# Specialized and/or Open Source Test Gear and Dev Boards - Vacation Videography Vorboten

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2013-10-23
- Length: 1h 08m
- Episode: 168
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-10-23-specialized-and-or-open-source-test-gear-and-dev-boards-vacation-videography-vor
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/168-specialized-open-source-test-gear-and-dev-boards-vacation-videography-vorboten/

## Summary

Dave Jones of EEV Blog and Chris Gammell of Contextual Electronics discuss specialized test instruments like Dynamic Signal Analyzers (DSAs) and Source Measure Units (Schmoo units), noting their niche industrial applications. They explore the rise of open-source hardware and tools, highlighting projects like the Red Pitaya and HackRF, while debating the value of open-source dev boards versus proprietary solutions. The conversation also covers the Kickstarter campaign for Jerry's CastAR platform, discussing its funding trajectory and potential for non-gaming industrial applications, alongside new Bluetooth modules from Adafruit.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-10-23-specialized-and-or-open-source-test-gear-and-dev-boards-vacation-videography-vor#t=0) Introduction: Dave Jones and Chris Gammell on holidays and travel
- [9:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-10-23-specialized-and-or-open-source-test-gear-and-dev-boards-vacation-videography-vor#t=569) Specialized Test Gear: DSAs and Source Measure Units
- [26:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-10-23-specialized-and-or-open-source-test-gear-and-dev-boards-vacation-videography-vor#t=1571) Repairing a DSA and Power Supply Design
- [30:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-10-23-specialized-and-or-open-source-test-gear-and-dev-boards-vacation-videography-vor#t=1848) AC Induction Motors and Variable Frequency Drives
- [38:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-10-23-specialized-and-or-open-source-test-gear-and-dev-boards-vacation-videography-vor#t=2311) Open Source Tools and Hardware Ecosystems
- [44:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-10-23-specialized-and-or-open-source-test-gear-and-dev-boards-vacation-videography-vor#t=2654) Open Source Instruments: Red Pitaya and HackRF
- [49:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-10-23-specialized-and-or-open-source-test-gear-and-dev-boards-vacation-videography-vor#t=2947) CastAR Kickstarter Campaign and Future Applications
- [57:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-10-23-specialized-and-or-open-source-test-gear-and-dev-boards-vacation-videography-vor#t=3429) Adafruit Bluefruit and Bluetooth Low Energy
- [1:02:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2013-10-23-specialized-and-or-open-source-test-gear-and-dev-boards-vacation-videography-vor#t=3726) Innovation, Age, and the 'Edison Method'

## Topics

- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- EEV Blog (company)
- Contextual Electronics (company)
- DSA (product)
- Schmoo (product)
- Agilent (company)
- Keithley (company)
- B2900 (product)
- Red Pitaya (product)
- HackRF (product)
- CastAR (product)
- Jerry (other)
- Adafruit (company)
- Bluefruit (product)

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