Sparkgap
FreeA podcast about embedded electronics
FreeFree tier
About Sparkgap
The Spark Gap is a podcast hosted by Karl and Corey that delves into the nuts and bolts of embedded electronics, covering practical design topics such as protection circuits, user input methods (buttons, rotary encoders, capacitive touch), transitioning from development kits to custom designs, and community events like the Open Hardware Summit. Episodes discuss real-world projects and challenges in the embedded systems space.
Key Features
Covers embedded electronics design and protection
Discusses various user input methods (buttons, encoders, touch sensing)
Talks about dev kit to custom design transitions
Reviews community events like the Open Hardware Summit
Features project updates (e.g., ping pong scoreboard)
Regular episodes with experienced hosts
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Covers practical, real-world embedded design topics
- Hosts share personal project experiences and challenges
- Episodes are free and accessible
- Covers a range of topics from basic to advanced
Cons
- Not an AI tool; it is a podcast series
- Content limited to embedded electronics (not general AI/ML)
- Update frequency appears irregular (episodes spaced months apart)
Best For
Learning embedded systems design principlesStaying informed about hardware protection techniquesUnderstanding user interface options for embedded devicesGaining insight into open hardware community events
FAQ
What is The Spark Gap?
The Spark Gap is a podcast discussing the nuts and bolts of embedded electronics and the systems that use them.
Who hosts the podcast?
The podcast is hosted by Karl and Corey.
What topics are covered?
Topics include design protection, user input methods, dev kits, project updates, and community events like the Open Hardware Summit.