{"id":1118,"date":"2025-10-11T00:02:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T00:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3dprintingservices.com\/blog\/hackaday-podcast-episode-341-qualcomm-acquires-arduino-stepper-motors-reign-in-3d-printing-and-googles-control-over-your-apps\/"},"modified":"2025-10-11T00:02:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T00:02:23","slug":"hackaday-podcast-episode-341-qualcomm-acquires-arduino-stepper-motors-reign-in-3d-printing-and-googles-control-over-your-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3dprintingservices.com\/blog\/hackaday-podcast-episode-341-qualcomm-acquires-arduino-stepper-motors-reign-in-3d-printing-and-googles-control-over-your-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"Hackaday Podcast Episode 341: Qualcomm Acquires Arduino, Stepper Motors Reign in 3D Printing, and Google\u2019s Control Over Your Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The podcast for October 10, 2025, hosted by Elliot Williams and Jenny List, explores several significant topics affecting the Hackaday community. As autumn nights settle in for Europeans, the duo begins with a somber tribute to Robert Murray-Smith, a prolific YouTuber.<\/p>\n<p>Among the highlighted news, a major acquisition sees Qualcomm take ownership of Arduino. The implications of this takeover lead to speculation about the future of the Arduino platform in 2025 and whether it can maintain its former prominence. Another significant development discussed is Google&#8217;s move to restrict Android sideloading to only approved developer APKs via ADB. This raises concerns over user rights and challenges the open-source principles that have long supported the Android ecosystem, prompting discussions on potential community reactions.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these pressing topics, the podcast features a variety of creative hacks. Notable discussions include custom LCD designs, algorithmic art, and the continued prevalence of stepper motors in 3D printing. The hosts also highlight innovative projects such as a tiny RV, novel uses of an ESP32 peripheral, and a nostalgic nod to the DVD logo screensaver in hardware design. The episode concludes with an exploration of the reasoning behind voltage levels in logic circuits, rounding out a rich array of topics for listeners.<\/p>\n<p>For those interested in tuning in, an MP3 download is available for the episode.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Links:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/hackaday\/Hackaday_Podcast-Ep341.mp3\">Download the Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2025\/10\/07\/2025-hackaday-supercon-more-wonderful-speakers\/\">2025 Hackaday Supercon Speakers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2025\/10\/08\/honoring-the-legacy-of-robert-murray-smith\/\">Honoring Robert Murray-Smith<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2025\/10\/07\/qualcomm-introduces-the-arduino-uno-q-linux-capable-sbc\/\">Qualcomm Introduces Arduino Uno Q<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2025\/10\/06\/google-confirms-non-adb-apk-installs-will-require-developer-registration\/\">Google Restricts Non-ADB APK Installs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The podcast for October 10, 2025, hosted by Elliot Williams and Jenny List, explores several significant topics affecting the Hackaday community. 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