#modular-hardware
10 episodes
#4295: Custom Storage Inserts Without Injection Molding
How to make HDPE grid inserts for Euro boxes without injection molding — 3D printing, CNC, or waterjet cutting?
#4275: From $15 AliExpress Belt to Full EDC System
How belt width changes everything about your carry system — and what to do about it.
#4230: Modbus to Smart Home: The Real Bridge Guide
Three gateways tested, three hurdles revealed. What actually works when bridging OT gear to Home Assistant.
#3452: Quick-Pick Bins: The Storage System That Works For You
Slanted-front modular bins that present your parts to you. How they work, what goes in them, and whether they belong on your workbench.
#3331: Euro Boxes for Your Garage: Modular Storage That Actually Works
Ditch mismatched bins forever. A practical guide to Euro boxes, RPCs, shelving, and weight ratings for home storage.
#3229: Euro Containers vs IKEA: The Storage Standard That Lasts
Why the humble Euro container beats consumer bins for home storage, moving, and garage organization.
#3132: Why Your Storage Bins Don't Stack (And How to Fix It)
One cubic foot could fix your garage chaos — if manufacturers would agree on it.
#1363: How Shenzhen Clones Your Tech Before the Keynote Ends
Discover the "AliExpress Paradox" where $12 earbuds rival $200 flagships, and the high-speed ecosystem turning global IP law on its head.
#807: Why Your Plastic Bins Die and Your Boots Don't
Tired of things breaking? Discover the "Buy It For Life" philosophy and how to find products actually built to last a lifetime.
#792: The Framework Laptop: Modularity and the Right to Repair
Can laptops ever be as modular as desktops? Explore how Framework is fighting planned obsolescence with swappable parts and open designs.