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The Amp Hour · 24 Aug 2010 · 1h 00m · Episode 5

What this episode covers

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the rise of crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and the challenges of sourcing electronic components, including counterfeit parts and supply shortages. They critique a new reality show called 'Nerd Girls' for focusing on the appearance of female engineers rather than their technical work, and debate the economics of solar energy incentives in Australia. The conversation also covers the transition from linear power supplies to switchers, the viability of home-made chip fabrication, and the disparity in compensation between engineers and sales teams.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Kickstarter, TechDirt, DigiKey, Mouser, NXP, EDN, Farnell
Products
TI Launchpad, Nerd Girls, LaserSore

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