Hackaday Editors take a look at all of the interesting uses of technology that pop up on the internet each week. Topics cover a wide range like bending consumer electronics to your will, designing circuit boards, building robots, writing software, 3D printing interesting objects, and using machine tools. Get your fix of geeky goodness from new episodes every Friday morning.
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In-depth discussion on all technical, educational and entrepreneurial aspects of 3D Printing. With an emphasis on tips and tricks for hobbyists and professionals Andy Cohen and Whitney Potter delve into everything about this exciting hotbed of innovation and potential.
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A show of geeks disscuing passions from technology and video games. To firearms, design, history, and testing.
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Manufacturing is tough—but you don’t have to go it alone. If you're leading a manufacturing business, you face constant pressure: staying competitive, adopting new tech, managing people, and driving growth. MakingChips helps you tackle those challenges head-on. Since 2014, we’ve been equipping manufacturing leaders with the knowledge and inspiration they need to succeed. With hundreds of episodes and over a million downloads, MakingChips is a top resource for the metalworking nation—covering ...
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Hi this is Scott Tarcy and welcome to the Engineering Entrepreneur Podcast I’m a mechanical engineer and the president of CADdesignhelp.com. My company does CAD work and prototyping. I love designing and inventing products and creating businesses around that activity. There are many podcasts out there about entrepreneurship and a few about inventing, but I have yet to find a podcast specifically about the engineering and technical side of entrepreneurship Since I couldn’t find the exact podc ...
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A maker podcast that focuses on building! We bring on your favorite YouTube makers to go deep on one of their recent builds and geek out about materials, techniques, design, and of course tools.
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This 3D printing podcast doesn’t shy away from asking the big questions about where additive manufacturing is currently and where it is headed. On AM Radio, Additive Manufacturing Media hosts share stories of companies succeeding with 3D printing today; talk about emerging trends; and discuss the future opportunities and potential for AM in the context of the larger manufacturing landscape.
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The SeeMeCNC Printed 3D Podcast is a podcast for makers. Do you print? Have you ever considered purchasing your very own 3D printer but didn't know where to start? This podcast will show you the possibilities.
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The art and technology podcast bridges the gap between the traditional studio and digital technologies. It offers a generous helping of innovation and a smidgen of science, all combined by very creative people. Artists, researchers, resources, inventors, and some topics that are extreme and unusual are discussed. Further topic discussions on each topic can be found on the forums at digitalsculpting.net
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GGG 361 Red Dot Dreams - This week we are joined by David and Oddball of the Assorted Calibers Podcast to talk handguns and experiences using pistol mounted red dots. Assorted Calibers Podcast Twitch Channel Instagram (Matt) Instagram (Heinrich) LFD Research Youtube LFD Research Playur Facebook Apple Podcasts Stitcher Contact the show directly at g…
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Ep 329: AI Surgery, a Prison Camp Lathe, and a One Hertz Four-Fer
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1:12:50Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi as they talk about their favorite hacks and stories from the previous week. They'll start things off with a small Supercon update, and go right into fusion reactors, AI surgeons, planned obsolescence, and robotic cats and dogs. They'll also go over several entries from the ongoing 2025 One Hertz C…
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Making Better Prints Step1,2,3. . ., FF Extruder fun, 123d Catch, Cells BowlBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter
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The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Manufacturers Need to Know Now, 474
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1:02:18When I first heard about the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” I knew we had to break it down for the MakingChips audience. This isn’t just another tax update—it’s a massive, 900-page piece of legislation with real implications for manufacturers like us. Whether you're thinking about buying equipment, expanding your facility, hiring more people, or selling…
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Engineering Attention: Hüseyin Kılıç shares How Storytelling Can Grow Your Shop, 473
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46:12What if your machine shop could reach millions—not just buyers, but future employees, potential partners, and everyday people who suddenly “get” why manufacturing matters? In this episode of MakingChips, we sit down with Hüseyin Kılıç, founder and CEO of Interesting Engineering, a digital media powerhouse with over 25 million followers across YouTu…
