So you wanna know how to make badges
c0ldbru
DEF CON 32 Creator Stage · Day 1 · Creator Stage
In "So you wanna know how to make badges," c0ldbru, a solutions architect and the founder of Rot 13 Labs, delivered a practical and inspiring talk aimed at demystifying the process of creating custom electronic badges. Far from being an electrical engineer, c0ldbru frames himself as a "hardware hacker noob" who learned through persistent tinkering, emphasizing that badge making is an accessible skill for anyone willing to invest time and effort. The presentation serves as a comprehensive guide, breaking down the complex endeavor into manageable steps: from conceptualizing an idea to planning hardware, firmware, packaging, and budgeting, culminating in the actual manufacturing process.