Opposable Thumbs

By Rob Ray and Taylor Hokanson

We (Taylor Hokanson and Rob Ray) assign ourselves (and a guest) a new creative challenge every two weeks. We then talk about our discoveries, problems, solutions, failures and successes and.... try to... more

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How many episodes does Opposable Thumbs have?

The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.

Opposable Thumbs episodes:

October 11, 2020Episode 89: Awkwardistics
Rob and Taylor check out our brains and talk about how to deal with awkward situations. Is it good to feel awkward? Or is that just misplaced bro-weirdness? How does that affect our work as podcast-people?
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to Wesley Ellis, Blondihacks, Nik Kantar, Walter Kitundu, Federico Tobon, Kelly Martin, Luke Noonan, Mike Tully, Adam Mayer, David Bellhorn, Tim Sway and Charlene McBride! They're our top Patreon supporters! Join 'em at: https://www.patreon.com/opposablethumbs
Links:
Opposable Thumbs Episode 30: Prove Yourself Wrong
remote.it - remote.it
Blitz City DIY - YouTube
(5) Raspberry Pi as a USB Webcam - YouTube
WORLD IN RED
BOSS - DS-1 | Distortion
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28min
September 08, 2020Episode 88: Emily Velasco and Lydia Cambron
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to Wesley Ellis, Blondihacks, Nik Kantar, Walter Kitundu, Federico Tobon, Kelly Martin, Luke Noonan, Mike Tully, Adam Mayer, David Bellhorn, Tim Sway and Charlene McBride! They're our top Patreon supporters! Join 'em at: https://www.patreon.com/opposablethumbs
Links:
Visualizing Sound: Cross-Modal Mapping Between Music and Color
Musical pitch classes have rainbow hues in pitch class-color synesthesia
Mapping Sound to Color
geophone – georgios cherouvim
John Was Trying to Contact Aliens | Netflix Official Site
Solar Lensing Telescope: NASA Scientists Propose New Technique to Directly Image Surface of Distant Exoplanets | Astronomy | Sci-News.com
ESOblog - Photographing a black hole | ESO
Poofer Supply
Fire Sculpture Artists | Flaming Lotus Girls | San Francisco, CA
Solenoid Valves
120 VAC Round Silicone Nitride Igniter
Qwiic Connect System - SparkFun Electronics
SparkFun Qwiic | Adafruit STEMMA & STEMMA QT | Adafruit Learning System
Grove - Seeed Studio Electronics
Main : Lydia Cambron
2020: an isolation odyssey on Vimeo
BlackHole: Route Audio Between Apps
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35min
August 11, 2020Episode 87: We check out creations by Mohit Bhoite and Emily Velasco
Taylor and Rob talk about their projects inspired by the amazing electronic constructions of Mohit Bhoite.
Check out Emily's work! And make something inspired by the cool things she's making!
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to Wesley Ellis, Blondihacks, Nik Kantar, Walter Kitundu, Federico Tobon, Kelly Martin, Luke Noonan, Mike Tully, Adam Mayer, David Bellhorn, Tim Sway and Charlene McBride! They're our top Patreon supporters! Join 'em at: https://www.patreon.com/opposablethumbs
Links:
Mohit Bhoite
Point-to-point construction - Wikipedia
Wire Wrapping vs. Soldering: How and When to Use Wire Wrapping
The Art of “Manhattan” Style Circuit Construction | San Diego Makers Guild
Three Chords and a Lawsuit: A Brief History of Guitars and Trademarks | IP Registration and Enforcement Blog
Transferring Images | Expeditionary Art
B.R. Delaney (@fieldstonearts) • Instagram photos and videos
B.R. Delaney (@fieldstonearts) • Instagram photos and videos
Shop — Fieldstone Artistry
(8) Jiří Praus (@jipraus) / Twitter
LED Jewelry : 9 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
SRA #312 Soldering Flux Pen Low-Solids, No-Clean 10ml - Refillable - - Amazon.com
Xuron - 170-IIF Micro-Shear Flush Cutter - Lead Retainer: Wire Cutters: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Emily Velasco (@mle_makes) • Instagram photos and videos
(8) Emily Velasco (@MLE_Online) / Twitter
