Hackaday Podcast Episode 379: Driving E-ink DIY, NES on ESP, and the Other IRC
You’ll also hear about getting the most out of the sensors in our 3D printers, playing with X-rays at home, a ring that runs Java, and a roulette wheel that outgrew its 555 timer. Stick around to the end to learn about a different sort of IRC that’s even more niche than the one you’re probably familiar with, as well as the logistical challenges and potential benefits of catching rockets with a giant net. Check out the links if you want to follow along, and as always, tell us what you think about this episode in the comments!
- ▪You’ll also hear about getting the most out of the sensors in our 3D printers, playing with X-rays at home, a ring that runs Java, and a roulette wheel that outgrew its 555 timer.
- ▪Stick around to the end to learn about a different sort of IRC that’s even more niche than the one you’re probably familiar with, as well as the logistical challenges and potential benefits of catching rockets with a giant net.
- ▪Check out the links if you want to follow along, and as always, tell us what you think about this episode in the comments!
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| Original publisher | Hackaday |
| Canonical URL | https://hackaday.com/2026/07/24/hackaday-podcast-episode-379-driving-e-ink-diy-nes-on-esp-and-the-other-irc/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:40:25 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-07-24T16:44:13.098Z |
| Last seen | 2026-07-24T16:44:13.098Z |
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| Publisher visit | Yes — open original |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Hackaday Podcast Episode 379: Driving E-ink DIY, NES On ESP, And The Other IRC No comments by: Tom Nardi July 24, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy On this episode, Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi discuss their love of electronic paper, clunky cartridges, and keeping old games alive by any means possible. You’ll also hear about getting the most out of the sensors in our 3D printers, playing with X-rays at home, a ring that runs Java, and a roulette wheel that outgrew its 555 timer. Stick around to the end to learn about a different sort of IRC that’s even more niche than the one you’re probably familiar with, as well as the logistical challenges and potential benefits of catching rockets with a giant net.
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