Color Blasted Badge Making: How Hard Could It Be
Abhinav Panda, Bradán Lane
DEF CON 32 Creator Stage · Day 1 · Creator Stage
This talk, presented at DEF CON 32, dives into the intricate and often challenging world of creating full-color, custom printed circuit board (PCB) badges. Abhinav Panda, a veteran of the "badge life" community, and Braden Lane, a hardware hacker and UX designer, share their extensive experimentation and hard-won knowledge on two primary methods: **UV printing** and **traditional silk screening**. The talk explores the technical processes, practical considerations, and unique challenges associated with transforming standard PCBs into vibrant, artistic, and functional conference badges.