# Ludibrious Luxating Layout

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2012-01-24
- Length: 1h 06m
- Episode: 79
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-24-ludibrious-luxating-layout
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-79-ludibrious-luxating-layout/

## Summary

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the impact of Chinese New Year on electronics supply chains, with Jones detailing his switch to local PCB manufacturer Circuit Labs in New Zealand for faster turnaround. They explore the economics of local vs. overseas manufacturing, the rise of low-cost smartphones and webcams, and the challenges of open-source hardware projects like Open Source Ecology. The conversation also covers new Wi-Fi modules from Texas Instruments, the discontinuation of Leslie Green's analog design book, and the enduring legacy of Jim Williams' application notes.

## Chapters

- [0:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-24-ludibrious-luxating-layout#t=32) Chinese New Year and Supply Chain Disruptions
- [4:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-24-ludibrious-luxating-layout#t=257) Local PCB Manufacturing: Circuit Labs vs. China
- [7:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-24-ludibrious-luxating-layout#t=455) PCB Milling and DIY Fabrication Tools
- [14:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-24-ludibrious-luxating-layout#t=898) Startup Funding and Open Source Ecology
- [36:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-24-ludibrious-luxating-layout#t=2183) Low-Cost Smartphones and Webcams
- [31:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-24-ludibrious-luxating-layout#t=1876) Texas Instruments Wi-Fi Module and Connectivity
- [46:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-24-ludibrious-luxating-layout#t=2779) Analog Design Books and Jim Williams Legacy
- [58:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-01-24-ludibrious-luxating-layout#t=3533) KiCad Stencils and Final Thoughts

## Topics

- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Circuit Labs (company)
- PCB Cart (company)
- LPKF (tool)
- MakerBot (product)
- Open Source Ecology (other)
- Texas Instruments (company)
- WiZnet (chip)
- KiCad (tool)
- Leslie Green (other)
- Jim Williams (other)

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