# Episode 188: Robots that will kill you

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-10-26
- Length: 1h 13m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-26-episode-188-robots-that-will-kill-you
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-188-robots-that-will-kill-you

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's mechanical zombie spear, Clagett's fake neon sign using EL Wire, and Picciuto's go-kart trophy. The conversation shifts to the definition of an artist, exploring how makers, engineers, and even surgeons can be considered artists, and the importance of pursuing creative urges regardless of professional background. They also share recommendations for YouTube channels like Machine Thinking and Pneumatic Addict, and discuss the accessibility of making through technology.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-26-episode-188-robots-that-will-kill-you#t=1) Introduction: Coyotes, Bears, and Nature Stories
- [6:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-26-episode-188-robots-that-will-kill-you#t=383) Jimmy Diresta's Zombie Weapon and Video Editing Challenges
- [13:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-26-episode-188-robots-that-will-kill-you#t=804) Video Length, Editing Strategies, and Bits Videos
- [21:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-26-episode-188-robots-that-will-kill-you#t=1274) David Picciuto's Go-Kart Trophy and Grandfather's Story
- [27:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-26-episode-188-robots-that-will-kill-you#t=1637) Bob Clagett's Fake Neon Sign and Arduino vs Pi
- [30:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-26-episode-188-robots-that-will-kill-you#t=1840) Defining an Artist: Creativity in All Professions
- [45:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-26-episode-188-robots-that-will-kill-you#t=2757) Overcoming Guilt and the Value of Exploration
- [58:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-26-episode-188-robots-that-will-kill-you#t=3498) Taking Chances: Alex Steele's Move and ABB Robots
- [1:06:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-10-26-episode-188-robots-that-will-kill-you#t=4015) YouTube Recommendations: Machine Thinking and Pneumatic Addict

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Dirty Smith (other)
- EL Wire (other)
- Arduino (chip)
- Raspberry Pi (chip)
- ABB (company)
- Machine Thinking (other)
- Pneumatic Addict (other)
- Andrew Huang (other)
- Rob Scallon (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [136: Let's Try Out Some Broccoli](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-01-28-136-lets-try-out-some-broccoli) (Embedded.fm)
- [Ep008: The Art Episode: Joe Kim, Strings And CRTs, Hydrogen Done 2-Ways](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-03-01-ep008-the-art-episode-joe-kim-strings-and-crts-hydrogen-done-2-ways) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [406: R2D2 Is a Trash Can](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-03-17-406-r2d2-is-a-trash-can) (Embedded.fm)
- [An Interview with Simone Giertz](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-01-13-an-interview-with-simone-giertz) (The Amp Hour)

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