Hackaday Podcast Episode 387: Superhuman Clocks, CAN in USB-C, and the Joys of Bare Metal
Hackaday Podcast Episode 387 features hosts Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi discussing recent developments in CircuitPython and various reverse engineering projects. The episode also highlights innovative timepieces, the integration of 3D and UV printing, and the implementation of Linux on ESP32 hardware. It concludes with a double-feature from Hackaday Europe focusing on bare metal development and space-related technical challenges.
- ▪Hosts Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi discuss the latest CircuitPython developments and impressive reverse engineering efforts.
- ▪The podcast covers topics such as 3D and UV printing combinations, Linux on the ESP32, and a virtual TV station using the Internet Archive.
- ▪Hackaday Europe 2026 talks are featured, including one on the benefits of bare metal development and another on off-world hacks.
- ▪The episode includes a mailbag segment seeking advice on an Airbus A310 component and requests for intro and outro music.
- ▪Listeners can access the episode through various platforms including iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, RSS, and YouTube.
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Hackaday Podcast Episode 387: Superhuman Clocks, CAN In USB-C, And The Joys Of Bare Metal No comments by: Tom Nardi September 18, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy This week, Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi start the episode off by discussing the latest CircuitPython developments before covering some impressive reverse engineering efforts, the benefits of modeling your projects in 3D, and some of the most incredible timepieces that have ever graced the pages of Hackaday. You’ll also hear about the fascinating potential of combing 3D and UV printing, Linux on the ESP32, and a virtual TV station that pulls from the Internet Archive.
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