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...

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episode 204: MEP EP#204: Forth Annual MacroFab Star Wars Christmas Special – C3PO Steals the Show


Spoiler Alert: This podcast contains HEAVY SPOILERS for Star Wars Episode 9 and The Madalorian series up to Episode 7. If you do not want spoilers turn back now.

Josh Rozier

  • By day, Roz is a spreadsheet slinger for the Umbrella Corporation
  • When he is not wasting way too much time playing Star Wars RPG with your gracious hosts, he is typically doing his best not to burn down his shed with whatever project his ADHD allows him to focus on

Hyr0n

  • From 9 to 5 Hyr0n is security researcher, systems engineer, and corporate advisor of First Order security policy via Corellian power points
  • From 5 to 9 he is a hardware hacker, designer of AND!XOR embedded system puzzles, and Shyriiwookian voice over of droid holiday VR porn

Topics

  • Episode 9 Thoughts
    • This became the majority of the podcast somehow
  • Why does it seem that all the power in the ship flows through the control panels?
    • When ships get damaged, control panels explode
      • This is more obvious in Star Trek if anything
    • Lack of proper human to machine isolation
    • Poor supply chain risk management
  • Hardware hacking C3-PO
  • Does StarWars have HeathKits for droids?
    • Anakin supposedly built C3PO but there are lots of protocol droids like him so is C3PO a kit?
    • C3PO is a protocol Droid, essentially a logic analyzer with ML
  • The Mandalorian
    • What are your thoughts so far (Storyline, length, fan service)?
    • IG11 vs IG88
    • Fan Service Differences
    • Thoughts on manufacturing Mandalorian Armor
    • Mando Rifle Scope
  • Data Pad Security
    • Resistance Reborn book
    • New Disney EU meant to bridge EP8 and EP9
  • The Energy of a Lightsaber
    • How much total energy does the power source in the hilt need to hold?
    • How fast does the energy need to be delivered (what is the wattage)?
    • What is the total energy needed to cut darth maul in half?


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 December 25, 2019  1h43m