Hardware Podcasts

Alteritous Andy's Absquatulation

The Amp Hour · 17 Jan 2012 · 1h 08m · Episode 78

What this episode covers

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the sudden closure of the YouTube channel 'Photonic Induction' by Andy, who burned out from the pressure of viral content and safety criticism. They explore the maker ecosystem, including Fab Labs and 3D printing trends, while Dave Jones details his decision to source PCBs locally in Australia and New Zealand rather than China. The conversation also covers technical topics such as open-source CPUs, specific op-amps like the C6042, and the economics of hardware production.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
IT Studios, Maker Gear
Products
MakerBot, Parrot AR drone, RG copter, Hojo Motor
Chips
C6042, LMP7721
Also
Photonic Induction, OpenCores

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