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Awww man, the title gave it away. Sort of. Nick spent a lot of money, but it's okay, because it's for the podcast. Right? Right?Stuff from this episode: iPhone 12 Mini Staypuck Nintendo Switch (Amazon affiliate link) Ticket to Ride Mario Kart 8 (Amazon affiliate link) Nintendo Wii Wii Sports Death Squared The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Amazon affiliate link) Portal Portal 2 Portal Stories: Mel Mad Katz Controllers Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Amazon affiliate link) SpaceX Starlink Stadia Epistory Command and Conquer StarCraft Canon EOS Webcam Utility Yeti Nano (Amazon affiliate link) Yeti Nano Boom Mount M1 MacBook Pro Twitter Podcast: @Hidden_Node Nick Turner: @nickjvturner Joel Crane: @Potato_Fi

Being repulsed by the idea of letting his car idle in the car park, Nick has decided to investigate battery powered electric pumps for pumping up his inflatable stand-up paddleboards. Joel fanboys about the Ryobi ONE+ battery power tool system, and they both dream about the eventuality of electric cars. They also discuss how to make good instructional videos for YouTube.Stuff from this episode: Red Paddle Company Dieselgate Stone Henge Docks Ryobi ONE+ Nick's YouTube Video about Google Slides GUI API PotatoFi Blog Reto MacCast Tesla Daily Twitter Podcast: @Hidden_Node Nick Turner: @nickjvturner Joel Crane: @Potato_Fi

From the archives! This episode was recorded on May 18th, 2020 with a live "studio" audience, as part of the WLA's Coronavirus Relief Fund! The Hidden Node Podcast was part of 13 hours of continuous podcasting, all with a live audience on Zoom. As for the delay in posting it... yeah, sorry about that. Better late than never? Some of the conversation aged super well, and some of it didn't. We hope you enjoy this grab-bag of topics from ages ago.Joel isn't sure whether he should use Google applications on his new iPhone. Joel is about to buy a new MacBook, which at the time had just reverted from the Butterfly keyboard to the old Magic keyboard. But Joel and Nick wonder, are they on the right track by only having laptops, or should they have desktop computers as well? Also, a quick update about Nick's 3D printer.Stuff from this episode: Fantastical Craigslist Gumtree 11" MacBook Air Guesses about ARM MacBooks, which totally exist now MicroTIK networking hardware The Typing of the Dead VMware Fusion Parallels Mac OS X Snow Leopard Microsoft Xbox Nick's 3D-printed pop filter Prusa Face Shield Twitter: Podcast: @Hidden_Node Joel: @Potato_Fi Nick: @nickjvturner

Bonus episode! Nick and Joel’s good friend, Ferney Munoz, has some questions about 3D printing. That means that for better or for worse (probably for worse), you’re getting another 3D printing episode! But seriously, Ferney is one of our favorite guys, and we were very excited to convince him to buy a Prusa MINI, and secondarily, answer his questions about 3D printing.There’s also a part about ducks. It’s great.As always, thanks a ton for joining us for these episodes. We’re absolutely thrilled that people want to join the conversation about this stuff. Thank you for listening!Stuff from this episode: Wireless LAN Professionals Conference Prusa MINI Prusa MK3S Kit WLAN Pi Case 3D Printed Snakes #IdahoFightingCOVID Prusa Face Shield Prusa Printed Parts Raspberry Pi Thingiverse Nick’s Designs on Prusa Printers Joel’s Designs on Prusa Printers TinkerCAD Fusion 360 Digital Calipers (Amazon affiliate link) Prusa MMU2 Video Twitter Podcast: @Hidden_Node Ferney Munoz: @Ferney_Munoz Nick Turner: @nickjvturner Joel Crane: @Potato_Fi

