The Spark Gap - Episode 23
Karl and Corey discuss projects they've left unfinished and wonder why this seems to happen so often.
Episodes
The Spark Gap
Karl and Corey talk about various aspects of embedded electronics, from nuts and bolts design to high-level discussions and debates. We also talk about some of our hobbies surrounding electronics (3D Printing and CNC Routers).
New episodes are released Wednesdays.
Episodes
The Spark Gap - Episode 22
Karl and Corey finish their talk about PCB layout. This part talks about signal layout and some manufacturing details. Part 2 of 2.
The Spark Gap - Episode 21
Karl and Corey talk about PCB layout and some tips for hobbyists. In this part, component placement and power layout. Part 1 of 2.
The Spark Gap - Episode 20
Karl and Corey throw out some old boards and discuss lessons learned the hard way.
The Spark Gap - Episode 19
Corey and Karl discuss the benefits of controlling your embedded product with smart software and simple firmware.
The Spark Gap - Episode 18
Corey and Karl talk about the popular Serial Communications - Uart, SPI, I2C, and CAN.
The Spark Gap - Episode 17
Karl and Corey talk about the fascinating topic of In-Circuit Programmers and Debuggers.
The Spark Gap - Episode 16
Karl and Corey talk about the new Arm Cortex-M7 microcontroller.
The Spark Gap - Episode 15
Corey and Karl discuss the origins and the future of the Raspberry Pi. They explore how a product with an imperfect beginning can still become a huge success.
The Spark Gap - Episode 14
Karl and Corey discuss the operation of an Adjustable Constant Current Dummy Load.
The Spark Gap - Episode 13
Corey and Karl talk about setting up your workbench.
The Spark Gap - Episode 12
Karl and Corey talk about the advantages and challenges of adding Ethernet capability to an embedded system.
The Spark Gap - Episode 11
Karl and Corey interview James Snyder about the eLua project.
The Spark Gap - Episode 10
Karl and Corey wax poetic about the aspects of embedded electronic engineering that can can worsen your mood and waste your time.
The Spark Gap - Episode 9
Karl and Corey discuss the practice of Manufacturers charging money to unlock built-in features of Test Equipment. They give their opinion on whether unlocking those features by means of “hacking” your equipment is actually stealing. Alternatives to paying exhorbant sums of cash to unlock existing features are considered.
The Spark Gap - Episode 8
Karl and Corey welcome guest Jacob Rosenthal to explain the Internet of Things.
The Spark Gap - Episode 7
Corey and Karl welcome their first guest Rodney McGee to talk about his research in electric vehicles and Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology.
The Spark Gap - Episode 6
Corey and Karl explain the different ways to implement USB connectivity on an embedded device, from the physical layer to application layer.
The Spark Gap - Episode 5
Corey inquires about Karl's hobby, CNC Machining. Karl discusses his CNC Router and the decision that went into it.
The Spark Gap - Episode 4
Corey and Karl start off their first episode of "The Great Debates!" Corey takes the position that RTOSes for the most part don't belong in single core embeeded systems. Karl takes the position that the advantages of using an RTOS ,even in single core microcontrollers, far exceed their disadvantages.
The Spark Gap - Episode 3
Karl and Corey discuss the basics of how to power your electronic circuits. Linear Regulators, LDOs, and Switch Mode Power Supplies are explained. Traps for new engineers and hobbyist working with power supplies are lamented.
The Spark Gap - Episode 2
In this episode Karl and Corey talk about Corey's newest hobby, 3D Printing. Also, Karl gets the outcome of the 3D Systems vs. Form Labs lawsuit wrong.
The Spark Gap - Episode 1
In this episode Karl and Corey talk about the heart of many embedded electronics projects: The Microcontroller. They discuss their evolving feelings for the maker communities darling, the Arduino. They also give an overview of other potential candidates for a microcontroller.