Hardware Podcasts

452: I Wish I’d Thought of That

Making It · 23 Aug 2024 · 1h 07m

What this episode covers

David Picciuto, Bob Clagett, and Jimmy Diresta discuss pivoting on the fly, with David remaking a vintage calculator using a Bambu Lab 3D printer and Bob building a custom camera stand to replace an expensive commercial product. The hosts also mourn the loss of community member Dave Gagné and reflect on how tight deadlines and external commitments, like a BetterHelp ad, force creative decisions and simplify complex projects like Jimmy's barn doors. They explore the psychology of making, arguing that building imperfect prototypes and iterating is more valuable than paralysis by analysis, and share tips on managing distractions and finding inspiration in maker communities.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Blacktail Studios, BetterHelp
Also
Bambu Lab, Maker Camp, The 8-bit Guy, Bear Essentials, Not Master

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