# Episode 066: Trampolines, testing and structure

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-04-08
- Length: 1h 14m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-08-episode-066-trampolines-testing-and-structure
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-066-trampolines-testing-and-structure

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent experiences at maker fairs, the impact of their community, and their personal workflows. They offer advice on choosing CAD software like SketchUp and Fusion 360, and detail how they structure their weeks to balance client work, YouTube content, and family life. The hosts also share strategies for testing potential employees through practical audition projects and evaluating portfolios.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-08-episode-066-trampolines-testing-and-structure#t=0) Maker Fair Atlanta Recap and Community Impact
- [18:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-08-episode-066-trampolines-testing-and-structure#t=1118) CAD Software Recommendations: SketchUp vs Fusion 360
- [24:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-08-episode-066-trampolines-testing-and-structure#t=1469) Weekly Workflows and Time Management
- [44:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-08-episode-066-trampolines-testing-and-structure#t=2667) Testing Employees with Audition Projects
- [56:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-08-episode-066-trampolines-testing-and-structure#t=3384) Portfolio Evaluation and Presentation Skills
- [1:04:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-04-08-episode-066-trampolines-testing-and-structure#t=3865) VR Technology and Show Wrap-up

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- SketchUp (tool)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- AutoDesk (company)
- Maya (tool)
- Adafruit (company)
- 123D Design (tool)
- Proof Media (company)
- Core 77 (company)
- 3M (company)
- Roccler (other)
- Scam School (other)
- Hacking the System (other)
- Samsung Gear VR (product)
- Oculus (company)
- Tested.com (company)

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- [14: Top Tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [122: Glue a Board to Your Resume](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-10-21-122-glue-a-board-to-your-resume) (Embedded.fm)
- [1: Start Tinkering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-05-16-1-start-tinkering) (Embedded.fm)
- [S6E39 Sam Holland | Informal Engineering Collective, the Hardware Handbook, & Donut Hole-Der](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2025-09-26-s6e39-sam-holland-informal-engineering-collective-the-hardware-handbook-donut-ho) (Being an Engineer)
- [Catalyzing Change Agents](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2016-07-08-catalyzing-change-agents) (The Amp Hour)

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