Hardware Podcasts

An Interview with Louis Rossmann

The Amp Hour · 12 Aug 2016 · 1h 36m · Episode 311

What this episode covers

Louis Rossmann, founder of the Rossman Repair Group, discusses his journey from a small electronics repair shop to a major YouTube educator, detailing his legal battles with Apple over schematic copyright and his advocacy for Right to Repair legislation. He explains the technical challenges of modern SMD repair, emphasizing the necessity of high-quality hot air stations like the JBC and Haco, and shares insights on debugging complex boards without official documentation. Rossmann also critiques the 'throwaway culture' of consumer electronics and the economic incentives that discourage third-party repair.

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Rossman Repair Group, Apple, Linus Tech Tips, Xerox, IBM, Cisco, Lenovo, Samsung, iPad Rehab
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JBC, Haco, Fluke, Amscope, Hakko FR801

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