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The Amp Hour #135 - Mike Harrison - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: IanJ
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 08, 2013, 06:54:34 pm
content: Have to say I totally enjoyed Mike Harrison's (Mike’s Electric Stuff) guest appearance..........really great to hear all his stories and how he made in the electronics world.Let's have him back again!Ian.

author: Nermash
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2013, 08:28:07 pm
content: I agree, Mike was order of magnitude more interesting than others

author: Denhart
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 11, 2013, 05:46:04 am
content: Quote from: Nermash on March 08, 2013, 08:28:07 pmAgreed! It was like an extended video without the video part

author: andybdjuk
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 11, 2013, 08:39:32 am
content: I too, enjoyed Mike and his stories, good to here another "Pom" on the Amp Hour.

author: Eonir
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 11, 2013, 09:38:02 am
content: That show was one of the most interesting I've ever listened to! Mike has a lot of stories to tell. He even talks really fast, as if he wanted to say as much as he can in the limited time he hasI hope we can hear him again on the Amp Hour someday.

author: FrozenHaxor
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 11, 2013, 01:44:58 pm
content: Indeed, Mike had the most interesting things to say of all AmpHour podcasts!

author: Markybhoy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 11, 2013, 05:04:18 pm
content: Enjoyed the podcast, he could have probably chatted all day if you let him

author: poundy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 05:37:14 am
content: Quote from: Markybhoy on March 11, 2013, 05:04:18 pmAnd personally, if the podcast was 2 1/2 hours long because he chatted all day, I would have stuck it out to the end for sure ! Highly entertaining - but then again most days there's a guest are pretty good

author: mrflibble
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 02:24:57 pm
content: Quote from: poundy on March 13, 2013, 05:37:14 amFully agreed! So here's hoping for another 1 to 2.5 hour installment of Mike on the Amp Hour. XD

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 02:27:31 pm
content: +1
Survey time - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ChrisGammell
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 01:52:35 pm
content: We've got a new survey going for The Amp Hour. We'll be doing a drawing for t-shirts for people that contribute (it's opt-in, you don't have to). Would love to hear feedback from everyone!http://www.theamphour.com/please-fill-out-the-2013-listener-survey/
theamphour.com Down?? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: beaker353
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 25, 2012, 07:26:33 am
content: Are my connections just being stupid or is theamphour.com down for anyone else?-EM

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 25, 2012, 07:29:46 am
content: It seems down for me.Alexander.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 25, 2012, 07:32:14 am
content: http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/theamphour.comit's downChris's dodgy server, he chose itDave.

author: SLJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2012, 07:44:03 pm
content: It's up here now.What's wrong with the date here on EEVBlog? It says November here.Strange, it was showing older November posts now it's back to December. (Twilight Zone Theme plays in background).

author: Noize
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2012, 10:14:23 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on November 25, 2012, 07:32:14 amJust tried it now and its down

author: Coder96
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 31, 2012, 03:23:20 pm
content: At work here symantec endpoint protection is claiming the site has a Mass Injection Website 5 detected.Symantec's descriptionThen blocks the ip address fro the next 10 min.

author: SLJ
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2012, 09:23:45 pm
content: Quote from: Coder96 on December 31, 2012, 03:23:20 pmSame thing here.

author: Norelec
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 03, 2013, 02:42:34 pm
content: I'm getting a "Website is currently offline" notice when trying to visit the site, any one else getting this?

author: jancumps
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 03, 2013, 03:14:42 pm
content: It's up:http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/theamphour.com
amphour site down - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: yanir
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 05, 2013, 05:56:23 pm
content: Anyone else experiencing the same thing? Possibly related to EEVblog host changover?

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 05, 2013, 06:05:01 pm
content: No, working fine here in the US

author: yanir
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 05, 2013, 06:07:35 pm
content: I'm in the US too, but It must be my computer. My phone can access the site. Sorry for the False alarm.

author: yanir
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 05, 2013, 06:30:19 pm
content: It looks like it's not just me, a new thread on the same topic opened up.

