Displaying items 1-10 of 23 in total of Linux Out Loud with the tag "robotics".
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220: Data Has Weight, Laws Have Teeth, Linux Has Jokes | Linux Out Loud 122
March 7th, 2026 | 1 hr 1 min
age verification, bsd, california ab 1043, colorado age verification law, cups, deskflow, first lego league, framework laptops, lego spike prime, linux, linux distributions, open source, printer server, privacy, robotics, steamos, surveillance, wayland, zigbee
In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Wendy, Nate, and Bill start in the server room and end up staring down new “for the children” age‑verification laws aimed squarely at your operating system. They talk through wrangling tablets and printers with CUPS, why Framework laptops keep surviving industrial abuse, and how Deskflow brings Synergy/Barrier‑style magic to Wayland setups. From there, they dig into the new FIRST LEGO League robotics kits and what might be lost when classroom‑friendly AI kits replace hands‑on engineering. Finally, they unpack California and Colorado’s OS‑level age‑verification bills, what “OS providers” really means, and why small Linux and BSD projects are already threatening to block entire states rather than bolt surveillance rails onto their distros.
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218: Home Lab Spawn Point and High‑Ping Gaming | Linux Out Loud 120
February 7th, 2026 | 56 mins 12 secs
battletech, bookbinder js, cloud gaming, community podcast, controllers, desktop linux, first lego league, first tech challenge, fll, foss, ftc, gnu, gog, home lab, homelab, jellyfin, kodi, linux, linux gaming, linux out loud, media server, networking, open source, pdf tools, photo printer, robotics, self‑hosting, starlink, tech podcast, tuxdigital, usb‑c
In this episode of Linux Out Loud, Matt takes squad leader role while Wendy and Nate rejoin the party for a high‑FPS catch‑up on life, Linux, and loud gaming sessions. They swap updates on Wendy’s robotics teams heading deeper into competition season, Nate’s battle with basement water and building a proper home lab spawn point, and Matt’s quest to keep a local‑only media server running on modest hardware. From organizing racks and labeling gear to wrestling with Starlink latency and debating cloud gaming versus real ownership, the crew dives into how their real‑world chaos shapes the way they run Linux, host services, and play games. If you like robots, home labs, and arguing about whether you really own your digital library, this one’s for you.
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210: Teaching Time Lords: Open Source Lessons Across Space and Code | Linux Out Loud 112
June 28th, 2025 | 41 mins 54 secs
ai and coding, aleph one, chromebook management, doctor who, education technology, github, home assistant, linux, marathon trilogy, open source, phasmo, podcast, pybricks, robotics, tuxdigital
Wendy and Bill go full TARDIS in this episode of Linux Out Loud—sharing their robotics adventures, Bill’s vacation recap, curriculum-building with Pybricks, and tips on AI-powered coding. Plus: Phasmo breaks, Marathon makes a comeback, and the podcast hits Spotify video!
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207: Fedora Smooth, Bazzite Slick, Windows… Still Windows | Linux Out Loud 109
April 5th, 2025 | 1 hr 2 mins
3d printing, bazzite, creative workflows, dark envoy, davinci resolve, desktop linux, destination linux, egpu, fedora, gaming on linux, hardware, linux, linux distributions, linux gaming, linux out loud, linux podcast, mainsail, nginx, nvidia, onexplayer, open source, open source podcast, robotics, tech podcast, tinkering, troubleshooting, tux digital, wayland, windows alternatives
In this episode of Linux Out Loud, we explore the latest in Linux hardware experiments, distro discoveries, and creative workflows. Wendy walks through her setup with Fedora 41 and DaVinci Resolve, Matt dives into Windows frustrations, and Nate teases his excitement about trying out Bazzite, even before getting hands-on with the OneXPlayer.
