Hacking and Craft - Jeff Gough

Explore the intersection of hacking and craftsmanship in this 46-minute conference talk from TROOPERS13. Delve into Jeff Gough's background and his journey through various low-tech and high-tech crafting methods. Discover the intricacies of inkjet printer technology, including piezo printheads, nozzles, and electrical interfaces. Learn about research-grade printers and open-source hacking platforms. Witness practical applications such as wax casting, thermoforming, and PCB layout. Gain insights into the creation process of custom sunglasses, from 3D printing to soldering and glass cutting. Examine the security implications of these techniques and their potential impact on the field of hacking and craftsmanship.

Introduction
Jeffs background
Lowtech
Laser Engraving
The Past
Hacking and Craft
Inkjet Printers
DropOnDemand Piezo Printers
Applications
Nozzles
Printhead
Heater Circuit
Electrical Interface
Research Grade
Schematics
Open Bench Logic sniffer
Parallel Bus sniffer
Completed hacking platform
Results
Printing
Air bubbles
Wax casting
Wax master
Muse sunglasses
Making by hand
Thermoforming
Soldering
Glasses
Plastic inserts
PCB Layout
Stencils
Solder
Time
Cutting Glass
Final Product
Security Implications
Contact details
Lithium polymer batteries