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The Amp Hour · 20 Dec 2011 · 1h 04m · Episode 74

What this episode covers

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss various hardware development challenges, including Jones's struggle with a New Haven Display that went out of stock after he designed it into his power supply project. They also cover Jones's frustration with IT Studios providing vague feedback on a PCB Gerber file, leading to production delays. The conversation extends to industry commentary on R&D spending, citing a Booz Allen study, and the ethical implications of buying and modifying knockoff Saleae logic analyzers.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
DigiKey, IT Studios, Booz Allen, Altium, Hackaday
Products
New Haven Display, Saleae

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