# The Magic of Calipers

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2023-02-27
- Length: 1h 07m
- Episode: 621
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-02-27-the-magic-of-calipers
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/621-the-magic-of-calipers/

## Summary

Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss Dave's recent struggles uploading code to GitHub and GitLab, leading to a broader conversation about version control tools like Tortoise SVN and the Zephyr RTOS. They explore the technical merits of E-ink displays for low-power IoT devices and the mechanics of digital calipers, before analyzing the new chip startup Atomic Semi founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. The episode concludes with a demonstration of AI's capabilities in generating code for hardware projects and a review of new features in KiCad 7.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-02-27-the-magic-of-calipers#t=0) Introduction and GitHub Frustrations
- [6:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-02-27-the-magic-of-calipers#t=363) Git, GitLab, and Version Control Lessons
- [14:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-02-27-the-magic-of-calipers#t=849) IoT Connectivity and Bluetooth Networking
- [20:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-02-27-the-magic-of-calipers#t=1240) E-ink Displays and RFID Technology
- [26:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-02-27-the-magic-of-calipers#t=1596) Digital Calipers and Measurement Tools
- [35:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-02-27-the-magic-of-calipers#t=2102) Atomic Semi and New Chip Startups
- [40:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-02-27-the-magic-of-calipers#t=2429) Silly Whiz and AI in Chip Design
- [46:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-02-27-the-magic-of-calipers#t=2795) ChatGPT for Hardware and Code Generation
- [1:01:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-02-27-the-magic-of-calipers#t=3661) KiCad 7 Release and Show Links

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, founders before launch

## Mentioned

- GitHub (tool)
- GitLab (tool)
- Tortoise SVN (tool)
- Zephyr (other)
- Atomic Semi (company)
- Silly Whiz (product)
- KiCad (tool)
- LTSpice (tool)
- Home Assistant (product)
- ESP32 (chip)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [319: Squidly Tentacles](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2020-02-07-319-squidly-tentacles) (Embedded.fm)
- [31: If You See a Dongle Run Away](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-12-19-31-if-you-see-a-dongle-run-away) (Embedded.fm)
- [523: Bad Experience With Donuts](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2026-04-02-523-bad-experience-with-donuts) (Embedded.fm)
- [Bonus: From Solid Con](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-06-03-bonus-from-solid-con) (Embedded.fm)
- [The Spark Gap - Episode 44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-12-25-the-spark-gap-episode-44) (The Spark Gap)

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