It’s official, Joel has switched to iOS. There’s a lot to talk about, including AirPods, Apple Watch, and of course, Joel’s new iPhone SE. Joel and Nick struggle to remember the name of a flagship Google device, once again proving that they aren’t professional tech podcasters. Joel reminisces about Pebble smartwatches. Nick sounds like an iOS expert. Stuff from this episode: iPhone 6+ Bose QC35 Headphones Sony WH-1000MX4 iPhone SE (2016) iPhone SE (2020) Official Apple SE Case Droid Life The Verge’s Review of the iPhone SE iFixit Qi Charging AirPods Google Home Mini Pebble Apple Watch Series 2  Strava Twitter: Podcast: @Hidden_Node Joel: @Potato_Fi Nick: @nickjvturner

Nick's 3D printer is almost out for delivery! In preparation for this podcast-defining event, Nick and Joel iron out final 3D-printing details, including notes on 3D modeling, printing threaded holes, and various materials used in printing. To ensure maximum podcast excitement, they also discuss mouse support on iPadOS, the new Mac Mini from Dan Jones, and whether macOS should call it the "Trash" or the "Bin".Show Notes Chaos Core Tech Fusion 360 Tutorials Captain Disillusion prusaprinters.org "Nut Job" on Thingiverse Chaos Core Tech - Parametric Constraints STL Versus 3MF Prusa Materials Guide Thomas Sanladerer Nick's Web Store "Wheel Mouse Optical USB and PS/2 Compatible" StarCraft Twitter: Podcast: @Hidden_Node Joel: @Potato_Fi Nick: @nickjvturner

Hey everyone, Nick and I spend a few minutes at the beginning of this episode decompressing about what is going on with COVID-19 before moving on to the usual stuff. If you want to decompress with us, awesome. If you want to skip that, no worries, just head to the 12:25 mark. Either way, we're just glad that you're here. - JoelJoel and Nick have a conference call to talk about conference calls. Really, the episode is just an excuse to talk about why they love Zoom. They also talk about other video conferencing/video calling tools such as Hangouts, FaceTime, GoToMeeting, and Cisco WebEx. They also discuss audio setups, common pitfalls that new users fall into, and conference call etiquette.Also Jerry. You know Jerry, right?If you like the podcast (or if you don't), please consider leaving us a review on whatever podcast service you're using!Stuff from this episode: Hyperchange: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1LAjODfg7dnSSrrPGGPPMw Hyperchange about Zoom: https://youtu.be/0x439Yly7RI Meeting Owl: https://www.owllabs.com/ Twitter: Podcast: @Hidden_Node Joel: @Potato_Fi Nick: @nickjvturner

Nick decides to leave the American Express club, and discusses exploding soldering tools. Joel talks about his favorite soldering gear, and Nick ruins the theme of the podcast with a “tech success” story. Joel brings it back by recounting his horrible experience with Android Auto, as well as his frustrations with soap dispensers and water faucets. This episode of the Hidden Node Podcast is sponsored by being all over the place. Some of the links below are referral links, which indirectly support Joel and Nick, who both directly support the podcast by talking into microphones. Stuff from this episode: Head for Points: https://www.headforpoints.com/ The Points Guy: https://thepointsguy.com/ Bombas Socks (referral link): https://refer.bombas.com/x/siV9Be Techmoan: https://youtu.be/I6El_iKwQsY Freshbooks (referral link): http://fbuy.me/oRQy1 Electroboom: https://youtu.be/DFQG9kuXSxg Electroboom’s foot operated faucet (language warning): https://youtu.be/ZrQD3HpHbIc Joel’s recommended soldering gear (all referral links): Hakko FX888D: https://amzn.to/2TfF75z Hakko Flush Cutters: https://amzn.to/2SX0OIF Hakko Wire Strippers: https://amzn.to/390nHAp Hakko Tweezers: https://amzn.to/32sAAAO Aven Circuit Board Holder: https://amzn.to/2Pns4hu Fluke 101 Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3cExTRr Solder: https://amzn.to/38Bie1Y