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 05, 2013, 07:32:52 pm
content: Just tried it again and no problems

author: gnif
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 07, 2013, 08:00:33 am
content: Quote from: yanir on March 05, 2013, 05:56:23 pmDave does not host the amphour site, these servers are completely unrelated.
Any other good EE pod casts? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2013, 01:32:37 am
content: I've taken to really enjoying the AmpHour on the drive to and from work. Problem is, that does me for one day a week, and the local radio stations are rubbish IMO.Anyone got any other suggestions for good pod casts out there relating to EE in general or embedded systems topics?

author: Skimask
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2013, 05:50:01 am
content: The "Security Now" podcast with Steve Gibson isn't too awful bad, geared more towards PCs, security, internet, etc. Like you say, at least it beats listening to the local radio stations.Problem is I think Steve Gibson's tin foil hat is too tight. And it too is only once per week.To the average person, everything he talks about makes it sound like everybody that's connected to the 'net is about to be hacked, everything everybody owns is about to fail, and everything he's developed is the greatest thing since sliced bread (e.g. The Portable Dog Killer, SpinRite, Shields Up!, etc.).To the person that might know a thing or two about a couple handfuls of things or two, that same stuff is generally ho-hum and known to the community as a whole.

author: mswhin63
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2013, 10:30:55 am
content: I have been monitoringhttp://thesignalpath.com/blogs/and has been a great refresher for much of the technology I was used to before I started my business. It has a Youtube channel.Seems to be a lot of teardowns with each one but If it does not interest me then I dont watch it.Still can't beat Dave for some real practical advice though.

author: Harvs
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2013, 01:38:48 pm
content: Yeah I also enjoy the signalpath blog, but I'm more looking for audio podcasts to fill up my daily drive...

author: olsenn
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 25, 2013, 02:09:40 pm
content: I don't know about entertainment purposed podcasts, but I find iTunesU (University) to be quite good if you are just looking to educate yourself. I'm taking a course over edX right now on electromagnetism, and all of the lectures and problem solutions are on there for me to watch on my iPad. Give it a try some time.
Amp Hour #122  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: JoannaK
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 22, 2012, 04:16:55 am
content: Was interesting stuff once again.. Some comments with my personal viewpointFor the Web based applications (as an example some EDA/3Dcad) the problems are twofold .. Firstly there is no 100% quarantee that the net will work smoothly and reliably on all the locations I'd like to do some designs. At least at this part of the world the old hard copper lines are diminisng rapidly. In city areas the Cable and fibre connections are usually ok, but as soon as you'll move somewhat further away the only net is wireless, and quite frankly there are plenty locations here (Finland) that can't even offer decent 3G service.Second problem of web applibations are the service providers. Many of these fast rising cloud companies are smacked together with plety of VC money and thus they are on dire need to make the investment back. So there's not much hope of these products to reach the maturity and stability comparable to real EDA toolkits. At the 3D design side the problem may not be as bad, but on Schema/PCB making you need to have stable tools for years to come. Someone using net-based tools will take huge risk due Propriarety fileformats and no abililty to run the software locally in case the toolkit vendor kills the service someday.For the 3D design.. I dont' know any really good solution. I have used Sketchup (+it has some amazing plugins) for my design/STL making, and managed to print them with 3D printer. The OpenSCAD is funky program if you happen to like programming languge like approach, but it's not the easiest for begnners. If I had the plenty $$$ I might to go for Solidworks + Mastercam since those seem to be more or less industry standards.
Rant - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Wilksey
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2014, 01:04:55 pm
content: WHY is it that you spend all day at work listening to nothing but your work colleagues whinge about pointless crap, yet as soon as you put on your headphones to listen to TAA you get inundated with morons asking questions and phone calls from sales people?!!!?

author: madires
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2014, 01:38:33 pm
content: It's the same reason why in IT or communication major distasters stike early monday morning or friday late afternoon.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2014, 05:56:18 pm
content: Always Friday at 3PM, just as you are ready to go home. Or worse on Sunday at 1.15PM, when any place still open is just closed.
No Amphour this week? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mianchen
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2012, 05:33:15 pm
content: I can't do anything without it on a Monday!

author: Astroplio
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2012, 05:46:14 pm
content: The... young one () tweeted about this:QuoteSo from now on we'll get the new episodes on Tuesdays.@mianchen I wouldn't worry, I now see more people uploading quality content for us, to keep us occupied studying it every day of the week :-) Have you checked the latest youtube video upload from W2AEW? Excellent work!George

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 20, 2012, 03:23:12 am
content: Quote from: mianchen on November 19, 2012, 05:33:15 pmGo without for a week up front, and then download Tuesday's episode on MondayDave.

author: notsob
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2012, 03:38:40 am
content: Due to other activity, this weeks amphour has been delayed by 63.829 uS
I heard Dave can get a sir title in Oz. AH #118 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 24, 2012, 11:10:22 pm
content: Well, you can also buy one from herehttp://www.sealandgov.org/title-packYou can even buy a square foot of land of this micro-bunker in the middle of the sea, to be renewed every 10 years.

