# Part Choice Triathlon

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2015-10-30
- Length: 1h 23m
- Episode: 273
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-30-part-choice-triathlon
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/273-part-choice-triathlon/

## Summary

Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the operational challenges of managing large makerspaces, such as the Case Western Reserve University innovation center, focusing on the need for active staffing and mentorship to prevent resource abuse. They analyze the consolidation of the semiconductor industry, specifically the bidding war for Maxim Integrated by Texas Instruments and Analog Devices, and the implications for component sourcing. The conversation also covers the controversy surrounding Siglent's enforcement of pricing policies on eBay and the technical details of the OSHchip, a DIP-packaged Bluetooth module by Philip Freidin.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-30-part-choice-triathlon#t=0) Introduction: Dave Jones and Chris Gammell
- [4:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-30-part-choice-triathlon#t=243) Case Western Innovation Center: Larry Sears and Facility Management
- [18:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-30-part-choice-triathlon#t=1081) Makerspace Equipment: LPKF Machines and Pick-and-Place Ethics
- [36:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-30-part-choice-triathlon#t=2215) Semiconductor M&A: Texas Instruments and Maxim Integrated
- [43:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-30-part-choice-triathlon#t=2600) Component Selection Tools: Webbench and DC-DC Design
- [58:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-30-part-choice-triathlon#t=3488) Siglent eBay Controversy and Retail Policy
- [1:17:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2015-10-30-part-choice-triathlon#t=4638) OSHchip: Philip Freidin's DIP Bluetooth Module

## Topics

- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Retail, wholesale & distribution](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/retail-and-distribution)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Case Western Reserve University (company)
- Larry Sears (other)
- LPKF (tool)
- Texas Instruments (company)
- Maxim Integrated (company)
- Analog Devices (company)
- Webbench (tool)
- Siglent (company)
- OSHchip (product)
- Philip Freidin (other)

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