# 184: Not Likely, Possible, or Safe

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2017-01-18
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-01-18-184-not-likely-possible-or-safe
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/184-not-likely-possible-or-safe

## Summary

Ben Krasnow, host of the Applied Science YouTube channel and an engineer at Verily (Google Life Sciences), discusses his work with high-speed cameras, prototyping techniques, and the economics of creator funding. He details the physics of high-speed imaging, his use of the OSH Chip and Processing for BLE prototyping, and his philosophy on failure and education. Krasnow also shares insights on staying current with technology via Hacker News and Twitter, and reflects on the shifting landscape of AI and self-driving cars.

## Chapters

- [0:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-01-18-184-not-likely-possible-or-safe#t=7) Introduction and Lightning Round
- [4:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-01-18-184-not-likely-possible-or-safe#t=248) High-Speed Camera Physics and Rigging
- [15:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-01-18-184-not-likely-possible-or-safe#t=955) Patreon Funding and Creator Economics
- [29:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-01-18-184-not-likely-possible-or-safe#t=1740) Prototyping Mindset and Failure
- [44:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-01-18-184-not-likely-possible-or-safe#t=2680) Desktop Waterjet and Tooling
- [56:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-01-18-184-not-likely-possible-or-safe#t=3375) BLE Prototyping with OSH Chip and Processing
- [1:01:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-01-18-184-not-likely-possible-or-safe#t=3681) VR, AI, and Final Thoughts

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists, early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Applied Science (product)
- Verily (company)
- Chronos (product)
- David Kronstein (other)
- Patreon (other)
- Wazer (product)
- OSH Chip (product)
- Philip Freidin (other)
- nRF52 (chip)
- Processing (tool)
- Hacker News (other)
- Valve (company)
- Tilt Brush (product)
- Google Earth (product)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [An Interview with Ben Krasnow, 8 years on](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-02-17-an-interview-with-ben-krasnow-8-years-on) (The Amp Hour)
- [Ep 364: Clocks, Cameras, and Free Will](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2026-04-03-ep-364-clocks-cameras-and-free-will-46615bb6) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Ep 330: Hover Turtles, Dull Designs, and K'nex Computers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2025-07-25-ep-330-hover-turtles-dull-designs-and-knex-computers) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Ep 112: We Have an NFT, Racing a Mobius Strip, and Syncing Video with OpenCV and Blender](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2021-04-02-ep-112-we-have-an-nft-racing-a-mobius-strip-and-syncing-video-with-opencv-and-bl) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [An Interview with Ben Krasnow - Sprauncy Saccadic Spintherism](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-12-27-an-interview-with-ben-krasnow-sprauncy-saccadic-spintherism) (The Amp Hour)

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