# 472: Field of Boxes

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2024-03-07
- Length: 1h 02m
- Episode: 472
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-03-07-472-field-of-boxes
- Listen: https://embedded.fm/episodes/472

## Summary

Elecia White discusses the release of the second edition of her book 'Making Embedded Systems' with host Christopher White, detailing technical updates such as the shift to ARM architecture, expanded IoT security chapters, and new content on motors and flash memory. They also cover the production process, including challenges with XML formatting and diagram illustrations, before shifting to a discussion on learning piano and the potential applications of origami principles to flex PCB design.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-03-07-472-field-of-boxes#t=6) Introduction and Book Release
- [3:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-03-07-472-field-of-boxes#t=189) Technical Updates: ARM, IoT, and Security
- [5:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-03-07-472-field-of-boxes#t=334) Production Challenges and Diagrams
- [13:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-03-07-472-field-of-boxes#t=838) Structural Changes and Interview Questions
- [30:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-03-07-472-field-of-boxes#t=1844) Piano Learning Advice and Equipment
- [49:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2024-03-07-472-field-of-boxes#t=2986) Origami and Flex PCB Applications

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Making Embedded Systems (product)
- O'Reilly (company)
- Nordic (company)
- TI (company)
- ST (company)
- NXP (company)
- Memfault (company)
- Power Profiler Kit II (product)
- Pixelblaze (company)
- DigiKey (company)

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- [Christmas Special](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-12-22-christmas-special) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [Stick 'Em On Whales](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-12-28-stick-em-on-whales) (The Amp Hour)
- [Embedded Linux with Jay Carlson](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2020-11-02-embedded-linux-with-jay-carlson) (The Amp Hour)
- [An Interview with Elecia White - Wirewove Worshipping Wookieist?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-03-05-an-interview-with-elecia-white-wirewove-worshipping-wookieist) (The Amp Hour)
- [The Endless Y2K](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-10-23-the-endless-y2k) (The Amp Hour)

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