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

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2017-03-31
- Length: 56m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good#t=0) Introduction and Podcast Role Swap
- [1:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good#t=61) David Picciuto's Bluetooth Scoreboard Project
- [4:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good#t=268) Scoreboard Design and Display Technologies
- [8:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good#t=492) Jimmy Diresta's Blacksmithing at Baltimore Knife and Sword
- [12:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good#t=745) Learning Damascus Steel and Forging Techniques
- [17:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good#t=1075) Bob Clagett's Metalworking Plans and Desk Project
- [21:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good#t=1315) Jimmy's CNC Workflow and Digital Fabrication
- [27:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good#t=1637) The Philosophy of Change and Career Evolution
- [34:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good#t=2060) Addressing Viewer Complaints About Changing Content
- [41:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good#t=2484) Redefining Change: Skill Depth vs. New Tools
- [46:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-03-31-episode-113-youve-changed-change-is-good#t=2770) Podcast Impact and Community Engagement

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Glow Forge (tool)
- Arduino (chip)
- BLE 101 (other)
- Baltimore Knife and Sword (company)
- All My Channel (other)

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- [351: Dextral or Sinistral](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-11-13-351-dextral-or-sinistral) (Embedded.fm)
- [S2E41 The Hacksmith | James Hobson](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-09-24-s2e41-the-hacksmith-james-hobson) (Being an Engineer)
- [445: I Do Not Like Blinking](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-16-445-i-do-not-like-blinking) (Embedded.fm)
- [131: Carve Me a Duck](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-12-24-131-carve-me-a-duck) (Embedded.fm)
- [343: Getting Brains to Work](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-09-04-343-getting-brains-to-work) (Embedded.fm)

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