# More Freeagle, More Benches and More Engineers on Twitter

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2010-12-15
- Length: 1h 02m
- Episode: 21
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-12-15-more-freeagle-more-benches-and-more-engineers-on-twitter
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-21-more-freagle-more-benches-and-more-engineers-on-twitter/

## Summary

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell review listener workbenches, including Henrik's tidy setup with a Rigol scope, Sylvain's RF lab, and Mike's massive 360-degree panorama featuring a pick-and-place machine. They discuss the 'Freeagle' campaign, analyzing Element14's acquisition of CadSoft EAGLE and their strategy to drive component sales through BOM integration. The hosts also debate the future of open standards in EDA, the value of PhDs, and the utility of Inventables for sourcing obscure materials.

## Chapters

- [0:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-12-15-more-freeagle-more-benches-and-more-engineers-on-twitter#t=25) Introduction and Holiday Gear
- [9:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-12-15-more-freeagle-more-benches-and-more-engineers-on-twitter#t=577) Workbench of the Week: Henrik and Sylvain
- [17:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-12-15-more-freeagle-more-benches-and-more-engineers-on-twitter#t=1021) Workbench of the Week: David and Mike's Panorama
- [34:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-12-15-more-freeagle-more-benches-and-more-engineers-on-twitter#t=2056) The Freeagle Campaign and Element14's Strategy
- [46:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-12-15-more-freeagle-more-benches-and-more-engineers-on-twitter#t=2806) EDA Open Standards and Foundry Integration
- [50:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2010-12-15-more-freeagle-more-benches-and-more-engineers-on-twitter#t=3010) PhDs, Engineering Careers, and Inventables

## Topics

- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Rigol (product)
- CadSoft EAGLE (tool)
- Element14 (company)
- RS DesignSpark (tool)
- Fluke (product)
- Inventables (company)
- Mantis (product)
- Agilent (company)
- HP (company)

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