden-usb-c-a-laser-glow-o-scope-the-epoch-super-cassette-vision#t=1135) Epoch Super Cassette Vision Console History
- [21:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-29-ep-298-forbidden-usb-c-a-laser-glow-o-scope-the-epoch-super-cassette-vision#t=1306) Bitluni's Laser Glow-o-Scope and Flyback Drivers
- [28:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-29-ep-298-forbidden-usb-c-a-laser-glow-o-scope-the-epoch-super-cassette-vision#t=1703) DIY Sewer Robot and TL431 Voltage Reference
- [36:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-29-ep-298-forbidden-usb-c-a-laser-glow-o-scope-the-epoch-super-cassette-vision#t=2212) Quick Hacks: Phosphorescence Detector and E-Ink Meter
- [40:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2024-11-29-ep-298-forbidden-usb-c-a-laser-glow-o-scope-the-epoch-super-cassette-vision#t=2447) Abusing USB-C Cables and Linux Audio Debate

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Bitluni (other)
- Angus from Maker's Muse (other)
- Epoch Super Cassette Vision (product)
- TL431 (chip)
- Texas Instrument UC3844 (chip)
- Raspberry Pi 0 (chip)
- Pipewire (tool)
- Pulse Audio (tool)
- Jack (tool)
- Redbox (product)

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- [030 - Supercon 2019](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2019-12-01-030-supercon-2019) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)
- [50.0000 Ohms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-05-31-50-0000-ohms) (The Amp Hour)
- [Hyperloop, Upverter and Soldering - Unbelievable USB Ustulater](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-08-14-hyperloop-upverter-and-soldering-unbelievable-usb-ustulater) (The Amp Hour)
- [I2C on your PC with Pico, Pocket Integrator Goes Live, OrangePi Monitor, and more!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show/2022-12-02-i2c-on-your-pc-with-pico-pocket-integrator-goes-live-orangepi-monitor-and-more) (The Electromaker Show)

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