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Dive into the chaotic world of DEF CON badge creation in this 25-minute conference talk that reveals the untold stories behind the blinking LEDs and clever CTFs. Learn from veteran badge creators as they share hard-earned lessons from years in the trenches of Badgelife, exposing what worked, what failed spectacularly, and what miraculously came together just hours before the convention opened. Discover the reality behind catastrophic PCB errors, customs nightmares, hotel bathtub soldering sessions, and shipping hacks that would make logistics managers weep. Gain insights into the mountain of caffeine, chaos, and carefully disguised panic that goes into creating these coveted electronic badges. Whether you're a first-time builder or seasoned badge enthusiast, absorb this survival guide and therapy session rolled into one as Abhinav Pandagale breaks down the real behind-the-scenes stories that never make it to the badge booth.
