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
EP#104: Apples and Astronauts
- Stephen
- PCB Design - Hexa Precision
- Converts MIDI codes to constant voltage
- What about using constant current to control functions and signals?
- Teensy 3.6
- Pro-Level Breadboard
- PCB Design - Hexa Precision
- Parker
- PCM5122 I2S Audio DAC
- …
- PCM5122 I2S Audio DAC
EP#103: The Current Source with Derek Brodeur
- Derek Brodeur
- Applications engineer involved in writing control software for atmospheric and vacuum robotics used in the semiconductor robotics industry
- Runs a YouTube channel called "The Current Sourc…
EP#102: 8 Bit Rupee Wallets
- Stephen
- Alternative uses for assembly layers
- Assembly, document, and mechanical layers
- “It’s a way for us electrical engineers to feel like a mechanical engineer”
- Alternative uses for assembly layers
- Parker
- HackADay IO talk
- Friday, January 1…
- HackADay IO talk
EP#101: Playing the New Doom
- Stephen
- DSO138 Oscilloscope
- Comes as a kit (just through hole) but can be purchased assembled
- The "true" version can be had for ~$30
- Counterfeit versions exist for $4
- Open Source Firmware!
- Analog bandwidt…
- DSO138 Oscilloscope
EP#100: The Q&A Episode
- Iris Weeden
- MacroFab's Marketing Director
- Award-winning marketer with ten years of experience
- Native Houstonian and lover of music, dogs, and beers
- Episode 100!!!!!!
- The Q&A Episode
- Thanks to our listeners…
EP#99: Moses Parting the Sea of Traces
- PCB material as structural elements and enclosures
- FR4 Material - glass-reinforced epoxy laminate sheets
- Custom face plates aren’t cheap - the solution? Face plate out of PCB material!
- Silk screening an…
EP#98: Second Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special: Jar Jar on a Harley
- Taylor Smith
- Works at MacroFab as the Production Account Manager
- Manage all of our large customers as they go through prototyping to full production
- Graduated from Texas A&M last fall
- Joined the MacroFam…
EP#97: The Internet of Mothers
- Agustin Pelaez
- Electrical engineer from UPB/FH Münster
- Helped engineer a remote monitoring solution for Airbus Germany
- Founded the IoT Application Enablement platform Ubidots.com
- Cameron Klotz
- Joined Ubid…
EP#96: I Expect You To be Bored Mr. Bond
- Episode 100 is coming up! It’ll be a Q&A session - so send in your questions to [email protected]
- 2nd Annual Star Wars Xmas Special Engineering Podcast. Check out the video from last year!
- Parker
- Bui…
EP#95: Putting English on Electrons
- The Houston meetup is coming up next week. RSVP here if you are in town!
- Mike
- HackerBox - LootCrate for Hardware and Software hackers
- Parker
- PinHeck EOTL REV8 Update
- Another shout out to Chris Gammell a…
EP#94: Al Williams and the Field Programmable Gate Arrays
- FPGA Mega Podcast with Al Williams:
- What is an FPGA?
- Field-programmable gate array
- Bunch of logic gates and sea of gates, we tell them what to do
- Writing hardware description of what it will do - writin…
- What is an FPGA?
EP#93: Glue A Penny On It
- Episode 100 is coming up! It’ll be a Q&A session - so send in your questions to [email protected]
- 2nd Annual Star Wars Xmas Special Engineering Podcast. Check out the video from last year!
- Parker
- Up…
EP#92: Through Hole on Cruise Control
- Parker
- Jeep Cruise Control update
- Ordered a late model TJ wiring harness
- Speed Control Servo: 4669979
- Cable: 4854156
- Vacuum Line: 52109525AD
- Jeep Electrical Control
- Have wiring diagram done
- Bussmann 15303…
- Jeep Cruise Control update
EP#91: An Ampersand Made Me A Hero
- Kaylan Smith
- Houston native, rice owl , UX designer, artist, die hard Astros fan, and MacroFaber since July 2016
- One of the strange breeds that went from being an artist to software development
- Attended…
EP#90: Development Board Guilt
- Chris Gammell
- Electrical engineer and electronics instructor
- Runs an online course is called Contextual Electronics and is host for the podcast The Amp Hour
- Guest on the MacroFab Engineering podcast ep…
EP#89: Randomly Determined
- Parker
- Tom Anderson
- Long time listener just launched his own podcast called Function.
- It is a podcast that is about Art and Engineering and where those two meet.
- Jeep Factory Cruse Control
- Most of the …
- Tom Anderson
EP#88: TLDR; Life
- Stephen
- iSpindel - First time on the MEP: Introduce a tropic and finish it in 2 episodes!
- Parker
- Next Jeep Project: Factory Cruise Control RetroFit
- Currently missing the wiring to go to the PCM (Power…
- Next Jeep Project: Factory Cruise Control RetroFit
EP#87: Liquid Hot “Magma”
- Parker
- PinHeck update! Rev8 EOTL
- Adding RPI3 CM module to the board.
- Reorganized the Schematic after 5 years of hacks and additions
- Printed a new HAKKO key
- New key costs $15!
- 3D printed one in 17 minutes
- PinHeck update! Rev8 EOTL
- S…
EP#86: Don’t Try This At Home
- Annika O'Brien
- Founder and driving force behind both the LA Robotics Club and Houston Robotics Club
- Focus into creating communities for people of all ages who have an interest in learning more about Ro…
EP#85: Space Engineers VS Caffeinated Chipmunks
Space Engineers VS Caffeinated Chipmunks
- September 13th, 2017 was the 4th anniversary of MacroFab!
- Hardware and Electronics Engineering Meetup for September event is live!
- How to Design Products with Le…