Robots, Servers & 3D Printing Fails | Linux Out Loud 108

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)