# Cultural Differences

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2010-08-19
- Length: 1h 00m
- Episode: 4
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-19-cultural-differences
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-4-cultural-differences/

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-19-cultural-differences#t=0) Introduction and Site Launch
- [4:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-19-cultural-differences#t=271) IEEE Spectrum E-Reader Review Critique
- [10:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-19-cultural-differences#t=628) Cultural Differences in Manufacturing and Cost
- [14:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-19-cultural-differences#t=881) US Manufacturing Bill and Local Politics
- [21:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-19-cultural-differences#t=1295) HP CEO Scandal and Shareholder Reaction
- [25:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-19-cultural-differences#t=1556) Open Source Hardware and Maker Culture
- [32:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-19-cultural-differences#t=1926) 3D Printing and CAD Tools
- [37:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-19-cultural-differences#t=2275) Learning Discrete Electronics vs. Microcontrollers
- [45:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-19-cultural-differences#t=2724) Troubleshooting Methodologies
- [55:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-08-19-cultural-differences#t=3302) DIY Drones and Open Source Licensing

## Topics

- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- IEEE Spectrum (other)
- Amazon Kindle (product)
- Sony (product)
- iPad (product)
- Will It Blend (other)
- Fluke (product)
- Let's Talk Geek (other)
- Leo Laporte (other)
- Lego Mindstorm (product)
- MakerBot (company)
- Bree Pettis (other)
- Mitch Altman (other)
- TV B Gone (product)
- DesignSpark (company)
- Google SketchUp (tool)
- AutoCAD (tool)
- Arduino (product)
- Beagle board (product)
- DIY Drones (company)
- Chris Anderson (other)
- David Agins (other)
- Jack Ganssle (other)
- Mighty Elm (other)
- Art of Fruit (company)

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