Hackaday Podcast Ep 356: Nanoprinting, Vibe Coding, and Keebin' with Kristina, IN HELL!
Feb 6, 2026
They cover micron-scale 3D printing and sub-micron fabrication progress. LEGO and typewriter hacks that turn old mechanisms into printable text and USB keyboards come up. Graph theory applied to LED sculptures and AC driving tricks gets attention. Display and power hacks include an iMac turned into a 5K screen and Raspberry Pi power-management. They also debate vibe coding's impact on open source communities.
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Longtime OS Switch To Ubuntu
- Christina Panos switched from Windows to Ubuntu after ~38 years and is adapting to differences like missing Notepad++ and auto-Bluetooth wake behavior.
- She reports manual Discord updates and a terminal workflow for installs but says the overall experience feels familiar.
Micron 3D Printing With Kitchen Chemistry
- Vic Oliver's RepRap Micron approach combines ultra‑fine dip needles and open flexure microscope stages to achieve single‑digit micron 3D printing.
- Using UV nail gel and kitchen chemistry made micron deposition accessible without full cleanroom infrastructure.
LEGO Typewriter That Actually Writes
- Ken Cunbricks converted a LEGO typewriter to actually punch plastic letters onto a plate using bespoke mechanisms and many rubber bands.
- The build required trial, error, and adjustments to ensure mostly upright letters despite limitations.
