# Episode 124: The Cloud.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2017-06-16
- Length: 1h 11m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-16-episode-124-the-cloud
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-124-the-cloud

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the integration of software into physical making, highlighting frustrations with SketchUp, Fusion 360, and Torchmate, while praising cloud-based tools like Easel and Glow Forge. They detail specific pain points including drone firmware updates, GoPro account restrictions, and the learning curve of parametric design. The conversation also covers safety protocols for working alone in workshops and the use of Trello for project management.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-16-episode-124-the-cloud#t=1) Introduction: House moves and shop updates
- [6:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-16-episode-124-the-cloud#t=397) Shop safety and working alone
- [22:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-16-episode-124-the-cloud#t=1326) Software frustrations: SketchUp, Fusion 360, and Torchmate
- [38:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-16-episode-124-the-cloud#t=2296) Cloud-based software: Easel and Glow Forge
- [43:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-16-episode-124-the-cloud#t=2599) Drone firmware updates and GoPro account issues
- [51:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-16-episode-124-the-cloud#t=3080) Project management with Trello and video editing
- [1:00:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2017-06-16-episode-124-the-cloud#t=3617) Website platforms and product company plans

## Topics

- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- SketchUp (tool)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Torchmate (tool)
- Easel (tool)
- Glow Forge (tool)
- DJI (company)
- GoPro (company)
- Trello (tool)
- Final Cut Pro (tool)
- WooCommerce (tool)
- ConvertKit (tool)
- Squarespace (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [14: Top Tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-06-24-14-top-tools) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [343: Getting Brains to Work](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-09-04-343-getting-brains-to-work) (Embedded.fm)
- [122: Modern Methods for New Product Development](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2022-04-13-122-modern-methods-for-new-product-development) (Product Startup)
- [Get Smart About Automation - Caducous Cyborg Concerns](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-10-08-get-smart-about-automation-caducous-cyborg-concerns) (The Amp Hour)
- [Alternate Info Sources](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-12-04-alternate-info-sources) (The Amp Hour)

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