# 89: I Have New Batteries

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2015-02-18
- Length: 59m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-02-18-89-i-have-new-batteries
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/embedded-ep89mp3

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-02-18-89-i-have-new-batteries#t=6) Introduction and Personal Context
- [2:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-02-18-89-i-have-new-batteries#t=141) History of Savage Circuits Website
- [14:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-02-18-89-i-have-new-batteries#t=869) Parallax Propeller Chip Applications
- [17:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-02-18-89-i-have-new-batteries#t=1025) Parallax Education and BOE-BOT
- [21:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-02-18-89-i-have-new-batteries#t=1300) ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit and Robotics
- [25:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-02-18-89-i-have-new-batteries#t=1532) Work-Life Balance and Site Maintenance
- [33:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-02-18-89-i-have-new-batteries#t=1995) Writing for Nuts and Volts and Tech Support
- [42:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-02-18-89-i-have-new-batteries#t=2520) Product Review Ethics and Sponsorships

## Topics

- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, established companies

## Mentioned

- Savage Circuits (product)
- Parallax (company)
- Propeller (chip)
- BOE-BOT (product)
- ELEV-8 Quadcopter Kit (product)
- Hackaday (company)
- Nuts and Volts (other)
- Tektronix (company)
- Fluke (company)
- Saleae (company)

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