Circuit Break - A MacroFab Podcast
Dive into the electrifying world of electrical engineering with Circuit Break, a MacroFab podcast hosted by Parker Dillmann and Stephen Kraig. This dynamic duo, armed with practical experience and a palpable passion for tech, explores the latest innovations, industry news, and practical challenges in the field. From DIY project hurdles to deep dives with industry experts, Parker and Stephen's real-world insights provide an engaging learning experience that bridges theory and practice for engineers at any stage of their career.
Whether you're a student eager to grasp what the job market seeks, or an engineer keen to stay ahead in the fast-paced tech world, Circuit Break is your go-to. The hosts, alongside a vibrant community of engineers, makers, and leaders, dissect product evolutions, demystify the journey of tech from lab to market, and reverse engineer the processes behind groundbreaking advancements. Their candid discussions not only enlighten but also inspire listeners to explore the limitless possibilities within electrical engineering.
Presented by MacroFab, a leader in electronics manufacturing services, Circuit Break connects listeners directly to the forefront of PCB design, assembly, and innovation. MacroFab's platform exemplifies the seamless integration of design and manufacturing, catering to a broad audience from hobbyists to professionals.
About the hosts: Parker, an expert in Embedded System Design and DSP, and Stephen, an aficionado of audio electronics and brewing tech, bring a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the show. Their backgrounds in engineering and hands-on projects make each episode a blend of expertise, enthusiasm, and practical advice.
Join the conversation and community at our online engineering forum, where we delve deeper into each episode's content, gather your feedback, and explore the topics you're curious about. Subscribe to Circuit Break on your favorite podcast platform and become part of our journey through the fascinating world of electrical engineering.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 448
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2024
MEP EP#264: Electronic Wear Items
MEP EP#264: Electronic Wear Items
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- Wear items on cars are designed to be “easily” serviced
- Is this just a cop out to avoid war…
- Wear items on cars are designed to be “easily” serviced
MEP EP#263: Hoarders Edition
- Owner of Mercury inc, a design consulting firm with expertise in electrical mechanical software and firmware development
- Was last seen on MEP episode 244 C…
MEP EP#262: Flex PCB Primers
Parker
- Robert Feranec
- Published a video about what to consider when selecting chips for your new board design.
- Don’t want to steal Robert's content so go check him …
- Published a video about what to consider when selecting chips for your new board design.
MEP EP#261: Critical Path Components
MEP EP#261: Critical Path Components
Parker
- What can you do to help alleviate component shortages and lead times in your design
- Last week we talked about automotive component shortages
- Passive c…
MEP EP#260: A Couple Months Ago...
MEP EP#260: A Couple Months Ago...
Parker
- Homebrew going big
- Uncle runs a brewpub down in Alvin, Tx
- Going to help him repair and rebuild the brewery for post COVID
- Building more electrical boxe…
MEP EP#259: Troncrete
Parker
- Your C@$% Is Mine Now
- We actually brought up the security report on this device back in Oct 2020 on episode MEP 245: K-factoring A Gumbo
- Qiui, the China-based manufac…
MEP EP#258: Chainsaws, Wasps, Doom, and Gloom
MEP EP#258: Chainsaws, Wasps, Doom, and Gloom
Parker
- PCBA Lead Times in Q1 2021
- Supply chain disruption in 2020 started with the Lunar New Year and quickly extended into the COVID-19
- 2021 LNY fal…
MEP EP#257: Viciously Different Creams
MEP EP#257: Viciously Different Creams
Parker
- The ole ordered a 0603 and it was metric instead resulting in an 0201 imperial chip component.
- 0.6mm x 0.3mm = 0.024” x 0.012”
- 0201 imperial chip siz…
MEP EP#256: Color Clashing Chip Consolidation
MEP EP#256: Color Clashing Chip Consolidation
Parker
- Whats up with the Cat feeder unreminder?
- Still waiting on components to test with
- PinoTaur taking priority
- Email PDFs of wiring harnesses
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MEP EP#255: Fifth Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special - Neo Jedi
MEP EP#255: Fifth Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special - Neo Jedi
Parker
- SPACE TRASH in Star Wars
- Recently ESA commissioned the world’s first space debris removal
- ClearSpace-1 which will…
- Recently ESA commissioned the world’s first space debris removal
MEP EP#254: Ridiculous Relay Ratings
MEP EP#254: Ridiculous Relay Ratings
Parker
- PinoTaur updates REV 4
- Automotive relays are not certified to run at the voltages we need
- G2RL-1A-E-CV DC12
- Max voltage rating is 300VDC
- “Rated”…
- G2RL-1A-E-CV DC12
- Automotive relays are not certified to run at the voltages we need
MEP EP#253: Benjamin Jordan of Autodesk
MEP EP#253: Benjamin Jordan of Autodesk
Benjamin Jordan
- A Computer Systems and PCB Engineer with over 25 years of experience in embedded systems, FPGA, and PCB design
- Is an avid tinkerer and is pas…
MEP EP#252: Kicking Troglodytes Off The Stage
MEP EP#252: Kicking Troglodytes Off The Stage
Parker
- PCB serial numbering or other unique marking
- I have batches of boards and need to put some unique numeric identifier and a MAC address on each…
MEP EP#251: Loopholes or Equivalent
MEP EP#251: Loopholes or Equivalent
Parker
- Wiring Harness update
- Wire Jacket Temperature rating
- Wire strandedness or number of strands
- Labeling Requirements?
- Treatment to pigtail end
- RoHs?
…
MEP EP#250: Artisan Sudo Toasters
MEP EP#250: Artisan Sudo Toasters
Parker
- EXTRALIFE charity update
- How Biden may handle China and the electronics trade
- CHIPS Act
- Creating Helpful Incentives for Producing Semiconductors
- Inc…
- CHIPS Act
MEP EP#249: How Soft Are Your Diodes?
MEP EP#249: How Soft Are Your Diodes?
Parker
- Signed up for the EXTRA LIFE charity this year to raise money for the Texas Children's Hospital
- This Saturday (Nov 7th) Parker will be broadcasting a …
MEP EP#248: Keeping The Spirit Costs Extra
MEP EP#248: Keeping The Spirit Costs Extra
Parker
- AMD to buy Xilinx for $35 billion in stock
- Wasn’t that long ago that Intel bought Altera
- Why such a merger?
- Sharing topography, technology, and …
MEP EP#247: To Bake an Apple Pie
MEP EP#247: To Bake an Apple Pie
Parker
- PCB Stackup
- Why is it important to manufacturing?
- Who should define it?
- CM?
- PCB Fabricator?
- Designer?
- PCB Bodges
- Your worst bodge
- Most proud…
MEP EP#246: Doing Something Magical
MEP EP#246: Doing Something Magical
Parker
- Physicists build circuit that generates clean, limitless power from graphene
- University of Arkansas physicists
- Energy harvesting the thermal motion of …
MEP EP#245: K-Factoring a Gumbo
MEP EP#245: K-Factoring a Gumbo
Parker
- Security flaw left ‘smart’ chastity sex toy users at risk of permanent lock-in
- List to podcast for additional information...
Stephen
- Fusion 360 has chan…