# Prepping For Hoverboards - Gallionic GitHub Gabble

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2014-12-31
- Length: 1h 22m
- Episode: 230
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-12-31-prepping-for-hoverboards-gallionic-github-gabble
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/230-prepping-for-hoverboards-gallionic-github-gabble/

## Summary

Chris Gammell of Contextual Electronics and Dave Jones of EEVblog discuss the shift in electronics design from discrete component building to using integrated solutions like the LTC2983, and the importance of iterative, non-linear development workflows. They critique the limitations of rigid project management tools like Gantt charts, advocate for the use of version control systems like Git and GitHub for hardware collaboration, and debate the merits of PCB design software, specifically criticizing Eagle while considering KiCad. The conversation concludes with advice on the importance of professional presentation, such as spelling and grammar in resumes, when applying for engineering jobs.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-12-31-prepping-for-hoverboards-gallionic-github-gabble#t=0) Introduction: New Year's Eve and High Frame Rate Rendering Issues
- [8:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-12-31-prepping-for-hoverboards-gallionic-github-gabble#t=537) Dave Jones's GPU Upgrade Failure and Software Compatibility
- [18:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-12-31-prepping-for-hoverboards-gallionic-github-gabble#t=1119) Chris Gammell's Design Con Preparation and Contextual Electronics Update
- [21:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-12-31-prepping-for-hoverboards-gallionic-github-gabble#t=1286) Iterative Design vs. Linear Course Structure in Contextual Electronics
- [32:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-12-31-prepping-for-hoverboards-gallionic-github-gabble#t=1962) Integration of Sensors: Jim Williams App Notes vs. Modern Chips like LTC2983
- [46:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-12-31-prepping-for-hoverboards-gallionic-github-gabble#t=2773) Version Control: Git, GitHub, and Revision Control for Hardware
- [59:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-12-31-prepping-for-hoverboards-gallionic-github-gabble#t=3570) PCB Design Tools: Critique of Eagle and Consideration of KiCad
- [1:08:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2014-12-31-prepping-for-hoverboards-gallionic-github-gabble#t=4134) Hiring Process and the Importance of Resume Presentation

## Topics

- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Contextual Electronics (company)
- EEVblog (company)
- LTC2983 (chip)
- KiCad (tool)
- Eagle (tool)
- Altium (tool)
- GitHub (other)
- Git (other)
- SourceTree (tool)
- MakerBot (product)
- SparkFun (company)
- Adafruit (company)
- Linear Technology (company)
- Atmel (chip)
- Osh Park (company)
- DigiKey (other)

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