Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi as they go over their picks for the best stories and hacks from the previous week. Things start off with a warning about the long-term viability of SSD backups, after which the discussion moves onto the limits of 3D printed PLA, the return of the Pebble smart watch, some unconventional aircraft, and an online KiCad schematic repository that has plenty of potential. You’ll also hear about a remarkable conference badge made from e-waste electronic shelf labels, filling 3D prints with foam, and a tiny TV powered by the ESP32. The episode wraps up with our wish for hacker-friendly repair manuals, and an interesting tale of underwater engineering from D-Day.
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Episode 348 Show Notes:
News:
A Friendly Reminder That Your Unpowered SSDs Are Probably Losing Data
What’s that Sound?
Congratulations to [for_want_of_a_better_handle] for guessing the data center ambiance!
Interesting Hacks of the Week:
Designing PLA To Hold Over A Metric TonThe New Pebble: Now 100% Open SourceMagnus Effect Drone Flies, Looks Impossible Your Quadcopter Has Three Propellers Too ManyKFC Winged Aircraft Actually FliesAn Online Repository For KiCad SchematicsShelf Life Extended: Hacking E-Waste Tags Into Conference BadgesOn The Benefits Of Filling 3D Prints With Spray Foam
Quick Hacks:
Elliot’s Picks: Get To The Games On Time With This Ancient-Style WaterclockHow To Design 3D Printed Pins That Won’t BreakNecroprinting Isn’t As Bad As It SoundsTiny Little TV Runs On ESP32Tom’s Picks: Little Lie Detector Is Probably No Worse Than The Big OnesBuild Your Own Glasshole DetectorPortable Plasma Cutter Removes Rust, Packs A (Reasonable) Punch
Can’t-Miss Articles:
Give Us One Manual For Normies, Another For HackersHow Cross-Channel Plumbing Fuelled The Allied March On Berlin
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