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#384: Derivative Learning or Mathematical Consequences
The concerning news of a missing submarine near the Titanic wreck site this week sparks conversation about the implications of using a $30 Logitech gamepad for steering, the importance of regulatory …
EP#383: Screaming into the Social Media Void
MEP EP# 383: Screaming into the Social Media Void
AutoDesk is dropping support and development for the dedicated Eagle EDA tool and moving efforts to the AutoDesk Fusion 360 Electronics. This has set …
EP#382: The Danger Pool
The CHIPS act is in full swing with Texas Instruments, TSMC, Intel and other chip manufacturers scaling up and building new facilities in the United States. There is just o…
EP#381: Bil Herd - Back Into the Storm
MEP EP#381: Bil Herd - Back Into the Storm
Bil Herd, one of the early engineers of Home Computers, joins as a guest on this week’s episode of the podcast. Bil led the hardware design for the Commodore…
EP#380: The Simplest SMT Component… In The World
MEP EP#380: The Simplest SMT Component… In The World
Stephen’s CNC steps closer to being completed on this CNC electronics centric podcast! We discuss design snafus and problems with poorly constructe…
EP#379: Taking Pictures with Magnetic Flux
MEP EP#379: Taking pictures with magnetic flux
Two major topics this week! Major Box Truck updates and going over the Texas DMC Occupations Code for what a Motor home is. Then we flash back to the yea…
EP#378: Crawfish Conundrum
MEP EP#378: Crawfish Conundrum
Cooking crawfish a mile above sea level? How will the crawfish cook differently? On this episode of the MacroFab Engineering Podcast, Parker and Stephen discuss the diff…
EP#377: Countdown to Hype
MEP EP#377: Countdown to Hype
Component selection for your next product design is difficult as is with having to juggle temperature requirements, supply chain availability problems, and functionality …
EP#376: Starting From The Beginning
MEP EP#376: Starting From The Beginning
When did you start listening to the podcast? Have a favorite episode? Let Stephen and Parker know which is your favorite. Also, we are going to do another desig…
EP#375: From Zero to Hero in Python
MEP EP#375: From Zero to Hero in Python
Topics:
Why is python requested in embedded software/firmware engineer jobs?
- The Complete Python Bootcamp From Zero to Hero in Python - Udemy
Rapid Harness Softwar…
EP#374: Brandon Sander of Inheritance Machining
MEP EP#374: Brandon Sander of Inheritance Machining
Brandon Sander:
Classically trained in mechanical engineering, Brandon inherited his grandfather’s personal machine shop in the winter of 2021. He cr…
EP#373: Full Stack Manufacturing - David and Joel of Teenage Engineering
Joel Westerberg is head of IT at teenage engineering. Joel started at teenage engineering in 2013 by working on the OD-11 loudspeaker project. Joel has been involved in building the teenage engineeri…
EP#372: The POD-Ganizer
News:
May 4th, 2023
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
10305 Round Up Ln Suite 400
Houston, TX
Topics:
Bud Industries - Board-ganizer Enclosure Kit
- Combine breadboards and evaluation boards into a…
EP#371: Riley Hall - Can Fictiv make Beef Flags?
Riley Hall
Riley is the Director of Product Marketing for Fictiv. He has over ten years of experience working in highly technical manufacturing engineering environments at companies including Hexagon …
EP#370: Making Money the Hard Way
Denes Szabo
Denes was born and raised in Colorado. His parents owned a machine shop where Denes worked from a young age till 50. Denes now runs the tooling department at the US Mint Denver.
Topics
- What …
EP#369: The Yeti Job Hunt
News
- May the Fab be with You
- Show off the new factory!
- Star Wars theme of course
- Contest for best Star Wars Costume
- Food and Drink
- Possible Cantina Band?
The State of Electrical Engineering Jobs
- Denver Indus…
EP#368: The Thermal Hum of the Universe
News
- May 4th, Bringing back the MacroFab meetup.
- Stephen Kraig looking for a job. Email [email protected]
Another thought on ground planes
- Finally tried an honest to god ground plane on an amp an…
EP#367: Vapor Wave Reflow
News
- May 4th, Bringing back the MacroFab meetup.
Question From slack: Eric Smith
- How do you find new machines for the factory lines?
- Youtube
- Vendors
- Resellers
- Do you guys get mailed catalogs?
- Auctions …
EP#366: Laser Cutting Tolerancing
MacroFab News
- May 4th, Bringing back the MacroFab meetup.
- MacroFab moved into the new headquarters and we already produced our first products!
Checker Battery Box
- Materials arrived Monday, will need to w…
EP#365: Let’s Segway into the Next Topic
MacroFab News
- May 4th, Bringing back the MacroFab meetup.
- MacroFab is moving headquarters!
- New Website! The podcast and all that content looks sexy now.
- Instead of the standard tree format of…