Hardware Podcasts

464: YOU ARE A VIRUS

Making It · 6 Dec 2024 · 1h 06m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their gratitude for the past year, focusing on creative freedom, audience relevance, and the joy of making. David Picciuto details his process for building a no-sew canteen bag from leather scraps using two-sided CNC machining, while also troubleshooting exposure issues with his DJI Action 5 camera. The group reflects on the 8th anniversary of their 'Making It 100' event, joking about planning a 'Making It 500' gathering, and shares recommendations including filmmaker Werner Herzog and drummer John Stamos.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
DJI
Products
Insta360, Osmo Pocket 3
Tools
LightBurn
Also
McAfee, Werner Herzog, John Stamos, Mike Boyd, Rick Beato, Katamari

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