# Works on my machine

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2023-04-10
- Length: 1h 10m
- Episode: 627
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-04-10-works-on-my-machine
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/627-works-on-my-machine/

## Summary

Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the challenges of automating embedded firmware builds using GitHub Actions to ensure reproducible results and avoid 'works on my machine' issues. They also cover recent tech events, including the Manly Warringah Radio Society vintage kit evening featuring Dick Smith, and the EV Show where they met Robert Llewellyn. The conversation touches on hardware tools like the Prusa Mark 4 3D printer and the open-source Thunderscope, as well as the cultural shift of hardware engineers adopting software DevOps practices.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-04-10-works-on-my-machine#t=0) Introduction: Moore's Law, Retirement, and Dick Smith
- [11:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-04-10-works-on-my-machine#t=661) EV Show and Electric Vehicle Design
- [23:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-04-10-works-on-my-machine#t=1403) 3D Printing: Prusa Mark 4 and Ecosystems
- [40:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-04-10-works-on-my-machine#t=2409) Automating Firmware Builds with GitHub Actions
- [59:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-04-10-works-on-my-machine#t=3587) Thunderscope and Open Source Test Equipment
- [1:04:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-04-10-works-on-my-machine#t=3873) Software Tools, WordPress, and Learning New Skills

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Test & measurement](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/test-and-measurement)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Prusa Mark 4 (product)
- Thunderscope (product)
- GitHub Actions (tool)
- GitPod (tool)
- Altium (tool)
- KiCad (tool)
- FreeCAD (tool)
- WordPress (tool)
- SitePad (tool)
- Silicon Labs (company)
- Simplicity Studio (tool)
- Dick Smith (other)
- Robert Llewellyn (other)
- Aptira (product)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Continuous Integration for Embedded Systems](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-03-01-continuous-integration-for-embedded-systems) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [Replicable Build Environments for the Win](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-03-16-replicable-build-environments-for-the-win) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [Christmas Special](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-pragmatic-embedded-podcast/2021-12-22-christmas-special) (The Pragmatic Embedded Podcast)
- [Embedded Systems Engineer Discusses AI-Driven Testing Revolution](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ontrack/2025-06-03-embedded-systems-engineer-discusses-ai-driven-testing-revolution) (OnTrack)
- [395: I Can No Longer Play Ping Pong](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-12-10-395-i-can-no-longer-play-ping-pong) (Embedded.fm)

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