Content provided by MacroFab, Inc.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by MacroFab, Inc. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
icon Daily Deals

EP#387: Recursive Vending Machines

53:54
 
Share
 

Manage episode 371865683 series 120573
Content provided by MacroFab, Inc.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by MacroFab, Inc. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Join us as we chat with Hyr0n and Zapp from AND!XOR Group about their iconic badges for DEF CON 31. Learn about the challenges and creative process behind their badges, including the returning Snackey Vending Machine. Discover how AI enhances their workflow while uncovering its limitations. Get ready for a captivating conversation!

Text:

Guests:

Intro to AND!XOR and Previous Badge Designs for DEF CON

  • A brief history of AND!XOR group
  • The origins of Hyr0n & Zapp’s involvement in creating badges for DEF CON
  • Recapping previous DEF CON badges, including last year’s Project Snackey
  • The challenges of previous years badge design, including troubleshooting voltage issues and a weird bug that developed in Snackey halfway through DEF CON last year

DEF CON 31: Snackey is back!

  • Exciting news: Snackey Vending Machine is back with new improvements!
  • Balancing aesthetics and technical features while troubleshooting badge challenges
  • Leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in badge designs
  • Upcoming Hacker challenges at DEF CON including the mysterious Black Badges and announcing that Sanckey is an official challenge this year!
  • Building a strong community at DEF CON through collaboration and solving challenges together

Summary/Takeaways:

  • Embrace the journey and learn from failures as they often lead to the most memorable experiences.
  • AI is a powerful tool for automating tedious tasks but won't replace programmers anytime soon.

Previous Episodes Featuring AND!XOR:

Thank you for listening to the MacroFab Engineering Podcast! We’d love to hear what you think of the show so please tweet at us @MacroFab and join our slack channel at Macrofab dot com / slack or email us at podcast@macrofab.com.

  continue reading

448 episodes

iconShare
 
Manage episode 371865683 series 120573
Content provided by MacroFab, Inc.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by MacroFab, Inc. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Join us as we chat with Hyr0n and Zapp from AND!XOR Group about their iconic badges for DEF CON 31. Learn about the challenges and creative process behind their badges, including the returning Snackey Vending Machine. Discover how AI enhances their workflow while uncovering its limitations. Get ready for a captivating conversation!

Text:

Guests:

Intro to AND!XOR and Previous Badge Designs for DEF CON

  • A brief history of AND!XOR group
  • The origins of Hyr0n & Zapp’s involvement in creating badges for DEF CON
  • Recapping previous DEF CON badges, including last year’s Project Snackey
  • The challenges of previous years badge design, including troubleshooting voltage issues and a weird bug that developed in Snackey halfway through DEF CON last year

DEF CON 31: Snackey is back!

  • Exciting news: Snackey Vending Machine is back with new improvements!
  • Balancing aesthetics and technical features while troubleshooting badge challenges
  • Leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in badge designs
  • Upcoming Hacker challenges at DEF CON including the mysterious Black Badges and announcing that Sanckey is an official challenge this year!
  • Building a strong community at DEF CON through collaboration and solving challenges together

Summary/Takeaways:

  • Embrace the journey and learn from failures as they often lead to the most memorable experiences.
  • AI is a powerful tool for automating tedious tasks but won't replace programmers anytime soon.

Previous Episodes Featuring AND!XOR:

Thank you for listening to the MacroFab Engineering Podcast! We’d love to hear what you think of the show so please tweet at us @MacroFab and join our slack channel at Macrofab dot com / slack or email us at podcast@macrofab.com.

  continue reading

448 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play