Podcast Episode 323: CRT Surgery Challenges, Fuel Cell Advancements, Stream Monitoring Devices, and a Heartfelt Testimonial for Microprocessors
In this week's podcast extravaganza, Elliot and Dan are back at it, checking and double-checking the record button before diving into a treasure trove of hacks! They started off with a glance at the news, talking about an exciting new Right to Repair law in Washington State and the sad shutdown of NASA's ISS sighting website.
The fascinating hacks they covered included a nostalgic trip to embedded systems, a glance at Cornell's legendary Bruce Land's classic fashion sense, risky open CRT surgery, and a peculiar yet captivating music-making method. They likewise discussed building the ultimate backyard observatory with a retractable roof, using stamps for SMD prototyping, electromagnetic aluminum can crushing, and upgrading the Commodore 64 with HDMI.
In the Quick Hacks segment, Elliot talked about an invisible PC that doubles as a heated seat, transforming SVGs into multicolor 3D prints, and giving a toaster a stylish makeover. Meanwhile, Dan had his eyes on the POV on the Flipper Zero, the Commodore 64's HDMI upgrade, and a simple plane tracker.
They also checked out remotely interesting stream gages and the energetic world of fuel cells. For more juicy details, don't forget to tune in to their podcast on platforms like iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, RSS, YouTube, and check out their landing page on Libsyn. You can even catch the whole shebang with an MP3 download!
Now, if you fill out the form for the What's that Sound? contest, you might just win something cool! And, as always, keep an eye out for their upcoming 2025 Pet Hacks Contest.
*Resources:- Washington Consumers Gain Right To Repair For Cellphones And More- NASA Is Shutting Down The International Space Station Sighting Website- 2025 Pet Hacks Contest- A Love Letter To Embedded Systems By V. Hunter Adams- Drawn In By The Siren's Song- The GLP-1 Effect on Beauty, Body, and Skin (might not be the right podcast episode, double-check)- Hackaday Podcast Episode 323 (could be the right podcast episode, double-check context)
In the podcast, Elliot and Dan pondered the possibility of upgrading Commodore 64 with HDMI, which is a form of data-and-cloud-computing integration with traditional gadgets. Moreover, they also delved into the realm of microcontrollers, as they discussed building the ultimate backyard observatory equipped with a retractable roof, which showcases advanced technology in action.
