Thoroughly Considered · 8 Mar 2024 · 1h 19m · Episode 109
Che-Wei Wang and Taylor Levy of CW&T discuss the Manfrotto Super Clamp and the Casio F-91W watch. They analyze the Super Clamp’s robust cast aluminum design and modular ecosystem, noting its utility as a connector in photography. For the Casio F-91W, they explore its longevity, in-house electronics, and cultural status, while detailing their own 'Solid State Watch' project which encases the movement in resin.
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Hosts Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos review the week's hacks, including Mirko Pavlesky's PVC sheet enclosures, Utani's Saturnix retro camera, and Andy Isaacson's mathematical 'Momentous' clock. They also discuss John's open-source tape-and-reel counter, Signal Snowboards' cardboard guitar, and the surge of 'Balkonkraftwerk' solar balconies in Germany. The episode concludes with a discussion of Microsoft Copilot's 'entertainment only' terms of service.
Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos review the week's hacks, including Mirko Pavlesky's PVC enclosures, Utani's Saturnix retro camera, and Andy Isaacson's mathematical clock. They also discuss Signal Snowboards' cardboard guitar, solar balcony power plants in Europe, and Microsoft Copilot's 'entertainment only' terms of service.
Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos review recent community hacks, including Mirko Pavlesky's PVC enclosures, Utani's Saturnix camera, and Andy Isaacson's mathematical clock. They also discuss Signal Snowboards' cardboard guitar, John's SMT tape counter, and the rapid adoption of solar balconies in Germany. The episode concludes with a critique of Microsoft Copilot's 'entertainment only' terms of service and a review of the Artemis moon launch coverage.
Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams discuss recent community hacks, including Fiona Bell and Leah Bukley’s paste extrusion of glass and eggshells, John Duffy’s bespoke Raspberry Pi multimeter, and Shadow Man 39’s 8-bit mechanical computer built from K’Nex. They also analyze the industrial design stagnation in modern smartphones and the complex logistics of the North American cold chain infrastructure. The episode covers the failure of AI coding tools, USB-C power delivery hacks, and a lock-picking robot that failed due to mechanical binding.
Shahram Mokhtari, lead teardown technician at iFixit, explains how their team uses CT scans and coordinated teardowns to analyze modern electronics, highlighting the shift from destructive glue to electrically released adhesives in iPhones. He contrasts Apple’s meticulous, over-engineered design philosophy with Samsung’s risk-taking approach and discusses the sustainability trade-offs of premium materials like aluminum and glass. The episode also covers recent manufacturing headlines, including the heavy cooling requirements of AI data centers, satellite collision risks, and the surprising resilience of fashion catalogs, before concluding with a reconstruction of Juicero’s failure due to over-engineering and lack of product-market fit.
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