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EP 372: Pop Tubers, Shifty Semiconductors, and Shelving Shelf Labels

Hackaday Podcast · 5 Jun 2026 · 59m · Episode 372

What this episode covers

Hosts Tom Nardi and Kristina Panos discuss a range of hardware hacks, including Texas Instruments' changes to legacy op-amps like the NE5532 and OPA134, which create compatibility issues for designers. They explore creative projects such as loading Sega Genesis games from vinyl records using a Mega EverDrive Pro and a Pico 2, and projecting live ADS-B aircraft data onto a ceiling with an RTL-SDR. The episode also covers a DIY router build by Maya, the ethical concerns surrounding electronic shelf labels, and a ceramic circuit board prototype by Emily Velasco.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Texas Instruments
Products
Mega EverDrive Pro, RTL-SDR
Chips
NE5532, OPA134, LP2981, Raspberry Pi Pico 2
Also
OpenWrt, Emily Velasco, Maya

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