# 507: Turn Our Data Into Predators

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2025-08-07
- Length: 1h 14m
- Episode: 507
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-08-07-507-turn-our-data-into-predators
- Listen: https://embedded.fm/episodes/507

## Summary

Elecia White and Christopher White discuss the Embedded.fm Patreon book club's study of 'Data-Driven Science and Engineering' by Steven L. Brunton and J. Nathan Kutz, focusing on linear algebra, spectral methods, and the Datasaurus dozen. Christopher White details his Dogbotic 'Do-It-Yourself Rhythm Widgets' course, where he builds an analog drum machine using CMOS logic ICs, op-amps, and piezo triggers on breadboards. The hosts also explore the 'I Saved a PNG Image To A Bird' video, discussing AudioMoth ultrasonic recorders and BirdNET-Pi for field audio analysis.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-08-07-507-turn-our-data-into-predators#t=8) Introduction: Podcast Ideas and Patreon Memberships
- [9:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-08-07-507-turn-our-data-into-predators#t=581) Christopher White's Sabbatical and Learning Overload
- [27:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-08-07-507-turn-our-data-into-predators#t=1629) Book Club: Brunton and Kutz's Data-Driven Science
- [35:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-08-07-507-turn-our-data-into-predators#t=2141) AudioMoth, BirdNET-Pi, and the Datasaurus Dozen
- [47:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-08-07-507-turn-our-data-into-predators#t=2842) Dogbotic Course: Analog Drum Machine Construction
- [59:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-08-07-507-turn-our-data-into-predators#t=3599) Journaling Prompts and Role Models

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Analog & power electronics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/analog-and-power-electronics)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Data-Driven Science and Engineering: Machine Learning, Dynamical Systems, and Control (other)
- Steven L. Brunton (other)
- J. Nathan Kutz (other)
- Datasaurus dozen (other)
- Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors (other)
- AudioMoth (product)
- BirdNET-Pi (product)
- Dogbotic (company)
- Kirk Pearson (other)
- Falstad (tool)
- KiCad (tool)
- Arduino (product)
- MicroPython (other)
- Mouser Electronics (company)

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