# 115: Datasheeps

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2015-08-26
- Length: 1h 21m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-08-26-115-datasheeps
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/embedded-ep115mp3

## Summary

Daniel Hienzsch, founder of Rheingold Heavy, discusses his educational hardware company and his detailed blog series reverse-engineering the Arduino Uno. He explains the function of bypass capacitors as high-frequency noise filters, analyzes the Arduino's use of resistor networks for manufacturing efficiency, and critiques the lack of comprehensive hardware documentation in open-source projects. Hienzsch also shares his experience using the Particle Photon for a garage door opener and highlights tools like TinEye for schematic reverse engineering.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-08-26-115-datasheeps#t=6) Introduction: Daniel Hienzsch and Rheingold Heavy
- [2:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-08-26-115-datasheeps#t=126) Reverse Engineering the Arduino Uno Schematic
- [19:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-08-26-115-datasheeps#t=1167) The Function of Bypass Capacitors
- [29:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-08-26-115-datasheeps#t=1743) The Origin of Rheingold Heavy and I2C/SPI Shield
- [40:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-08-26-115-datasheeps#t=2445) Reading Data Sheets and Manufacturing Corrections
- [54:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-08-26-115-datasheeps#t=3253) Bubble Display and MSG EQ7 Graphic Equalizer Kit
- [1:04:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-08-26-115-datasheeps#t=3896) Parts.io Supply Chain Intelligence
- [1:07:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-08-26-115-datasheeps#t=4056) Particle Photon Garage Door Project
- [1:17:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2015-08-26-115-datasheeps#t=4639) Advice on Schematic Analysis and TinEye

## Topics

- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Rheingold Heavy (company)
- Arduino Uno (product)
- I2C and SPI education shield (product)
- Particle Photon (product)
- MSG EQ7 (product)
- Bubble Display Experimentation Pack (product)
- Parts.io (company)
- TinEye (tool)
- Digico (other)
- Osh Park (other)

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