author: mianchen
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2012, 12:40:18 am
content: Added an ID card to my Christmas wish list. I wonder if they do post-xmas sales
The Amp Hour Backwards - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Deamiter
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 05, 2012, 01:19:40 am
content: I started listening to the Amp Hour three weeks ago and as I wasn't sure I'd find it interesting, I listened to the shows backwards so I could catch recent content instead of rough early shows from years ago.Now that I've gotten to the last (first actually) ten episodes, I can say without a doubt the show is the best podcast I've ever downloaded, and I'm not looking forward to life at only one episode a week! It's also getting much better -- the music, banter and content deteriorates noticeably going backwards.My only gripe (I imagine they're expected around here) is that I can't donate with Dwolla (Dwolla.com). It allows one to send up to $10 for free and charges just $0.25 above that. It doesn't require some crazy signup or anything to receive money.Full disclosure: I do not in any way profit from Dwolla, nor do I know anybody who does. I just wish I could donate money without giving money to Paypal or credit card companies!Anyway, thanks for the great show, keep up the good work!

author: ZotDitzMyo
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 05, 2012, 08:04:24 pm
content: Memento Style!

author: sacherjj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 05, 2012, 08:09:59 pm
content: That is strange. I played the last Amp Hour backwards and heard weird things like.Eshup Bliack Ohm Lied Surpik blaggat Overload Resistors Clipop Grapot Blagard Use Cheap Electrolytics Burdib Plubin.It scared me so much, I never play them backwards any more.

author: Deamiter
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 09, 2012, 02:10:31 pm
content: I think my all-time favorite comment was when Dave said, "I'm not even going to talk about printable electronics any more. It's pointless!" (paraphrased) way back in episode 54.
Just foud the amp hour - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: M0BSW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2012, 02:24:19 pm
content: I've just found the amp hour , I know I'm a bit slow, anyway downloaded it on my mobile phone for when I'm at work tomorrow.

author: ablacon64
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 07, 2012, 02:35:14 pm
content: +1! We're late but better late than never.
USB Cough/Mute/Kill switch - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ZotDitzMyo
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 06, 2012, 01:27:14 am
content: Sorry if this is more than a year late, but it's better then never I guess,[edit: I just listened to episode #50 today!]I am currently playing with OpenWRT and some cheap routers and bought this thing:http://www.ebay.ca/itm/USB-2-0-3D-AUDIO-SOUND-CARD-ADAPTER-VIRTUAL-7-1-ch-/251102972733?pt=US_Sound_Card_External&hash=item3a76e74b3dFrom the description it is a "USB 2.0 3D External 7.1-Channel Audio Sound Card Adapter 12Mbps Portable Mini " and sells for less then 2 bucks US, shipping included!It may not be the best quality but works ok and has, not one, but two mute buttons, along with volume control!Even if you don't use it's on-board, hyper-quality mono mic input (pfft!) or it's "Virtual 7.1channel Surround sound", it's pretty cheap for a driverless, USB volume control!
Amp Hour #102 Circuit Cellar/Elektor " SPECIAL OFFER " - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Bloch
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 02, 2012, 03:44:45 am
content: Is there a update on the " SPECIAL OFFER " for listeners of The Amp Hour in celebration of CC’s 25th anniversary.Or was it only for the American listeners ?
Program Descriptions - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 21, 2012, 09:43:34 am
content: Greetings EEVBees:--I am way behind on listening to the Amp Hours. Does anyone know if there is a list of programs that include the guests on the shows and rough descriptions of content, that are more informative than the usual cryptic alliterations like "optimal onanistic obfuscation""Does not squirrel crack nuts on bough of oak tree."Lao Fu 1410 1620Best RegardsClear Ether

author: baljemmett
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 21, 2012, 01:26:25 pm
content: Quote from: SgtRock on June 21, 2012, 09:43:34 amOw, damnit, I just choked on my lunch laughing at that one. But yes, I'd be interested in such a list too, I keep meaning to go back through the web site and pull out the ones I wanted to listen to especially...

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 21, 2012, 03:31:05 pm
content: "Does not squirrel crack nuts on bough of oak tree."Lao Fu 1410 1620"If so,very painful for squirrel".VK6ZGO

author: ChrisGammell
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 29, 2012, 01:46:36 pm
content: With the small blurbs below each link, this is your best bet:http://theamphour.com/episodes/Any particular reason you guys "Fell behind"? Anything we can do to make it more likely you'll listen each week, or was it just preference and time constraints?

