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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.

Science Ai Technology
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
55 minutes
Episodes
448
Years Active
2016 - 2024
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EP#124: Letting The Loaf Out

EP#124: Letting The Loaf Out

00:52:40  |   Wed 13 Jun 2018
EP#123: Jiggling Jumper Cables

EP#123: Jiggling Jumper Cables

  • Stephen
    • The uTracer 3 
      • A tube curve tracer that is very powerful.
      • Some upgrades that are in the mix 
        • New interface for selecting socket connections - going to have 8 and 9 pin sockets with rotary switche…
00:46:21  |   Thu 07 Jun 2018
EP#122: Brandon Satrom and the LANoT

EP#122: Brandon Satrom and the LANoT

  • Brandon Satrom
    • Developer evangelist for Particle
    • The founder of Carrot Pants Press
    • Loves to talk about Javascript, open source, microcontrollers, robots, and what ever new shiny tool or technology that …
01:07:27  |   Thu 31 May 2018
EP#121: Choose Your Own Adventure Level Shifter

EP#121: Choose Your Own Adventure Level Shifter

  • Stephen
    • Mute circuit design
      • PDF of the schematic
      • Is it really digital or analog? What is the defining difference between the two
  • Parker
01:05:11  |   Wed 23 May 2018
EP#120: Mastery of Skills and Wonder

EP#120: Mastery of Skills and Wonder

  • Stephen
    • Moving to Denver, Colorado
    • Podcast will still go on in a remote form, similar to another popular electronics podcast
  • Parker
    • Posted on his blog recently and will be doing more!
  • R.F.O.
    • The Nintendo s…
00:39:33  |   Wed 16 May 2018
EP#119: Tell Me How People Hurt You

EP#119: Tell Me How People Hurt You

  • Mashup episode with Embedded.FM
    • Elecia White and Christopher White are the hosts of the Embedded.FM podcast 
      • It is a podcast dedicated to the many aspects of engineering
      • Elecia and Christopher talk abou…
01:31:43  |   Thu 10 May 2018
EP#118: Battlestar Gallactic Grounds

EP#118: Battlestar Gallactic Grounds

00:51:53  |   Wed 02 May 2018
EP#117: Trey German Strikes Back

EP#117: Trey German Strikes Back

00:49:44  |   Wed 25 Apr 2018
EP#116: Standard-ish

EP#116: Standard-ish

  • Stephen
    • Using an oscilloscope as a dynamic signal analyzer
    • Analog scopes
  • Parker
    • Gameboy update 
      • Code compiles! Quartus II still compiled my Gameboy Project
      • 1.25mm? pitch 21 pin. Connectors are hard to find…
00:52:34  |   Wed 18 Apr 2018
EP#115: From A Current Perspective

EP#115: From A Current Perspective

00:47:35  |   Thu 12 Apr 2018
EP#114: Chasing Oscillations

EP#114: Chasing Oscillations

  • Stephen
    • Nasty Analog Oscillations 
      • Opamps are drama queens of electronics
      • Solved the oscillation with a small capacitor in the feedback loop to lower the frequency of the feedback
  • Parker
    • Waiting on circui…
00:45:44  |   Wed 04 Apr 2018
EP#113: Put All Your Power On Blue

EP#113: Put All Your Power On Blue

01:01:54  |   Wed 28 Mar 2018
EP#112: Bruce Hamby and Owning Your Product

EP#112: Bruce Hamby and Owning Your Product

  • Bruce Hamby
    • Attorney with the Hamby Law Firm
    • The Hamby Law Firm focuses on patents, intellectual property, trademarks and business law
    • Has been an attorney in the Houston region for over 15 years
  • Own you…
00:57:49  |   Wed 21 Mar 2018
EP#111: Logic Commander

EP#111: Logic Commander

  • Stephen
    • "Slow Start" or soft start circuits
    • Bulk capacitance is killing the power supply for the new synth design
    • Capacitance Multiplier
  • Parker
    • Badge Design for DefCon 
      • NFC Belt Buckle
      • Lots of LEDs of cours…
00:39:03  |   Wed 14 Mar 2018
EP#110: Dangling Transformers

EP#110: Dangling Transformers

  • Stephen
    • Ribbon Microphone 
    • Stephen will be in Denver next we…
00:38:17  |   Wed 07 Mar 2018
EP#109: Arduino, The Gateway Drug To #BadgeLife

EP#109: Arduino, The Gateway Drug To #BadgeLife

  • AND!XOR
  • Bitstr3m
    • Did the Android mobile application for the DEFCON 25 badge
  • Zapp
    • Does the hardware de…
00:48:27  |   Thu 01 Mar 2018
EP#108: Crazy Transistor Contraptions

EP#108: Crazy Transistor Contraptions

  • Stephen
    • Midi Woes
    • Atleast the Teensy is fast
  • Parker
    • DAC testing update
      • Interesting results looking at the spectrum analysis of the DACs
      • Film caps suppress harmonics better but let more low end frequency th…
00:59:27  |   Wed 21 Feb 2018
EP#107: Orthogonal for Mutual Conductance

EP#107: Orthogonal for Mutual Conductance

  • Stephen
    • Melted Solid State Relay in electric brewery setup 
      • "Finally gave up the smoke"
      • New SSR is rated for 40A
      • Installed a blower fan on the heatsink for extra protection
    • GFCI Breakers 
      • Monitors current …
01:01:08  |   Wed 14 Feb 2018
EP#106: John Teel of Predictable Designs

EP#106: John Teel of Predictable Designs

  • John Teel
    • Founder of Predictable Designs, a company which helps startups, makers, and small companies develop new electronic products
    • An award-winning design engineer for Texas Instruments (TI) where J…
00:43:36  |   Wed 07 Feb 2018
EP#105: Community Dice

EP#105: Community Dice

00:35:20  |   Wed 31 Jan 2018
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