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Oxide and Friends

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Oxide and Friends

179 episodes · 5 with AI analysis

Oxide hosts a weekly Discord show where we discuss a wide range of topics: computer history, startups, Oxide hardware bringup, and other topics du jour. These are the recordings in podcast form. Join us live (usually Mondays at 5pm PT) https://discord.gg/gcQxNHAKCB Subscribe to our calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_318925f4185aa71c4524d0d6127f31058c9e21f29f017d48a0fca6f564969cd0%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

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Tolerance stack analysis and mechanical designPEM fastener elimination and punch-extrude-tap featuresSheet metal fabrication and press brake operationsInjection molding design constraints and draft anglesThermoforming vs. injection molding cost-benefit analysisHigh-potential (high-pot) electrical safety testingCable insulation and electromagnetic shieldingRivet-assisted welding for manufacturing efficiencyThermal and EMI compliance through designManufacturing volume inflection points and tooling costs

Analyzed Episodes

May 7, 2026

Mechanical Engineering at Oxide [chapter images]

Tolerance stack analysis and mechanical designPEM fastener elimination and punch-extrude-tap featuresSheet metal fabrication and press brake operations
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Jan 8, 2026

Predictions 2026!!

LLM-Assisted Code Generation and Coding AgentsAI Safety and Prompt Injection SecurityNormalization of Deviance in AI Development
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Jan 15, 2026

Engineering Rigor in the LLM Age

LLM-assisted kernel development and systems programmingCode generation and pattern amplification with Claude CodeAPI design and versioning strategies for distributed systems
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Feb 7, 2026

Software Engineering Past, Present, and Future with Grady Booch

Software Engineering History and EvolutionThree Golden Ages of Software EngineeringObject-Oriented Design and UML
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Feb 12, 2026

Shell Game with Evan Ratliff

AI Agent Autonomy and ControlAnthropomorphization of AI SystemsAI Ethics and Responsible Deployment
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