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2012, 03:58:51 pm
content: Well, generally Monday morning after I wake up I look for the new episode, then download it while getting ready for work, copy it onto some form of storage and take it to listen to. If it is not there I will get it Monday PM and listen at night.

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 30, 2012, 02:57:50 am
content: Dear Chris:--I fell behind in listening do to time constraints, I promise to catch up and listen to every single program. Thanks for the link to more adequate descriptions of the programs contents, I do no know how I missed it. I hope you can get some sponsors to help with expenses. Best of luck."Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty, and the pig likes it."George Bernard Shaw 1856 - 1950Best RegardsClear Ether
Favorite show on earth! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ZotDitzMyo
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 23, 2012, 09:48:25 pm
content: Hey there!I've discovered the Amp Hour podcast recently and have been listening to it every chance I get (up to episode 42 in 3 weeks of commuting!)I feel like i'm commuting with Chris and Dave every day (Yeah I know, the real thing would be a bit expensive on petrol!) and I'm liking every minute of it!Thanks for doing such a terrific job and please try and produce new shows more rapidly! I can feel a day coming when I will actually have to WAIT for podcasts to be posted on-line!

author: TriodeTiger
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2012, 10:30:25 pm
content: Quote from: ZotDitzMyo on August 23, 2012, 09:48:25 pmThere is a long sweet period of time before you'll have to worry about that... and then it only gets more exciting.These guys kept me sane when going out alone.

author: cookie
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2012, 05:30:00 am
content: These guys kept me energetic.I always look forward to new shows

author: ZotDitzMyo
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 04, 2012, 11:49:00 am
content: I am now up to episode 75! That's just news from 10 months ago, woohoo!Keep it up guys!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 04, 2012, 11:58:37 am
content: Thanks guy, we enjoy doing it.Dave.

author: robrenz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 04, 2012, 12:43:05 pm
content: Not that you two are not good on your own but the guest episodes are the best.

author: ChrisGammell
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 05, 2012, 10:07:42 pm
content: Quote from: robrenz on October 04, 2012, 12:43:05 pmCompletely agree. I listen to them again when I'm in the car because it's a different experience hearing guests speak vs trying to think up relevant (and ok, not so relevant) questions. I always get angry when that Yank starts yapping during guest episodes...
THANK YOU - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: terabyte
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2012, 06:40:09 pm
content: I just had a road trip from Florida to North Carolina (800 miles each way) to visit my girlfriend's sick dad and come right back. I just wanted to say thank you for entertaining me pretty much the entire time. I listened to 10-12 episodes in total. Great show guys, keep it up.

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2012, 08:34:05 pm
content: This is how I too, watch most of the videos, traveling!
solar for Dave - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: poundy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2013, 12:14:04 am
content: Dave, you don't need to spend up big on 1kW system. A 2kW system can be had for $3500 (probably cheaper at fly-by-nighters or using less reputable hardware), assuming you are now willing to trade your renewable energy certificates in to the vendor.I have no affiliation to these folks, I went with someone else to install my system (a couple of years ago now) but I think they have good pre-sales and after-sales reputation.http://www.energymatters.com.au/specials/nsw-solar-power-deals.php?utm_source=NewsletterMailingList&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EM130122LTheir deal this week is 2kW of panels (I'd support spending the extra on REC panels but that's just me), 2kW Aurora inverter, $2777 ($3277 for REC panels). Or they have an online 1kW system for $2k.But as you said on the show, if you don't shift your load to the time you're producing the power, you're not getting much for itStill, better to offset some of your electricity costs than not !

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 22, 2013, 03:33:04 am
content: Doesn't include installation!Dave.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2013, 04:39:46 am
content: climb on the roof and do half, then pay for the check. Bobby did 15000 installation checks last year as part of a contract, and he has a plastic hip. the checks involve climbing on the roof as well.

