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#184: Like a Satellite Out of Hell
MEP EP#183: Feel the Hum
- Was on previous podcast episodes:
- Incognito Mode which was episode number 69
- Arduino, The Gateway Drug To #BadgeLife which was episode number 109
- Badges?
MEP EP#182: The Wireless Research Center
MEP EP#182: The Wireless Research Center
- Has nearly three decades of experience in government and commercial electromagnetic research and design
- Prior to establishing the Wireless Re…
MEP EP#181: Greg Paulsen: Pizza is the Way to an Engineer's Heart
MEP EP#180: Chrissy Meyer and Personal Errata Datasheets
MEP EP#180: Chrissy Meyer and Personal Errata Datasheets
- Has spent the past decade taking hardware products from early concept through high-volume production
- Received a MS in Electr…
MEP EP#179: Mach 3 Cheeseburgers
MEP EP#179: Mach 3 Cheeseburgers
The MacroFab Engineering Podcast Useless Machine Contest Sponsored by Mouser Electronics is in full swing! We have cash prizes up for grabs. Contest Ends August 10, 20…
MEP EP#178: Little Shop of Transformer Horror
MEP EP#178: Little Shop of Transformer Horror
Josh Rozier
- Transformer Shop Story
- What is different between a power transformer and an output transformer?
Parker
- DOOM SAO
- EEPROM interface w…
MEP EP#177: Leeroy Jenkins Transistor
MEP EP#177: Leeroy Jenkins Transistor
Check out our new MacroFab Design Contest: Useless Machine Sponsored by Mouser Electronics!
Parker
- APA-102C-NEW-260 Tested
- DOOM SAO in production
MEP EP#176: Some Impedance or Whatever - Nick Chelyapov with Bitty
Some Impedance or Whatever - Nick Chelyapov with Bitty
- A freelance Interactive Art Director and Graphic Designer
- Born in Moscow, Russia and raised in Los Angeles, California
- Nick…
MEP EP#175: Are Projects Really Useless?
MacroFab Design Contest: Useless Machine Sponsored by Mouser Electronics
- Four cash prizes!
- First Place: $1000
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $250
- MacroFab Pod…
MEP EP#174: Apply Inspiration Here
MEP EP#174: Apply Inspiration Here
Josh Rozier
- Research and Development of Transformers
- More than meets the eye
- Josh was a guest on EP #152: Third Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special…
MEP EP#173: Sidecreeping Gyrations
MEP EP#173: Sidecreeping Gyrations
Parker
- DOOM SAO
- ATSAMD21G18
- Will be Arduino compatible
- Break out the majority of the I/O
- ST7789 LCD
- 1.3” 240x240 resolution
- SPI
- USB Type-C
- …
- ATSAMD21G18
MEP EP #172: Triode Mode Tariffs
Parker
- ATSAMD21G18A Breakout works!
- Next steps is power design and testing for PinoTaur
- Wagoneer Tach Installed.
- Will get this documented on the Longhorn Engineer blog …
MEP EP #171: Mayonnaise Drone (And Other War Crimes)
Mayonnaise Drone (And Other War Crimes)
- An instructor in the Technology, Arts and Media (TAM) program at the University of Colorado Boulder
- The courses Danny teaches and his individu…
MEP EP #170: Start Getting Crusty
MEP EP #170: Start Getting Crusty
Parker
- PinoTaur
- MCP23S08
- I/O Expanders Verse Shift Registers?
- Wagon Tach Project
- 3D printed the housing
- Need to run the wire from the distributor to …
MEP EP #169: Is "I'm an Engineer" a valid defense?
Is "I'm an Engineer" a valid defense?
Parker
- PinoTaur Update
- 12V master voltage input
- Switching psus for the voltage rails
- ATSAMD21G18A Breakout Board
- 32.768KHZ is the external crystal?
…
MEP EP #168: Kevin Beller of Seymour Duncan
Kevin Beller of Seymour Duncan
- Heads up the Engineering and New Product Development Departments at Seymour Duncan
- Does the electronic and mechanical design, pickup design, tooling and fixtu…
MEP EP #167: BenHeck and the PinoTaur
- A console modder and famous computer engineer
- Better known as Ben Heck on the Internet
- Independent filmmaker and he was the star of element14’s The Ben Heck…
MEP EP #166: Ken and Chip Gracey of Parallax Inc
Ken and Chip Gracey of Parallax Inc
- Leader and CEO of Parallax
- UC Davis alumni who lives and breathes Parallax products and has done so around the world
- All about family, working smart, having…
MEP EP #165: Dillon Nichols - Simplified Home Automation
- Electrical engineer specializing in embedded systems
- Spends his free time designing circuits, writing code, and building physical objects by 3D printing, woodwo…