# Spacing Out On Space - Dave's Dongle Designing

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2014-05-07
- Length: 1h 17m
- Episode: 197
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-07-spacing-out-on-space-daves-dongle-designing
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/197-spacing-out-on-space-daves-dongle-designing/

## Summary

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the Hackaday Prize, which offers a trip to space, emphasizing that open-source documentation and novel ideas are more important than polished hardware. They explore the concept of a portable lab, debating the use of makeup cases, Android-based scopes like the Aussie Prime, and handheld scopes from Handtech. The conversation also covers Altium's strategic failure in China and subsequent move to San Diego, changes to Eagle's licensing model, and the consolidation of the audio chip market through Serious Logic's acquisition of Wolfson.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-07-spacing-out-on-space-daves-dongle-designing#t=0) Introduction: Internet Speeds and Lab Setup
- [9:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-07-spacing-out-on-space-daves-dongle-designing#t=566) Hackaday Prize: Space Trip and Open Source Requirements
- [20:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-07-spacing-out-on-space-daves-dongle-designing#t=1214) Portable Lab Design: Cases and Measurement Tools
- [33:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-07-spacing-out-on-space-daves-dongle-designing#t=1982) Altium's Strategic Failures and Relocation to San Diego
- [45:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-07-spacing-out-on-space-daves-dongle-designing#t=2709) Eagle Licensing Changes and Open Source Hardware
- [52:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-07-spacing-out-on-space-daves-dongle-designing#t=3152) Big Tech Chip Design: Google, Amazon, and IBM
- [58:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-07-spacing-out-on-space-daves-dongle-designing#t=3524) Audio Chip Market Consolidation: Serious Logic and Wolfson
- [1:02:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-05-07-spacing-out-on-space-daves-dongle-designing#t=3728) Supply Chain Challenges and Kickstarter Fulfillment

## Topics

- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Hackaday Prize (other)
- Altium (company)
- Eagle (tool)
- KiCad (tool)
- Google (company)
- Amazon (company)
- IBM (company)
- Serious Logic (company)
- Wolfson (company)
- Aussie Prime (product)
- Handtech (product)
- DSO 1200 (product)
- Rigel (product)
- Gabotronics (product)
- X-Mini Lab (product)

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