author: poundy
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2013, 05:35:21 am
content: Oh, and there's a "new thought" on how to balance power production when you're on the Nett FIT that NSW currently has.Traditionally on a Gross FIT you would maximise production by pointing all panels north, to maximise their exposure to the sun's rays. Tilting them more in winter is good if you can.Now it is sometimes suggested that you should have half your panels pointed more east, and half more west, to balance the pickup over the morning and afternoon periods. So instead of a huge peak in the middle of the day and two lower shoulders, you have a flatter production curve from earlier in the day to later in the day, meaning you don't have to shift as much load into the midday period.If you haven't had an install done yet, and if you have the opportunity to do this kind of install, it may be worth considering.
The Amp Hour now has a discussion server - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ChrisGammell
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 18, 2012, 02:49:27 pm
content: A what?Well, it's a forum of sorts, but people got all confused by the software (it definitely isn't a forum in the same style as this site). Really it's a place for listeners of The Amp Hour to meet up and discuss the show, links throughout the week (that we'll likely talk about on the show) and network. I know many people that listen are EEVblog members as well, but we thought it was time to try something over there in case anyone does not cross over.This area of the EEVblog forum will stick around, but I just wanted everyone to come check out the new digs as well!http://discuss.theamphour.com
#87 - thinly guised surprise?? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: slateraptor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 21, 2012, 03:05:03 am
content: To decrypt this message usehttp://infoencrypt.com/...key disclosure in due time, if it is what I think it is.<Encrypted>es9b54UAjTl4IN/96qRhLxzdYpCXlfqQPezkZd3lz4U3Q77n/viBq7zFt66gQCahKhswpxtA7o/4vEfh4H8S+sMr5Recowo3XmbR6NBuy4PZblA51xKSjoPQnI4X0XT4SFj5ApLhP8bW6BoBw4OwH1VaGVLTL5n1+IrK/nn9Z/DyORIMFNJTlw==</Encrypted>

author: slateraptor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2012, 06:21:32 am
content: Well, April Fools has passed.
The Amp Hour #85 - CircuitLab Discussion - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Pat Pending
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 09, 2012, 08:55:08 pm
content: I find spice simulators useful for checking analog filter component variations and for certain lowish frequency RF queries.So the on-line CircuitLab spice simulator sounded interesting and worth kicking the tires.I sketched an RC circuit comprising the following 3 items, 1V DC, 100R and 1uF and ran an time domain simulation for 1 second with a step size of 1us.The estimated time for compute was 5mins, but time seemed to get dilated the longer I waited - then in the end, a script error and no plots.Something is badly broken here, for this is simply many orders of magnitude too slow for only 3 components.Anyone else have better luck with this?

author: Bored@Work
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 09, 2012, 09:21:22 pm
content: I am not sure it is a real spice at all.Emphasis by meQuoteSounds more like they use an own simulation engine.I played a little bit with it, and I did get the expected results for my trivial circuits, no crashes. Although I didn't manage to figure out how to get a reading from the voltmeter element they offer under Unsorted Elements. But selecting a net with the cursor worked to read the voltage.But all in all, I don't see the point in having an online simulator. I am showing my age here, new and different doesn't automatically mean better. If you look for a free-of-charge, although proprietary SPICE, then LTSpice is worth a try.

author: Pat Pending
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 11, 2012, 04:15:27 pm
content: I agree B@W, this on-line spice simulator is more of a distraction rather than a useful tool I could seriously use.Ltspice comes pre-installed with only Linear Tech parts but at least the editor does not prevent the export of a general spice netlist, and that opens up the door to other engines such as Ngspice.Two more engines worthy of mention (in particular for the RF inclined) are Qucs and Ansoft's DesignerSV.
The Amphour #85 HAXLR8R - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Rufus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2012, 06:42:26 pm
content: HAXLR8RCome to Shenzhen with your brilliant new product ideas, stick around a few weeks while we steal them, then go home and try to get investors interested in a startup business which already has competition from dozen different Chinese manufacturers.
Bunnie's Bibelot Bonification - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: nzo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 02, 2012, 08:32:31 am
content: That was an amazing show. I really enjoyed what Bunnie had to say, and his impressions of China.A nice change from Dave and Chris hassling each otherJust kidding.Good stuff guys.

author: The_Penguin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 03, 2012, 03:14:38 pm
content: Yes, very interesting show! The top 3 for me in no particular order are:Bunnie Huang, John Edmund from Cree, and Howard Johnson (the high speed signal guy, not the hotel guy) oh sorry top 4 - Jeri Ellsworth, she's so cool!
The Amp Hour #83 — Aggravating Agersia Agiotage - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: shebu18
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 23, 2012, 07:51:57 am
content: Hello all,i would like to ask you Dave, why don't you try DipTrace?i also was curios about KiCad. So i tried it and i am not very happy with it. It feels like a modified eagle, a advanced eagle. This is my point of view. I remain on diptrace, and also i am curios when they will publish the update and integrate the features from their forum list.
how about this for the amp hours theme song? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: PStevenson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2011, 08:00:30 pm
content: I wrote/played it so you don't to worry about copyrights and crap like that if you do want to use ithttp://soundcloud.com/3cardsshort/the-amp-hour-potential-theme

