Hardware Podcasts

The Spark Gap - Episode 28

The Spark Gap · 11 Mar 2015 · 1h 00m

What this episode covers

Andrew Retallack of Crash Bang Prototype discusses his journey from software to hardware, focusing on his T-board and Toadstool projects designed to move developers away from Arduino abstraction. He details the technical benefits of using Atmel microcontrollers directly, including faster analog reads and register-level control, while comparing the MSP430 and ATmega platforms. Retallack also covers his manufacturing challenges in South Africa, his use of KiCad and Blender for design, and his plans for crowdfunding.

Most relevant to

founders before launch

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Crash Bang Prototype, Seeed Studio, Oshpark, RS Electronics, SparkFun, DigiKey, Mouser, Crowd Supply, Dragon Innovation
Products
T-board, Toadstool, Arduino
Chips
ATmega328P, MSP430
Tools
KiCad, Blender, Eagle
Also
Kickstarter, Indiegogo

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