# 248: I'm Not in Charge!

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2018-06-08
- Length: 1h 10m
- Episode: 248
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-06-08-248-im-not-in-charge
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/248-im-not-in-charge

## Summary

Hosts Christopher White and Elecia White answer listener emails covering career transitions, tool selection, and embedded systems design. They discuss the value of generalist software experience for embedded roles, the importance of using established C++ safety standards like those from NASA and the F-35, and the practical benefits of tools like Beyond Compare and the Teensy Audio Library. The conversation also addresses the STEM vs. STEAM debate, the choice between bare-metal and RTOS for power efficiency, and the use of Tracery for generative art bots.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-06-08-248-im-not-in-charge#t=6) Introduction and Career Transition Advice
- [8:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-06-08-248-im-not-in-charge#t=484) User Interface Design and UX
- [10:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-06-08-248-im-not-in-charge#t=637) STEM vs. STEAM Education Debate
- [18:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-06-08-248-im-not-in-charge#t=1097) RTOS Selection and C++ Safety Standards
- [29:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-06-08-248-im-not-in-charge#t=1740) Test Equipment and Build Tools
- [42:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-06-08-248-im-not-in-charge#t=2565) Bare-Metal vs. RTOS Power Arguments
- [53:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-06-08-248-im-not-in-charge#t=3222) Personal Projects: Fitbit, Teensy, and Tracery

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- ChibiOS (other)
- Zephyr (other)
- MyNewt (other)
- Beyond Compare (tool)
- Teensy (chip)
- Teensy Audio Library (other)
- Blackaddr Guitar Teensy Shield (product)
- Fitbit Versa (product)
- Tracery (other)
- cheapbotsdonequick.com (other)
- Iologic (company)
- SparkFun (company)
- Adafruit (company)

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- [An Interview with Jack Ganssle (2nd)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-04-20-an-interview-with-jack-ganssle-2nd) (The Amp Hour)
- [Exploring Rust for Embedded Systems with Philip Markgraf](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2024-10-30-exploring-rust-for-embedded-systems-with-philip-markgraf) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [Does DevOps Make Sense for Embedded Systems?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-01-06-does-devops-make-sense-for-embedded-systems) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)

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