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 30, 2011, 11:54:13 pm
content: Why does it need another theme song? While the current effort is hardly a work to last through the ages it is recognisable, and serves it's purpose?If it needs change I'd suggest this.that Alan G found on you tube.

author: PStevenson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 31, 2011, 11:42:33 pm
content: to quote (not verbatim) Chris on the amp hour "it's something I've been meaning to get around to, if anyone has any suggestions or ideas let me know"well this is me letting them know.does that answer your question?

author: The_Penguin
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2012, 04:18:14 am
content: Quote from: PStevenson on December 24, 2011, 08:00:30 pmLove it! Nicely done.

author: PStevenson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 13, 2012, 08:23:40 am
content: cheers dude, I'm really happy that they used it !

author: ChrisGammell
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 13, 2012, 10:14:34 pm
content: Me too

author: merser
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2012, 09:44:23 pm
content: I love it. It's catchy. Good on yer and I'm glad they used it.

author: PStevenson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2012, 10:06:53 pm
content: cheers buddy, I have to say the amp hour has become the highlight of my week which is why I put effort into that tune
Startups in Chile - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Pat Pending
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 25, 2012, 11:37:30 pm
content: Dave's buddy moved his startup to Chile - here's some insight as to whyJuan Andrés Fontaine, Chile's Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism, discusses hiscountry's current policy mandate to bring innovation and business development to Chile's economy.http://ecorner.stanford.edu/authorMaterialInfo.html?mid=2488

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 26, 2012, 02:36:49 am
content: And here is the actual program:http://www.startupchile.org/Dave.
More AudioWank - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: PStevenson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2012, 08:21:11 pm
content: they are now selling classic batteries to help your guitar pedal get that "vintage tone"http://www.ehx.com/products/9v-battery

author: ciccio
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2012, 08:29:22 pm
content: Nice, I love it...I remember when Electro Harmonics was a reputable Company, and everybody in the industry was copying their designs...

author: PStevenson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2012, 08:44:47 pm
content: I was never a fan of their guitar pedals but I had a certain level of respect but that battery has put them straight onto the shit list!

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2012, 08:45:37 pm
content: But see the battery I am using in this picture:It cost me all of 50 cents ($1 for a pack of two at the dollar store).I'm starting to think it makes sense to put zinc carbon batteries in low drain devices. Recent experience suggests they are less prone to leaking than alkaline batteries, and in terms of cost per mAh, I think the super heavy duty batteries are more economical.Maybe it is time for a renaissance of this old-fashioned technology?

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2012, 03:34:29 am
content: Meh .. those just can't beat this, when powered with this battery, it will provide you afresh electron, eh .. pure & natural electricity that will bring the audio quality produced in your audio circuit to a new level, a superb and refreshing sound as fresh as a lemon juice. No more fake & artificially sound... yadda..yadda..Free shipping, only $75 per Kg with minimal order of 10 Kg, hurry, it won't last long cause the current batch is the best quality harvested from this season, and they're all planted in an environmentally friendly soil and properly treated without using any nasty pesticide.The electrodes (ultra pure 99.99999% copper & zinc metal strip) and the cables can be purchased separately, only $50 per pair, sold in 50 pairs per package...LOL

author: amspire
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2012, 04:14:35 am
content: Better still, the electrodes are 100% pure alloy of copper and zinc with other pure elements or compounds made from pure elements. All the elements making up the electrode alloys are 100% oxygen free, except for the element oxygen of course, which is 100% pure oxygen.100% is much better then 99.99999%.

author: krivx
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 24, 2012, 12:24:14 pm
content: I'm pretty sure this was meant as a joke or novelty item, like an EHX t-shirt. Look at the picture of Mike Matthews!

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 24, 2012, 10:16:00 pm
content: More internal resistance... Fair call, I will just use my alkaline battery with a 1 ohm resistor. Problem solved.
Appnote of the Week and one more - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: caffeinatedbard
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 22, 2011, 05:20:28 pm
content: Hey Dave,How about adding an appnote of the week segment to the amphour? Like you've mentioned before, you have a pretty amazing collection.Also, I can't quite remember if you have mentioned this guy on the show before....http://readingjimwilliams.blogspot.comA tribute to Jim Williams well executed. Pretty cool to read the commentaries as one is thumbing through his appnotes.Cheers!

