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#64: Stanford Student Space Initiative with Sasha Maldonado and Paige Brown
Podcast Notes
- Our guests this week are Sasha Maldonado and Paige Brown of the Stanford Student Space Initiative.
- Sasha Maldonado
- Stanford junior majoring in Electrical Engineering.
- Now retired avionics …
EP#63: HEBI Robotics with Dave Rollinson
Podcast Notes
- Our guest this week is Dave Rollinson from Hebi Robotics.
- Dave is a robotics engineer with a PhD in Robotics and a B.S. in M.E. from Carnegie Mellon University.
- His thesis research advanc…
EP#62: Yo Ho Ho and a Technological Bottle of Rum
Podcast Notes
- If you enjoy listening to MEP, please let others know about us! Tell a coworker, loved one, friend, or share it on "social media". We might reward your love for us by sending you a free…
EP#61: Internet of Teddies
Podcast Notes
- We would love to hear from our listeners. Tell us what you think, your current projects, any topics you would like us to cover, or just say “hello”. To reach us follow us on Twitter @Mac…
EP#60: It’s a She, Right?
Podcast Notes
- JOSH is our guest this week
- Owner of Abbadad Productions
- Owner of Castle Bravo Studios
- Founder of V33R Technologies
- Owner of the Space Echo RE-201
- Audio Engineer behind the recording of the …
EP#59: Grass Fed PCBs
Podcast Notes
- MacroFab and Mouser Electronics have teamed up to create a free monthly meetup in Houston for anyone involved with hardware & electronics engineering or manufacturing. Hosted on the last…
EP#58: Tungsten I-Beams
Podcast Notes
- Patrick Renner and Kelly O'Brien are our guests this week.
- Flying Carpet Creative
- Public sculpture group dedicated to dynamic place making
- Excited about the opportunit…
EP#57: Mr. Williams, Your Book Changed My Life
Podcast Notes
- Al Williams is our guest this week.
- Embedded System Designer
- Blogger for Hackaday
- Author of many books
- Ham Radio Operator
- Hackaday is a very diverse set of writers. Each writer each has the…
EP#56: Gotta Look Pro
Podcast Notes
- We would love to hear from our listeners. Tell us what you think, your current projects, any topics you would like us to cover, or just say “hello”. To reach us follow us on Twitter @Mac…
EP#55: Unnecessary Engineering
Podcast Notes
- We would love to hear from our listeners. Tell us what you think, your current projects, any topics you would like us to cover, or just say “hello”. To reach us follow us on Twitter @Mac…
EP#54: Stay Hydrated While Gaming
Podcast Notes
- We would love to hear from our listeners. Tell us what you think, your current projects, any topics you would like us to cover, or just say “hello”. To reach us follow us on Twitter @Mac…
EP#53: Aditya and Mijael of Kinetic with “The Device”
Podcast Notes
- Aditya Bansal
- Co-founder and CTO of Kinetic
- Graduated Purdue University with a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Worked at IBM Research Center before Kinetic
- Developed a motion trac…
EP#52: Anti Fitbits
Podcast Notes
- Parker wrote an article about mounting holes! Stephen and Parker talked about this on the last episode of the MEP.
- The Open Source PLC that Parker and Stephen bought is working.
- Was able…
EP#50: The FX Development Board has landed!
Podcast Notes
- Continuing from last weeks discussion of the two conference room names at MacroFab HQ.
- Emmett Naughton on twitter says: Conference Room A: The Hertz Locker and Confernece Room B: The Thun…
EP#49: Blinding LEDs and Bypass Capacitors of Another Kind
Podcast Notes
- Last week Stephen and Parker asked listeners for names for the two conference rooms so far these are the suggestions.
- Tony the DIYer - MacMinor and MacMajor. Some platforms the c struct …
EP#48: I.O.H. Internet of Howitzers
Podcast Notes
- The dashboard on the MacroFab website is new and improved! Will now show all the stuff you have going on at MacroFab. Check it out here. See Figure 1.
- Stephen finished up talking about th…
EP#47: Missing Audio
Podcast Notes
- Continuing on the Jeep Bluetooth radio hack, Parker designed the audio voltage bias switcher board. It will adjust the Pk-Pk voltage and DC offset of the Bluetooth adapter to what the ra…
EP#46: First Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special: PART D
Podcast Notes
- Part D
- RFO
- What is your favorite Star Wars Character?
- Organic?
- Robot?
- Favorite sound effect?
- The prequels? Do they exist?
- Why do some Jedi disappear after dying and others don’t?
- What are we …
- What is your favorite Star Wars Character?
- RFO
EP#46: First Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special: PART C
Podcast Notes
- Part C
- Light Speed Travel
- Faster then light travel in Star Wars is accomplished by transporting the vessel to near light speed and then jumping to a “Hyper Space” dimension where faster …
- Light Speed Travel