# 351: Dextral or Sinistral

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2020-11-13
- Length: 56m
- Episode: 351
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-11-13-351-dextral-or-sinistral
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/351-dextral-or-sinistral

## Summary

Hosts Elecia White and Christopher White discuss the value of show transcripts, compare NumPy and MATLAB for computational work, and detail Christopher's 3D printed Star Wars lightsaber and Elecia's Python-based origami seashell modeling. They also address listener questions regarding career transitions into embedded systems, emphasizing the importance of internships, open-source contributions, and building tangible projects like using Rust or Linux tools. The episode concludes with commentary on the hardware ecosystem, including ARM Macs and GPU shortages.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-11-13-351-dextral-or-sinistral#t=6) Introduction and Show Transcripts
- [1:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-11-13-351-dextral-or-sinistral#t=65) NumPy vs. MATLAB for Computational Work
- [7:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-11-13-351-dextral-or-sinistral#t=461) 3D Printed Lightsaber and Painting Techniques
- [10:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-11-13-351-dextral-or-sinistral#t=615) Python Seashell Modeling and Origami
- [19:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-11-13-351-dextral-or-sinistral#t=1182) Listener Questions: Breaking into Embedded Systems
- [30:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-11-13-351-dextral-or-sinistral#t=1810) Career Advice for International Students
- [42:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-11-13-351-dextral-or-sinistral#t=2534) ARM Macs, GPU Shortages, and Hardware Ecosystem

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Triplebyte (company)
- NumPy (tool)
- MATLAB (tool)
- Star Wars Lightsaber (product)
- YouMagine (other)
- Cricut (tool)
- Raspberry Pi (product)
- ESP8266 (chip)
- Rust (other)
- Google Summer of Code (other)
- ShotSpotter (company)
- ARM Macs (product)
- Nvidia (company)

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