# 511: Forty Trillion Divides

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2025-10-02
- Length: 1h 22m
- Episode: 511
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-10-02-511-forty-trillion-divides
- Listen: https://embedded.fm/episodes/511

## Summary

Elecia White and Christopher White discuss the Embedded.fm podcast's 511th episode, marking the transition to the 10th bit of show history. They brainstorm potential categories for an 'Embeddies' awards show, debate the merits of Vim versus nano editors, and explore using linear algebra on AI cores for non-inference tasks like control systems. The hosts also offer advice on self-motivation in writing, remote device QA, and strategies for switching microcontroller vendors.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-10-02-511-forty-trillion-divides#t=6) Introduction: 511th Episode and 10th Bit Celebration
- [1:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-10-02-511-forty-trillion-divides#t=99) Patreon Goodies and Cozy Science Podcast Status
- [7:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-10-02-511-forty-trillion-divides#t=461) Whale Watching in Monterey Bay
- [10:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-10-02-511-forty-trillion-divides#t=608) Brainstorming Embeddies Awards Categories
- [22:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-10-02-511-forty-trillion-divides#t=1347) Vim vs. Nano Editor Debate
- [28:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-10-02-511-forty-trillion-divides#t=1701) Linear Algebra on AI Cores and Control Systems
- [40:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-10-02-511-forty-trillion-divides#t=2423) Self-Motivation and Writing Advice
- [49:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-10-02-511-forty-trillion-divides#t=2963) Remote Device QA and Software Design Documents
- [1:01:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-10-02-511-forty-trillion-divides#t=3696) Microcontroller Clocks and PLLs
- [1:10:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2025-10-02-511-forty-trillion-divides#t=4246) Switching Microcontroller Vendors

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Mouser Electronics (company)
- Golioth (other)
- Memfault (other)
- Keil (other)
- OpenAI (company)
- Zephyr (other)
- STM32 (chip)
- Microchip (company)
- TI (company)

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- [031 - The Title Isn't DibbleDabble](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2019-12-27-031-the-title-isnt-dibbledabble) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)
- [Buzzword Bingo (or: which modern technologies make sense for embedded?)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2024-11-13-buzzword-bingo-or-which-modern-technologies-make-sense-for-embedded) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [Ep009: On the Edge of AI, Comment Your Code, Big Big Wheels, and Makers of Munich](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2019-03-08-ep009-on-the-edge-of-ai-comment-your-code-big-big-wheels-and-makers-of-munich) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Ep 150: Blackberry Runs Out of Juice, NODE has your pinouts, Rats learn DOOM, and 2021 is Done](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-01-07-ep-150-blackberry-runs-out-of-juice-node-has-your-pinouts-rats-learn-doom-and-20) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [#007: AI, Open Source, and the Future of Embedded Development: How Much Code Will We Actually Write?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/coredump-sessions/2025-04-29-007-ai-open-source-and-the-future-of-embedded-development-how-much-code-will-we) (Coredump Sessions)

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