# 464: YOU ARE A VIRUS

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2024-12-06
- Length: 1h 06m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-12-06-464-you-are-a-virus
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/464-you-are-a-virus

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-12-06-464-you-are-a-virus#t=0) Introduction and Thanksgiving Reflections
- [5:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-12-06-464-you-are-a-virus#t=327) Making It 100 Anniversary and Future Events
- [22:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-12-06-464-you-are-a-virus#t=1335) David's Canteen Bag and CNC Challenges
- [21:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-12-06-464-you-are-a-virus#t=1274) Gratitude for Relevance and Business Stability
- [27:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-12-06-464-you-are-a-virus#t=1654) David's Gratitude for Creative Space and Evolution
- [33:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-12-06-464-you-are-a-virus#t=2020) Jimmy's Reflections on Life, Time, and Ideas
- [41:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-12-06-464-you-are-a-virus#t=2487) Camera Tech: DJI, Insta360, and Troubleshooting
- [50:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-12-06-464-you-are-a-virus#t=3026) Tech Frustrations: McAfee and LightBurn
- [57:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2024-12-06-464-you-are-a-virus#t=3448) Recommendations: Werner Herzog, John Stamos, and Mike Boyd

## Topics

- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- DJI (company)
- Insta360 (product)
- Osmo Pocket 3 (product)
- LightBurn (tool)
- McAfee (other)
- Werner Herzog (other)
- John Stamos (other)
- Mike Boyd (other)
- Rick Beato (other)
- Katamari (other)

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