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#224: The Normal Chaos
Stephen
- DC Heating and Thermal Testing
- A low voltage moderate current linear power supply
- 12.6V dc @ 0.55A 6.93W
- LM2940T-12.0 LDO
- TIP42 bootstrap transistor to sha…
MEP EP#223: The Inverted Success Funnel - IdeaFab
MEP EP#223: The Inverted Success Funnel - IdeaFab
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Scott Hansen and Eric Benzenhoefer are idea men who, not humbly, seek to change the world through sharing their million dolla…
MEP EP#222: Turning It On - New Design Checklists with James Lewis
MEP EP#222: Turning It On - New Design Checklists with James Lewis
James Lewis
- His passion for teaching non-engineers has led him to create the Baldengineer Blog and the AddOhms video tutorial serie…
MEP EP#221: ThunderOhm Style
Josh Rozier
- Been on the previous MEP episodes
MEP EP#220: Blinky is 90% of Your Project
MEP EP#220: Blinky is 90% of Your Project
Parker
- Hoppes #9
- for the printer seems to work well
- Will it hold up long term?
- Still waiting on fans for the printer and other various parts
- Jeep Fa…
MEP EP#219: Virtual Earth Mixers
MEP EP#219: Virtual Earth Mixers
Parker
- Brewery Update
- Still bending tubes
- Going cheap and buying a roll of stainless steel tubing was a mistake
- Started looking into the Jeep Fan controller pr…
MEP EP#218: Like Old Cheese
Parker
- 3D printer upgrades
- Waiting on parts
- Brewery
- Printed the pump brackets
- Bending Tubes and mounting brackets tonight
Stephen
- Frequency counter woes
- Fo…
MEP EP#217: Frequency Stability Dependability
MEP EP#217: Frequency Stability Dependability
Parker
- Reverse Engineering Tools?
- Calipers
- Edge profile gauge
- Dial indicator with radius gauge attachment
- Angle finder/gauge
- Good Scanner?
- 3D…
MEP EP#216: I’d Buy That For Five Dollars
MEP EP#216: I’d Buy That For Five Dollars
Parker
- Python PDF
- Looked at peoples suggestions and none really did what I needed
- FPDF will do for now since I have made a template already
- Most suggest…
MEP EP#215: Just Another Meatloaf Title
MEP EP#215: Just Another Meatloaf Title
Parker
- Brewery Update
- Pump mount design completed
- 3D printed brackets
- Bending tubing this week!
- Need to finish the last bit of wiring in the electrical …
MEP EP#214: It is Probably Safe
MEP EP#214: It is Probably Safe
Parker
- Just got back from vacation
- Have not worked on any projects since last episode
- Watched lots of old er James Bond movies
- Should we do a Spy gadget epis…
MEP EP#213: My CNC Will Melt In Your Mouth
MEP EP#213: My CNC Will Melt In Your Mouth
Parker
- Going to be doing Webinars for MacroFab.
- How MFs tools make you a better electrical engineer and supply chain manager
- Learning AutoDesk Fusion…
MEP EP#212: The End of Electronics Manufacturing?!
MEP EP#212: The End of Electronics Manufacturing?!
- Founder and current Chief Product Officer of MacroFab Inc
- The former founder of Dynamic Perception
- The former Co-Founder and Chief A…
MEP EP#211: Credit Card Vigilantes - Skim Reaper
MEP EP#211: Credit Card Vigilantes - Skim Reaper
- CEO of Skim Reaper
- The Dasburg Family Preeminent Chair in Engineering in the Department of Computer and Information Science and En…
MEP EP#210: Valentina Toll Villagra and Kyle Dumont with Allspice.io
MEP EP#210: Valentina Toll Villagra and Kyle Dumont with Allspice.io
- Experienced electronics designer having launched consumer products at large companies and startups for over 7 yea…
MEP EP#209: A Bad User Experience
MEP EP#209: A Bad User Experience
Parker
- Pinotaur REV2 is flipping a machine now
- Light strips using APA-102C-260-NEW
- Brew Cart welded up!
- Gotta design a hoist to lift the grain in and out…
- Pinotaur REV2 is flipping a machine now
- Light strips using APA-102C-260-NEW
- Brew Cart welded up!
- Gotta design a hoist to lift the grain in and out…
MEP EP#208: Brian Kaczynski with Second Sound
MEP EP#208: Brian Kaczynski with Second Sound
Brian Kaczhnski
- Brian earned his Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 2001
- Has worked since 1999 as a mixed-signa…
MEP EP#207: Beating Dragons with Quarters
MEP EP#207: Beating Dragons with Quarters
Parker
- PinoTaur Revision 2
- Passes smoke and programming test
- Onward to shipping it off to testers and programmers
- Have a friend that has a couple e…
MEP EP#206: The Analog State of Amazon Brand Names
MEP EP#206: The Analog State of Amazon Brand Names
Parker
- PinoTaur
- PCBA should be done tomorrow when this podcast comes out
- PTH parts ordered from Mouser
- Brewery Setup
- Brewery Pots comp…
MEP EP#205: Disgusting Surge
Parker
- MacroFab PCB Specification Update
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- PCBs now have advanced PCB specifications
- Stack Ups
- Advanced Via management
- UL Logo control
- Surface Finish
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