# Multicopter, DIY drones & Tektronix - Zappy Zendik Zoilism

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2011-08-30
- Length: 1h 06m
- Episode: 58
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-30-multicopter-diy-drones-tektronix-zappy-zendik-zoilism
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-58-zappy-zendik-zoilism/

## Summary

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss a DIY drone crash video, the ADE 651 bomb detection scam, and rumors of Texas Instruments selling its OMAP processor line. They also cover Tektronix's new oscilloscope launch, a Kickstarter scam involving the Tech Sync Power System, and the future of personal robots like the Willow Garage PR2.

## Chapters

- [0:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-30-multicopter-diy-drones-tektronix-zappy-zendik-zoilism#t=27) Introduction and USB Mic Setup
- [1:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-30-multicopter-diy-drones-tektronix-zappy-zendik-zoilism#t=112) LED Light Bulb Bomb Scare
- [8:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-30-multicopter-diy-drones-tektronix-zappy-zendik-zoilism#t=490) ADE 651 Dowsing Rod Scam
- [13:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-30-multicopter-diy-drones-tektronix-zappy-zendik-zoilism#t=826) Shoutouts and Podcasting Tools
- [24:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-30-multicopter-diy-drones-tektronix-zappy-zendik-zoilism#t=1442) DIY Drone Crash Video Analysis
- [32:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-30-multicopter-diy-drones-tektronix-zappy-zendik-zoilism#t=1947) Tektronix Scope Revolution Launch
- [35:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-30-multicopter-diy-drones-tektronix-zappy-zendik-zoilism#t=2101) TI OMAP Sale Rumors
- [47:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-30-multicopter-diy-drones-tektronix-zappy-zendik-zoilism#t=2851) Kickstarter Scam and Mobile Apps
- [44:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-30-multicopter-diy-drones-tektronix-zappy-zendik-zoilism#t=2682) High Voltage YouTube and Personal Robots
- [1:00:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-08-30-multicopter-diy-drones-tektronix-zappy-zendik-zoilism#t=3603) Immigration Policy and Closing

## Topics

- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Tektronix (company)
- Texas Instruments (company)
- OMAP (chip)
- Willow Garage (company)
- PR2 (product)
- ADE 651 (product)
- Tech Sync Power System (product)
- DigiKey (company)
- Mouser (company)
- Beagle Board (product)
- James Randi (other)
- General Motors (company)
- Apple (company)
- Steve Jobs (other)

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