Matt and Seve explain how the 2024 presidential election could reshape the electronics manufacturing landscape and impact hardware companies! 🗳️ In this episode, our hardware experts analyze: * Why both Trump and Biden administrations have maintained aggressive electronics tariffs * How the current 25% tariff on Chinese PCBs is pushing manufacturing to Thailand * The critical role of the US Trade Representative's exemptions for consumer electronics * Why American PCB manufacturing hasn't benefi...
Nov 01, 2024•45 min
In this captivating conversation, Seve and Matt delve into the groundbreaking advancements of Anthropic's newest AI model, Claude 3.5. The duo explores the impressive capabilities of the Sonnet and Haiku versions, including their coding performance, efficiency, and the potential impact on software engineering workflows. Key topics discussed include: * The surprising claim that Haiku matches the power of the previous flagship model, Opus * The pros and cons of using the smarter Sonnet versus the ...
Oct 29, 2024•36 min
Matt and Seve explore two fascinating hardware projects reshaping electronic design and testing! 🔧 In this packed episode, our hardware experts dive into: * The ThunderScope: an innovative open-source oscilloscope that turns your PC into a professional test station * How PCIe and Thunderbolt connectivity are democratizing high-end test equipment * Breaking down analog front-end design and FPGA-based data processing * The PiMX8: a powerful Raspberry Pi CM4 alternative with edge AI capabilities *...
Oct 21, 2024•39 min
Join Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) as they dive into recent tech drama and explore the broader implications for open-source projects and tech companies. In this episode, our tech experts discuss: * The Pear AI controversy and its implications for YC startups * The ethics of forking open source projects and the importance of community * Different types of open-source licenses and their impact on innovation * When should companies "die"? Insights from AT&T, Kodak, a...
Oct 15, 2024•42 min
Join Matt and Seve as they dive into the complex world of startup culture and management philosophies! 🚀 In this thought-provoking episode, our tech entrepreneurs explore: * The concept of "wartime" vs. "peacetime" in startup environments * The evolution of Tesla's mission and its impact on employee motivation * The pros and cons of Silicon Valley's "college campus" work culture * Paul Graham's "founder mode" and its applicability in multi-founder companies * The delicate balance between pushin...
Oct 07, 2024•29 min
Join Matt and Seve, founders of atopile and tscircuit, as they dive deep into the world of hardware innovation and startup culture. 🚀 In this wide-ranging conversation, our tech enthusiasts discuss: * The intricacies of PCB fabrication and the potential for rapid prototyping * The fascinating process of chip decapping and its applications in reverse engineering * The evolution of startup culture, from lean startup methodologies to the "zero to one" philosophy * The shift towards hard tech and d...
Sep 30, 2024•36 min
Join Matt (founder of atopile) and Seve (founder of tscircuit) as they dive into the latest buzz in the AI world and its impact on software development. In this thought-provoking episode, our tech experts explore: * The rumored $2000/month pricing for OpenAI's next model and its implications * How AI is revolutionizing code review and pull request processes * The use of AI for analyzing developer productivity and project management * The potential of AI to replace or augment high-level engineeri...
Sep 23, 2024•32 min
In this episode, Seve (founder of tscircuit) and Matt (founder of atopile) explore the cutting-edge advancements in PCB prototyping with the new Lumen PNP V4 pick-and-place machine. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of in-house PCB assembly, the benefits of open-source feeders, and the impact of faster prototyping on the electronics industry. Key topics covered include: - Lumen PNP V4's speed improvements and key features - The shift from centralized PCB manufacturing to local assemb...
Sep 16, 2024•44 min
Join Matt and Seve as they embark on a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from personal health habits to cutting-edge transportation technology! 🚀☕️ In this episode, our tech entrepreneurs dive into: * The pros and cons of coffee consumption and its impact on productivity * Brian Johnson's "Don't Die" movement and extreme health optimization techniques * The challenges of finding the perfect office space in San Francisco's eclectic neighborhoods * The evolution of atopile’s new headq...
Sep 09, 2024•29 min
Join Seve (founder at tscircuit ) and Matt (founder at atopile ) as they dive deep into the world of distributed control systems in automotive and robotics applications! 🚗 🤖 In this fascinating episode, our tech experts discuss: * The evolution of distributed control systems and their implementation in modern vehicles * Real-time Linux vs. dedicated microcontrollers for time-critical operations * The intricacies of PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control loops and their applications * C...
Sep 02, 2024•40 min
Join Matt and Seve as they dive deep into the world of microcontrollers, focusing on the exciting new Raspberry Pi RP2350! 🚀 In this episode, our tech gurus explore: * The groundbreaking dual-core ARM/RISC-V architecture of the RP2350 * Development workflows and debugging techniques for Raspberry Pi microcontrollers * The game-changing potential of Programmable I/O (PIO) * Comparisons between the RP2350 and its predecessor, the RP2040 * Safety-critical software considerations in embedded system...
Aug 26, 2024•32 min
Matt and Seve are joined by Duncan (CEO jitX) to dive deep into the world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. The trio takes listeners on a journey through the history of popular EDA software, discussing everything from the open-source revolution led by KiCad to the enterprise-level solutions offered by industry giants like Altium and Cadence. They explore the impact of licensing models, the rise of web-based tools, and the potential of AI in circuit design. Whether you're a hobbyist or...
Aug 12, 2024•44 min
Seve and Matt sit down with Duncan Haldane, CEO of JITX, to discuss the evolution of electronics design automation. Duncan shares his journey from building bio-inspired jumping robots at Berkeley to founding JITX, a company revolutionizing circuit board design through code and automation. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including: * The challenges of hardware design and the need for better automation tools * JITX’s origin story and its DARPA-funded beginnings * The shift from man...
Aug 06, 2024•46 min
In this episode of electronics.dev, we dive into the world of hardware innovation with a wide-ranging discussion on exercise equipment, electronic design, and 3D printing. Seve shares insights on the Tonal home gym system. Matt describes an exciting e-bike trailer project and explains the intricacies of motor control. We explore the evolution of hardware development, from PCB design to firmware writing, and discuss how 3D printing is revolutionizing product prototyping and manufacturing. The con...
Jul 31, 2024•22 min
This was a super fun episode, open-source hardware is legally positioned very differently than open-source software, and electronics-as-code blurs the lines- opening up the ability for open-source hardware to leverage the protections of free speech. Basically "free speech" works for text- but not necessarily other assets like models or drawings (think about it: you can write almost anything you want- but you can't draw/share a photo of anything- there are tons of restrictions around that) @mawil...
Jul 22, 2024•39 min
Matt & Seve discuss an article where the CEO of jitX, Duncan Haldane, uses AI for parsing datasheets, generating circuits, and selecting parts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit electronics.dev
Jul 15, 2024•19 min
Our first episode! In this episode, Seve (founder at tscircuit.com) and Matt (cofounder at atopile.io) discuss what building electronics in the future looks like, and how AI with a structured, deterministic engine will empower people to build electronics as fast as Tony Stark in his workshop. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit electronics.dev...
Jul 06, 2024•24 min
