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The Amp Hour · 14 Oct 2016 · 1h 20m · Episode 319

What this episode covers

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss a Keysight U1272A multimeter that suffers from severe susceptibility to conducted and radiated EM fields, a flaw inherent to its design that bypassed standard compliance testing. They also examine the Allwinner R8 processor and the new Chip Pro module, noting how the latter's System-on-Module design with integrated DDR3 makes previously inaccessible consumer chips viable for small-batch production. Finally, they critique the Wi-Fi kettle's usability failures and Solar Roadways' non-functional public installation, attributing these to marketing-driven product decisions rather than engineering value.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Keysight, Allwinner, Macrofab, 3D Robotics, Boeing, SpaceX
Products
U1272A, Chip Pro, Orange Pi, Raspberry Pi Zero, Solar Roadways
Chips
R8, ENC28J60

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