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Space Difficulties and Lost Heroes - Wanzing Workshop Whemmle

The Amp Hour · 6 Nov 2014 · 1h 15m · Episode 223

What this episode covers

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the recent Antares rocket explosion, the Hackaday Prize space trip controversy, and the passing of Tom Maglioli from Car Talk. They also cover U-beam's wireless charging technology, Dr. Greg Shaver's ultrasound chip startup, and DIY projects including a Tony Stark Halloween costume and reflow oven modifications.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Contextual Electronics, Supply Frame, Parts.io, U-beam, Inventables, Planet Labs
Products
Hackaday Prize, Car Talk, Shapeoko, Seek Thermal, Antares
Tools
KiCad, Keithley 2400
Also
Electronica, Tom Maglioli, Dr. Greg Shaver, Jonathan Rothberg

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