Hardware Podcasts

Episode 281: I got a turkey on my paper yesterday

Making It · 16 Oct 2020 · 1h 03m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects and travel preparations. Jimmy Diresta details his Star Wars-inspired server rack build and his R2-D2 restoration, while Bob Clagett explains his strategy for packing a heavy 'go-bag' for a month-long TV shoot, including tools and camera gear. David Picciuto shares his plans to create a Star Wars-style server rack and discusses the challenges of editing footage from multiple sessions, highlighting the importance of pre-production planning.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Weaver, McMaster-Carr
Products
DJI, GoPro, Sony RX 100, Canon, Olight, Pelican
Tools
V-Mic D4 Duo, Backblaze
Also
Netflix

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