In this episode, Nick is visiting Joel in Idaho for culture exchange. They discuss the Wireless LAN Professionals Conference (which they've just returned from), how to deal with foreign currency while traveling, inner-tubing, Nick's impressions of the Prusa MINI 3D printer, and... socks. Also, Joel attempts to convert inches to millimeters, and Nick reveals what is wrong with how Americans label floors in buildings. Stuff from this episode: Wireless LAN Professionals Conference Local Area Network The Korean PCB fabricator that Joel used The Chinese PCB fabricator that Joel usually uses The Packet Potato Boise, Idaho Actual, real footage of Nick inner-tubing Prusa MINI Nick's referral link for Transferwise Nicks referral link for Bombas Socks Joel's referral link for Privacy.com

It turns out that "conference calling" is a thing, so in this episode, Nick and Joel have a conversation with long-time Apple expert Dan Jones. Dan talks about special Wi-Fi troubleshooting profiles for iOS and content caching servers, Nick asks important technical questions like, "Should I close apps on my iPhone", and Joel's Mac Mini turns out to be absolutely ancient. Joel is thinking about switching to iPhone, but when Dan reveals that his iPhone can't keep his notification centre aligned, it ruins everything. And of course, Joel can't help but talk about Android some more.Dan Jones: @UKDanJonesNick Turner: @nickjvturnerJoel Crane: @Potato_Fi

The tech Gremlins are out in force this episode. The original recording plans were thwarted by grounding "hummmm", which turned out to be a dodgy USB cable. Technical difficulties drive home the realisation that Podcasting is hard.Raspberry Pi PoE Hat dramaPacket Potato - Electronic BadgeOver $1000 spent at AdaFruitCoronavirus risks to the Packet PotatoApple SidecarWatsonSherlockThe process of being "sherlocked"Presentation Platforms - Keynote / Powerpoint / Google SlidesApplications that do not behave themselvesJoel Crane@potato_fijoel@potatofi.comNick Turner@nickjvturnernick@badgerwifi.co.uk

Nick shares the complicated relationship he has with Philips Hue products, AdaFruit NeoPixels, and things that make subtle buzzing sounds. Joel learns about hook and loop fasteners, and Nick explains the saga of his new MacBook Pro.Stuff from this episode:Second-Generation Phillips Hue BridgePhilips Hue LED strip V1AdaFruit NeoPixelInnr LED StripThe ridiculous RJ45 splitterDual Lock by 3MUK MacBook keyboard layoutChiclet KeyboardSiCK-68 KeyboardJoel's 3D-printed keyboardRain Design mStandTwelve South Curve Stand for MacBook

Joel and Nick are deeply dissatisfied with the state of power bricks, Power over Ethernet, and window management in macOS. Basically, they’re unhappy with things in technology. But they love technology. What else is new?Stuff from This Episode: Nick’s Non-Tutorial on using Git Joel’s Packet Potato Kit Raspberry Pi PoE HAT Raspberry Pi PoE HAT Revision Phillips Hue Hub NETGEAR 4G LTE Modem Front and Center Accidental Tech Podcast

Joel and Nick talk about what they REALLY want in noise cancelling headphones. Joel gives his first impressions on the Prusa MINI 3D printer. Then, messaging clients, and the privilege (and curse) of having too many services to choose from. In the green corner, WhatsApp... and in the blue corner, Telegram.

OpenBanking, Fintech, Monzo Bank... What does the future of banking look like?  <- that bit is a genuine question, we do not know the answer FYI.

Joel rambles about 3D printing. Since Nick is pretty new to the world of 3D printing, he has questions about how to get started. Nick thinks that Joel has expertise, so he asks questions about how to get started. Nick asks Joel what he'd do differently in 3D printing and modelling, if he was starting from scratch.Stuff from this episode: SketchUp (Don't use this) TinkerCAD (Good starting point) Fusion 360 (Current hobbyist and professional standard) SolidWorks (For professionals, like mechanical engineers) OpenSCAD (For creating models with code) Prusa MINI Prusa i3 MK3S Slic3r PrusaSlicer Cura Simplify 3D