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#565 – Here for a reason

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Chris and Dave discuss modularity, programming, new development boards, and power design.

#548 – The Last Line of Defense

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This week Chris and Dave discuss how to keep electronics dry by properly designing an enclosure. Also solar, weather events, patent trolls, outfitting labs, and more!

#516 – Thermions Aren’t A Thing

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This week Chris and Dave discuss thermal design, bluetooth bootloading, power lines, refactoring labs, and automated layout tools.

#351 – The Automation Amish

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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!

#335 – When the TV watches you

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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.

#272 – An Interview With Luke Beno of Analog.io

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Luke Beno of Analog.io clears up some misconceptions from the last show about the layers of IoT. He also talks about analog.io, a charting and data collection site for mapping out sensor data from a variety of sources.

#271 – Amazon Moves In, Dave Says Run

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Amazon getting into the IoT space prompts Dave to call the game for everyone else. Also chip mergers, die shrinks, end of life parts, conferences and more!

#219 – Get Smart About Automation – Caducous Cyborg Concerns

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Is the isolated environment of an airplane a valid test for whether or not an online CAD tools makes sense? Is the rise in automation a reason for concern, for EEs and everyone else?

#217 – 3D Printed Shark Jumps – Edifying Edison’s Energy

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Chris returns from Maker Faire and tells about some of the fun projects and development boards being shown. Dave proves he’s still got it 650 videos later.

#190 – Let’s Hear It For The Buoys – Vanishing Vessel Vexation

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This week we discuss the MH370 mystery/tragedy and the technology being used to search for the plane, Sparkfun’s DMM problem, imposter syndrome, ageism, investment and more!

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