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 96: EP#96: I Expect You To be Bored Mr. Bond
- Episode 100 is coming up! It’ll be a Q&A session - so send in your questions to podcast@macrofab.com
- 2nd Annual Star Wars Xmas Special Engineering Podcast. Check out the video from last year!
- Parker
- Built a mounting surface for the Jeep Electronics
- Stephen
- Failure of the Science Museum Project
- Was expecting soft foam at the bottom of the "well" to move the cones of the drill bit
- Hard plastic was installed instead
- Coupling bent up that connects the rotational shaft to the large nema 34 stepper
- Safety first, equal amounts of time spent on safety as engineering the rest of the project
- Failure of the Science Museum Project
- Pick Of the Week (POW)
- How to reduce Arduino Uno power usage by 95% - Deferred Procrastination
- Replace the linear regulator with a DC-DC converter
- Adjust the USB-to-Serial circuit so it’s only powered from the USB port
- Cut out (or desolder) the always-on LED’s on the board
- Use the processor sleep mode.
- Before: 53mA After: 2.5mA
- DC -DC convertor used was a Traco TSRN-1 for $6.07
- How to reduce Arduino Uno power usage by 95% - Deferred Procrastination
- Rapid Fire Opinion (RFO)
- Internet of Toilet Paper Holder - HackADay
- Revolutionized entire toilet paper supply management life cycle
- Tracks usage statistics - Manage wiping data and share on social media
- Instructables to make your own!
- Man is about to launch himself in his homemade rocket to prove the Earth is flat - The Washington Post
- Self-taught rocket builder Mike Hughes - 61 yr old limo driver
- Holds record for biggest limo jump
- Plans to launch himself 1,800 feet high
- U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) "told me they would not allow me to do the event ... at least not at that location," Will have to reschedule the launch
- Not atmosphere its atmosflat
- $20,000 rocket had a fancy coat of Rust-Oleum paint and “RESEARCH FLAT EARTH” inscribed on the side
- Internet of Toilet Paper Holder - HackADay
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