Hardware Podcasts

Doomed To The Flatland

The Amp Hour · 14 Sept 2020 · 1h 19m · Episode 508

What this episode covers

Chris Gammell, founder of Contextual Electronics, discusses the high costs and logistical complexities of domestic PCB assembly with Screaming Circuits, noting that shipping cellular modems and reeling components can add hundreds of dollars to prototype costs. He and host Dave Jones analyze the technical challenges of telepresence, arguing that current software and hardware limitations make it 'doomed to the flatland' without significant innovation in camera tracking and audio handling. The conversation also covers the practicalities of sourcing components, the limitations of KiCad libraries, and the niche market for manual pick-and-place machines.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Screaming Circuits, DigiKey, Quicktel
Chips
nRF52840
Tools
KiCad, SnapEDA, Upverter

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