# 474: The Doublemint Gum Remote Control

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2025-03-07
- Length: 1h 21m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-07-474-the-doublemint-gum-remote-control
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/474-the-doublemint-gum-remote-control

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects and media consumption habits. David Picciuto is converting a Casio toy keyboard into a Moog-style synthesizer with integrated effects pedals, while Bob Clagett iterates on 3D-printed hinge designs for a magnetic phone charger. The hosts also debate the value of consuming maker content versus creating, with Jimmy Diresta sharing his experience building a light-based Theremin for his college band.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-07-474-the-doublemint-gum-remote-control#t=1) Introduction: WorkbenchCon Recap and Travel
- [4:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-07-474-the-doublemint-gum-remote-control#t=253) David Picciuto's Casio Keyboard Synthesizer Build
- [14:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-07-474-the-doublemint-gum-remote-control#t=879) Jimmy Diresta's Light-Based Theremin History
- [24:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-07-474-the-doublemint-gum-remote-control#t=1482) Bob Clagett's 3D Printed Hinge Iterations
- [36:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-07-474-the-doublemint-gum-remote-control#t=2206) Media Consumption Habits and Social Media Feeds
- [1:14:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-07-474-the-doublemint-gum-remote-control#t=4478) AI Safety Warning and Patreon Acknowledgments
- [1:15:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-03-07-474-the-doublemint-gum-remote-control#t=4559) Weekly Picks: Ryan, Look Mum No Computer, Carmine Street Guitars

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

founders before launch

## Mentioned

- Casio (product)
- Moog (product)
- Love Hulten (other)
- Harvey (company)
- Carmine Street Guitars (company)
- Look Mum No Computer (other)
- Ryan (other)

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