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  • Ep. 44 - Are Degrees Worthwhile?
    In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, Stephen and Lucy talk about the role education plays in engineering and open hardware. They share their own experiences, what they gained from pursuing degrees, what they learned outside of school, and how both shaped their careers.They get into the cost of formal education, the value of personal projects, and the lessons that only come from real-world work. Join them as they explore when a degree is necessary and when practical experience can be just as powerful.You’ll hear:The ups and downs of earning an engineering degreeHow different educational paths influenced their careersWhy side projects matter for learning and growthWays to balance classroom learning with hands-on experienceThoughts on job hunting with or without a degree---Join the conversation and share your thoughts at hardware.cafe.Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io.To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page.O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!Intro song:Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Ep. 43 - Collaboration in Open Source
    This week on the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, Thea and Lucy talk about what collaboration really looks like in open source hardware. They share how they each found their way into the open source world, with stories ranging from building Nerf blasters to creating massive community-driven projects, like Nox or the LumenPnP.The conversation touches on different ways people come together to build projects, why documentation matters, and how simple things like clear expectations or a quick thank-you can make a huge difference for contributors. They also highlight a few projects, such as Arduino and QMK (open source keyboard software), that demonstrate what strong communities can achieve.In this episode you’ll hear about:What collaboration means in open source hardwarePersonal stories from the teamLessons from successful projects like Nox, Arduino, and QMKHow to encourage community contributionsWhy documentation and recognition keep projects thrivingCheck out the episode and join the conversation at hardware.cafeDo you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.ioTo see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.pageO.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!Intro song:Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Ep. 42 - Certifications
    In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, Stephen and Lucy explore the complex world of product certification, an essential yet often intimidating part of bringing hardware to market. They discuss the details of obtaining certifications like FCC and CE, sharing their experiences and insights from the certification process of the Lumen PMP V4. Addressing the challenges of navigating regulatory requirements, they emphasize the importance of understanding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and cover the various tests involved, such as radiated emissions and immunity.Key topics include:The significance of certificationUnderstanding the costs and time involved in the certification processInsights into the various types of testing: emissions, immunity, and ESDStrategies for preparing your product for certificationThe role of open source communities in enhancing product design and compliancePractical advice for navigating the certification landscapeDon't forget to check out https://hardware.cafe and contribute what you know! Be a part of something that will truly help small businesses around the world.Mentioned in the episode:Sparkfun blog post: https://web.archive.org/web/20200114052820/https://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/398Stephen's Certification YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCjFhsOvi2I Blog post about the certification process: https://hardware.cafe/lumen-certs/----------------------------------Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.ioTo see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.pageO.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!Intro song:Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Ep. 41 - Surviving the Bus Test
    In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, we explore the concept of the "bus test", a critical measure of an organization's knowledge sharing and resilience to sudden, unexpected change. Join Stephen and Lucy as they discuss the implications of team members being suddenly unavailable and how to prepare for such scenarios. Drawing from personal experiences and recent challenges, they explore the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs), cross-training, and documentation in ensuring that a company can thrive even in the absence of key personnel.Key topics include:Defining the bus test and its relevance in startupsThe role of SOPs in maintaining operational continuityCross-training team members to reduce reliance on individualsStrategies for effective knowledge management and documentationReal-world examples from experiences at OpuloBrad Feld - Three Machines - Blog Post: https://feld.com/archives/2017/01/the-three-machines/ ----------------------------------Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.ioTo see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.pageO.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!Intro song:Complicate Ya - Otis McDonald (Creative Commons Attribution License) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Ep. 40 - Influential Media
    In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, we explore the influential media that has shaped our journeys as engineers and entrepreneurs. Join Stephen and Thea as they dive into the books, documentaries, and creators that have left a lasting impact on their careers. From the lessons learned in the world of open source hardware to the entrepreneurial spirit ignited by unexpected sources, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.If you would like the links to these recommendations, our YouTube link to this episode has all of them in the Description: https://youtu.be/INYg_2RSEPo Stephen’s Inspiration▶️ YouTube Video: Stephen Hawes Flamethrower▶️ YouTube Video: Everett Bradford Flame ThrowerThea’s Recommendation📚 Book: Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and SoftwareStephen’s Recommendation▶️ YouTube Series: Crash Course: Computer Science▶️ YouTube Channel: Ben EaterThea’s Recommendation📚 Book: Schiit HappenedStephen’s Recommendation📝 Blog Post: Strategy Letter I: Ben and Jerry’s vs. Amazon📚 Book: The Hardware Hacker by Bunnie HuangThea’s Inspiration👨‍🍳 Person: Gordon Ramsay▶️ YouTube Video: Gordon Ramsay trained by Marco Pierre White▶️ YouTube Video: Gordon Ramsay makes the perfect scrambled eggsStephen’s Recommendation🎥 Documentary Series: Developing Hell: Launching HadesThea’s Recommendation🎥 Documentary Series: Double Fine PsychOdyssey📺 TV Show: Mayday: Air DisastersStephen’s Recommendation🎬 Movie: The Social Network (IMDb)Thea’s Recommendation📺 TV Show: Silicon ValleyStephen’s Recommendation🎬 Movie: Print the Legend🎮 Creator: Freddie Wong: RocketJump YouTube, VGHS Wiki, and Dungeons and Daddies PodcastStephen’s Lightning Round🎙️ Podcast: Seth Godin - Startup School🎙️ Podcast: StartUp by Gimlet (Wikipedia)📝 Blog: Brad Feld - Three Machines📚 Book: The Dip – Seth Godin📚 Book: Death by Meeting📚 Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance📚 Book: The Lean Startup📚 Book: The Mom Test📚 Book: Deep Work📚 Book: Crossing the Chasm📚 Book: PrimalbrandingThea’s Lightning Round📺 TV Show: Halt and Catch Fire📚 Book: Game Programming Patterns📚 Book: Crafting Interpreters📚 Book: Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution▶️ YouTube: Tantacrul (Martin Keary)▶️ YouTube: KazeN64📚 Book: Game Feel by Steve Swink▶️ YouTube: Coding Secrets▶️ YouTube: 3blue1brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ever wonder how a radically open source company can be successful? How do you go from an idea to a stable product? Stephen and Lucy share what they've learned shipping thousands of machines all over the world, along with interviewing other folks to discover the best ways to succeed as an open source hardware manufacturer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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