# Kickstarter, Manufacturing, Open Hardware - Judging Jurisdictional Junctures

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2012-09-24
- Length: 1h 12m
- Episode: 114
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-09-24-kickstarter-manufacturing-open-hardware-judging-jurisdictional-junctures
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-114-judging-jurisdictional-junctures/

## Summary

Guest Jeff Kaiser, a hardware engineer at Valve, joins hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones to discuss the intersection of open hardware and crowdfunding. The group analyzes MakerBot's controversial decision to close-source parts of the Replicator 2, debating the legal implications of share-alike licenses and the role of venture capital in open-source hardware companies. They also examine Kickstarter's new rules requiring real prototypes and risk disclosures, using the LIFX smart bulb as a case study for vaporware and the challenges of manufacturing complex electronics.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-09-24-kickstarter-manufacturing-open-hardware-judging-jurisdictional-junctures#t=0) Introduction and Jeff Kaiser at Valve
- [10:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-09-24-kickstarter-manufacturing-open-hardware-judging-jurisdictional-junctures#t=615) MakerBot Closing Source and Open Hardware Licenses
- [25:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-09-24-kickstarter-manufacturing-open-hardware-judging-jurisdictional-junctures#t=1522) Kickstarter Rule Changes and Prototype Requirements
- [41:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-09-24-kickstarter-manufacturing-open-hardware-judging-jurisdictional-junctures#t=2519) LIFX Smart Bulb and IoT Product Viability
- [47:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2012-09-24-kickstarter-manufacturing-open-hardware-judging-jurisdictional-junctures#t=2846) Art of Electronics 3 Release and Hardware Industry Trends

## Topics

- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises, early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- MakerBot (company)
- Replicator 2 (product)
- Valve (company)
- LIFX (product)
- Arduino (product)
- DE0 Nano (product)
- The Art of Electronics (product)

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