# DJ and Jazzy Jeff

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2011-02-09
- Length: 1h 02m
- Episode: 29
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-02-09-dj-and-jazzy-jeff
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-29-dj-and-jazzy-jeff/

## Summary

Dave Jones and Jeff Keyzer of Mightyohm discuss the realities of hiring engineers, contrasting university graduates with hobbyists who demonstrate practical skills through hands-on tasks like handling 01005 components. They critique the inefficiencies of trade shows and the excessive packaging practices of distributors like Newark Electronics, while also exploring the challenges of PCB footprint creation in Eagle versus Altium. The conversation highlights the importance of real-world experience in hardware development, from using surplus test equipment to navigating regulatory hurdles for shipping lithium batteries.

## Chapters

- [0:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-02-09-dj-and-jazzy-jeff#t=27) Introduction: Dave Jones and Jeff Keyzer
- [1:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-02-09-dj-and-jazzy-jeff#t=64) University Job Fairs and Hiring Practices
- [6:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-02-09-dj-and-jazzy-jeff#t=404) Evaluating Candidates: Hobbyists vs. Specialists
- [9:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-02-09-dj-and-jazzy-jeff#t=589) Physical Dexterity Tests: 01005 Components and Multi-Chip Modules
- [13:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-02-09-dj-and-jazzy-jeff#t=781) Design Con Incident and Trade Show Culture
- [24:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-02-09-dj-and-jazzy-jeff#t=1469) Workbench of the Week: Snakebite and Tony's Surplus Gear
- [34:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-02-09-dj-and-jazzy-jeff#t=2071) EEWeb and DigiKey Sponsorship
- [46:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-02-09-dj-and-jazzy-jeff#t=2766) Eagle Footprint Engineering and IPC Standards
- [57:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-02-09-dj-and-jazzy-jeff#t=3427) Excessive Packaging and Lithium Battery Shipping Regulations

## Topics

- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Packaging design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/packaging-design)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Logistics & fulfilment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/logistics-and-fulfillment)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Mightyohm (company)
- EEV Blog (other)
- Design Con (other)
- Eagle (tool)
- Altium (tool)
- Newark Electronics (company)
- DigiKey (company)
- EEWeb (other)
- IPC (other)
- PCB Matrix (company)
- Mentor Graphics (company)
- HP (company)
- Hewlett Packard (company)

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