Hardware Podcasts

An Interview with Fran Blanche

The Amp Hour · 21 Aug 2015 · 1h 48m · Episode 263

What this episode covers

Fran Blanche, founder of Frantone, discusses the relaunch of his boutique effects pedal company with Barefoot Electronics, addressing the challenge of sourcing obsolete analog components like the 8038 signal generator. He details the technical history of the Saturn 5 Launch Vehicle Digital Computer (LVDC), explaining its liquid cooling, hybrid technology, and redundant design. Blanche also shares his perspective on the ephemeral nature of digital information, advocating for the preservation of physical media and analog electronics in the face of technological obsolescence.

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early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Barefoot Electronics, Electro-Harmonix
Products
Frantone, Saturn 5, LVDC, Apollo Diskii
Chips
8038

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