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Ep 328: Benchies, Beanies, and Back to the Future
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44:25This week, 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. In Hackaday news, the One Hertz Challenge ticks on. You have until Tuesday, August 19th to show us what you've got, so head over to Hackaday.IO and get started now! In other …
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Makerbot Gen5 FAIL, Essential tools, Replicator 2 Upgrades, Copper finishBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter
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From Microns to Megastructures: Machining at the Extreme Ends of the Spectrum, 472
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55:39What do a luxury wristwatch and a 50-foot-long aerospace weldment have in common? They’re both precision-machined, but that’s where the similarities end. In this episode of MakingChips, we’re exploring the extremes of manufacturing—from parts that fit on the tip of your finger to parts so massive they require cranes and riggers just to load onto a …
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TooTallToby and The Gamification of 3D CAD– Too Tall Toby– ep 157
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30:55TooTallToby and The Gamification of 3D CAD– Too Tall Toby– ep 157 TooTallToby started a company that specializes in gamifying 3D CAD Modeling. We’ve built a website that allows users to practice their 3D CAD speedmodeling skills. They are CAD agnostic, which means users can practice with any CAD system. Along with providing practice material, we al…
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Changes to the latest XLs, Foaming Filament, Foam InfillBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter
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Ep 327: A Ploopy Knob, Rube-Goldberg Book Scanner, Hard Drives And Power Grids Oscillating Out Of Control
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1:09:26It's Independence Day here in the USA, but if you're not a fan of fireworks and hot dogs, Elliot and Dan's rundown of the best hacks of the week is certainly something to celebrate. Rest easy, because nothing exploded, not even the pneumatic standing desk that [Matthias] tore into, nor the electroplated 3D prints that [H3NDRIK] took a blowtorch to.…
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Shop Floor Greatness Starts at the Top: Inside the Top Shops Culture at Major Tool, 471
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51:23What does it take to run one of the top-performing machine shops in the country? In this episode of MakingChips, we sit down with Kevin Bowling, COO of Major Tool & Machine, to find out exactly what drives their success—and why it all starts with people. Kevin isn’t just leading a massive operation with 670,000 square feet of manufacturing space an…
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Ep 326: A DIY Pockel Cell, Funny Materials to 3D Print With, and Pwning a Nissan Leaf
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54:17Time for another European flavoured Hackaday Podcast this week, as Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List, two writers sweltering in the humidity of a Central European summer. Both of our fans and air conditioners made enough noise to be picked up on the microphone when they were turned on, so we're suffering for your entertainment. The big Hackad…
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Layer lift bubble issue, Faint strings on the XL, Non Bambu TPU in the X1cBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter
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Managing Orders From Setup to Shipment—Without Losing Control, 470
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48:48Planning a job is one thing—getting it through the shop without chaos is something else entirely. In part two of our Managing Orders series, we move beyond quoting and scheduling to the messy reality of production: where kitting falls short, setups go long, expectations don’t match reality, and quality gets squeezed when time runs out. We’ve seen i…
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GGG 360 Updates - This week Matt and Heinrich update on the 320 deepdive project and why there has been a multi week pause on content. Smarter EveryDay Grill Scrubber Video Mantle 3D Garmin VS Caldwell Chronograph Hornady Podcast on Powder P365 Raider Sig Scope with Hud Sig Red Dot with Magnifier activation CPR Class Finder AED Packages Outro Song …
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Ep 325: The Laugh Track Machine, DIY USB-C Power Cables, and Plastic Punches
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59:03This week, Hackaday's Elliot Williams and Al Williams caught up after a week-long hiatus. There was a lot to talk about, including clocks, DIY USB cables, and more. In Hackaday news, the 2025 Pet Hacks Contest is a wrap. Winners will be announced soon, so stay tuned. Meanwhile, how'd you like a free ticket to attend Supercon? Well, free if you subm…
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Mixing PLA with PETG, Printing ShoesBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter
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Managing Orders: Planning for Precision on the Shop Floor, 469
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50:55Once the PO comes in, it’s easy to fall into the trap of “just get it done.” But if we don’t manage orders with intention and clarity, we’re setting ourselves—and our teams—up for chaos. In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we break down what it really takes to run a smooth, efficient production floor. This isn’t just about buying softwa…