author: slateraptor
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2012, 02:33:05 am
content: I second the idea. An app note of the week would be immensely useful and applicable to many young engineers out there.EDIT: ...or has the request already been given the nod with its first installment being the DIY 1GHz probe?
Amp Hour #68 - Nuclear Event Detector - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: David
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 23, 2011, 05:19:27 pm
content: Hi all,I haven't posted on here in ages!A nuclear event detector was mentioned back in episode #68 and there was speculation as to what it could be used for. I happened to come across one of these (similar) in a document at work today. Now I can't reveal its actual use but lets just say it was in a very large firework....Dave
VPS provider - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: bkochis
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 21, 2011, 02:21:25 pm
content: Chris, Dave,Just my two cents but for a VPS provider I would look at Inmotion Hosting. I have used them for about a decade off and on with various startups.Never had a problem with either the service itself or customer service. Great company to work with and inexpensive also.Good luck with it all.Bob
The Amp Hour #67 — Haussmannized Halloween Hypostrophe - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Mr J
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2011, 04:18:17 am
content: Hey Chris and Dave,Has anyone heard of people giving away circuits as a Halloween?Yes! I do this during our open house at our school. Check outhttp://www.n1ir.com/2011/11/open-house-give-away.html
Amp Hour #69 / all Podcasts not working - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Anthony
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 16, 2011, 08:17:24 pm
content: Sorry if that has allready beene posted, but the Amp Hour site if fecked as regerds listening to any Pod casts.

author: Anthony
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 17, 2011, 02:14:58 am
content: Still feckedBest of luck everybody o//

author: hak8or
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 17, 2011, 06:17:56 am
content: Dave, if you are reading this, why can't you just upload the mp3 for this current podcast to rapid share or something. So far I as well as many others have been unable to listen to it.

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 17, 2011, 10:57:34 am
content: All Seems well now!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 17, 2011, 11:23:58 am
content: Quote from: hak8or on November 17, 2011, 06:17:56 amThe Mp3's are always available directly, either:http://www.theamphour.com/wp-content/uploadsorhttp://www.eevblog.com/theamphourDave.
Amp Hour gushing - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: tim1986
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 12, 2013, 02:59:50 am
content: I've been an Amp Hour listener for about a year and love it! It's always great to hear about the inside industry complaints/issues that engineers have to deal with. The guests have been great! Thank you Dave and Chris for the great show!-Tim
Only last 25 episodes in podcast programs? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: fozzyvis
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 11, 2011, 10:32:19 pm
content: Hi,I've been listening to the AmpHour for about a month now and listened all the way back to episode 44.That's the oldest one in the list in iTunes. Tried with gPodder, same thing.Searched a bit, and apparently it might be a setting in the podcast software used by the makers.I know there's a manual way of loading it fromhttp://theamphour.com/wp-content/uploads/, but then it doesn't nicely integrate with the new ones. Anyone have the same problem or is it just me?thanks!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 11, 2011, 10:43:01 pm
content: There is a file size limit for RSS feeds on Feedburner, so you can't have an unlimited numbers of episodes in the feed I'm afraid, so it is limited so we don't go over the limit.Dave.

author: fozzyvis
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 12, 2011, 08:57:32 am
content: Seems logical!Manual download it will be then.Thanks (for the answer *and* the show)!
Amp Hour #66 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: sub
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2011, 08:36:04 am
content: IEEE do let you publish a preprint, as perhttp://www.ieee.org/publications_standards/publications/rights/rights_policies.html, so you can make your papers available to the public.I don't really blame them for not allowing papers that are already published, since if they are publishing large numbers of reprints from elsewhere their reputation would probably suffer.
Congratulations! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 17, 2011, 02:03:38 pm
content: Congratulation are in order for Mr & Mrs Gammell.Best wishes for a wonderful future. Many Happy Amp-Hours to come.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 17, 2011, 02:11:33 pm
content: Indeed, congrats and well done to both!Let's chip in for a magazine subscription for Chris:Dave.

