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March 22, 2025 80 mins
In Linux Out Loud 108, the crew goes live to support FTC Team 5026 Tesla Coils and FLL Team 53036 The Building Beasts as they gear up for competition! 🤖 They dive into robotics, coding, 3D printing mishaps, Raspberry Pi projects, Home Assistant setups, and open-source goodness—all while having a blast with the community. 🚀 Whether you love Linux, tinkering, or tech talk, this episode is packed with fun, insight, and robotics hype! 🎙️🔥 Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-108/ Chapter Titles 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:48 Catching the Robotics Bug: Why We Love It 00:13:52 OpenSaint: Open-Source Goodness 00:16:02 Coding Talk: Languages We Use & Love 00:17:03 Open-Source Robot Software & Firmware 00:18:49 Learning to Code: Where to Start 00:21:48 BattleBots & Robotics Showdowns 00:23:04 3D Printer Down! Troubleshooting the Tech 00:30:10 Bill’s Server Shenanigans 00:37:04 Food Talk: Because We Gotta Eat 00:40:48 Cardio, Automation & Home Assistant 00:41:51 Monitor Refresh for 2025 00:52:40 Solar Panels & Batteries: Home Assistant Integration 00:58:00 Raspberry Pi Projects & Possibilities 01:03:05 Open Source Media Center 01:04:54 Monitors on the Move 01:12:58 Robot Travel: Getting to the Next Competition 01:19:09 Outro Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux) Special Guest: Bill.
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