Hardware Podcasts

Episode 057: brainstorming

Making It · 5 Feb 2016 · 1h 05m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto brainstorm future project ideas for their maker channels. Bob Clagett discusses plans for a blacksmithing chandelier and a custom gas grill, detailing welding techniques and past failures with grill grates. David Picciuto proposes designing a wall-mounted box cutter and customizing turntable soles, while Jimmy Diresta outlines an arcade cabinet build using a Raspberry Pi and plans for a letterpress video.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Chips
Raspberry Pi
Tools
TIG welder, MIG welder, Fusion 360
Materials
Barge glue
Also
Dirty Smith, Rory Smith, New York CNC, Electro Boom, Smarter Every Day

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