Best Cyanotype Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 294: SAO Badge Reveal, Precision on a Shoestring, and the Saga of Redbox 1:08:06

5d ago1:08:06

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With the 2024 Hackaday Supercon looming large on the horizon, Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi start this episode off by talking about this year's badge and its focus on modular add-ons. From there they'll go over the results of a particularly challenging installment of What's that Sound?, discuss a promising DIY lathe that utilizes 3D printed…

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Ep 293: The Power of POKE, Folding Butterflies, and the CRT Effect 47:20

12d ago47:20

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This week on the Podcast, Hackaday's Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos joined forces to bring you the latest news, mystery sound, and of course, a big bunch of hacks from the previous week. First up in the news: we've extended the 2024 Supercon Add-On contest by a week! That's right, whether you were held up by Chinese fall holidays or not, here's…

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Ep 292: Stainless Steel Benchies, Lego Turing Machines, and a Digital Camera Made of Pure DIY 1:04:28

21d ago1:04:28

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Here we are in October, improbably enough, and while the leaves start to fall as the goblins begin to gather, Elliot and Dan took a break from the madness to talk about all the wonderful hacks that graced our pages this week. If there was a theme this week, it was long-term projects, like the multiple years one hacker spent going down dead ends in …

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Ep 291: Walking in Space, Lead in the Earth, and Atoms under the DIY MIcroscope 1:02:45

26d ago1:02:45

1:02:45

What have you missed on Hackaday this week? Elliot Williams and Al Williams compare notes on their favorites from the week, and you are invited. The guys may have said too much about the Supercon badge this year -- listen in for a few hints about what it will be about. For hacks, you'll hear about scanning tunneling microscopes, power management fo…

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Ep 290: iPhone's Electric Glue, Winamp's Source Code, and Sonya's Beautiful Instructions 1:12:36

1M ago1:12:36

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This week, Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi start things off by acknowledging an incredible milestone: 20 years of Hackaday! Well, probably. When a website gets to be this old, it's a little hard to nail down when exactly things kicked off, but it seems like September of 2004 is about right. They'll also go over the latest updates for…

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Ep 289: Tiny Games, Two Modern Modems, and the Next Big Thing 39:48

1M ago39:48

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This week on the Podcast, Hackaday's Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos joined forces to bring you the latest news, mystery sound, and of course, a big bunch of hacks from the previous week. First up in the news: we've announced the 2024 Tiny Games Contest winners! We asked you to show us your best tiny game, whether that means tiny hardware, tiny …

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Ep 288: Cyanotypes, Antique 21-Segment Displays, and the Voynich Manuscript in a New Light 1:15:56

2M ago1:15:56

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It's Friday the 13th, and despite having to dodge black cats and poorly located ladders, Elliot and Dan were able to get together and run down the best hacks of the first week of September. Our luck was pretty good, too, seeing how we stumbled upon a coffee table that walks your drink over to you on Strandbeest legs, a potato that takes passable ph…

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Ep 287: Raspberry Pi Woes, Blacker than Black, and Printing with Klipper 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

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Elliot Williams is back from vacation, and he and Al Williams got together to talk about the best Hackaday posts from the last week. Of course, the Raspberry Pi RP2350 problem generated a bit of discussion. On a lighter note, they saw laser lawn care, rooting WiFi devices, and some very black material made from wood. Need more current-sinking capab…

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Ep 286: Showing off SAOs, Hiding from HOAs, and Beautiful Byproducts 1:25:54

2M ago1:25:54

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Even when the boss is away, the show must go on, so Dan slid back behind the guest mic and teamed up with Tom to hunt down the freshest of this week's hacks. It was a bit of a chore, with a couple of computer crashes and some side-quests down a few weird rabbit holes, but we managed to get things together in the end. Tune in and you'll hear us bemo…

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Ep 285: Learning Laser Tricks, Rocket Science, and a Laptop That's Not a Laptop 53:15

2M ago53:15

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This week on the Podcast, we have something a little different for you. Elliot is on vacation, so Tom was in charge of running the show and he had Kristina in the hot seat. First up in the news: the 2024 Tiny Games Challenge is still underway and has drawn an impressive 44 entries as of this writing. You have until 9AM PDT on September 10th to show…

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Ep 284: Laser Fault Injection, Console Hacks, and Too Much Audio 59:21

3M ago59:21

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The summer doldrums are here, but that doesn't mean that Elliot and Dan couldn't sift through the week's hack and find the real gems. It was an audio-rich week, with a nifty microsynth, music bounced off the moon, and everything you always wanted to know about Raspberry Pi audio but were afraid to ask. We looked into the mysteries of waveguides and…

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Ep 283: Blinding Lasers, LEDs, and ETs 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

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Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams reflect on the fact that, as humans, we have--at most--two eyes and no warp drives. While hacking might not be the world's most dangerous hobby, you do get to work with dangerous voltages, temperatures, and frickin' lasers. Light features prominently, as the guys talk about LED data interfaces, and d…

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Ep 282: Saildrones, a New Classic Laptop, and SNES Cartridges are More Than You Think 1:10:47

3M ago1:10:47

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In this episode, the CrowdStrike fiasco has Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi pondering the fragility of our modern infrastructure. From there the discussion moves on to robotic sailboats, the evolving state of bespoke computers, and the unique capabilities of the Super Nintendo cartridge. You'll also hear about cleaning paintings with…

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Ep 281: Metal Clay, Desiccants, Silica Gel, and Keeping Filament Dry 38:46

