# 536: What Would Diresta Do?

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2026-09-04
- Length: 1h 00m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-09-04-536-what-would-diresta-do
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/536-what-would-diresta-do

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's large-format 3D printing of an aquarium stand, Clagett's CNC milling of knives and MDF tables, and Picciuto's work with box joints and serving trays. They explore the concept of 'What Would [Person] Do?' to spark creativity, referencing artists like David Cho and designers like Charles Eames, and brainstorm interactive trade show installations using Arduino boards and sand-drawing mechanics. The conversation highlights the transition from hobbyist prototyping to small-batch production, touching on the challenges of scaling CNC operations and the creative process of combining dissimilar materials and technologies.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-09-04-536-what-would-diresta-do#t=2) Introduction: Coffee mishap and morning updates
- [1:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-09-04-536-what-would-diresta-do#t=102) Bob Clagett: CNC milling, InfiMaker video, and MDF table project
- [5:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-09-04-536-what-would-diresta-do#t=340) Shipping knives and the relief of completing stressful projects
- [10:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-09-04-536-what-would-diresta-do#t=604) David Picciuto: Box joints, serving trays, and design visualization
- [16:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-09-04-536-what-would-diresta-do#t=1000) Jimmy Diresta: Reskinable aquarium stand and large-format 3D printing
- [26:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-09-04-536-what-would-diresta-do#t=1617) Arduino Uno Q and Ventana: On-device AI and edge computing
- [34:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-09-04-536-what-would-diresta-do#t=2055) The 'What Would [Person] Do?' creative framework
- [42:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-09-04-536-what-would-diresta-do#t=2528) Combining dissimilar materials and historical manufacturing methods
- [48:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-09-04-536-what-would-diresta-do#t=2906) Brainstorming interactive trade show installations
- [58:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2026-09-04-536-what-would-diresta-do#t=3497) Patreon shoutouts and weekly recommendations

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- InfiMaker (other)
- Dauntless (company)
- Connecticut Ply (company)
- Arduino Uno Q (chip)
- Ventana (chip)
- Eligu Orange Storm Giga (other)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- David Cho (other)
- David Parker Smith (other)

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