# 31: If You See a Dongle Run Away

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2013-12-19
- Length: 1h 15m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-12-19-31-if-you-see-a-dongle-run-away
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/mes-ep31-mp3

## Summary

Host Philip Friedan and producer Christopher White review gift ideas for embedded engineers, discussing products like the Nest Protect smoke alarm, Dropcam, and the Bus Pirate. They also critique the licensing and usability of IAR Systems' embedded development tools, advocating for GCC and open-source alternatives like Qt Creator. The episode includes recommendations for online backup services like CrashPlan and Backblaze, and sources for hardware components such as SparkFun, Adafruit, and Shapeways.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-12-19-31-if-you-see-a-dongle-run-away#t=6) Introduction and Podcast Recommendations
- [10:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-12-19-31-if-you-see-a-dongle-run-away#t=613) Listener Mail and Engineering Tools
- [29:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-12-19-31-if-you-see-a-dongle-run-away#t=1771) Gift Ideas: Smart Home and Gadgets
- [48:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-12-19-31-if-you-see-a-dongle-run-away#t=2905) Online Backup Services: CrashPlan and Backblaze
- [1:03:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-12-19-31-if-you-see-a-dongle-run-away#t=3790) The IAR Systems Rant
- [1:12:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-12-19-31-if-you-see-a-dongle-run-away#t=4332) Apple Store Gadgets and Conclusion

## Topics

- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Nest Protect (product)
- Dropcam (product)
- Bus Pirate (tool)
- IAR Systems (company)
- CrashPlan (product)
- Backblaze (product)
- SparkFun (company)
- Adafruit (company)
- Shapeways (company)
- BeagleBone Black (product)
- Raspberry Pi (product)
- Philips Hue (product)
- Automatic (product)
- Sennheiser HD 280 Pro (product)
- Qt Creator (tool)
- GCC (tool)

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