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FPGA, Xess, 32 Bit - Quirky Qualitative Questions

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  • 3d Printers are here to stay, at the very least as prototyping tools.
  • OSHW's true test will be a large company continuing to stay completely open as they grow.
  • Sparkfun has had some growing pains with their Free Day, which is a shame; that was a really cool program!
  • How do can electronics survive extreme cold? Start by keeping them dry!
  • Should you learn about FPGAs? Or 32 bit processors? We think the former in a classroom setting and the latter on your own online.
  • Online, there are resources like Xess and the Papillio
  • Why do power supplies hum? Vibration of the components.
  • The mechanical part of components can also lead to drift.
  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP3Z_N8IkQQ
  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq-1vTQzM4E
  • Eric's was the one mentioned in episode 116 as a request from his lady.
  • Schaum's Outlines help people learn or relearn topics in a condensed format.
  • The Art of Electronics is always a good place to re-learn basics (and advanced topics). Maybe not the best for beginners.
  • We now have a page where you can leave suggestions for which guests we should invite on The Amp Hour. Special shoutouts to people that can introduce us!
  • Sometimes learning just takes time and a bunch of experinece. This is the ethos behind Learn Python The Hard Way.
  • The key to electronics was well put by Jeri:
  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhQ7d3BK3KQ
    • Though this was a show dedicated to just Q&A, you're always welcome to ask questions on the show. The best place is on the /r/TheAmpHour subreddit or contact us. We love audio and video questions!

    Thanks to ARM Climate Research Facility for the picture!

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