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)
Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN)
Nate (Website CubicleNate.com)
Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)
Special Guest: Bill.