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Travel Recaps and Altium Announcements - Artisinal Aussie Assemblage

The Amp Hour · 27 Aug 2014 · 1h 03m · Episode 213

What this episode covers

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the upcoming free version of Altium Designer, which Jones claims was influenced by his previous feedback on the software's complexity. They recount their experiences at Maker Faire Sydney and the Powerhouse Museum, noting the scale differences between official Maker Faires and local mini-fairs. The conversation shifts to the challenges of using KiCad on macOS, the stability of its builds, and the need for a dedicated community forum. Finally, they analyze the IoT landscape, highlighting Electric Imp's $15 million funding from Foxconn and the broader implications of IP version 6 adoption for connected devices.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Altium, Electric Imp, Foxconn, Quirky, GE, Samsung, Evil Mad Scientist Labs, Cochlear, Murata
Products
Apple One, HP 35, SmartThings, 741 op amp
Chips
TMS 320, FPGA
Tools
KiCad, LT Spice, MATLAB
Also
Maker Faire, Powerhouse Museum

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