# Moving House (And Lab)

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2024-09-03
- Episode: 676
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-09-03-moving-house-and-lab
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/676-moving-house-and-lab/

## Summary

Chris Gammell, who designs open-source hardware for Golioth, explains his new modular DRAM module strategy and lab reorganization to Dave Jones, host of EEVblog. They discuss the RP2350 microcontroller's inductor polarity issue, Altium's licensing changes, and recent industry news including Intel layoffs and the DCS defamation lawsuit.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-09-03-moving-house-and-lab#t=0) Introduction: Chris Gammell and Lab Move
- [3:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-09-03-moving-house-and-lab#t=225) Lab Reorganization: Wire Racks and Bench Design
- [17:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-09-03-moving-house-and-lab#t=1029) Golioth DRAM Module and Open Source Hardware
- [24:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-09-03-moving-house-and-lab#t=1481) Altium Licensing and Raspberry Pi RP2350 Inductor Issue
- [47:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-09-03-moving-house-and-lab#t=2860) Industry News: Microchip Hack, Intel Layoffs, and DCS Lawsuit
- [50:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-09-03-moving-house-and-lab#t=3055) Dave Jones' Solar and Battery Storage Setup

## Topics

- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Golioth (company)
- RP2350 (chip)
- Altium (tool)
- Raspberry Pi (company)
- Microchip (company)
- Intel (company)
- DCS (company)

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