The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast

Though Dave has sworn off all things automation, it doesn’t stop us from talking about developments in the electronics world, new and old! New silicon nodes, new kits, new chips, old topologies, old dies, old kits and more!

Zach Dunham invited Chris to the Kickstarter headquarters to talk US based manufacturing, crowdfunding projects, new KS initiatives and more!

Jon Oxer returns to discuss DIY home automation, running a kit business, shaving your head for creating videos and what’s coming next for him after selling his last company.

Art Kay is an analog precision expert and application manager at TI. He joins us to talk about his career in the industry and a new training program for learning about precision electronics.

We return this week to discuss the range of new scopes in the market and to give away a few of them as well! Also new tech nodes (5 nm!), new podcasts and new low cost equipment.

Joe FitzPatrick joins Chris to talk about hardware security. They cover topics such as USB-C, hardware implants, ethics in hacking, the NSAplayset and much more!

Dave and Chris delve into the world of mechanical elements, milling circuit boards, certified designs and a bunch of other things they actually don’t know about.

After a month without talking to recover from hanging out, we’re back with a new show! We cover events, AI, new sites, chip industry investments, recapping trips and more!

Shahriar is the host of The Signal Path YouTube channel and former guest on episode 228. He and Dave chat live in Sydney about RF design and a whole lot more!

Dave and Chris take a road trip to Canberra to see the 70m tracking dish for the Deep Space Network. We also recap the meetups throughout Sydney and NZ and the great projects we’ve seen and discuss education.

Chris and Dave finally record The Amp Hour from the same room while Chris is visiting Sydney. Discussions about manufacturing, FPGAs, meetups, sci-fi and more!

Chris and Dave’s (likely) last recording before meeting in person! Discussions about meetup plans, Bell Labs, op amp stability, hacking tractors and much more!

Jason Cerundolo designs CastAR hardware all day and goes home to develop firmware and hardware via Reclaimer Labs at night. This week we discuss all manner of USB C hardware, connected thermocouples, porting code and much more!

Dave and Chris discuss that they will finally be meeting in less than a month! Also IoT, embedded platforms, Claude Shannon’s hobbies, surveys, hacks and more!

Jørgen Jakobsen joins Chris to discuss Analog IC design, designing for hearing aids, how to build super tiny Class D amplifiers and using readily available tools to test everything.

This week we discuss designing Nixie Tube boards and industrial platforms using RS485. Also failed 3D printers, lab organization, building badges and much more!

Bunnie Huang returns to talk about biology hacking, writing new books, creating secure hardware and finding the next hardware challenge.

This week we discuss the creepiness of smart devices listening in the home, new science projects, biology projects, new company names and Alexa buying you an LCR meter.

Gerry Roston is a longtime roboticist and entrepreneur. He talks about his time working at JPL, building prototype robots, starting IoT companies and much more.

Chris and Dave return to talk about the importance of science education and freedom of information. Also subscription software, logistics improvements, making stuff and more!

Zach Barth of Zachtronics stops by to talk about making video games for engineers. Their latest title (Shenzhen I/O) is about an electronics designer trying to make their way in Shenzhen.

Simone Giertz joins Chris to talk about creating robots, beginner’s mind, creating video content, her experiences at CES and more!

Zach Fredin of NeuroTinker talks to Chris about SBIR grants, educational programming, electronics manufacturing, crazy soldering and making things from neuron simulators!

Elecia and Chris White from Embedded.fm join Chris to talk about the upcoming year, improving skills, new books, calculus and a bit of electronics.

Jeff Keyzer returns for a special Christmas episode! We talk about travel, prototyping, Bell Labs, high volume manufacturing, radio astronomy and much more!