# Episode 281: I got a turkey on my paper yesterday

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2020-10-16
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-16-episode-281-i-got-a-turkey-on-my-paper-yesterday
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-281-i-got-a-turkey-on-my-paper-yesterday

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-16-episode-281-i-got-a-turkey-on-my-paper-yesterday#t=1) Introduction: Jimmy Diresta's TV Set and COVID Protocols
- [5:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-16-episode-281-i-got-a-turkey-on-my-paper-yesterday#t=310) Bob Clagett's Video Editing Challenges and Content Strategy
- [15:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-16-episode-281-i-got-a-turkey-on-my-paper-yesterday#t=923) Jimmy Diresta's Star Wars Server Rack and R2-D2 Restoration
- [21:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-16-episode-281-i-got-a-turkey-on-my-paper-yesterday#t=1308) Bob Clagett's Go-Bag Packing Strategy for TV Shoot
- [33:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-16-episode-281-i-got-a-turkey-on-my-paper-yesterday#t=2032) David Picciuto's Camera Gear and Jimmy's Electronics Plan
- [43:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-16-episode-281-i-got-a-turkey-on-my-paper-yesterday#t=2619) Workshop Expansion and Maker Community Updates
- [56:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2020-10-16-episode-281-i-got-a-turkey-on-my-paper-yesterday#t=3365) Patron Q&A and Viewer Recommendations

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- V-Mic D4 Duo (tool)
- DJI (product)
- GoPro (product)
- Sony RX 100 (product)
- Canon (product)
- Backblaze (tool)
- Olight (product)
- Pelican (product)
- Weaver (company)
- McMaster-Carr (company)
- Netflix (other)

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- [033 - All Over the Place](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2020-04-27-033-all-over-the-place) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)
- [133: Inspired by Star Wars™](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2026-05-06-133-inspired-by-star-warstm) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [Bonus Episode! Ask Guy Anything: December 2021](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2021-12-23-bonus-episode-ask-guy-anything-december-2021) (How I Built This)
- [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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