Hardware Podcasts

Episode 156: C in Sea

Making It · 16 Feb 2018 · 1h 11m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Diresta's new ShopBot CNC and his work with Seagram's 7 letters, and Clagett's air-powered rocket launcher. They engage in a deep dive into CNC technology, explaining G-code, the role of software like VCarve and Illustrator, and the learning curve involved in digital fabrication. The hosts also touch on the accessibility of tools like Silhouette cutters, the importance of teaching kids woodworking, and share recommendations for other makers and documentaries.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
ShopBot, Vectrics, Inventibles
Products
Silhouette, X-Carve, Seagram's 7
Tools
VCarve, MakerCase, Illustrator, CorelDRAW

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