3M ago38:46

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This week on the Podcast, it's Kristina's turn to bloviate alongside Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams. First up in the news: our fresh new contest has drawn three entries already! That's right, the 2024 Tiny Games Challenge is underway. You have until September 10th to show us your best tiny game, whether that means tiny hardware, tiny code, or a ti…

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Ep 280: TV Tubes as Amplifiers, Smart Tech in Sportsballs, and Adrian Gives Us the Fingie 55:20

4M ago55:20

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Despite the summer doldrums, it was another big week in the hacking world, and Elliot sat down with Dan for a rundown. Come along for the ride as Dan betrays his total ignorance of soccer/football, much to Elliot's amusement. But it's all about keeping the human factor in sports, so we suppose it was worth it. Less controversially, we ogled over a …

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Episode 56 - Cyanotype and Omar Medina 1:02:20

4M ago1:02:20

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Discover the magic of cyanotype, a captivating photographic printing process that produces stunning blue images using sunlight and simple chemicals. Join us as we delve into its rich history, artistic techniques, and modern applications, illuminating the world through shades of blue. Then, uncover the chilling case of Omar Medina's murder. Join us …

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Ep 279: Solar Flares, Flash Cells, and Free Airline WiFi 51:28

4M ago51:28

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Get your weekly fix of great hacks with your guides, Elliot Williams and Al Williams. This week, the guys talk about hacking airline WiFi, vanishing cloud services, and hobbies adjacent to hacking, such as general aviation. Things go into the weird and wonderful when the topic turns to cavity filters, driving LEDs with a candle, and thermite. Quick…

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Ep 278: DIY Subs, the ErgoRing, and Finding NEMA 17 1:14:48

4M ago1:14:48

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In this episode, Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi kick things off with a reminder about the impending deadline for Supercon talk and workshop proposals. From there discussion moves on to the absolutely incredible tale of two brothers who solved a pair of missing person cases with their homebrew underwater vehicle, false data sneaking …

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Episode 55 - Color Remover and George Chapman 1:09:08

4M ago1:09:08

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Join us as we discuss the history and art of color remover. We talk about how to use color remover and what not to do when using it! Then we go back to the 1800's and discuss the interesting life of George Chapman. Could he be Jack the Ripper? Eeeehhhh probably not. Resources Hair Dye Stripping. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_dye_str…

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Episode 277: Edible Robots, a Personal Eclipse, and DIY PCBs to Die For 46:57

4M ago46:57

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This week on the Podcast, it's Kristina's turn to ramble on alongside Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams. First up in the news: Paul Allen's Living Computers Museum + Labs is being liquidated at auction after just 12 years of being open to the public. In Hackaday news, the 2024 Business Card Challenge ends next Tuesday, July 2nd, so this is your weeke…

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Ep 276: A Mac on a Pico, Ropes on the Test Stand, A Battleship up on Blocks 1:09:16

5M ago1:09:16

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The week gone by was rich with fun hacks, and Elliot and Dan teamed up this time around to run them down for everyone. The focus this week seemed to trend to old hardware, from the recently revived Voyager 1 to a 1940s car radio, a homebrew instrument from 1979, a paper tape reader, and a 128k Mac emulator built from an RP2040. Newer hacks include …

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Oldie But Goodie Episode 10 44:59

5M ago44:59

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Taking a sick day! Here is an older episode for those of you that may not have heard it before. Episode 10!By Amy and Alayne

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Episode 275: Mud Pulse Telemetry, 3D Printed Gears in Detail, and Display Hacking in our Future 1:09:10

5M ago1:09:10

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Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi for a review of the best stories to grace the front page of Hackaday this week. Things kick off with the news about Raspberry Pi going public, and what that might mean for everyone's favorite single-board computer. From there they'll cover the technology behind communicating through mud, DIY press…

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Ep 274: Capstan Robots, Avionics of Uncertain Purpose, and What the Frack? 51:15

5M ago51:15

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What do capstans, direct conversion receivers, and fracking have in common? They were all topics Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams found fascinating this week. If you wonder what makes an electrical ground a ground, or what a theodolite is, you should check it out. Al struck on on the What's That Sound, but [Ferric Bueler] didn't so …

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Episode 54 - Sola Wood and Charlotte and Marx 55:37

5M ago55:37

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Discover the beauty and versatility of sola wood in this episode, as we explore its sustainable origins and creative uses in crafting and home decor. We discuss the process and intricate process of this amazing craft. Then, we talk about the disappearance of Charlotte and Marx. We follow the timeline through the years and discuss possible outcomes …

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Ep 273: A Tube Snoot, Dynamic Button Blobs, and Tokamaks Aren't Whack 42:21

5M ago42:21

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This week, it was Kristina's turn in the hot seat with Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams. First up in the news: Germany's solar expansion and a lot of wind have resulted in excess energy, which some people think is bad. In Hackaday news, the entries in the 2024 Business Card Challenge are really stacking up. Then it's on to What's That Sound, which K…

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Ep 272: Desktop EDM, Silence of the Leaves, and the Tyranny of the Rocket Equation 1:16:18

6M ago1:16:18

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With Elliot off on vacation, Tom and Dan made a valiant effort to avoid the dreaded "clip show" and provide you with the tastiest hacker treats of the week. Did they succeed? That's not for us to say, but if you're interested in things like non-emulated N64 games and unnecessarily cool filament sensors, this just might be one to check out. We also …

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