3D Printing, Smart Home Tech, and DIY Projects with Dillan Stock (@TheStockPot-AU )
This week I’m joined by Dillan Stock from the YouTube channel @TheStockPot-AU
Join us as we discuss 3D printing, smart home tech and DIY projects.
And of course, we’ll open it up for LIVE Q&A, so bring your questions and join the conversation in the chat.
Huge thanks to our guest this week. Go subscribe to @TheStockPot-AU and check out all the videos and projects we discussed in the stream!
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RECOMMENDED
VIDEOS
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🎬 Apple Home 101: Getting Started Playlist (2025)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSyPtAY5VFr1NF_OgtaNoV67cT2YynuOr
🎬 The BEST Smart Home Tech of CES 2026!
https://youtu.be/nixxP7DNRBs?si=9FdxylzcCGKNY8BG
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📌 Chapters
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00:00 Welcome to Apple Home Talk Live
01:00 Guest intro delayed – technical difficulties
04:30 Spring smart home projects & chat warm-up
07:35 Govee smart ceiling fan discussion
10:30 Dillan Stock joins the stream
12:08 Dillan’s background & starting The Stockpot channel
14:17 Rapid channel growth in the first year
18:11 Day jobs & our YouTube journey
20:37 Hiring an editor – when it makes sense
23:10 Balancing YouTube with family life
24:10 “Smart homes are dumb” – the philosophy explained
26:38 The 5 rules for building a better smart home
31:55 Wall dashboards vs phones for smart home control
35:33 Dashboard automations, cameras & baby monitor use
37:50 Homie vs Home Assistant dashboards
40:19 Car telemetry automations & fuel-aware routing
42:27 Making dashboards usable for the whole family
43:34 3D printing projects & recessed sensor installs
44:14 Custom NFC smart cartridge media player
45:55 Cartridge player V2 improvements
48:00 Selling kits & sharing free 3D print files
50:15 Smart towel hook automation project
52:28 Creative smart hook automation ideas
54:32 Smart home product availability: US vs Australia
57:04 Electrical standards & why some devices aren’t sold in AU
58:01 Z-Wave frequencies & regional hardware differences
59:17 Australia-specific smart switch brands
1:00:31 Ripple power signals & device compatibility
1:01:02 Shelly devices & regional adoption differences
1:03:13 Smart switch certification challenges in Australia
1:04:34 Upcoming Australia smart switch roundup video
1:05:14 Getting started with 3D printing & who should get one
1:07:45 Best beginner 3D printers right now
1:08:47 Learning CAD turns printing into a superpower
1:10:02 When to upgrade to higher-end printers
1:11:02 Shane’s experience starting with the Bambu A1 Mini
1:12:26 Designing custom prints
1:13:18 Recommended CAD tools for beginners
1:14:00 Prusa vs Bambu long-term reliability discussion
1:17:15 Garage workshop space for future printers
1:18:45 Multi-toolhead and nozzle-changing printers explained
1:19:00 Dillan’s stacked multi-printer setup
1:19:45 Building a smart backyard workshop shed
1:20:11 Closing thoughts & where to follow Dillan
1:21:02 Stream outro
#SmartHome #AppleHome
