# Alteritous Andy's Absquatulation

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2012-01-17
- Length: 1h 08m
- Episode: 78
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-17-alteritous-andys-absquatulation
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-alteritous-andys-absquatulation/

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-17-alteritous-andys-absquatulation#t=1) Introduction and Fab Lab Visit
- [13:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-17-alteritous-andys-absquatulation#t=804) Photonic Induction Channel Closure
- [23:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-17-alteritous-andys-absquatulation#t=1403) 3D Printing and MakerBot Economics
- [29:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-17-alteritous-andys-absquatulation#t=1757) Local PCB Sourcing Strategy
- [33:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-17-alteritous-andys-absquatulation#t=2025) Open Source CPUs and OpenCores
- [45:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-17-alteritous-andys-absquatulation#t=2726) Quadcopters and Surveillance
- [51:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-17-alteritous-andys-absquatulation#t=3094) Open Source SMU and Op-Amps

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Analog & power electronics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/analog-and-power-electronics)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Photonic Induction (other)
- MakerBot (product)
- OpenCores (other)
- C6042 (chip)
- LMP7721 (chip)
- Parrot AR drone (product)
- RG copter (product)
- Hojo Motor (product)
- IT Studios (company)
- Maker Gear (company)

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