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The 2014 Maker Faire Show - Traveling Technology Trangam

The Amp Hour · 21 May 2014 · 1h 10m · Episode 199

What this episode covers

Chris Gammell of Contextual Electronics and Dave Jones of EEV Blog discuss the 2014 Maker Faire, highlighting projects like the Cast AR by Jerry, Bunny's Novena, and various tools including VoltSet, MushiMeter, and the Nomad mill. Gammell details his portable lab build, featuring an ATX power supply and anti-static mat, while Jones outlines his new live streaming setup using YouTube Live and Wirecast. The conversation covers the trade-offs of high-end versus low-cost test equipment, the utility of tablet-connected multimeters, and the rapid evolution of maker culture and digital media.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Contextual Electronics, EEV Blog, Tektronix, Rigol, Keithley, Dangerous Prototypes, Carbide 3D
Products
Cast AR, Novena, VoltSet, MushiMeter, EX330, Fluke 233, MDO 3000, HP 34410A, Bus Pirate, Gabotronics X-Mini Lab, Other Mill, Nomad, Uber
Tools
MeshCam, YouTube Live, Wirecast

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