Ep 384: OCR MOD Records, Magical PCBs, and the Gravity of Space Stations
Summary
Hosts Elliot and Al Williams discuss the Retro Computing Challenge and Supercon call for proposals. They answer mailbag questions on MOSFET motor control and AI in hacking. Highlights include a 3D-printed thermoacoustic Stirling engine, home-fab LEDs, an optical MOD file player, and a Casio watch modified for contactless payment.
Topics discussed
Intro: Vintage Z80 computers and Cool Retro Term
Hackaday Supercon 2024 venue and proposals
Mailbag: Troubleshooting a DC motor controller
Discussion on AI usage in hack submissions
Spam as a Service commercial parody
3D printed thermoacoustic Stirling engine
Home 3D printing of footwear and soles
3D printed analog film camera with shutter
Garage fabrication of Gallium Nitride LEDs
OCR mod records: Vinyl tracker music player
NFC tap-to-pay hack on vintage Casio watch
Emulating iPod OS and fixing Oculus Rift
Vintage AI: Eliza and early chatbots
Historical mimeograph and hectograph printing
Magical PCBs for D&D campaigns
History of space stations from Brick Moon to Mir
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