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#46: First Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special: PART B
Podcast Notes
- Part B
- Weapons of Star Wars (continued)
- Light Sabers
- Elegant weapon for a more civilized age. Lots of mystical lore surrounding this weapon.
- Force aligned crystals are necessary for their…
- Light Sabers
- Weapons of Star Wars (continued)
EP#46: First Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special: PART A
Podcast Notes
- Part A
- Vehicles of Star Wars
- Tie Fighters: Twin Ion Engine. This tech exists but its super low power but efficient.
- Hovercraft and levitation. Land speeders, Pod Racers, Repulsor Lift tec…
- Vehicles of Star Wars
EP#46: First Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special
First Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special
This is a reupload of Episode 46 into one continuous podcast. Originally it was broken into 4 parts.
- Vehicles of Star Wars
- Tie Fighters
- Hovercraft and …
EP#45: Zero Sum Resistor Arrays
Podcast Notes
- Parker has a new update to the Jeep Bluetooth Radio Mod. To level shift the Bluetooth audio to what the TDA7340S expects, Parker is going to build a differential opamp. The Bluetooth au…
EP#44: Drive By DNA Destruction
Podcast Notes
- Popping in last weeks audio was probably due to a cheap USB cable. Stephen and Parker recorded last week on a laptop with a USB powered mic preamp that has less then stellar power filter…
EP#43: Jeep Radio Hacking with a Side of Synth
Podcast Notes
- This podcast was recorded at the MacroFab Engineering location. See Figure 1.
- MacroFab had its annual Thanksgiving Potluck today. See Figure 2.
- Parker has been working more on the Jeep Rad…
EP#42: Two Brothers of MacroFab
Podcast Notes
- Justin Knight and Brandon Knight talk a bit about their background and how they got into technology and startups. They have always worked together on projects and at companies. See Figur…
EP#41: Houston Maker Faire 2016
Podcast Notes
- MacroFab will be at the Houston Maker Faire this weekend. Stop by and meet us!
- The FX Dev board's crowd funding campaign is almost ready to launch. The video for it is in post production …
EP#40: Update on the MacroDuino and FX DEV Board
Podcast Notes
- Stephen has been working hard on getting the crowd funding setup for the FX DEV Board. Video is being recorded now. Should have something to show next week about the video.
- Parker's bluet…
EP#39: Maniacal Moving
Podcast Notes
- As mentioned in last weeks episode, MacroFab is moving to a new location currently. See Figure 1.
- Parker is going to hack his Jeep's radio this weekend with a Bluetooth Audio board. Parke…
EP#38: Trey German Returns and Automatic Game Overs
Podcast Notes
- Trey German is back to give an update on completing the epic Icarus Trophy race. See Figure 1,2,3,4. Trey was previously on MEP EP#10: IoT's Cloudy Future.
- The Icarus Trophy race is a 100…
EP#37: Banned Arduinos and Tuning Software By Ear
Podcast Notes
- MacroFab is moving soon. Fun times! See Figure 1 to see all the stuff we need to move.
- Parker has finished the first version of the Selective Solder Fixture. It uses magnets to support th…
EP#36: Cloud Net
Podcast Notes
- First podcast and the first recording in the "Bomb Shelter" (name pending). See Figure 1.
- Parker is working on an adjustable fixture to work along with the Jig Of Destiny that is currentl…
EP#35: Surgical Synthesizers
Podcast Notes
- Parker got the bootloader on the EFM8 working. The Errata shows that EFM8 chips younger then data code 1601 do not have a working bootloader. Should have an article out next week about…
EP#34: Ghost Hunting with Centex Paranormal
Podcast Notes
- Michael Lyons of Centex Paranormal pays us a visit. Centex Paranormal is based out of Austin, Texas. They design ghost hunting equipment. See Figure 1.
- New product out, EDI+. Has SD card …
EP#33: The Macro Hour Mashup
Podcast Notes
- Co-Podcast time with The Amp Hour's Chris Gammell.
- Parker finds new ICs through the subreddit /r/nicechips and subscribing to manufactures mailing lists.
- Chip manufactures should just adve…
EP#32: Erroneous Enclosures of Enormous Energy
Podcast Notes
- Stephen brewed a batch of beer over the last weekend with his new electric brewing setup. It is not complete yet but it does work. Stephen converted his brew kettle to include a 4500W he…
EP#31: Embedded Brewing with Arduinos
Podcast Notes
- Parker designed the Macro Duino! Basically a Arduino clone using Type C USB, a FT230X as the USB UART bridge, and proper power switching with the Ti TPS2113A. See Figure 1. Also supports…
EP#30: You won’t believe this ONE WEIRD Engineering trick
Podcast Notes
- Parker is working on streamlining the Selective Solder Process at MacroFab. Writing a script that will take XYRS data and generate the G-Code for the machine.
- Design work on a calibration…
EP#29: Modular Toilet Humor
Podcast Notes
- Stephen is currently working on DipTrace part libraries and templates for DRC and CAM file generation. Should have an article out next week about it. GitHub repository for DipTrace files…