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The Amp Hour · 20 Nov 2017 · 1h 09m · Episode 368

What this episode covers

Dave Jones of EEVblog and Chris Gammell of Contextual Electronics discuss the pitfalls of IoT white goods, illustrated by Jones's new Miele dishwasher, and explore local IoT solutions using MQTT and ESP8266. Jones provides an update on his upcoming multimeter Kickstarter, detailing the challenges of cross-platform app development, Bluetooth packet corruption, and the high costs of custom packaging and PCB revisions. The hosts also analyze the bankruptcy of TechShop, debating the viability of commercial makerspaces versus non-profit models, and critique a Shark Tank pitch for a barcode luggage tag to emphasize the importance of product-market fit.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies and large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Miele, TechShop, Chipotle, Siglent
Products
Analog Discovery, Breiman
Chips
ESP8266
Also
MQTT, Adafruit.io, Shark Tank

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