# BeagleBoard successors, CAD & Robots - Haussmannized Halloween Hypostrophe

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2011-11-01
- Length: 1h 02m
- Episode: 67
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-11-01-beagleboard-successors-cad-robots-haussmannized-halloween-hypostrophe
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-67-haussmannized-halloween-hypostrophe/

## Summary

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the release of the BeagleBone, a new open-source single-board computer from Texas Instruments featuring a Sitara ARM processor and easier-to-solder 0.8mm pitch BGAs. They then critique Eagle's new version 6, focusing on its switch to an XML file format for better version control, while expressing frustration over its restrictive pricing model that drives users toward alternatives like KiCad. The episode also covers the IEEE Spectrum controversy over a sexist headline about Arduino, the expansion of engineering schools in India, and Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot 'PetMan'.

## Chapters

- [0:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-11-01-beagleboard-successors-cad-robots-haussmannized-halloween-hypostrophe#t=27) Introduction and Halloween Chat
- [6:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-11-01-beagleboard-successors-cad-robots-haussmannized-halloween-hypostrophe#t=395) BeagleBone Release and Technical Specs
- [18:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-11-01-beagleboard-successors-cad-robots-haussmannized-halloween-hypostrophe#t=1116) Eagle 6 XML Format and Version Control
- [27:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-11-01-beagleboard-successors-cad-robots-haussmannized-halloween-hypostrophe#t=1669) Eagle Pricing Controversy and KiCad
- [33:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-11-01-beagleboard-successors-cad-robots-haussmannized-halloween-hypostrophe#t=2020) 7400 Logic Competition Updates
- [41:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-11-01-beagleboard-successors-cad-robots-haussmannized-halloween-hypostrophe#t=2471) IEEE Headline Controversy and Arduino
- [46:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2011-11-01-beagleboard-successors-cad-robots-haussmannized-halloween-hypostrophe#t=2813) Indian Engineering Schools and Robotics

## Topics

- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises, makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- BeagleBone (product)
- Texas Instruments (company)
- Eagle (tool)
- KiCad (tool)
- Arduino (product)
- IEEE Spectrum (company)
- Boston Dynamics (company)
- PetMan (product)
- Adafruit (company)
- DigiKey (company)
- Altium (tool)
- Dangerous Prototypes (company)

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