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The Amp Hour · 4 Apr 2024 · 1h 03m · Episode 664

What this episode covers

Hosts Dave Jones and Chris Gammell discuss a wide range of hardware topics, starting with Chris's preparation for Embedded World using FreeCAD and KeyCAD. They delve into Bluetooth Low Energy history and standards, then analyze the industry shift toward plug-in hybrids, citing Toyota's strategy. The conversation covers new silicon from Espressif, the TinyTapeOut project by Bitlooney, and Pete Bevilacqua's PowerMole Kickstarter, before concluding with a look at BeagleBoard.org's new Raspberry Pi-compatible board and a discussion on popular hobbyist components.

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makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Microchip, AudioPack, Logitech, Nordic, Ansys, Synopsys, Renaissance, Sequans, Semtech, Espressif, BeagleBoard.org, RS Components, TI
Products
Jabra, Jawbone, Pi Com, LoRa, TinyTapeOut, PowerMole, Raspberry Pi
Chips
CH32V003, ESP32, SX1276, 7805, 555, 741, LM317, 74595, 40148, ATmega328, ATtiny85, 2N7000, LM324, LM358, ATtiny26, AM67
Tools
FreeCAD, KeyCAD, Zephyr, Home Assistant, HFSS, KiCad, VIA
Also
Bitlooney, Pete Bevilacqua, Jan Richter

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