# Lifelong Learning with Bitluni

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2024-07-15
- Episode: 673
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-07-15-lifelong-learning-with-bitluni
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/673-lifelong-learning-with-bitluni/

## Summary

Bitluni (Matthias), a YouTuber and FPGA/ESP32 enthusiast, discusses his journey from hobbyist electronics to designing custom silicon via Tiny Tape Out, including his viral Rickroll chip. He details the technical challenges of using GoWin FPGAs for video generation and the constraints of open-source silicon IP blocks. The conversation also covers the evolution of accessible manufacturing, the demo scene community, and his plans for future hardware projects.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-07-15-lifelong-learning-with-bitluni#t=0) Introduction and Early Projects
- [4:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-07-15-lifelong-learning-with-bitluni#t=263) Phased Arrays and Sonar Scanner
- [12:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-07-15-lifelong-learning-with-bitluni#t=732) Analog Tech and CRT Displays
- [16:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-07-15-lifelong-learning-with-bitluni#t=977) ESP32 Limits and Video Generation
- [20:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-07-15-lifelong-learning-with-bitluni#t=1237) Home PCB Etching to Tiny Tape Out
- [27:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-07-15-lifelong-learning-with-bitluni#t=1646) The Rickroll Chip and Meme Silicon
- [35:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-07-15-lifelong-learning-with-bitluni#t=2102) Tiny Tape Out Architecture and RAM
- [44:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-07-15-lifelong-learning-with-bitluni#t=2699) GoWin FPGAs and Lushy Labs
- [56:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-07-15-lifelong-learning-with-bitluni#t=3396) Demo Scene and Future Projects

## Topics

- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Bitluni (other)
- Tiny Tape Out (other)
- GoWin (chip)
- ESP32 (chip)
- Lushy Labs (company)
- Tang Nano 9K (product)
- Rickroll (product)
- Charles Lohr (other)
- Jerry Ellsworth (other)
- Ben Krasnow (other)
- Sam Zaluf (other)
- Butterfly Networks (company)
- Greg Charvat (other)
- Dave Jones (other)
- Matt Venn (other)
- Chris Gammell (other)
- EFABLESS (company)
- Sky Water (company)

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- [445: I Do Not Like Blinking](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-16-445-i-do-not-like-blinking) (Embedded.fm)

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