# Ep 332: 5 Axes are Better than 3, Hacking Your Behavior, and the Man Who Made Models

- Show: [Hackaday Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast)
- Published: 2025-08-08
- Length: 1h 09m
- Episode: 332
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-08-08-ep-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-model
- Listen: https://hackaday.com/2025/08/08/hackaday-podcast-episode-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-models/

## Summary

Hosts Elliot Williams and Dan Maloney review a diverse range of hardware hacks, including Daniel from Fractal Robotics' open-source 5-axis 3D printer and its custom slicer, which eliminates overhangs by tilting the build plate. They discuss the persistent software failures in handling non-standard names, illustrated by Luke O'Sullivan's experiences and the 'falsehoods programmers believe about names.' The episode also covers practical tools like the superiority of macro lenses over cheap digital microscopes, a DIY temperature-controlled fermentation setup using an ESP32, and a tape-speed keyboard inspired by the Mellotron. Finally, they commemorate the passing of Shinsaku Tamia, founder of the Tamiya model company, and explain the engineering behind how commercial aircraft survive lightning strikes.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-08-08-ep-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-model#t=1) Introduction and Supercon 2025 Updates
- [4:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-08-08-ep-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-model#t=246) Sound Reveal: Sonified Sorting Algorithms
- [8:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-08-08-ep-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-model#t=499) Daniel's Open Source 5-Axis 3D Printer and Slicer
- [16:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-08-08-ep-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-model#t=979) Why Computer Systems Fail with Names
- [24:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-08-08-ep-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-model#t=1471) Cheap Digital Microscopes vs. Macro Lenses
- [33:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-08-08-ep-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-model#t=2002) DIY Temperature-Controlled Fermentation Setup
- [38:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-08-08-ep-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-model#t=2315) Tape Speed Keyboard and Prototype Zero
- [46:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-08-08-ep-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-model#t=2802) Thermal Receipt Printer for ADHD Gamification
- [50:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-08-08-ep-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-model#t=3053) Quick Picks: High Voltage Supply and One Hertz Challenge
- [1:00:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-08-08-ep-332-5-axes-are-better-than-3-hacking-your-behavior-and-the-man-who-made-model#t=3653) Farewell to Shinsaku Tamia and Lightning on Planes

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Fractal Robotics (company)
- Tamiya (company)
- ESP32 (chip)
- ESP home (tool)
- Home Assistant (tool)
- Sony (company)
- Mellotron (product)
- Cockcroft-Walton generator (tool)
- Electric Druid (company)
- Supply Frame (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Raspberry Pi 500, Robot Roadies, Huge 3d Printers and Car Hacking!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show/2023-11-26-raspberry-pi-500-robot-roadies-huge-3d-printers-and-car-hacking) (The Electromaker Show)
- [Episode 310: Thank you, Brain!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-11-episode-310-thank-you-brain) (Making It)
- [444: It Is If You Do It Wrong](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-03-444-it-is-if-you-do-it-wrong) (Embedded.fm)
- [Giant Lego 3D Printing, Self Soldering PCBs, new ESP32 C6 modules, and more!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show/2023-01-26-giant-lego-3d-printing-self-soldering-pcbs-new-esp32-c6-modules-and-more) (The Electromaker Show)
- [Three Hundred Down, Three Hundred To Go](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-05-27-three-hundred-down-three-hundred-to-go) (The Amp Hour)

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