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The Amp Hour · 14 Feb 2012 · 1h 08m · Episode 82

What this episode covers

Jeff Keyzer of MightyOhm.com joins Dave Jones and Chris Gammell to discuss the challenges of hardware engineering, including the disruptive nature of context switching and the potential for internal technical sabbaticals. The hosts critique a spray-on RF antenna product for its lack of technical data and discuss the business models of 3D Systems and MakerBot, specifically regarding the pricing of 3D model files. They also debate the viability of selling electronics kits versus pre-assembled units, citing the MakerBot Cube and EEVblog power supply as examples.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
MightyOhm.com, Intel, Altium, Google, 3D Systems, MakerBot, Analog Devices, Linear Tech, Texas Instruments, Canon, Sony, Panasonic
Also
EEV blog, Chris Gammell's Analog Life, Thingiverse, The Pirate Bay, Computer History Museum

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