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Micro LiDAR Sensor Clean, CO2 Meter Case, Plastic Electric trucksBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter
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Profit Starts with the Quote: Estimating Smarter for a Stronger Shop, 468
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56:42Are you losing money before the job even hits the floor? If your quotes are based on outdated spreadsheets, rough guesses, or a “that’s what we’ve always charged” mindset, you might be setting your shop up to fail—before the first chip falls. In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we tackle one of the most common (and costly) problems in m…
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Ep 324: Ribbon Microphone From A Gumstick, Texture From a Virtual Log, and a Robot Arm From PVC
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42:52This week, 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. In Hackaday news, the 2025 Pet Hacks Contest rolls on, but only for a short time longer. You have until Tuesday, June 10th to show us what you've got, so head over to Hackada…
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F360 Quirks, Fusion Tip from listener, Non Bambu filament in the AMSBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter
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From Invisible to Irresistible: Marketing That Actually Attracts Work, 467
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1:09:02Before you spend a dime on advertising—or hire a marketing agency—you need to answer one foundational question: Who exactly are you trying to reach? In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, Nick, Mike, and Paul sit down with Joe Sullivan, co-founder of Gorilla 76 and host of The Manufacturing Executive podcast, to break down the strategy beh…
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Ep 323: Impossible CRT Surgery, Fuel Cells, Stream Gages, and a Love Letter to Microcontrollers
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58:05Our choice of hacks included a fond look at embedded systems and the classic fashion sense of Cornell's Bruce Land, risky open CRT surgery, a very strange but very cool way to make music, and the ultimate backyard astronomer's observatory. We talked about Stamp collecting for SMD prototyping, crushing aluminum with a boatload of current, a PC that …
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X1C update, Filament Choices for Closed Vs Open Source, End of de minimusBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter
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The Sales Mindset Shift: How to Grow Current, Dormant, and New Accounts, 466
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1:09:29This might be one of the most important conversations we’ve had in the Machine Shop MBA series—because we’re unpacking a mindset that quietly limits the growth potential of so many shops: the “cashier model.” We’ve seen it time and time again—shops waiting at the counter for purchase orders to roll in, instead of actively building relationships, so…
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GGG 359 The Striker Drops - This week we discuss the most recent LFD Research Video testing the p320 and all the inconsistancy found within the platform over a deacde of production. Outro Song: I Suck at Parkour It ND's Today (LFD Research) P320 in Call of Duty Ace XR P320 Space Pirate Trainer VR Arena Video C&H Precision Sig Adaptor Plates Romeo M…
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Ep 322: Fake Hackaday Writers, New Retro Computers, and a Web Rant
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55:49We're back in Europe for this week's Hackaday podcast, as Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List. In the news this week is the passing of Ed Smylie, the engineer who devised the famous improvised carbon dioxide filter that saved the Apollo 13 astronauts with duct tape. Closer to home is the announcement of the call for participation for this year'…
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X1C Printing my own stuff, Reworking Fusion 360 models, Watch out for tall and thinBy Andy Cohen & Whitney Potter
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The Tech Stack Advantage: Turning Software into a Sales Tool for Machine Shops, 465
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57:33When you're launching or scaling a machine shop, it’s easy to think of software as a cost—something you "have to have" just to get by. But what if your tech stack could become your sharpest competitive edge? In this episode of the Machine Shop MBA series, we are joined by returning guest and digital strategy expert Bryce Barnes to unpack why your s…
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Ep 321: Learn You Some 3DP, Let the Wookie Win, or Design a Thinkpad Motherboard Anew
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1:08:01Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi as they take a whirlwind tour of the best and brightest hacks of the last week. This episode starts off with an update about that Soviet Venus lander that's been buzzing the planet, then moves on to best practices for designing 3D printed parts, giving Chrome OS devices a new lease on life, and a …
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