We chat about eGPU setups, Wayland oddities, 3D printer troubleshooting with Mainsail and NGINX, and highlight the unique challenges (and wins) of gaming on Linux—like Dark Envoy. It’s a lively mix of tech insights, problem-solving, and distro excitement—all wrapped in open-source goodness. -
203: Retro Keyboards to Smart Home Wins | Linux Out Loud 105
January 11th, 2025 | 1 hr 10 mins
2025, 2025 predictions, 3d printing, appimages, community engagement, consumer computing, decluttering, editing challenge, fedora, flatpaks, gaming, home assistant, keyboard technology, led couch, nvidia, predictions, privacy, provisioning scripts, retail challenges, robotics, snaps, software installations, tech upgrades, technology trends, universal packages, voice assistants
In Linux Out Loud episode 105, the hosts look ahead to 2025 with big Linux hopes and smart tech ideas! Nate shows off his retro-inspired keyboard. Bill has an update on Home Assistant voice control, and the team debates universal packages like AppImages and Flatpaks. With off-topic laughs about Atari decanters and a tech purchase competition, it’s a lively blend of predictions, open-source fun, and a splash of RGB chaos!
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202: Techie Tidings | Linux Out Loud 104
December 21st, 2024 | 54 mins 10 secs
3d printing, arcade cabinet, cad, cups server, equipment management, flatpaks, holiday tech, home lab, language learning, printer issues, printers, robotics, technology
In Linux Out Loud episode 104 the hosts dive into holiday cheer with festive projects, from electrifying Christmas displays to arcade cabinet builds. They tackle 3D printer challenges, explore CAD tools for custom projects, and share tips on cleaning up server rooms and managing printers. It’s a lively mix of problem-solving, creative tech, and Linux fun!
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201: Backup or Bust | Linux Out Loud 103
December 8th, 2024 | 1 hr 35 mins
3d printing, archives, backup strategies, backups, cloud storage, community, data backup, data management, data recovery, data security, diy nas, docking stations, home automation, home lab, humor, it best practices, lessons learned, nas, note-taking, printer selection, prototyping, robotics, sensors, smart home, snapshotting, team collaboration, technical issues, technology, troubleshooting, zigbee
In Linux Out Loud episode 103, the hosts dive into backups and archiving, sharing tips on keeping your data safe with tools like Deja-Dup and rsync. From data security and printer repairs to smart tech and a Thunderbolt 4 dock debate, this episode is packed with practical advice, humor, and techy tales.
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200: The Mythical New Linux Users | Linux Out Loud 102
November 23rd, 2024 | 56 mins 20 secs
appimage, application management, backwards compatibility, community, consoles, dedicated distros, distros, flatpak, gaming, gaming preferences, new users, nvidia drivers, opensuse, robotics, software, steam deck, technology, user experience, user interface
In Linux Out Loud episode 102, the hosts discuss the existence of new Linux users and the impact of atypical content creators. Bash scripting and AppImage tools, new apps to play with, and Matt shows his angel and demon. It’s a blend of helpful insights, Linux community growth, and tech discoveries, delivered with the usual humor and camaraderie!
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178: New Year, New Hardware | Linux Out Loud 81
January 19th, 2024 | 1 hr 7 mins
backups, cad modeling, gaming device frustrations, headphone preferences, microtransactions, monitor setups, multiplayer gaming limitations, remote desktop experiences, robotics, soldering projects
In episode 81 of Linux Out Loud, we discuss soldering projects, CAD modeling for robotics, gaming device frustrations, remote desktop experiences, and touch on the limitations of multiplayer gaming on certain platforms.
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175: More Matt Enablement | Linux Out Loud 78
November 29th, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins
egpu, fairphone, first, fll, framework, ftc, robotics, shuttle xpress, ubuntu, ubuntu summit, video editing
In episode 78, Wendy shares exciting robotics news and her quest for better audio quality in video presentations. We talked about the cost of audio setups and our robotics team's expansion. Nate also touches on topics like his experiences at the Ubuntu Summit, video editing in Linux, and the highly anticipated Steam Deck. Tune in for a lively conversation mixing lighthearted banter and insightful information.