Hardware Podcasts

Cultural Differences

The Amp Hour · 19 Aug 2010 · 1h 00m · Episode 4

What this episode covers

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss cultural differences between the US and Australia, touching on manufacturing costs, shipping, and local politics. They critique an IEEE Spectrum e-reader review, discuss the HP CEO scandal, and explore the rise of open-source hardware companies like MakerBot and DIY Drones. The conversation also covers the importance of learning basic discrete electronics for troubleshooting and the impact of 3D printing on manufacturing.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
MakerBot, DesignSpark, DIY Drones, Art of Fruit
Products
Amazon Kindle, Sony, iPad, Fluke, Lego Mindstorm, TV B Gone, Arduino, Beagle board
Tools
Google SketchUp, AutoCAD
Also
IEEE Spectrum, Will It Blend, Let's Talk Geek, Leo Laporte, Bree Pettis, Mitch Altman, Chris Anderson, David Agins, Jack Ganssle, Mighty Elm

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