Making It · 10 Mar 2023 · 1h 08m
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent projects, including Jimmy's PSVR2 holder design process, David's renovation of an 80s side table, and Jimmy's experience at WorkbenchCon. They compare audio equipment like the DJI Wireless Mic and Rode Wireless GO II, and debate the reliability of GoPro versus DJI Osmo action cameras. The conversation also covers software tools like Notion and Blocklayer, and highlights community resources such as Templatemaker.nl.
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Hosts Chris White and Elecia White discuss recent projects and gift ideas, including Elecia's work on the Fitbit Surge and Chris's 'Wordy' wearable ring. They also cover Chris's custom hardware controller for the game Kerbal Space Program, the Chiptronics educational kit, and the broader maker movement, addressing misconceptions about its impact on professional engineering.
Daniel Hienzsch, resident engineer at SupplyFrame's Pasadena Design Lab, and Majenta Strongheart, an industrial design student from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, discuss the operation of a maker space and advice for home makers. They detail the specific tools available in the lab, including ShopBot CNC routers, OtherMill PCB mills, and various 3D printers, while contrasting their reliability and utility. The conversation covers the challenges of maintaining equipment, the decision to use whiteboards over digital tools for project management, and recommendations for building a home workshop on a budget.
Hosts Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos review the week's hacks, including Mirko Pavlesky's PVC sheet enclosures, Utani's Saturnix retro camera, and Andy Isaacson's mathematical 'Momentous' clock. They also discuss John's open-source tape-and-reel counter, Signal Snowboards' cardboard guitar, and the surge of 'Balkonkraftwerk' solar balconies in Germany. The episode concludes with a discussion of Microsoft Copilot's 'entertainment only' terms of service.
Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos review recent community hacks, including Mirko Pavlesky's PVC enclosures, Utani's Saturnix camera, and Andy Isaacson's mathematical clock. They also discuss Signal Snowboards' cardboard guitar, John's SMT tape counter, and the rapid adoption of solar balconies in Germany. The episode concludes with a critique of Microsoft Copilot's 'entertainment only' terms of service and a review of the Artemis moon launch coverage.
Hosts Elecia White and Christopher White discuss non-work activities, including Christopher's office rearrangement and the installation of a Waldorf Blofeld synthesizer and a 48-Point Balanced Patchbay to manage his music gear. They review the Solarbotics Squid Hunting CearouSol Kit, noting its clever solar-charging capacitor circuit, and discuss Chris's collaboration with his brother on music production and potential vinyl releases via Kickstarter. Elecia shares her progress in origami and the formation of a virtual book club, while both hosts reflect on their goals for 2020 and the negative impact of social media.
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