Hackaday Podcast Ep 297: Prusa Eschews Open Source Hardware, The Lemontron Prints Upside-Down, and the vecdec Cyberdeck Does Minority Report
Nov 22, 2024
This week features exciting reveals from the Electronica trade show, including the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 and the stable launch of FreeCAD 1.0. The conversation dives into the shift away from open-source principles by a major 3D printing company. Innovative tech projects are showcased, like a printer that works upside-down and a stylish cyberdeck with advanced features. Retro nostalgia takes a turn with a quirky cyberpunk pocket watch, and the hosts explore the unique world of man-made kalthamites.
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Compute Module 5 Sighting
- Elliot Williams saw a pre-production Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 at Electronica.
- The module had imperfections, suggesting it was not yet ready for sale.
FreeCAD 1.0 Release
- FreeCAD reached version 1.0 after years in beta, improving stability and fixing the topological naming problem.
- However, chamfer-related issues persist, especially when intersecting.
Prusa's Closed-Source Shift
- Prusa's new Core XY printer, while innovative, marks a departure from open-source hardware, upsetting some enthusiasts.
- Tom Nardi's article explores this shift and its implications.