Hardware Podcasts

423: Accountabili-buddies

Making It · 15 Dec 2023 · 1h 08m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current 3D printing projects, with Jimmy using a Bambu Lab X1 Carbon and Prusa XL for practical shop organization, and Bob exploring castable resin for bronze bell casting. David Picciuto shares his experience with an Elegoo Saturn 3 ultra and water-washable resin, while the group debates the value of creating art for art's sake versus functional objects. They also address the creative challenges of YouTube content creation, brainstorming hooks for videos, and the importance of scheduling dedicated creative time to overcome mental blocks.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Bambu Lab, Prusa, Formlabs, Elegoo, Fireball Tools, Insta 360
Products
X1 Carbon, Prusa XL, Form 3, Saturn 3 ultra, Ace Pro
Materials
Jessamite

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