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Love Robots and Pantyhose Screens

The Amp Hour · 8 Sept 2010 · 1h 04m · Episode 7

What this episode covers

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the challenges of hobbyist electronics, including US export compliance forms from DigiKey that hinder small-scale purchases, and the industry's shift toward modular platforms like BugLabs and energy harvesting from companies like Linear Technology and Symbet. They debate the educational value of Arduino versus low-level programming, the limitations of SPICE simulation regarding parasitics, and the political posturing of nations like Iran and India regarding robotics and technology.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
DigiKey, Linear Technology, Symbet, NXP, HP, Freescale
Products
Arduino, BugLabs
Tools
LTspice, CircuitMaker

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