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Getting frustrated with all the wires you've got stashed in a drawer because you need so many and wonder why you have a pile of old ones? I've got the right connections to untangle this one for you. Learn enough about cables to know why they change, and how to organize them. 

Explaining these is also a good way to introduce concepts about signals and how they are sent. Learn a little about interference and digital data transmission as a bonus.

CHAPTER MARKERS

• Introduction and Data Cables 0:00
• Audio and Video versus HDMI 6:43
• Networking Cables 11:32

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So often we are tempted to think of the latest technology as something that has never been approached, and its benefits as things that were never dreamed of in the past. 

We can get a little perspective here by looking at how marketing on the Internet is very similar to the marketing of the past, at how the latest technology has ancestors, and how media sales strategies are repeating the failed policies of the past.

CHAPTER MARKERS

• Introduction and Internet Marketing 0:00
• The Evolution of Optical Viewers 7:32
• You Will Own Nothing 9:30

Check out this article about the steropticon here:

https://www.turtlepointpress.com/traveltainted/joseph-cornells-stereopticon/

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EP 401 Podcast Show Notes

Date:  07/30/2025

SUMMARY OF EPISODE

We take a look at why automation is important, the communication that happens in automation,  and what signals machines use. We also learn a little about the manufacturing process and how some communications improve productivity and lower costs

CHAPTER MARKERS

• Why automate? 0:00
• Types of signals 5:20
• Just-In-Time, EDI, and IoT techniques 13:17

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Hello, Everyone. This is Dean from Teachers to Tech. Just wanted to let you know we'll be back real soon. The first episode back for season four, we'll talk all about how machines communicate with each other. And we'll have an episode coming up about augmented reality and how you can make your own models and harness them. See you then.

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Wondering what the future holds? Listen to this mini episode to start understanding how human nature intersects with technology in the marketplace to create the next big thing. If you like this one, you will really love the episode planned for season 4 titled "We Already Had That".

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Want to get the best possible answers in the shortest possible time? Learn this method recommended by the creator of the wiki concept. Hint: Expect to have an "aha" moment.

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Learn about an axiom of computer science that has shaped thinking but may not be true forever!

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Imagine being able to learn programming, circuitry, and real-world devices all in an inexpensive beginner package. But wait, there's more! You can also expand your capabilities and learn programming languages at the same time. That is what the Micro:bit ecosystem offers you.

Listen now to find out how you can get started with no previous knowledge of processors, sensors, or programming languages.

• Learn more at Micro:bit Educational Foundation | micro:bit
• Get the programming environment I talked about at Microsoft MakeCode for micro:bit
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Would you like to learn the logic of computer programming without having to learn all the funky keywords and punctuation? Would you like to get immediate results? Would you like to do this all for free? Listen to this episode to learn all about block programming and specifically about the platform called Scratch.

CHAPTER MARKER

• Introduction and Overview [0:00]
• Two Great Learning Platforms  [6:30]

RESOURCES

1.  Scratch (Official Website Tutorials)  https://scratch.mit.edu/
   Overview: Scratch, developed by MIT, offers an extensive set of free tutorials directly on its website. Users can start by creating simple projects like interactive stories and games.

2. MakeCode by Microsoft https://makecode.microbit.org/
  Overview: Microsoft’s MakeCode offers block-based coding tutorials for a range of hardware devices, like the Micro:bit, LEGO Mindstorms, and Arcade.

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 I have had many students tell me “I learn best hands-on”. I agree with that 100%. In fact, it is possible to know all the right things to say about a subject but not really understand it. So here is a way to get deeper understanding. Kit building does not just teach you the specific circuit you make, it teaches you characteristics of components and how circuits are put together. Don’t wait until you think you know how everything works to start building. The kits I will feature  are meant to help you as a beginner.

Resources:

- Snap Circuits by Elenco  https://www.elenco.com/snap-circuits These kits are easy to work with, and best of all you can take them back apart and build something else. There are expansion parts available for those who wish to branch out.

- SciToys is a world of learning physics and more with everyday items.  https://www.scitoys.com

- MicroKits two very fun musical electronic projects https://www.microkits.com

Great soldering lesson from iFixit here:

https://youtu.be/rK38rpUy568?si=QsU5NdZQ5sZrczwV

An excellent resource for tools and advice:

https://www.ifixit.com/

Another excellent site for repair parts and advice, focused on appliances:

https://www.repairclinic.com/

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