Hardware Podcasts

The Ghost of Keyzermas Past

The Amp Hour · 23 Dec 2016 · 1h 17m · Episode 328

What this episode covers

Jeff Kaiser, an engineer at Valve, discusses his recent travels to Bell Labs sites in New Jersey, including the historic Holmdel horn antenna used for radio astronomy, and his work on the Steam Controller. He details the challenges of high-volume manufacturing, such as managing component lot variations, ensuring yield through statistical process control tools like JMP, and the necessity of factory support for designers. Kaiser also reflects on the importance of prototyping, embracing failure, and the evolving landscape of hardware education and maker communities.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Valve, Bell Labs, MightyOhm
Products
Steam Controller, Holmdel Horn, Batterizer, Geiger counter, AVR Rescue Shield 2
Tools
JMP, Minitab

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