Emily Velasco on Instagram: “Starburst 2”
Emily Velasco on Instagram: “Star burst”
Amazon.com: Make: Fire: The Art and Science of Working with Propane eBook: Deagan, Tim: Kindle Store
Fire Sculpture Artists | Flaming Lotus Girls | San Francisco, CA
Katya User Guide + Goals for Internship - Google Docs
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29min
July 28, 2020Episode 86: New awesome format! (kinda like the old awesome format!)
Taylor and Rob talk about the new format.
This episode we're talking about the amazing electronic constructions of Mohit Bhoite, Peter Vogel and Jiří Praus. Check em out! And make something inspired by the cool things they're making!
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to Wesley Ellis, Blondihacks, Nik Kantar, Walter Kitundu, Federico Tobon, Kelly Martin, Luke Noonan, Mike Tully, Adam Mayer, David Bellhorn, Tim Sway and Charlene McBride! They're our top Patreon supporters! Join 'em at: https://www.patreon.com/opposablethumbs
Links:
Eyeo 2019 - Mohit Bhoite on Vimeo — Mohit Bhoite
Mohit Bhoite
Eyeo Festival | Converge to Inspire
Peter Vogel - The Sound of Shadows (2011) on Vimeo
Peter Vogel | artnet
(20) Jiří Praus (@jipraus) / Twitter
(13) Jiri Praus - YouTube
(13) LED Heart Slow Build - YouTube
(20) Jiří Praus on Twitter: "Brain cell badge. Christmas gift to one of my patrons - neuroscientist. 🧠 #ledjewelry #brain #electronics https://t.co/jKvFTJleFg" / Twitter
Opposable Thumbs Episode 3: Found Electronics
Jiří Praus – Maker pro vaše potěšení. Elektronické obvody a sochy.
Opposable Thumbs Projects – We tackle a new creative challenge every two weeks and talk about our accomplishments, failures and lessons learned.
@opposable_podcast • Instagram photos and videos
60 cycles Podcast – Bamanya Brian
Bamanya Brian
Episode 64 / Vulnerability – Opposable Thumbs Projects
Trees and networks in biological models (1983 edition) | Open Library
See-Through Arduino UNO : 8 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
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29min
July 19, 2020Episode 85: Ventilators, felt sculptures, and making your body do strange things.
Rob dives into the a big chunk of his COVID-19 life. Taylor shares some amazing work by artists making really cool things with felt.
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to Wesley Ellis, Blondihacks, Nik Kantar, Walter Kitundu, Federico Tobon, Kelly Martin, Luke Noonan, Mike Tully, Adam Mayer, David Bellhorn, Tim Sway and Charlene McBride! They're our top Patreon supporters! Join 'em at: https://www.patreon.com/opposablethumbs
Links:
JPL COVID-19 Response | JPL/NASA
Stunning and Mega sized needle Felt wool sculptures by Paolo Puck
Mr.P
Stephanie Metz
Gilou (@gilou._) • Instagram photos and videos
‎Claquette - GIF & Video Tool on the Mac App Store
KiwiSDR: Wide-band SDR + GPS cape for the BeagleBone Black
Allison Geller (@the_pink_haired_maker) • Instagram photos and videos
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45min
July 03, 2020Episode 84: 3D Printing, Truchet Tiles, Wire Tie Mounts, and More!
Taylor and Rob talk about 3D Printing, Truchet Tiles, Wire Tie Mounts and a whole lot more! Rob is working on a vanity project and has entered the world of lightbulb sizes. Taylor is building a computer and needs to liquid cool his brain after researching all the processor SKUs.
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to Wesley Ellis, Blondihacks, Nik Kantar, Walter Kitundu, Federico Tobon, Kelly Martin, Luke Noonan, Mike Tully, Adam Mayer, David Bellhorn, Tim Sway and Charlene McBride! They're our top Patreon supporters! Join 'em at: https://www.patreon.com/opposablethumbs
Links:
Truchet tiles - Wikipedia
Chris Reilly Training Courses - LinkedIn Learning
Kay Dartt (@kmkdartt) • Instagram photos and videos
Taylor Hokanson (@hokansontaylor) • Instagram photos and videos
Taylor Hokanson (@hokansontaylor) • Instagram photos and videos
