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 101: EP#101: Playing the New Doom

[transcript]


  • Stephen
    • DSO138 Oscilloscope
      • Comes as a kit (just through hole) but can be purchased assembled
      • The "true" version can be had for ~$30 
        • Counterfeit versions exist for $4
      • Open Source Firmware!
      • Analog bandwidth: 0 - 200KHz
      • Sampling rate: 1Msps max
      • Sensitivity: 10mV/Div - 5V/Div
      • Sensitivity error: < 5%
      • Vertical resolution: 12-bit
      • Timebase: 10us/Div - 500s/Div
      • Record length: 1024 points
      • Built-in 1KHz/3.3V test signal
      • Waveform frozen (HOLD) function available Save/recall waveform
      • In short - it’ll getcha through college
  • Parker
    • Pinheck REV 8 is routed 
      • Finishing silkscreen after the podcast
      • Placing an order for prototypes this week!
      • Switched from standard SD card to microSD card
    • Next board is the I2S Audio Amp 
      • TAS5755M
      • Working with the  TAS5755MEVM 
        • So far it kinda works
      • Need to generate a clock for it?
  • R.F.O.
    • Making A Classic Chip From Discretes
      • Motorola MC1466 - voltage regulator
      • Stephen has made opamps with Discretes before - that was a project we finished! 
        • MacroFab EP11
    • Apple says sorry
      • iPhone Batteries and Performance
    • Zapp from the Slack Channel asks "If my MCU has internal pullups on an IO why would they recommend additional pull up resistors externally?"
  • MacroFab Hiring!
    • Apply here

Tags: Apple Says Sorry, donut transformers, DSO138, eagle autodesk, electronics podcast, MacroFab, macrofab engineering podcast, MC1466, MCU Pullups, MEP, miller capacitance, PinHeck REV8, Podcast, pull-up resistors, TAS5755M

 


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 January 4, 2018  34m