Hardware Podcasts

260: We Talked a Lot

Embedded.fm · 14 Sept 2018 · 55m · Episode 260

What this episode covers

Elecia White and Christopher White discuss Christopher's vacation projects, including building a Prusa I3 Mk3 3D printer and using a Universal Audio UAD Arrow audio interface. They analyze the challenges of applying agile project management to embedded systems, citing issues with hardware integration and component shortages. The conversation also covers the application of software design patterns in embedded C and career advice for engineers interested in mathematical algorithms and space applications.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Products
Prusa I3 Mk3, Universal Audio UAD Arrow
Tools
Fusion 360, Blender, Tinkercad
Also
The Manager's Path, Making Embedded Systems

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