# Episode 184: Jimmy wants to make a robot.

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-09-28
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-28-episode-184-jimmy-wants-to-make-a-robot
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-184-jimmy-wants-to-make-a-robot

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent experiences at the New York Maker Faire and a Louisville hackathon, highlighting the growing presence of young makers and the evolution of the maker community. Jimmy details his new projects, including a laser-cut printing press workflow and a scaled-up Transformer boom box, while also announcing plans for a future 'Making It' event in New York City. The hosts share recommendations for fellow creators like Paul Pinto and DN Handcrafted, and reflect on the impact of their show on fans and the next generation of makers.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-28-episode-184-jimmy-wants-to-make-a-robot#t=1) Introduction and Logistics
- [14:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-28-episode-184-jimmy-wants-to-make-a-robot#t=841) Maker Fair Louisville and Hackathon
- [9:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-28-episode-184-jimmy-wants-to-make-a-robot#t=549) Jimmy's Printing Press and CNC Projects
- [27:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-28-episode-184-jimmy-wants-to-make-a-robot#t=1661) New York Maker Faire Recap
- [30:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-28-episode-184-jimmy-wants-to-make-a-robot#t=1806) Young Makers and Community Impact
- [36:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-28-episode-184-jimmy-wants-to-make-a-robot#t=2160) Maker Fair Attractions and Stages
- [49:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-28-episode-184-jimmy-wants-to-make-a-robot#t=2998) Jimmy's Robot Ambition
- [58:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-28-episode-184-jimmy-wants-to-make-a-robot#t=3499) Creator Picks and Patreon

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Maker Faire Louisville (other)
- MakerBot (company)
- GE (company)
- Maker 13 (other)
- Prusa (product)
- BattleBots (other)
- Modern Forge (company)
- Paul Pinto (other)
- DN Handcrafted (other)
- The Broken Nerd (other)
- Uri Tuchman (other)

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- [81: Two of Those People Can't Be Ducks](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-12-17-81-two-of-those-people-cant-be-ducks) (Embedded.fm)
- [The 2014 Maker Faire Show - Traveling Technology Trangam](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-21-the-2014-maker-faire-show-traveling-technology-trangam) (The Amp Hour)
- [It's the Electromaker Show 100th Episode!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show/2023-02-23-its-the-electromaker-show-100th-episode) (The Electromaker Show)
- [Ep 173: EMF Camp Special Edition](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-06-17-ep-173-emf-camp-special-edition) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [#456.2 - Crossover Camp with Hackaday and Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcasts](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2019-09-01-456-2-crossover-camp-with-hackaday-and-unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcasts) (The Amp Hour)

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