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The Amp Hour · 24 Oct 2022 · 1h 09m · Episode 606

What this episode covers

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the economics of home energy efficiency, with Jones detailing his switch to a heat pump hot water system and the impact of government subsidies. They then debate the concept of 'overkill' in test equipment for hobbyists, establishing price and performance thresholds for oscilloscopes and multimeters. The conversation concludes with a look at the Hackaday Supercon conference badge and Gammell's upcoming talks on one-person development shops.

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makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Rigol, Keithley, Intel, TSMC, Analog Devices, TI, Hackaday, Espressif, Riot, IEEE, Waset
Products
DS1052E, MSO 5000, 1054Z
Also
Supercon, All Things Open

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