The RAM Works. But Is It Really Fixed? | Shop Talk EP103

Dave’s homemade RAM board finally works—but how do you know you’ve fixed a fault rather than hidden it?

Dave and Glen explore the FPGA problem behind the RAM build, why simulation missed it, and how memory tests and booting real operating systems helped validate the result.

We also tackle viewer questions about AI-assisted hardware design, the Codex and EasyEDA workflow, Windows filename limits, and the electrical hazards of backfeeding power through an unsafe cord.

Have you encountered a fix that worked before you fully understood why? Share your experience—and your questions for a future Shop Talk—in the comments.