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Ep 348: 50 Grams of PLA Hold a Ton, Phreaknic Badge is Off The Shelf, and Hackers Need Repair Manuals

Hackaday Podcast · 5 Dec 2025 · 1h 09m · Episode 348

What this episode covers

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi discuss a week of hardware hacks, starting with the data retention risks of unpowered SSDs and a 3D printed PLA hook designed by Tom Stanton that successfully held over a metric ton. They cover the return of the Pebble smartwatch with 100% open-source software, a Magnus Effect drone by Starzister, and Circuit Snips, an online KiCad schematic repository by Mike Isles. The episode also highlights a Phreaknic conference badge made from e-waste electronic shelf labels by Tyler Crumpton, filling 3D prints with spray foam, and a call for hacker-friendly repair manuals.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Products
Pebble
Chips
ESP32
Tools
KiCad
Materials
PLA
Also
SSD, Starzister, Circuit Snips, Mike Isles, Tyler Crumpton, Phreaknic, electronic shelf labels, Alex, Operation Pluto

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