Embedded.fm · 18 Feb 2015 · 59m
Chris Savage, an engineering tech at Parallax and creator of the Savage Circuits community site, discusses the evolution of his website from a personal project showcase to a community hub, and back again due to life events. He details the technical capabilities of Parallax's Propeller microcontroller in industrial control and robotics, highlighting the BOE-BOT and ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit as educational tools. Savage also shares his ethical approach to product reviews, explaining how he handles sponsorships from companies like Tektronix and Fluke while maintaining unbiased content.
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