# Be Tidy

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2015-10-02
- Length: 1h 06m
- Episode: 269
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-02-be-tidy
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/269-be-tidy/

## Summary

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss the Open Source Hardware Association's new certification program, debating its potential to formalize or fracture the community. They also analyze the industry consolidation triggered by Dialog Semiconductor's acquisition of Atmel, noting the shrinking number of chip manufacturers. The conversation touches on the ethical implications of the Volkswagen emissions scandal and the bankruptcy of the innovation platform Quirky.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-02-be-tidy#t=0) Introduction and Movie Plans
- [13:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-02-be-tidy#t=816) Open Source Hardware Certification Debate
- [40:31](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-02-be-tidy#t=2431) Dialog Semiconductor Acquires Atmel
- [48:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-02-be-tidy#t=2905) Volkswagen Emissions Scandal Ethics
- [54:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-02-be-tidy#t=3275) State of Electronics Documentary
- [59:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-02-be-tidy#t=3586) Quirky Bankruptcy and Hackaday Conference

## Topics

- [Open-source hardware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/open-source-hardware)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Open Source Hardware Association (company)
- Dialog Semiconductor (company)
- Atmel (company)
- Volkswagen (company)
- Quirky (company)
- Hackaday (company)
- Fluke 8060 (product)
- STM32 (chip)

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