# #397.5 - An Interview with Loial from Krontech

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2018-06-23
- Length: 39m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-06-23-397-5-an-interview-with-loial-from-krontech
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/397-5-an-interview-with-loial-from-krontech/

## Summary

Loial Otter from Krontech discusses the technical challenges of building the Chronos high-speed camera, specifically focusing on FPGA-based signal processing, demosaicing algorithms, and Linux driver development for TI DaVinci chips. He also details a personal project: a VFD-based pendant watch powered by an STM32 microcontroller and Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, designed to help manage ADHD through tactile feedback and time management features.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-06-23-397-5-an-interview-with-loial-from-krontech#t=0) Introduction and Chronos Camera Overview
- [5:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-06-23-397-5-an-interview-with-loial-from-krontech#t=315) FPGA Architecture and Demosaicing
- [11:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-06-23-397-5-an-interview-with-loial-from-krontech#t=664) Linux Kernel and Driver Challenges
- [25:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-06-23-397-5-an-interview-with-loial-from-krontech#t=1519) Debugging Crashes and Performance Bottlenecks
- [29:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2018-06-23-397-5-an-interview-with-loial-from-krontech#t=1790) VFD Pendant Watch Project

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Krontech (company)
- Chronos (product)
- Phantom (product)
- BeagleBone (chip)
- TI DaVinci DM8148 (chip)
- STM32 L462 (chip)
- VFD (other)
- Micro Python (tool)
- Yocto (tool)
- Arago (tool)

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