Next-Gen Test Equipment: A $1000 Open Source Oscilloscope That Plugs Into Your PC

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

* Practical applications of Google's Coral Edge TPU

The conversation also ventures into:

* Modern PCB-mechanical integration challenges

* The evolution of flex PCB design workflows

* Privacy-first approaches to camera systems

* Real-world IoT challenges in property management

* The future of edge processing for data compression

Whether you're building the next generation of test equipment, designing IoT devices, or just passionate about open-source hardware, this episode offers valuable insights into where electronic design is heading.

Join Matt and Seve for an engaging discussion about how open hardware and edge computing are transforming the electronics industry! 🛠️

PS: Ever wondered why oscilloscopes have "Do Not Lick" warning labels? You'll find out in this episode! 😄

—

Links to products we discussed:

ThunderScope

PiMX8 and Lucas Henkel (developer)