# Episode 154: You like screen grabs?

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-02-02
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-02-episode-154-you-like-screen-grabs
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-154-you-like-screen-grabs

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects and daily workflows. Bob details his experience building a large-scale Transformer gun, explaining how he pivoted from a failed foam build to using Fusion 360 for precise scaling and Ultimaker 3D printing for the final parts. David introduces his new Ultimaker 3 printer and discusses the basics of infill and slicing software like Cura, while Jimmy talks about installing a ShopBot CNC and managing client rush jobs. The group also shares their distinct morning routines and email management habits, highlighting the contrast between structured planning and spontaneous creation.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-02-episode-154-you-like-screen-grabs#t=0) Introduction and Damien Hirst Story
- [7:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-02-episode-154-you-like-screen-grabs#t=477) Jimmy's ShopBot Installation and Rush Job
- [10:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-02-episode-154-you-like-screen-grabs#t=650) David's New Ultimaker 3 and 3D Printing Basics
- [22:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-02-episode-154-you-like-screen-grabs#t=1329) Bob's Transformer Gun Build and Scaling Lessons
- [34:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-02-episode-154-you-like-screen-grabs#t=2055) Morning Routines and Email Management
- [57:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-02-02-episode-154-you-like-screen-grabs#t=3424) YouTube Analytics and Closing Thoughts

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- ShopBot (tool)
- Ultimaker 3 (tool)
- Fusion (tool)
- Cura (tool)
- Damien Hirst (other)
- Jason Frini (other)
- Bluebird (company)
- Form 1 (tool)

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- [S2 E5: Rapid Prototyping Deep Dive with Greg Paulsen](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-builder-circle/2024-01-23-s2-e5-rapid-prototyping-deep-dive-with-greg-paulsen) (The Builder Circle)
- [444: It Is If You Do It Wrong](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-03-444-it-is-if-you-do-it-wrong) (Embedded.fm)
- [37: Goop Machine](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2018-04-10-37-goop-machine) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [#440.2 - Interviews with Greg Davill and Michael Ossmann](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2019-05-01-440-2-interviews-with-greg-davill-and-michael-ossmann) (The Amp Hour)
- [120: Imbue All of the Choices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2025-01-18-120-imbue-all-of-the-choices) (Thoroughly Considered)

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