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
• Parker
  • PCM5122 I2S Audio DAC 
    • Prototyped with a PiFi DAC+ v2.0
    • SMT film caps are hard to find for lead free reflow temps
      • ECH-U1C222JX5
    • 3 Different Versions 
      • Cost difference of $5 per unit in QTY
  • Wima capacitors
  • PinHeck REV8 Prototypes being built
    • Future of the Pinheck Platform?
• Rapid Fire Opinion (R.F.O.)
  • PT8A2514A
    • Toaster Controller
    • Has Defrost, Reheat and BAGEL function
  • If you could have a chip that does a specific function what would you pick? 
    • Stephen: 
      • “Nothing super magical, like a bagel function”
      • “Microwave with butter softening function”
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Tags: Bagel Function, ECH-U1C222JX5, electronics podcast, Hexa Precision, MacroFab, macrofab engineering podcast, MEP, PCM5122, PiFi DAC+, PinHeck REV8, Podcast, PT8A2514A, Teensy 3.6, Wima