# Fremescent Floccose Fortification

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2012-01-03
- Length: 1h 06m
- Episode: 76
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-03-fremescent-floccose-fortification
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-76-fremescent-floccose-fortification/

## Summary

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the Open Source Ecology project's 'Civilization Starter Kit,' debating the design of a universal high-power supply using generic, buildable components. They also address a listener's complaint about engineering education, arguing that practical hobbyist experience is more valuable than academic grades, and touch on DIY PCB fabrication and the history of Luddism.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-03-fremescent-floccose-fortification#t=1) Introduction and New Theme
- [3:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-03-fremescent-floccose-fortification#t=194) Acoustic Troubleshooting and Air Conditioning Noise
- [8:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-03-fremescent-floccose-fortification#t=492) XKCD Mnemonics and SI Prefixes
- [33:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-03-fremescent-floccose-fortification#t=1992) Open Source Ecology and the Civilization Starter Kit
- [22:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-03-fremescent-floccose-fortification#t=1320) Engineering Education and Graduate Expectations
- [40:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-03-fremescent-floccose-fortification#t=2455) DIY High-Bandwidth Probes and PCB Fabrication
- [55:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-03-fremescent-floccose-fortification#t=3329) History of Luddism and Engineering Certification

## Topics

- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Open Source Ecology (company)
- XKCD (other)
- HP (company)
- Arduino (product)
- EEVblog (other)
- Signal Consulting (company)
- Howard Johnson (other)
- Alan Yates (other)
- Elector (other)
- Chooftech (other)
- IEEE (other)

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