Hardware Podcasts

Episode 113: You’ve changed…. Change is good

Making It · 31 Mar 2017 · 56m

What this episode covers

David Picciuto, Bob Clagett, and Jimmy Diresta discuss the value of change in maker careers and personal growth. David Picciuto details his Bluetooth-controlled LED scoreboard using Arduino and 3D printing, while Bob Clagett shares his journey learning blacksmithing at Baltimore Knife and Sword, focusing on Damascus steel and forging techniques. Jimmy Diresta reflects on his evolution from client work to full-time YouTube content creation, embracing new technologies like CNC and plasma cutting as positive changes.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Baltimore Knife and Sword
Chips
Arduino
Tools
Glow Forge
Also
BLE 101, All My Channel

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