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 17, 2011, 03:20:08 pm
content: Dear Chris:--Sorry girls this one has been taken, move along. Best of luck. I hope you both will be very happy.--P.S. Now that you do not have any use for it, you can send me the little black book."Three weeks in the lab will save you a day in the library every time" Stanley Williams, HP LabsBest RegardsClear Ether

author: EEwannabe
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2011, 03:28:26 pm
content: Congratulations Chris! Best of luck to the both of you.- Patrick

author: hak8or
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 21, 2011, 02:04:20 am
content: Same from here, Congratulations!

author: AntiProtonBoy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 21, 2011, 12:35:43 pm
content: Congrats dude.ps. Tungsten carbide rings can be removed with a diamond saw.
Tech Briefs - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ChrisGammell
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 01, 2011, 07:22:03 pm
content: Since this has been the most reliable place for feedback, I thought I'd ask here. Would people be interested in (significantly shorter) tech briefs during the week when we've already recorded a full show? I know we've talked about a second episode per week in the past, but i'm not sure a whole other hour would be sustainable. Maybe we could also separate out guest shows and "just dave and chris shows"? Any and all feedback is welcome

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2011, 08:40:22 pm
content: What do you mean by 'Technical brief'? A discussion on the latest embedded dev board or the latest PIC or ATMEL and a debate on the latest features would be great (But I would steer clear of Car engines or anything mechanical) but yes a more electronics based show with an in depth discussion of one or two products would be nice!

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 03, 2011, 08:53:32 am
content: I wouldn't separate the Dave & Chris editions from the Dave, Chris & Mungo ones. The variety is good as is the continuity when for whatever reason D or C cannot make that week.What do you mean by tech briefs? Amp Hours strength is it's opinions on, and discussions of, hot topics. Briefs sort of suggests loosing a lot of the in depth discussion.
Amp Hour #91 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Write_to_Smokegenerator
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2012, 01:24:25 pm
content: First about the lithium batteries at the airport:http://xkcd.com/651/One thing is not clear to me, why did "Electronics Australia" go down?Dave said it is because the content was rubbish, but what exactly did change?In Austria/Germany there are 2 magazine's about hobby electronic I know about (actually i know another one but this is about amateur radio)the First one costs about 5-7€ (depends which country) and half of the pages are advertisements, some articles are nice though.The second one costs about the same, and has less AD from manufactures. They not only publish this mag, they also sell things (and put AD's of their products in the mag as well).Almost all of the Projects they show are about their products, some of them are quite nice for hobby use. The circuit description is detailed and all.Biggest downside is that almost every project has a MCU and they don't provide the source code. (I've never found the code)So if you have nice Projects with the circuits but if you want to build one you must write the code yourself. sometimes i buy that one too.Would be kind if so. can give me an answer about that, thxcheers.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 17, 2012, 01:57:51 pm
content: Quote from: Write_to_Smokegenerator on April 17, 2012, 01:24:25 pmFor many years toward the end it was clear to all the long time readers that the magazine was becoming more consumer oriented (less projects and technical articles, more DVD player reviews), under it's new editor Graham Catterly.The Federal Publishing Company (who owned the mag) thought going totally consumer would be a good idea, so they stopped EA for a few months (without telling anyone, leading to rumours of it's demise etc), changed the name to EAT and dropped virtually all technical content. It was no longer a hobby electronics magazine, and died within 9 issues.Dave.

author: Write_to_Smokegenerator
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2012, 02:18:19 pm
content: Ahh thank you.

author: AntiProtonBoy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2012, 03:24:16 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on April 17, 2012, 01:57:51 pmWhat a monumental cock-up that was... sad to see such a long running publication die like that.I wished they just shifted focus to online content and start pushing PDF issues, or something. Still a huge risk to do something like that back then, but it probably would have survived to this day - probably flourish even.
The Ah #53 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 26, 2011, 09:56:01 pm
content: Happy birthdayChris, Dave and guests, congratulations for making it this far with all the great episodes, carry on doing whatever it is you are doing.W.O.W. should be great, I believe fuelshark is what you were after. Plenty of items to flame can be found here:http://www.chindoguawards.com/like this panormaic camera:And a minor correction, the chip of the week is actually a non-contact IR temperature sensor, so it measures the temperature of an object in its field of view like a non-contact IR thermometer. Possibly useful for production applications or when the target surface is not stationary (eg the rotor of a motor).

author: Rufus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2011, 07:14:06 pm
content: Quote from: Alex on July 26, 2011, 09:56:01 pmMelexis also make pyrometers with an I2C interface in TO39 style cans. They can be quite difficult to use because they are extremely sensitive to thermal gradients across the package. I think they use a platinum RDT to measure their own temperature, wonder what the TI part uses.

author: CodeDog
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2011, 01:00:29 pm
content: @ ~ the 36 minute mark ... Dave struggles with the origin of the expressionabout taking a left turn at Albuquerque ...... it comes from bugs bunny, who regularly used the expressionwhenever he surfaced from burrowing and found himself in a strange land ...... ah, you whippersnappers probably don't even know who bugs bunny is