Make: Tips and Tales from the Workshop: A Handy Reference for Makers (Make: Technology on Your Time): Branwyn, Gareth: 9781680450798: Amazon.com: Books
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32min
June 19, 2020Episode 83: Inflatables with Gilles Mustar
Gilles Mustar is our guest this episode! Paris, France in the house!
Gilles Rob and Taylor talk about aesthetic surgery, blood, inflatables, patterning, Rhino, Grasshopper, Kangaroo, Eurorack, and atmospheric sensors.
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to Wesley Ellis, Blondihacks, Nik Kantar, Walter Kitundu, Federico Tobon, Kelly Martin, Luke Noonan, Mike Tully, Adam Mayer, David Bellhorn, Tim Sway and Charlene McBride! They're our top Patreon supporters! Join 'em at: https://www.patreon.com/opposablethumbs
Special Guest: Gilles Mustar.
Links:
gilles mustar
Gilles Mustar | LinkedIn
Kangaroo 2.0 - Now out of the pouch and available for testing! - Grasshopper
Grasshopper - algorithmic modeling for Rhino
Rhino 6 for Windows and Mac
PNEUHAUS
digitaltoolbox
Processing.org
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38min
May 27, 2020Episode 82: Chicago Storytelling, Sound, and Starting a Podcast
Ronnie Gonzalez is our guest this episode! Chicago in tha house!
Ronnie is starting a podcast! Taylor tackles the sound challenge.
Rob's chore is finally hanging all the things you've been meaning to hang on the wall.
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to Wesley Ellis, Blondihacks, Nik Kantar, Walter Kitundu, Federico Tobon, Kelly Martin, Luke Noonan, Mike Tully, Adam Mayer, David Bellhorn, Tim Sway and Charlene McBride! They're our top Patreon supporters! Join 'em at: https://www.patreon.com/opposablethumbs
Links:
Albany Park, Chicago - Wikipedia
Out of The Blocks | WYPR
Rode RODECaster Pro Integrated Podcast Production Studio RCP B&H
RØDE Microphones - Podcaster
Amazon.com: Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone: Musical Instruments
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33min
May 02, 2020Episode 81: A very "home store" relationship with nuts and bolts.
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to Wesley Ellis, Blondihacks, Nik Kantar, Walter Kitundu, Federico Tobon, Kelly Martin, Luke Noonan, Mike Tully, Adam Mayer, David Bellhorn, Tim Sway and Charlene McBride! They're our top Patreon supporters! Join 'em at: https://www.patreon.com/opposablethumbs
Links:
Welcome to To Do
Share and Discover Knowledge on LinkedIn SlideShare
Presentation Software | Online Presentation Tools | Prezi
(25) Learning How To Focus and Achieve My Goals - YouTube
DEADTECH Archives on Vimeo
JPL COVID-19 Response | JPL/NASA
Amazon.com: Hilitchi 300-Piece M3 Phillips Pan Head Screws Bolt Nut Lock Flat Washers Categories Kits, 304 Stainless Steel (M3) (M3): Industrial & Scientific
McMaster-Carr
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29min
April 23, 2020Episode 80: 3D Printers and Weird Augmented Reality Face Filters
Taylor is getting is Prusa build on. Rob dives into SparkAR.
We also talk about FaceApp, Irwin Wurm, "The Boys", and paper mache masks!
Taylor has a really great suggestion for all of us at the end of the podcast.
You can check out our projects at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com
Props to Wesley Ellis, Blondihacks, Nik Kantar, Walter Kitundu, Federico Tobon, Kelly Martin, Luke Noonan, Mike Tully, Adam Mayer, David Bellhorn, Tim Sway and Charlene McBride! They're our top Patreon supporters! Join 'em at: https://www.patreon.com/opposablethumbs
Links:
Original Prusa i3 MK3S - Prusa Research
Erwin Wurm: Artworks
Erwin Wurm: Artworks
FaceApp is back and so are privacy concerns - The Verge
Vantablack - Wikipedia
Amazon.com: Watch The Boys Season 1 | Prime Video
Surfcity
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20min

FAQs about Opposable Thumbs:

How many episodes does Opposable Thumbs have?

The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.