Hardware Podcasts

Episode 045: Just what we need… another YouTuber with a backhoe.

Making It · 13 Nov 2015 · 1h 00m

What this episode covers

Hosts Bob Clagett, Jimmy Diresta, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Bob's CNC-cut arcade machine and Jimmy's Hackintosh build, while addressing the issue of 'freebooting' on Facebook. They reflect on historical makers like George Barris and Nikola Tesla, and detail their use of Trello for project management. The conversation concludes with reflections on aging, creativity, and upcoming appearances at a Maker Fair.

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early-stage companies

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Mentioned

Companies
General Motors
Products
Batmobile, Model T
Also
Arduino, Hackintosh, macOS, JCB, Bridgeport, Trello, Dropbox, Slack, Evernote, South Bend, Dremel, Craftsman, Stanley, Black and Decker, Tesla, Edison, Wright Brothers, Browning, Jack White, Nirvana, Dave Grohl, Austin Cleon, Keith Rucker, VintageMachinery.org, Jocko, Maker Fair

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