Remoticon 2021 - Jeremy Fielding: Building Hardware that Moves

Explore the world of building hardware that moves in this 57-minute keynote presentation from Hackaday's Remoticon 2021. Dive into Jeremy Fielding's expertise on creating unique hardware, from custom power tools to giant earthmoving machines. Learn about the importance of prototyping, discover tips for both professional engineers and hobbyists, and gain insights into interesting motor sources from appliances. Follow Fielding's journey through project descriptions, YouTube channel insights, and his favorite prototype. Understand the fundamentals of designing, including shapes, strength vs. stiffness, and materials. Delve into motion mechanics, exploring various motor types, sizing, torque measurement, and speed calculation. Examine the pros and cons of gears, and participate in a Q&A session covering topics such as discovering new materials, high-strength steel, pneumatics, three-phase motors, and belt drives. Conclude with valuable design rule checks to enhance your hardware-building skills.

Intro
Welcome
Project Description
YouTube Channel
Project Overview
My Favorite Prototype
How to Make a Prototype
Giant Toy Box
Designing
Shapes
Strength vs Stiffness
Materials
Motion
Motors
Types of Motors
Sizing a Motor
Measuring Torque
Measuring Speed
Gears
Pros and Cons
Questions
How to discover new materials
High strength steel
Pneumatics
Threephase motors
Belt drives
Design rule checks